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How craft and IQ defined Sara Bejlek’s run to the Abu Dhabi Open title

For Sara Bejlek, a quiet moment at match point opened the door to something much bigger in Abu Dhabi, where an eight-day run reshaped belief, confidence, and the season in front of her.

Doha Media Day: Anisimova reflects on 2025 title, Rybakina's recharged

Amanda Anisimova enters the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open as the reigning champion after her first career WTA 1000 title in Doha last year. At media day, she reflected on that 2025 win while Elena Rybakina discussed riding the momentum following her second Grand Slam title.

Moves like Tagger: Meet the Austrian teen turning heads on tour

Lilli Tagger’s bold decision to switch to a one-handed backhand as a preteen is now paying off, with the Austrian rising rapidly through the ranks. Coached by 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, Tagger reached her first WTA 125 final in Mumbai and is dreaming even bigger.

Why the Australian Open cemented Rybakina's position as a top-tier force

It began with the WTA Finals in Riyadh and continued through Melbourne two months later, and if the point needed reinforcing, Elena Rybakina’s recent stretch has moved her from contender to an established force at the top.

Five things to know about Australian Open girls' champion Ksenia Efremova

Ksenia Efremova captured the 2026 Australian Open girls' singles title, defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna in straight sets Sunday on Rod Laver Arena. It's the latest in a long line of prestigious achievements for the 16-year-old.

Five things we learned: What separated Rybakina from Sabalenka in the Australian Open final

Across three tight sets between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, the final was shaped by small shifts in court position, a single extra break of serve, and who was able to stay assertive when the match reached its decisive phase.

The best of the Middle East Swing: A three-year retrospective

Relive the marathons, upsets and breakthroughs that have made the Middle East one of the most competitive stretches on the calendar.