Professional tennis player Maria Timofeeva faced a distressing situation while in Spain for the Mutua Madrid Open tournament. After being robbed in Spain six months ago, the world No.99 returned to the country only to find herself the victim of a robbery once again, leaving her shaken and seeking advice from her followers on social media. The 20-year-old Timofeeva took to her Instagram story to share the unfortunate news, revealing that she had been robbed of a significant amount of money. “I’ve been robbed, again!” she shared, expressing her shock and disbelief at the situation. The incident ..read more

Nicole Gibbs, the retired American tennis player, and her husband, Jack Brody, welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Summer Lee, on April 22, 2024. The couple joyfully announced the news on Instagram, where Gibbs shared heartwarming photos of their newborn alongside their first child, Sky, who has now become a proud big sister.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nicole Gibbs (@gibbsyyyy) In a touching caption, the 31-year-old Gibbs wrote: “Summer Lee made us a family of four and promoted Sky to big sister. We’re already so proud of both of them.” The Instagr ..read more

In a world where male characteristics are often perceived as superior, tennis reflects this trend. Diane from Women Who Serve guides us through the intricate realm of gender perceptions in this sport. By shedding light on moments where even WTA players show a preference for men’s tennis, we uncover the deep-seated social constructs shaping these perspectives. Join us as we delve into this complex topic, challenging traditional assumptions in the world of tennis. Hailey Baptiste In 2022, young American WTA player Hailey Baptiste, in an interview in Charleston, told Pam Shriver that every shot i ..read more

The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville are set to feature an exciting new format, with a knockout competition replacing the traditional round-robin group stage. Here’s a summary of the key details: Dates: The tournament will take place November 12-20, one week later in the season compared to previous years. The last two days of the competition will coincide with the first two days of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Venue: La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain will host the event. Format: The tournament, previously comprising 12 national teams divided into four round-robin groups ..read more

To say that Aryna Sabalenka‘s love life is turbulent is an understatement. Last month, the Belarusian tennis star made headlines with the tragic passing of her long-term boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, who, unbeknownst to the public, had actually become her ex-partner shortly before his untimely death. A few short weeks later, the 25-year-old femme fatale has already been seen in the company of another man, a race car driver and founder of Oakberry, Georgios Frangulis. Ex-boyfriend’s tragic death in March Sabalenka and Belarusian ice hockey player Koltsov made their relationship public in June ..read more

Belinda Bencic and her partner Martin Hromkovic have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Bella, adding a new chapter to their long-term relationship. The Olympic gold medalist gave birth on April 23, 2024, and joyfully shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt post. The Swiss tennis star posted a touching photo revealing a glimpse of her baby’s profile and her tiny hand holding her mother’s finger, capturing a precious moment between them. In the caption, the happy mom simply wrote, “Our love.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Martin Hromkovič (@hrome ..read more

Reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has revealed that she is getting a divorce from her husband Stepan Simek, after not even two years of marriage. The couple, who had known each other since childhood, announced their engagement three years ago and tied the knot in July 2022. The 24-year-old Vondrousova, who also won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, has faced a series of challenges in recent weeks. In addition to the breakdown of her marriage, she has also suffered the loss of her beloved grandfather. Vondrousova withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in M ..read more

Caroline Wozniacki, Camila Osorio, and Karolina Pliskova have recently taken photos in their new blue Adidas outfit, which includes the Spring Gameset Tank and Spring Gameset Match Skirt.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by adidas Tennis (@adidastennis) Former world No.1 Wozniacki shared a selfie in her latest Adidas ensemble, which she sported at the Charleston Open. The Dane paired it with the Adidas Adizero Cybersonic women’s clay court tennis shoes. Queen of Bogota, AGAIN ??? Colombia’s @CamiOsorioTenis defeats top seed Bouzkova to win her second Hologic WTA Tou ..read more

After her loss to world No.4 Elena Rybakina in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, world No.21 Marta Kostyuk stirred up discussion for her comments about the varying difficulties in draws across events on the tennis calendar and her perspective on the significance of other players’ results. Speaking to the press in Stuttgart, Kostyuk’s comments reignited the enduring debate in tennis regarding the differing levels of competition across various tournaments. The Ukrainian, who defeated three Top-10 players en route to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, highlighted the unpredictable nature of ..read more

Simona Halep‘s return to tennis after a doping ban has been overshadowed by a fitness crisis, which is now affecting her clay court season. Having withdrawn from last week’s Oeiras Ladies Open, the Romanian has made the decision to also skip the Mutua Madrid Open in order to give herself more time to get physically ready. The 32-year-old Halep made a much-anticipated return to the Hologic WTA Tour last month at the Miami Open. Her comeback followed the reduction of her four-year ban to nine months upon appeal. Despite a narrow loss in her first-round match against Paula Badosa, the Romanian w ..read more