2024 WTA News & Gossip

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well this is "Inevitable News! as there were rumors that the WTA Finals would be held in Riyadh
Riyadh has been selected as the host of the WTA Finals from 2024 - 2026.The WTA's agreement with the Saudis Tennis Federation will offer record prize money of $15.25 at the WTA Finals in 2024 with further increases in 2025 and 2026. The 2024 WTA Finals begin November 2nd.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A really enjoyable match!
Victoria Azarenka d Taylor Townsend 67(5) 63 64 to reach the QFs in Charleston
5th QF of the season for Vika!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Danielle Collins makes it 10 in a row, and two on the same day, she defeats Sloane Stephens 62 62
Next Svitolina or Mertens!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Charleston QFs
Friday April 5,
D.Kasatkina (4) vs J.Cirstian
J.Pegula (1) vs V.Azarenka (12)
E.Mertens (11) vs D.Collins
M.Sakkari (3) vs V.Kudermetova (9)

 

[kskate2]

Well this is "Inevitable News! as there were rumors that the WTA Finals would be held in Riyadh
Riyadh has been selected as the host of the WTA Finals from 2024 - 2026.The WTA's agreement with the Saudis Tennis Federation will offer record prize money of $15.25 at the WTA Finals in 2024 with further increases in 2025 and 2026. The 2024 WTA Finals begin November 2nd.

I won't be watching it air from SA.

 

[shawnbm]

Well, Cristian ran out of steam today, but she requited herself well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Finally Pegula held serve early in the 3rd set against Azarenka, neither player holding their serve early in 3rd set
A TB for the 3rd set, which seems fitting, both players able to hold their service games
Vika had 4MPs in that TB and let it slip away! 1 of the MP Vika did DF, still the 3 MP Jess saved, Vika, will be having nightmares about this match!
Pegula (1) d Azarenka (12) 64 36 76(7)

Pegula v Kastakina is the top half SF in Charleston, earlier match Kasatkina d Cristian 67(4) 62 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Danielle Collins moves into Charleston SF, with a 63 64 win over Elise Mertens
Thats 11 wins on the trot!
Next Sakkari or Kudermetova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In the last QF at Charleston ( I had to go out so I didnt watch the match)

Sakkari d Kudermetova 62 64

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

SFs in Charleston,
Saturday 6th April,
J.Pegula (1) vs D.Kasatkina (4)
M.Sakkari (3) vs D.Collins

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In a match that has been going on for over 2 1/2 hours, SF, between Pegula and Kasatkina in Charleston there will be a TB for the 3rd set

 

[kskate2]

This is why Jess is not an elite player. She barely made it against Vika yesterday and really was in total control of this one.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kasatkina d Pegula 64 46 76(5) to reach the final at Charleston
Daria will play the winner of the 2nd SF Sakkari - Collins
Jess was in control of the match but let if slip away

 

[kskate2]

I don't know that a coach will make a difference w/ Jess. If it will, she doesn't have the right one. This has been happening her whole career.

 

[kskate2]

Unless she is completely gassed and underperforms, I think Banshee wins her 2nd consecutive title

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I don't know that a coach will make a difference w/ Jess. If it will, she doesn't have the right one. This has been happening her whole career.

Jess has 2 new coaches, former ATP doubles players in Mark Knowles and Mark Merklein, apparently from what I am hearing they will share the travel throughout the tour with Jess.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

12 on the Trot! The Banshee is on Fire!
Danielle Collins d Maria Sakkari 63 63 to make her 2nd consecutive final, this one in Charleston!
Well done Danielle
Danielle will play Daria in the final tomorrow in Charleston!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Charleston Open Tournament,
Ladies Singles Final,
Sunday 7th April,
Not before 2.30pm ET.

D.Kasatkina (4) vs D. Collins H2H Kasatkina 2-1 ( most recent meeting final at San Jose HC, in 2021 Collins won in 3 sets)

Daria Kasatkina previously won this tournament in 2017. This is her fifth appearance, record is 18-3. Daria defeated Jess Pegula the No 1 seed in 3 sets to make the final.

Danielle Collins has won 12 matches on the trot. This is her 2nd consecutive final, winning WTA1000 Miami last week.Danielle defeated the No 3 seed Sakkari in straight sets to reach the final.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2024 Charleston Doubles Champions, Sloane Stephens and Ashlyn Krueger defeated the Kichenok twins 16 63 10-7 to win their first title as a team!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Camila Osorio is the WTA250 Bogota champion! with a 63 76(5) win over Marie Bouzkova
It is her 2nd career main tour title
Camila is now up to #63 in the WTA rankings.