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The semifinal lineup has been set at the WTA Birmingham Classic, including 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep and one of the most in-form players on the tour, Beatriz Haddad Maia. As always, we here at LWOT will preview and predict every match. Who will go to the final? WTA Birmingham Classic Semifinal Predictions Zhang Shuai […] READ MORE
Ons Jabeur 2021 Season Review 2021 statistics: Win/loss record: 48/19 Titles: 1 (Birmingham) Best result at a Major: Wimbledon QF 2021 was a life changing year for Ons Jabeur, a season full of career firsts that saw her continually break new grounds for Arab tennis. A true trailblazer for her part of the world. It […] READ MORE
After an entertaining start to the week at the WTA Birmingham Classic, just eight women remain in contention for the title in England’s second city. With Wimbledon less than two weeks away and 500 valuable ranking points on offer for the winner, all eight will surely be desperate to maintain their challenge. But who will […] READ MORE
The WTA Birmingham Classic has reached the fourth day of action. Thursday sees Tunisian star Ons Jabeur in action alongside the likes of Kristina Mladenovic and Daria Kasatkina. All are seasoned players on the WTA Tour, but who will move on to the quarterfinals? We take a look in our WTA Birmingham Classic day 4 […] READ MORE
The third round of matches in Birmingham gets underway Wednesday. Heather Watson is now the last Brit standing and carries the hopes of a second home trophy in as many weeks squarely on her shoulders. We take a look at how she and the others in action should fare in our WTA Birmingham Classic day […] READ MORE
Tuesday’s action in Birmingham sees the rest of the field take to the courts for their first round matches. The tournament is the perfect stepping stone for Wimbledon and all involved will be hoping to gather momentum ahead of the third Grand Slam of the year. We take a look at who is best poised […] READ MORE
Day 2 of the WTA Birmingham Classic sees the rest of the draw take to the court in the round of 32. Among those hoping to make a solid start to their grass court swing is #2 seed Ons Jabeur. We take a look at how the Tunisian and the rest of the players in […] READ MORE
The WTA Birmingham Classic kicks off in earnest on Monday. Eight matches will be played on the first day of the event and three of them feature home favourites. Among them are former British #1 Heather Watson and the inspirational Francesca Jones. The tournament serves as a great opportunity to prepare for Wimbledon for all […] READ MORE
Ashleigh Barty defeated two-time Birmingham finalist Barbora Strycova 6-4 6-4 to reach her second final at the Birmingham Classic. She now stands just one win away from claiming the world #1 ranking in singles for the first time. Barty’s performance, though not perfect, was good on the whole. There were certainly moments in the match […] READ MORE
There are just two players left standing at the WTA Birmingham Classic as world #2 Ashleigh Barty looks to surpass her good friend and sometime doubles partner Julia Goerges in the final. But who will be the player holding the trophy on Sunday? WTA Birmingham Classic final prediction Ashleigh Barty vs Julia Goerges Head to […] READ MORE