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Lois Boisson claps back at Harriet Dart after controversial ‘deodorant’ comment with hilarious ‘Dove’ collaboration request

Lois Boisson took to social media to respond to Harriet Dart‘s controversial ‘deodorant’ comment, asking toiletries company Dove for a collaboration. This came after Dart asked the chair umpire to urge Boisson to wear deodorant during their first-round match at the WTA 125 Open de Rouen on Tuesday (April 15).

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 14

Marta Kostyuk won't face Mirra Andreeva at Stuttgart Open, withdraws due to injury sustained at Billie Jean King Cup

Marta Kostyuk is set to fall down the rankings to World No.35 down ten spots at least after having to withdraw from the 2025 WTA Stuttgart Open (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) which carries a domino effect.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 14

WTA Rankings Update: Aryna Sabalenka ties with Angelique Kerber in latest milestone, Rybakina and Raducanu face ranking drop

The WTA Rankings have been updated for another week albeit there has been very minimal changes with all to come over the next few. Aryna Sabalenka though continues as World No.1 and has tied with Angelique Kerber all time.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 13

Billie Jean King Cup: The 8 Finalists are set for Shenzhen 2025

The Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers were the main women’s event of the week, with stars such as Elena Rybakina and Bernarda Pera among the key players who helped secure qualification for their nations.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 13

U.S. overcomes Slovakia to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals

Hailey Baptiste and Bernarda Pera earned victories Sunday to propel the United States past Slovakia 2-1 in Bratislava, Slovakia, as the U.S. took the Group C championship at 2-0.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / April 13

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Killie Vanilli

“Champions keep playing until they get it right,” Billie Jean King VINDALOO – 6/10 – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a ball…Awe Naw…So shocked to see some action after half an hour that he couldn’t adjust his feet to make the flukey cross that evaded his desperate grasp.

Tennis News / ESPN / April 12

Ukraine seals spot in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Elina Svitolina sent Ukraine to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Switzerland's Jil Teichmann to level the countries' qualifier 1-1 Saturday in Radom, Poland, a victory that also ensured Ukraine would top Group E.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 12

Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers: Boulter and Svitolina lead the new wave as nations clinch Finals berths

With just one day of competition left in the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers, the first three countries have secured their spots in the tournament Finals.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 14

No Pegula or Collins? No problem: Bernarda Pera and Hailey Baptiste shine on USA debut at Billie Jean King Cup

Bernarda Pera produced a Billie Jean King Cup debut to remember on Saturday in Bratislava easing past Johanne Svendsen to give the side a 2-0 lead which was unassailable in the tie.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / April 12

Boulter and Burrage send Great Britain into Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Watch the moment Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage beat Suzan Lamens and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands to secure Great Britain's place in September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 11

No Raducanu, no problem: Great Britain stuns Germany in Billie Jean King Cup

Katie Boulter led Great Britain to victory in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, in the opening tie of Group F. Without Emma Raducanu – who withdrew a few days prior – Sonay Kartal stepped in and the Brits claimed wins in both singles matches against Tatjana Maria and Jule Niemeier, eliminating the German team.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 11

Everything you need to know about the Billie Jean King Cup 2025

The road to Shenzhen has officially begun. On Thursday, April 10, the 2025 edition of the Billie Jean King Cup—widely regarded as the World Cup of women’s tennis—kicked off its qualifying phase, marking the start of a reimagined chapter for the premier international team competition.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 11

Iga Swiatek top of alternative WTA Rankings as new 'Big Three' emerges, Jessica Pegula barely in top 10 despite recent form

The UTR Rating is one that pros swear by as a barometer for their current ranking in terms of form over the current WTA Rankings that are based on a longer cycle.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 11

Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan power through to Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Australia suffer shock exit

Kazakhstan had a simple equation during the night and that was win and they'd be straight through and would end the hopes in particular of Australia at the Billie Jean King Cup and it was Elena Rybakina's side who eased through.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / April 10

2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart WTA Prize Money & Points Overview

Next week's 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart could be the best WTA 500 tournament of 2025, and the players who have signed up will compete for the prize money and ranking points on offer.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kazakhstan beats Australia to open Billie Jean King Cup qualifying

World No. 10 Elena Rybakina helped her Kazakhstan team defeat Australia 2-1 on the first day of Billie Jean King Cup qualifying Thursday in Brisbane, Australia.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 9

Team USA shaken up: Jessica Pegula leads mass exodus ahead of Billie Jean King Cup

A massive blow has hit the United States' Billie Jean King Cup squad as Jessica Pegula headlines a wave of withdrawals, causing major changes in the team ahead of their matches against Slovakia and Denmark.

Dodgers Part-Owner Magic Johnson ‘Honored’ To Attend Billie Jean King Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner and tennis icon Billie Jean King was honored with the 2,807th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. iHeart radio personality Ellen K was the emcee of Monday’s ceremony, with fellow Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson and actress Jamie Lee Curtis serving as the guest speakers.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / April 8

Billie Jean King’s humble reaction to making Hollywood history

Tennis legend Billie Jean King made history on Monday as the first woman honored with a star in the new sports entertainment category on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by supporters including Magic Johnson and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 8

Billie Jean King makes history again with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Legendary tennis star Billie Jean King made history again on Monday by becoming the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the brand new Sports Entertainment category.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 3

Mats Wilander gives brutal assessment of Iga Swiatek’s mental state amid worries about No.1 ranking

Iga Swiatek lost her No.1 ranking to Aryna Sabalenka last year due to her three-week provisional suspension and the Belarusian’s dominating performance on the hard court events.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 19

Slovakia upends Great Britain, advances to Billie Jean King Cup final

Slovakia advanced to face Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup finals by rallying to defeat Great Britain 2-1 on Tuesday in Malaga, Spain. Emma Raducanu of Great Britain swept Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4, and Rebecca Sramkova lost her first set to Katie Boulter, putting Slovakia's backs against the wall.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 14

Billie Jean King Cup: Slovakia knocks out U.S.

The United States bowed out of the Billie Jean King Cup finals in the first round with a 2-1 loss to Slovakia on Thursday in Malaga, Spain. After the teams split two singles matches, Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova of Slovakia got past Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 in doubles.

Tennis News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Toronto Sceptres’ Natalie Spooner to miss start of 2024-25 season, no timeline for return

Some concerning news for one of the game’s top players. On the opening day of training camp on Tuesday, Gina Kingsbury, general manager of the Toronto Sceptres, revealed that forward Natalie Spooner will not be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 7

Billie Jean King named Tournament of Roses grand marshal

Tennis legend Billie Jean King was named grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses and will be celebrated during the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, while participating in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game at Pasadena, Calif.