2024 WTA News & Gossip

[the AntiPusher]

I saw a video of Rybakina actually practicing yesterday, in Dubai, so far she hasnt withdrawn, though I did say earlier, I would not be surprised if she withdrew, a lot of rumors around regarding her ex coach with abuse etc, who she sacked just before the USO.
I know it is the rule, though what has Krejcikova done since she won Wimbledon? to me the other top 7 girls have shown consistency throughout the year to qualify for the WTA finals.

I hope Rybakina turns it around.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I hope Rybakina turns it around.

Well she is yet to hire a new coach, 2024 for her has been a complete disaster for her in terms of her health and mental state, I am glad she got rid of her 'toxic' coach, she is too good a player, hopefully 2025 is the year, she can get back to playing her great tennis,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

After many withdrawals in WTA500 Ningbo tournament,
Here are the QFs which look good.

Haddad Maia (6) vs Badosa (8)
Kasatakina (5) vs Putinsteva
Krejcokova (4) vs M.Andreeva
Kalinskaya (7) vs Muchova, Karolina has reached 5 QFs out of 7 WTA tournaments she has played after coming back after 10 months injury break ( wrist surgery).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Belinda Bencic is set to return to the tour at the end of October, following maternity leave, Belinda welcomed her first child Bella in April this year.
Bencic, 27, will play in the ITF W75 Hamburg event on October 28, giving her a chance to 'test her level' ahead of Switzerlands BJK Cup tie against Serbia mid November.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Hong Kong Tournament, October 28- Nov 3 has added both Naomi Osaka and Emma Rafucanu to the field this week

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just looking at the entry list for teams for The United Cup in 2025
It appears that Danielle Collins might not be retiring this year after all, her name is on the entry list for USA along with Coco Gauff and Desirae Krawczky ( doubles player)

 

[kskate2]

Point taken still consistency for the overall year should be rewarded just my opinion, not just one player winning a GS tournament, and not doing anything after that GS win
Maybe a time to revise the qualification rules for the end of year finals

That's why I didn't want her win to Wimby. I knew she would pull a disappearing act. It's what she does

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Regarding the post I previously posted, Danielle Collins not retiring this year, as her name is on the entry list for team USA at the United Cup 2025
Danielle has posted on social media today,

"It's been a stressful time with these horrific hurricanes that wiped through Florida and on top of it I've been dealing with some issues around my endometriosis and other health challenges. While I was very excited and eager to wrap up my tennis career on a high note this year and jump headfirst into the next chapter of life, things have not gone as planned.
In addition to managing some lingering health challenges the past few months, I've recently been seeing a handful of specialists to better understand what my best path forward is to achieve my ultimate dream, starting a family.
Dealing with endometriosis and fertility is a massive challenge for many woman and something that I am actively traversing, but I am fully confident in the team I am working with.It is just going to take longer that I thought.
So the DANIMAL story has not reached its conclusion. I will be back on tour in 2025.
While there are no guarantees in life, I hope to build on my 2024 momentum and keep playing until there is more certainty around my personal fertility journey.The only guarantee for now will be some more epic matches.
Thank you to all of my fans and the amazing people behind me that have been so encouraging during this time and also to my closet friends on tour that have been supporting me every step of the way".

I truly hope that you get your wish and will be able to start a family, though in the meantime I cant wait for more of your epic matches you played in 2024 in 2025! Here at TF we affectionately nick name you The Banshee ( that was Kskate nick name for you) on court you are a very intense tennis player, yes very loud as well, personally speaking I would not change a thing about you good luck in 2025!