Women's tennis

Former coach Rick Macci says Serena Williams certain to make comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022 Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Carlos Alcaraz down Arthur Fils to win Qatar Open, extends perfect start to 2026

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash complex, Doha, Qatar - February 21, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Qatar Open trophy after winning the final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Venus Williams returns to Indian Wells with wild card entry

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Venus Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Serbia's Olga Danilovic REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo

Amanda Anisimova ends Mirra Andreeva Dubai defence in teary quarter-final

Second-seed Amanda Anisimova of the US celebrates ousting Russia's Mirra Andreeva with a comeback 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory.

Spain’s Paula Badosa slams online ‘disrespect’ after Dubai Tennis C’ships injury retirement

Paula Badosa of Spain leaving the court after her withdrawal from her second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb 17, 2026.

Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina cruise into Dubai last 16

Coco Gauff of the US in action against Anna Kalinskaya at the Dubai Tennis WTA Championships in Feb 17.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

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.

Karolina Muchova beats Victoria Mboko in Qatar Open final to end title drought

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic beat Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-4 7-5 in one hour and 34 minutes to win the Qatar Open.

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.

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