Previews

A closer look at Saturday’s three finals, as Raducanu plays for a title again

Emma Raducanu returns to a championship stage in Transylvania, Ekaterina Alexandrova faces a fearless qualifier in Abu Dhabi, and Ostrava offers a ranking reset for its winner.

Qatar Open draw breakdown: Rybakina could meet Andreeva in quarters

The season’s first 1000-level event opens with a draw that could see defending champion Amanda Anisimova face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, while Mirra Andreeva sits on a collision course with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina at the bottom.

4 burning questions ahead of Doha and Dubai: Will we have a first-time winner?

Which player has the best chance to win her first WTA 1000 title? Which Top 10 player is most in need of a big result? We answer those questions and more ahead of the upcoming tournaments in Doha and Dubai.

Australian Open final preview: If anyone can take down Sabalenka, it's Rybakina

In a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on World No. 5 Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka is vying for her third Australian Open title, and Rybakina is looking for her first. We make the case for both players.

Australian Open semifinal preview: Making the case for Rybakina and Pegula

Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open semifinals, and she'll play Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final. We break down what to watch for in Melbourne's second semifinal.

Abu Dhabi Open 411: Dates, players and everything else you need to know

The WTA Tour's Middle East Swing kicks off with the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open, played on outdoor hard courts. Defending champion Belinda Bencic leads the field, and she'll be joined by Ekaterina Alexandrova and Clara Tauson.

Australian Open quarterfinals: Anisimova or Pegula? Swiatek or Rybakina?

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina are already through to the semifinals. Now the bottom half of the draw will decide which two players earn the remaining places in Melbourne’s final four.