Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, is participating in the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, despite her reservations about the country’s human rights record. She hopes the event will help advance women’s rights and LGBTQ+ issues in Saudi Arabia, but she is cautious about the impact. Gauff is using her platform to advocate for positive change, calling for a real program to address these concerns.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo due to a lower back injury. This marks Osaka’s second withdrawal in as many weeks, following her retirement from the China Open and subsequent pullout from the Japan Open. Osaka’s absence further underscores the struggles she has faced since returning to tennis following the birth of her daughter.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals after a hard-fought win over Yuan Yue. She faces top seed Daria Kasatkina next, aiming to build momentum after a tough period marked by injuries. Raducanu, who took a medical time-out during the match, praised her resilience and highlighted her growing confidence in her physical condition.
Jessica Pegula, the top American woman in tennis, reached her first Grand Slam final at the US Open, falling to Aryna Sabalenka. Despite the loss, Pegula sees it as a major confidence boost and a sign of things to come in her pursuit of a major title.
The 2024 US Open Women’s Final pits Jessica Pegula against Aryna Sabalenka in a highly anticipated clash. Sabalenka, the top hardcourt player in the world, holds the edge in their head-to-head record, but Pegula seeks to cap off a stellar year with her first Grand Slam title. Find out how to watch the match live.
Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed, dominated American Emma Navarro in a hard-fought match to secure her spot in the US Open 2024 final. Sabalenka’s powerful game and experience proved too much for Navarro, despite the passionate support of the home crowd.
Jessica Pegula showcased her powerful serving and strong defense to secure a dominant 6-3, 6-3 victory over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the US Open third round. The sixth-seeded American displayed impressive form, winning a high percentage of her first serve points and breaking her opponent’s serve four times.
Aryna Sabalenka, the runner-up from last year’s US Open, overcame a shaky start and a late-night finish to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in a thrilling third-round match. The match started after midnight, making it one of the latest starts in US Open history. Sabalenka struggled early, dropping the first set but rallied back to dominate the final two sets, showcasing her power and resilience.
China’s Zheng Qinwen showcased her power and precision on Friday, defeating Jule Niemeier in straight sets at the US Open. The Olympic gold medalist fired off eight aces and capitalized on her opponent’s struggles to secure a comfortable victory and a spot in the round of 16.
Former world number one Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return to the US Open, defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets. Osaka’s strong serve and powerful groundstrokes proved too much for the Latvian, who struggled with unforced errors.
