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WTA Tokyo Semifinal Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Linda Noskova

After Elena Rybakina qualified for the WTA Finals following a quarterfinal win at the 2025 WTA Tokyo Open, she’ll look to move into a third final of 2025 during Saturday’s semifinal action.

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WTA roundup: Sofia Kenin reaches semifinals in Tokyo

Sofia Kenin knocked out No. 3 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (3) on Friday to advance to the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals in Tokyo. Kenin trailed 5-2 in the deciding set and fought off four match points to force the tiebreak, withstanding a dozen aces by the Russian to win in two hours and 17 minutes.

Mirra Andreeva News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Mirra Andreeva Misses out on WTA Finals by 2nd lowest margin ever

With Elena Rybakina winning her Tokyo Open quarterfinal match against Victoria Mboko, Mirra Andreeva is out of the WTA Finals race. While on first read that might not seem particularly unusual, there are quite a few things about her missing out that are rather oddly specific.

Shuai Zhang News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

WTA Guangzhou Semifinal Predictions Including Ann Li vs Shuai Zhang

It will be an all-qualifiers battle in the first semifinal of the WTA Guangzhou Open. Lulu Sun and Claire Liu will attempt to reach their second Tour-level final.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Serena Williams, Coco Gauff Receive Personal Honor Away From Tennis

Serena Williams and Coco Gauff have been two of the biggest names in US women's tennis this century and have cultivated a massive following on their own.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / October 24

Novak Djokovic's brother provides worrying fitness update for rest of season

Novak Djokovic's participation at upcoming tournaments cannot be guaranteed, but his brother, Djordje, hopes he will appear at the 2025 Athens Open. Djokovic withdrew from next week's 2025 Paris Masters.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / October 24

Jannik Sinner Gives His Take on Launch of New ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia

SURJ Sports Investment, a Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) company, will be hosting a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia, with the Kingdom becoming the 10th host for an event of this level.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Rolex Paris Masters: Six Players Withdraw From Event

The final Masters 1000 tournament of 2025 is scheduled for next week’s Rolex Paris Masters. It will be the event’s first edition at La Defense Arena after being held at the Accor Arena in Bercy from 1986 to 2024.

Elena Rybakina News / ESPN / October 24

Rybakina clinches last spot for WTA Finals

Elena Rybakina clinched the last remaining spot for the WTA Finals by beating Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals Friday.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Serena Williams Backs Carlos Alcaraz to Break Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam Record

A 23-time Major champion, and arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, Serena Williams is set to receive the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports on Friday, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements and her tireless advocacy for gender equality.

Serena Williams News / Sporting News / October 24

Serena Williams flaunts dramatic weight loss in body-hugging dress

Serena Williams shows off her tiny waist in a body-hugging dress after losing an incredible amount of weight.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 24

Holger Rune’s Ex-Coach Patrick Mouratoglou Explains Why Torn Achilles Tendon is ‘Best Thing That Happened’ to Him

A torn Achilles tendon is a serious injury, and for sportspeople, it can keep them on the sidelines for 4-12 months after surgery. Holger Rune became the latest athlete to rupture his Achilles tendon while returning a shot against eventual runner-up Ugo Humbert in the semifinal of the recently concluded Stockholm Open.

Elena Rybakina News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

Elena Rybakina’s Tokyo Run Secures Her Spot in the WTA Finals, But Was It Ever in Doubt?

Elena Rybakina, the second seed with a serve that could probably power a small city, has officially punched her ticket to the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

Novak Djokovic’s Serbian Nightmare: From National Hero to Vandalized Villain

Well, well, well. Look how the mighty have fallen. Novak Djokovic, once Serbia’s golden boy who could do no wrong, now finds himself persona non grata in his own homeland.