2024 Australian Open Women’s Singles Draw Offers Mouth-Watering First Round Ties
The Australian Open is nigh and the women’s draw sees some mouther-watering first round matchups, with likes of World no. 1 Swiatek, two-time champion Osaka, Kazakhstan’s third seed Rybakina facing tense battles as Sabalenka aims to defend her title.
WTA Looks to Build on its 1 Billion Global Audience Reached in 2023
Having been rated as reaching a 1 billion-strong global audience in 2023, the WTA makes a strong case for its pre-eminent position in the passage of girls and women being accepted on equal footing as profesional athletes ahead of an exciting 2024 calendar
The Future Female Tennis Stars – Who to Look Out For in 2024
2023 unveiled the depth of talent in the WTA tour with four different women winning the Grand Slams, beckoning a new wave of stars. With 2024 and the first slam of the year fast approaching, gsport takes a look at five young tennis players to look out for.
10 of the Most Memorable Moments in Women’s Sport in 2023
From Banyana Banyana’s historic Women’s World Cup feat to KG Montjane excelling beyond belief, there were countless moments in 2023 that will be remembered as sportswomen excelled in their respective fields
Canada make History to Win First-Ever Billie Jean King Cup
Canada finally secured their first ever Billie Jean King Cup when they beat Italy in Seville. It was none other than Leylah Fernandez who secured the win for her team, having already enjoyed some good form in the tournament.
Trailblazing Canada reach First-Ever Billie Jean King Cup Final to Face Italy in Seville
Canada’s wonderful run at the Billie Jean King Cup continued when they reached the final of the competition, for the first time ever. A strong performance against the Czech Republic saw the Canadians seal their first every final place. They will take on Italy today.
Slovenia and the Czech Republic Qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Semi-Finals
Slovenia had a historic day at the Billie Jean King Cup on Friday as they booked a place in the semi-finals for the time, while the Czech Republic also sealed their place in the last four and Spain closed their tournament with a win to give the home fans something to cheer
Canada Makes History at Billie Jean King Cup, USA and Italy Win Big
It was an action packed day at the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday, Canada made history reaching the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 1988, Italy were victorious against Germany, as Australia got back to winning ways and USA were dominant against Switzerland.
Ons Jabeur Becomes First Arab Player to Reach WTA 1000 Final
Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur is the first Arab player to reach a WTA 1000 final, saying: “I tried to really impose my rhythm. I’m very happy with the level I played.” #gsportGlobal
Wildcard Isabella Kruger Stuns Top Seed
South African wildcard Isabella Kruger upset tournament top seed Tessah Andrianjafitrimo to earn her first semi-final spot at an ITF $25,000 level tournament at Ilana Kloss International on Friday.
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Iga Swiatek Makes History at Miami Open
Poland’s Iga Swiatek etches her name in tennis history becoming only the fourth and youngest player to win the “Sunshine Double” of Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year.
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Heike van Vuuren Wins Singles Title in Tunisia
South Africa’s Heike van Vuuren claimed the girls’ singles title at the ITF/CAT African Closed Junior Tennis Championship in Sousse, Tunisia on Friday, 1 April 2022.