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Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 6
Aryna Sabalenka backs technology and calls out referees who are ‘not strong enough to admit their mistakes’

Aryna Sabalenka backs technology and calls out referees who are ‘not strong enough to admit their mistakes’

Aryna Sabalenka is well known for showing the lighter side of her personality off the tennis court. However, she has recently been involved in a heated debate surrounding the electronic line-calling system.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 13
Billie Jean King Cup: The 8 Finalists are set for Shenzhen 2025

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 / FirstSportz / January 15
Qinwen Zheng admits she would’ve skipped Australian Open due to ‘some issues’ after disappointing second-round exit

Qinwen Zheng admits she would’ve skipped Australian Open due to ‘some issues’ after disappointing second-round exit

The 2025 Australian Open saw the first upset in the women’s event. Qinwen Zheng, who was aiming to become the second Chinese woman after Li Na to win the tournament, was defeated by unseeded Laura Siegemund 7-6(3), 6-3 inside John Cain Arena on Wednesday (January 15).

Tennis News / FirstSportz / January 9
Australian Open 2025: 5 dark horses to win the women’s singles title ft. Qinwen Zheng, Emma Navarro

Australian Open 2025: 5 dark horses to win the women’s singles title ft. Qinwen Zheng, Emma Navarro

The first Grand Slam of the 2025 season is set to begin at the Australian Open on Sunday (January 12). Players have already arrived for the event and are training hard to begin the year on a high.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
Which Women Earned the Most Prize Money in 2024?

Which Women Earned the Most Prize Money in 2024?

The 2024 WTA Tour season has come to an end. The last tournament concluded this past week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Coco Gauff captured the WTA Finals for the first time in her young career.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / November 6
‘Proud’ Qinwen Zheng surpasses ‘difficult group’ becomes 2nd Chinese women after Li Na to reach Semis of the WTA Finals

‘Proud’ Qinwen Zheng surpasses ‘difficult group’ becomes 2nd Chinese women after Li Na to reach Semis of the WTA Finals

Qinwen Zheng‘s extraordinary form this season is very much alive. The Australian Open runner-up defeated World No.4 Jasmine Paolini in the last Group match at the WTA Finals.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 17

2024 Guangzhou Open WTA Prize Money & Points Overview

The 2024 Guangzhou Open will be played next week, and the prize money pot for the event has been unveiled. This year's Guangzhou Open, running from October 21st to 27th, marks 20 years since the first iteration of the tournament in 2004.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 26

2024 Guangzhou Open WTA Entry List: Raducanu, Stephens, Putintseva & More

The 2024 Guangzhou Open will run from October 21 to 27, and the entry list has been unveiled. First played in 2004, the event has had WTA 250 status since its inception.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 26
'I didn’t take some tournaments seriously,' Qinwen Zheng explains her sudden drop in form soon after making it to her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open

'I didn’t take some tournaments seriously,' Qinwen Zheng explains her sudden drop in form soon after making it to her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open

Qinwen Zheng began her 2024 season on a strong note. At the Australian Open, she became only the second Chinese player, after Li Na, to reach a Grand Slam final.

How Para Table Tennis Became a Lifeline

Sport can often serve as a powerful motivator, and for two athletes set to compete at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Para table tennis has been more than just a game—it has been a lifeline.

Paris 2024 Promises Thrilling Para Table Tennis Battles as Former Champions Seek Redemption

The stage is set for captivating clashes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with several decorated players returning to reclaim their Paralympic glory in Para table tennis.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / August 3
List of records broken by Qinwen Zheng after winning Gold at Paris Olympics Women’s Singles event

List of records broken by Qinwen Zheng after winning Gold at Paris Olympics Women’s Singles event

16 years after Li Na’s semifinal run at the Beijing Olympics, China’s Qinwen Zheng became the first player from her country to reach an Olympic final in tennis.

Samuel von Einem Turns Silver to Gold and Turns the Tables in Slovenia

Silver medallist at both the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the same colour the reward earlier this year in Italy, Spain and Montenegro; at last, for Australia’s Samuel von Einem, the colour turned to gold.

Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 6, 2024

Titles in Slovenia the Immediate Incentive but Preparation for Greater Goal Provides Major Motivation

Players who have enjoyed outstanding success on the global stage, success at the very highest levels, appear prominently on the entry list at the forthcoming I Feel Slovenia Open Thermana Lasko 2024; a four-day tournament play commences on Tuesday 7th May.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 27, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka breezes to Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka breezes to Australian Open title

Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus successfully defended her Australian Open championship, trouncing 12th-seeded Qinwen Zheng of China 6-3, 6-2 in the final on Saturday.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / January 22, 2024
'I miss zero,' Chinese legend Li Na gets real on life after retirement and relishes living her dream

'I miss zero,' Chinese legend Li Na gets real on life after retirement and relishes living her dream

Former World No. 2 Li Na had fans overwhelmed following her return to the 2024 Australian Open. The 41-year-old is currently competing in the Legends competition at the Grand Slam event.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 1, 2024
Ten Things To Look Forward To In Tennis in 2024

Ten Things To Look Forward To In Tennis in 2024

For his final end-of-year piece, Martin Keady, our resident tennis historian, looks forward to next season. Rafael Nadal is scheduled to return to the ATP Tour any day now, in the run-up to the Australian Open.

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