Since Chris O’Neil’s 1978 win, Melbourne has lacked a home-grown champion. But with World No. 1, Ash Barty dominating women’s tennis, this year could be the year.
WTA Retirement Watch 2020
As the decade ends, retirement looms for many women’s tennis’s greats. Which WTA players are most likely to hang up their racquets by the end of 2020?
Coco Gauff & the WTA’s Age Eligibility Rule
Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff’s undeniable talent sparks both excitement and scrutiny of the WTA’s Age Eligibility Rule. Should it stay or should it go?
Analysis & Predictions: 2019 US Open Women’s Singles
With Serena, Osaka, and Andreescu leading the charge, the 2019 US Open women’s field looks competitive. Will there be a rematch of last year’s tense final?
Bianca Andreescu: Willpower as a Weapon
Bianca Andreescu’s 38-4 record leads to a Rogers Cup final showdown with Serena, where her most powerful weapon isn’t a forehand, but her incredible willpower.
Where in the World is Jelena Jankovic?
Where is Jelena Jankovic? Explore the journey of the former WTA No. 1 and why her absence from the sport has left tennis fans wondering.
Analysis & Predictions: 2019 Australian Open Women’s Singles
Will Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka, or Serena Williams claim the 2019 Australian Open Women’s Singles title? Or are we in for a rematch of Wozniacki and Halep?
The Changeover: The Uncomfortable Relationship of Garbiñe Muguruza and Sam Sumyk
Is there a more uncomfortable coaching relationship to watch in tennis right now than that of Garbiñe Muguruza and Sam Sumyk?
Why I’ll Never “Get Past” The US Open Final
When Serena and Naomi cried on the podium, I cried too. The 2018 US Open Final was unfair for everyone—Serena, Naomi, the umpire, the fans, and tennis at large.
Analysis & Predictions: 2018 US Open Women’s Singles
Analysis and predictions for the 2018 US Open Women’s Singles. Will Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, or Sloane Stephens take the title in Flushing Meadows?