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By Nick Whittaker Posted on August 26, 2019August 29, 2019

What next for Harriet Dart after US Open exit?

Harriet Dart’s hopes of continuing her run at the US Open have ended, following a disappointing 6-3 6-1 defeat to Ana Bogdan. Despite starting confidently, the Briton, who surprised many … Continue reading What next for Harriet Dart after US Open exit?

Categories: GB TennisTags: Harriet Dart, us open, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on December 31, 2018January 2, 2019

Harriet Dart edges past Hon at Brisbane International

Harriet Dart edges a tense opening round match at the Brisbane International, defeating Priscilla Hon in three sets.

Categories: GB Tennis, WTATags: Harriet Dart, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on June 10, 2018June 12, 2018

Katie Swan qualifies for Nature Valley Nottingham Open

Katie Swan produced an excellent display of serving to qualify for the Nature Valley Nottingham Open, after coming back to defeat Paula Badosa Gibert 2-6 6-2 6-1. Swan, who made … Continue reading Katie Swan qualifies for Nature Valley Nottingham Open

Categories: GB TennisTags: Nottingham Open, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on March 8, 2018July 13, 2018

Should Eugenie Bouchard be offered a Wimbledon wild card?

Last night, all eyes were on Eugenie Bouchard as she played her first tennis match since her significant legal victory against the US Tennis Association (USTA). After receiving a wild … Continue reading Should Eugenie Bouchard be offered a Wimbledon wild card?

Categories: WTATags: eugenie bouchard, wimbledon, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on February 18, 2018

Kvitova wins Qatar Open in epic final

Petra Kvitova claimed her second successive WTA Premier title after coming from behind to defeat Garbine Muguruza in Qatar Open final.

Categories: WTATags: dubai, petra kvitova, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on January 5, 2018February 18, 2018

10 minutes with… Maia Lumsden

Teenager Maia Lumsden gives The Big Racket the lowdown on her first full professional season and tells us about her plans for 2018.

Categories: GB Tennis, InterviewsTags: british tennis, maia lumsden, tennis, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 29, 2017July 19, 2018

Wozniacki crowned champion in Singapore

Former world number one, Caroline Wozniacki, rolled back the years to clinch the WTA Finals title, after beating Venus Williams 6-4 6-4 in an exciting and dramatic final.

Categories: WTATags: caroline wozniacki, venus williams, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 26, 2017

Venus Williams wins to make semi finals in Singapore

Venus Williams got the perfect revenge over her Wimbledon final defeat, by clinching a  7-5 6-4 victory over Garbine Muguruza in an epic WTA Finals round-robin match. The victory confirms … Continue reading Venus Williams wins to make semi finals in Singapore

Categories: WTATags: singapore, venus williams, WTA, wta finals
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 26, 2017October 26, 2017

Freya Christie shows promise on injury return

This week marked the welcome return of Freya Christie who, after recovering from a troubling wrist injury, earned some fine wins in Wirral.

Categories: GB Tennis, WTATags: Freya Christie, itf, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 23, 2017

Halep and Wozniacki impress on Day 2 in Singapore

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki completed routine straight set victories in their opening matches at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

Categories: WTATags: singapore, WTA, wta finals
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 15, 2017October 15, 2017

Maria Sharapova wins Tianjin Open

Maria Sharapova has won her first title since returning from a doping ban after defeating young Belarusian talent Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 in a topsy turvy final. Sharapova recovered from … Continue reading Maria Sharapova wins Tianjin Open

Categories: WTATags: aryna sabalenka, maria sharapova, sharapova, tianjin open, women, WTA
By Nick Whittaker Posted on October 14, 2017

Mladenovic leads weak field in Moscow

The draw for the VTB Kremlin Cup has been made in Moscow with nobody inside the the top 12 participating in the WTA Premier event. With 8 of the top … Continue reading Mladenovic leads weak field in Moscow

Categories: ATP, WTATags: ATP, kremlin cup, maria sharapova, moscow, WTA

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