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Read about your favorite WTA players and rising stars to learn more about them on and off the court.

  • Qinwen_Zheng, Day 10 China Open 2026

    Zheng Qinwen's maturing perspective on success fuels energizing Beijing run

    3m read 1d ago
  • Nikola Bartunkova, Beijing 2026

    Bartunkova’s year of growth continues to pay off with a semifinal run in Beijing

    2m read 4d ago
  • Alina Charaeva, China Open Day 4

    On verge of first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, get to know No. 118 Alina Charaeva

    3m read 4d ago
  • Andreeva qualify

    The first-timers who won the WTA Finals: Could Andreeva or Noskova be next?

    Only seven women have won the season-ending championship in their debut, a group that includes Ashleigh Barty, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Can either Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva or Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova be next?

    4m read 1d ago
  • Elena Rybakina China Open pre-event

    Elena Rybakina settles into Beijing as No. 1 after a whirlwind stretch

    Elena Rybakina had an event-filled couple of weeks after her triumph at the US Open, but with a quick turnaround, she's ready to compete in her first tournament as World No. 1.

    3m read 1w ago
  • Paula Badosa, China Open Day 2

    'I'm seeing that Paula I want to be': Badosa poised to build off summer strides in Asia

    After a comeback win vs. Daria Kasatkina, Spain's Paula Badosa is poised to end her 2026 season on a strong foot and capitalize on the Asian Swing that she missed the majority of in 2025.

    3m read 1w ago
  • Qinwen Zheng, Sunday pre-event

    'The 5th Grand Slam:' Zheng embraces the home-crowd pressure of Beijing

    At the China Open, Zheng Qinwen is soaking in the pressures of playing in front of her fans, while trying to build off a resurgent quarterfinal run at the US Open.

    3m read 1w ago
  • Xinran Sun, China Open 2026

    Ahead of WTA debut in Beijing, get to know 16-year-old junior No. 1 Sun Xinran

    From Shenzhen to Serbia, and now a main-draw wild card in Beijing, get to know Sun Xinran as she takes a step beyond the junior game.

    4m read 1w ago
  • Aryna Sabalenka

    One result at a time, Aryna Sabalenka keeps ending up at the WTA Finals

    For all the twists in Aryna Sabalenka’s season, she has once again found her way to the WTA Finals -- proof of the consistency that has kept her among the game’s best.

    4m read 1w ago
  • Coco Gauff, China Open pre-event

    Coco Gauff returns to Beijing with room to breathe and work to do

    With the pressure of Grand Slams in the past, Coco Gauff will use upcoming tournaments to gauge what needs to improve for 2027, beginning with Beijing.

    2m read 1w ago
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