DUBAI (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a grueling affair against Sloane Stephens while Aryna Sabalenka blamed unfavorable conditions for her second round defeat to Donna Vekic in Dubai on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Iga Swiatek of Poland (AFP) The top-seeded Swiatek, who clinched her third consecutive Doha...
DOHA (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open quarterfinals for a third successive year on Wednesday, Feb. 14, as fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka also made the last eight without hitting a ball. Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her round of 16 match against...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, Jan. 20, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against China's Shang...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng on Saturday, Jan. 20, as he bids to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open for the first time, with Iga Swiatek hunting for a statement win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish world number two blitzed Richard...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday, Jan. 18, as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Danielle...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Sofia Kenin during their women's singles...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- A "pain-free" Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open defense against a teenage qualifier on Sunday, Jan. 14, as he bids for an unprecedented 25th major crown, but women's top seed Iga Swiatek faces a much trickier assignment. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo)...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek said on Friday, Jan. 12, a "peaceful" off-season had left her more focused heading into the Australian Open as she targets her first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) The Polish top seed is in imperious form, dropping just...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek will be a hot favorite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, Jan. 14, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka. Poland's Iga Swiatek (top), Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (bottom left) and Japan's Naomi Osaka...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her comeback. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) World number one Swiatek has won 17 of...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a grueling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday, Jan. 7. Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts during his singles match against Hubert Hurkacz of...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Four-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek and teammate Hubert Hurkacz swept top seeds Poland into the United Cup final on Saturday, Jan. 6, with a hard-fought victory over France. Poland's Iga Swiatek serves against France's Caroline Garcia during their women's singles match at...
