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WTA Finals, Zheng and Jasmine Paolini

Zheng Qinwen routs Jasmine Paolini, reaches semis at WTA Finals

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. In her WTA Finals debut, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to reach the semifinals since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

The Associated Press – Sports o… · 1h

Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Zheng Qinwen cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Wednesday.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Tennis-Zheng battles past Rybakina at WTA Finals

China's Zheng Qinwen beat a struggling Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 3-6 6-1 in a gruelling WTA Finals group stage match on Monday, notching her first career win over the Kazakh in their third meeting. Seventh seed Zheng bounced back from her initial round-robin loss to Aryna Sabalenka to become the second Chinese player,

Jessica Pegula Withdraws from WTA Finals

Serve On SI on MSN · 3h

Jessica Pegula Withdraws from WTA Finals after Knee Injury

World No. 6 Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the WTA Finals with a left knee injury and will be replaced in the Group Stage.

Tennis · 2h

Already-eliminated Pegula speaks on WTA Finals withdrawal: 'I just can’t continue'

The American, who lost her first two matches and was already eliminated from semifinal contention at the season-ending tournament, will be replaced in the Orange Group by first alternate and ninth-ranked Daria Kasatkina.

Barron's · 2h

Pegula Pulls Out Of WTA Finals

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday.

WTA, Aryna Sabalenka

The New York Times · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka crowns the tennis season of her life with WTA No. 1 ranking

This story has been updated to reflect confirmation of Aryna Sabalenka as year-end WTA world No. 1. RIYADH — This time last year, Aryna Sabalenka was at the heart of a player re

The Washington Post · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka clinches the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time when Iga Swiatek loses

Aryna Sabalenka has clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.

Gwinnett Daily Post · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka clinches year-end No. 1 WTA ranking

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus clinched her first-ever, season-ending world No. 1 ranking on Tuesday. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the WTA Tour Finals, Sabalenka earned the top spot officially after Coco Gauff defeated Poland's Iga Swiatek 6-3,

Daria Kasatkina, previously wary of tennis in Saudi Arabia, will play in Riyadh Tour Finals as alternate

The Russian said she had received "assurances" about the welfare of players from the LGBTQ+ community earlier this year.

SportsPro7h

WTA Finals sees “disappointing” crowd of 400 spectators in Saudi Arabia

The King Saud University indoor arena was at less than 10% of its maximum capacity for day two of the WTA Finals.

Sportskeeda12h

Andy Roddick makes his feelings known on WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia amid 'startling' attendance concerns

Andy Roddick has aired his take on the dismal attendance numbers reported from the 2024 WTA Finals. The prestigious year-end ...

The Controversy Over Playing the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

In a country that is often criticized over its treatment of women, the tennis world debates the pros and cons of holding the ...

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-TENNIS-WTA FINALS

Zheng Qinwen reacts after winning the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at ...

Daily Express23h

Andy Murray's mum Judy gives surprising verdict on WTA Finals Saudi Arabia controversy

Judy Murray has gone against the grain amid scepticism about the WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia for the next ...

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Tennis-WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors', says Gauff

Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, ...

WTA Tour Finals begin, ATP ‘Race to Turin’ concludes and Ugo Humbert celebrations draw ire

This week, the WTA Tour Finals debuted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while the ATP Paris Masters left Bercy for the last time ...

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