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Coco Gauff Advances at China Open Amid Light Distraction and Online Abuse
Coco Gauff defeated 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5 6-1 to reach the China Open last 16 despite a contentious lighting interruption in the opening set. Following the match, the American world number four condemned a surge of racist abuse directed at her on social media.
6 Oct 2026
3 Oct 2026
104.2 Decibels: Williams Sisters Accept Cincinnati Open Wildcard
Serena and Venus Williams have accepted a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open doubles, marking their first partnership since 2022. The move follows Serena's recent knee injury at Wimbledon and serves as a potential lead-up to the US Open.
3 Oct 2026
Emma Raducanu Injury Update: British No 1 Out of US Open
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent stress fracture in her right leg, with analysts suggesting she may end her 2026 season early to focus on recovery.
4 Aug 2026
Serena and Venus Williams Receive Cincinnati Open Doubles Wild Card
Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded a wild card for the Cincinnati Open women's doubles. The entry follows Serena's recovery from a knee injury sustained at Wimbledon, as both sisters continue their 2026 professional comeback.
29 Jul 2026
104 Decibels
Top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova retired from her match at the WTA Memphis Tennis Classic after collapsing in 34-degree heat. 16-year-old Kristina Liutova advances to the Round of 16 to face Maya Joint.
27 Jul 2026
Francesca Jones Defends Palermo Ladies Open Title
Francesca Jones successfully defended her Palermo Ladies Open title, defeating Fiona Ferro 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6). This victory marks her second Challenger title in eight days and will see her rise to 110 in the WTA rankings.
21 Jul 2026
WTA Implements Mandatory Genetic Sex Testing for All Players
The WTA is mandating one-time genetic sex testing for all players to confirm the absence of the SRY gene, effective Tuesday. The policy replaces previous testosterone-based criteria for transgender eligibility and aligns the tour with recent regulatory changes in other international sports.
17 Jul 2026
12,000 Decibels of Digital Abuse: A Report on WTA Player Safety
A new report shows female tennis players faced over 12,000 abusive online posts in 2025, with gambling-related accounts responsible for a majority of serious cases. The WTA is calling for collective action from social media platforms and law enforcement to improve player safety.
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23 Oct 2026
Eala Shnaider result ends Filipino run at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala lost 7-5, 6-4 to Diana Shnaider in the second round of the WTA500 Ningbo Open in China, ending her bid for a quarterfinal place. Eala led 4-3 in both sets and held a 40-15 lead in the eighth game of the second set before Shnaider took control. Shnaider next faces world No. 12 Iva Jovic, the No. 4 seed.
22 Oct 2026
Burrage Wrexham Open run continues as Dudeney also advances
Jodie Burrage and Alicia Dudeney both reached the second round of the Lexus Wrexham Open with straight-sets wins on day two, joining Hannah Klugman in Thursday's action. Burrage now meets fourth seed Noma Noha Akugue, while Dudeney faces seventh seed Susan Bandecchi. Reigning champion Mimi Xu is not defending her title.
21 Oct 2026
Niño Alcantara Asian Games campaign carries new meaning
Niño Alcantara played the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya three days after becoming a father, reaching the mixed doubles Round of 16 with Shaira Hope Rivera. A shoulder injury after college pushed him from singles to doubles, and he now targets late-November tournaments in Singapore and Thailand plus the 2027 SEA Games in Malaysia.
20 Oct 2026
Eala Ningbo Open run begins with straight-sets win over Parry
Alex Eala beat Diane Parry of France 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the WTA500 Ningbo Open at the Yinzhou International Tennis Center. Eala closed the first set with three straight games and opened the second with four more, ending a run of two losses as the heavy favourite. She will face either No. 6 seed Diana Shnaider or Yulia Putintseva in the second round.