Gracheva, Gasanova progress at inaugural women’s Astana Open
September 27, 2021 GMTNUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — Russian players Varvara Gracheva and Anastasia Gasanova progressed from the opening round of the inaugural women’s Astana Open on Monday.
The seventh-seeded Gracheva overcame Kristyna Pliskova 6-3, 7-6 (5) and Gasanova eased past Yuliya Hatouka of Belarus 6-1, 6-1 at the hard-court tournament.
WTA Birmingham quarterfinals washed out
June 18, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The four quarterfinals at the Birmingham grass-court tournament were canceled due to rain on Friday.
Two Czech players are scheduled to compete, with eighth-seeded Marie Bouzkova facing CoCo Vandeweghe of the United States, and Tereza Martincova taking on fourth-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia.
CoCo Vandeweghe gets 1st tour-level main draw win since 2019
June 14, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Former top 10 player CoCo Vandeweghe earned her first tour-level main-draw victory in nearly two years by beating Kristyna Pliskova 6-4, 7-6 (1) on Monday with the help of 13 aces at the Birmingham grass-court tournament.
Serena’s ‘Wakanda-inspired’ bodysuit about more than fashion
May 29, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — Serena Williams considers the black bodysuit she wore at the French Open much more than a fashion statement...
Way to go, Mom: In Paris, Serena Williams wins Slam return
May 29, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — For all that has changed in the 16 months since Serena Williams last played in a Grand Slam tournament — she is now married and a mother — so much was familiar about her at the French Open on Tuesday...