2025 WTA News & Gossip

[MargaretMcAleer]

Qualifer Polina Kudermetova has come from a break down to take the first set from Sabalenka 64 in Brisbane.
I have been impressed with Polina all tournament, good serve, plays good offensive tennis

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Messy first set from both Iga and Coco breaks of serve, serve letting each player down at times, and Coco finally wins the 1st set 64 at the United Cup Sydney
Iga has to stop 'over hitting' for starters.

 

[kskate2]

Messy first set from both Iga and Coco breaks of serve, serve letting each player down at times, and Coco finally wins the 1st set 64 at the United Cup Sydney
Iga has to stop 'over hitting' for starters.

She can't help herself. Every time she's under the gun from someone who can match her pace and/or defense, she unnecessarily pummels the ball. It worked against Boulter and Elena so in her eyes it's a winning strategy. Coco is a different beast. She's playing right into her hands.

 

[kskate2]

Qualifer Polina Kudermetova has come from a break down to take the first set from Sabalenka 64 in Brisbane.
I have been impressed with Polina all tournament, good serve, plays good offensive tennis

Saba has righted the ship taking the middle frame 6-3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sabalenka wins the 2nd set 63 and has a break in the 3rd set in the final at Brisbane

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco has handled the top spin fh from Iga with flying colours thanks to the new grip

 

[kskate2]

Yeah and Iga is pulling some shady stuff here today. She loses the first set and takes her customary toilet break. Now loses the break in the 2nd set and immediately calls the trainer.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah and Iga is pulling some shady stuff here today. She loses the first set and takes her customary toilet break. Now loses the break in the 2nd set and immediately calls the trainer.

Iga did the same in her previous match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done Coco 64 64 you played the big points well
I have you as one of my fav to win the AO

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sabalenka wins Brisbane tournament 46 63 62
Well done to qualifier Polina Kudermetova making the final and taking a set off the no 1 player

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Reason why Barbora Krejcikova withdrawal from the AO back injury which isnt 100% healed
Karolina Pliskova has also withdrawn from the AO, Pliskova had ankle surgery after the USO

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca Andreescu, who pulled out of the ASB Classic this past week, will not be competing at the AO in 2025
Andreescu , currently ranked #132 ( outside the main draw) will miss the slam in Melbourne for a second consecutive year

 

[Hoergren]

Clara Tauson has withdrawn from Hobart - expected and then she'll have a week to load new energy before the Open starts. I think Wozniacki will be at the Open as a reporter - she's actually not bad in that role. Well the rumor mill is working overtime right now.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Clara Tauson has withdrawn from Hobart - expected and then she'll have a week to load new energy before the Open starts. I think Wozniacki will be at the Open as a reporter - she's actually not bad in that role. Well the rumor mill is working overtime right now.

Thanks, Caroline would be a good reporter if she does come to the AO
I have never liked a player, playing one week before a major, Clara had a good tournament, no need for her to compete at Hobart

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mirra Andreeva withdraws from Adelaide International and will be replaced by Maria Sakkari who needs match practice.
I am glad Mirra has withdrawn she got to the SFs at Brisbane enough match play before the AO starts on Janauary 12th

 

[don_fabio]

Yeah and Iga is pulling some shady stuff here today. She loses the first set and takes her customary toilet break. Now loses the break in the 2nd set and immediately calls the trainer.

Yes she is. As MM said, she did the same thing in her last match. Some bullshit tactics to break the opponent's momentum.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA Top Ten Monday 6th January,

1. Sabalenka 9,656 points
2. Swiatek 8,120
3. Gauff 6,888
4. Paolini 5,399
5. Zheng 5,325
6. Rybakina 4,821
7. Pegula 4,671
8. Navarro 3,551
9. Kasatkina 3,368
10. Krejcikova 3,214

Top Movers of the week,
No 57 P.Kudermetova +50
No 68 A.Parks (USA) +14
No 99 K.Birrell (AUS) +14
No 54 A.Kruegar (USA) +10
No 41. C.Tauson (DEN) + 9

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Naomi Osaka announces the end of her relationship with Cordae.
"Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship.No bad blood at all, he's a great person and an awesome dad.Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together".

 

[Hoergren]

Can't resist this. Aces of 2025

Clara Tauson 48, Alycia Parks 35, Naomi Osaka 31.

Nice - what can it be - if there is no injuries - well I canhope can't I.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yes she is. As MM said, she did the same thing in her last match. Some bullshit tactics to break the opponent's momentum.

I just read some of Iga's match interview after she lost to Gauff at the United Cup
Iga said the reason she took the MTO saying she was tired??? I cant believe she said that, out loud, she could not have misunderstood the question?
Iga has become a 'strategic bathroom strategist'