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It’s championship Sunday at the WTA 500-level Adelaide International. A red-hot Ash Barty comes up against the dangerous Elena Rybakina. Can Rybakina spoil the Barty party? Or will the world #1 collect her second Adelaide title and 14th WTA singles title? Rybakina will be playing for her third WTA singles title, her first in two […] READ MORE
It’s semifinal time at the Adelaide International, a WTA 500-level event which featured eight players ranked inside the world’s top 15. There have been quite a few upsets along the way, we’re still left with an interesting mix of major champions, rising stars and underdogs heading into the weekend at the Memorial Drive Tennis Club. […] READ MORE
With a star studded lined up on day three at the WTA Adelaide International, including the world #1, there should be plenty of entertaining action to enjoy for the fans in South Australia. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for all four matches on the schedule, but who will book […] READ MORE
It’s difficult to argue against – Arnya Sabalenka has had a fantastic season. Starting the season at world #10, Sabalenka put together many outstanding runs at some of the world’s biggest tournaments to finish her season ranked at #2. So, why does it feel as though Sabalenka was underwhelming at times this year? Could she have […] READ MORE
World #1 Ash Barty claimed her second career Grand Slam title and first Wimbledon title, defeating Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in a topsy turvy final that went to three sets, a final where both players had opportunities, but in the end the Australian Barty made the most of her chances and came out on […] READ MORE
Just four women remain, and the excitement is palpable as the 2021 Wimbledon Championships nears its conclusion. The second of the two semifinals on Thursday will feature a power-hitting battle between two ferocious ball-strikers on the WTA. Aryna Sabalenka Tackles Karolina Pliskova A straight shootout between two of the WTA’s most powerful hitters will determine […] READ MORE
After a thrilling week-and-a-half of tennis at the All England Club, just four women remain in contention for the title at Wimbledon. All will no doubt have their eyes set firmly on the honour of walking out on Saturday on Centre Court and, as ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for […] READ MORE
There should be plenty of entertaining action on day eight at All England Club – or ‘Manic Monday’ in the common parlance. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule, including Iga Swiatek vs Ons Jabeur and Cori Gauff vs Angelique Kerber. But who will book […] READ MORE
Add Ashleigh Barty to the growing list of injured players. Today the World #1 and top seed withdrew from the French Open citing a hip injury. It was obvious discomfort, as Barty’s movement was hampered and her serve lacked its usual power. The Aussie’s high expectations for another Slam title has now created opportunity for […] READ MORE
Quarterfinal action on the WTA Tour in Rome features Ash Barty, Iga Swiatek and other top French Open contenders aim to continue their run of form in advance of the big clay court Grand Slam. Ash Barty vs Coco Gauff Embed from Getty Images Barty followed up the Madrid final with two routine wins in […] READ MORE