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Iga Swiatek

Elena Rybakina holds off Hailey Baptiste in testing Indian Wells opener

Elena Rybakina hits a shot during her second round match against Hailey Baptiste in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Elena Rybakina hits a shot during her second round match against Hailey Baptiste in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Aryna Sabalenka backs best-of-five Grand Slam proposal, Iga Swiatek against it

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she believed switching to five sets would benefit her game.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she believed switching to five sets would benefit her game.

Swiatek, Gauff inspired by figure skater Liu's journey from teen burnout to Olympic gold

Mar 3, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Coco Gauff (USA) speaks to the media at a news conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Coco Gauff (USA) speaks to the media at a news conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina dumped out of Qatar Open

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina reacts during her quarter-final match against Canada's Victoria Mboko on Feb 12.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina reacts during her quarter-final match against Canada's Victoria Mboko on Feb 12.

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis’ top 10

Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.
Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.

‘Quiet assassin’ Elena Rybakina targets world No. 1 spot after Australian Open win

Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Winner Photo Shoot - Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026



Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina poses with the Australian Open trophy REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Winner Photo Shoot - Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026



Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina poses with the Australian Open trophy REUTERS/Hollie Adams

New Melbourne queen Rybakina happy to find highest level again

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina kisses with the trophy after winning her women's singles final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina kisses with the trophy after winning her women's singles final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

'Are we animals in the zoo?': Swiatek calls for player privacy at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her quarter final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her quarter final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Pegula sees off fellow American Anisimova to reach first Australian Open semi

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.