Tag: WTA Riyadh

In a surprising turn of events, WTA World No. 5 Zheng Qinwen has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming United Cup. The decision was revealed on her Instagram account, where she cited the need for rest, recovery, and good training to prepare for the...

In a spectacular display of talent and dedication, Zheng Qinwen has been crowned the 2024 Fans' Favorite Award winner! This prestigious accolade, determined by a public vote, is a testament to Zheng's incredible performance throughout the year. 2024 has been a remarkable year for Zheng...

Despite only being 20 years old, American tennis player and 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff has shown a level of maturity and insight that underscores her age. This was particularly clear during her incredible run to the title at last week's WTA Finals...

Tennis star Daria Kasatkina recently took to social media to share some beautiful and romantic moments from her vacation in the Maldives with her girlfriend, Natalia Zabiiako. The couple, who have been open about their relationship since Kasatkina came out as bisexual in 2022,...

In an inspiring end to her season, Coco Gauff captured the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, coming from behind to overcome Zheng Qinwen in a nail-biting final. This achievement marked the 20-year-old’s third title of the year and lifted her to the world No....

Coco Gauff has made tennis history once again, advancing to the WTA Finals championship match in Riyadh by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a tight 7-6, 6-4 victory. This win not only secures Gauff’s place in the final, but it also matches...

After Jon Wertheim made comments regarding the appearance of the current Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova on-air, the Tennis Channel suspended him. Zheng Qinwen defeated Krejcikova in the semifinals of this week's WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, Wertheim mentioned Krejcikova's forehead while covering the...

The Tennis Channel has immediately suspended analyst Jon Wertheim from its programming after he made a disparaging comment about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova. Off-air, American reporter Wertheim made a remark about Krejcikova's forehead as he got ready for a broadcast on Friday that would cover...

Andy Roddick released a hasty version of his hugely popular podcast after one of his main contributors became embroiled in a major controversy due to remarks he made while working for The Tennis Channel.  During the Tennis Channel's preview of Barbora Krejcikova's matchup with Zheng...

In a statement issued after an off-air comment was inadvertently broadcast, sports journalist Jon Wertheim apologized for remarks made about the appearance of Czech tennis star Barbora Krejcikova. Wertheim explained that the comment occurred during a private rehearsal for a Tennis Channel show, where...