TAG: WTA
Mar/26
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Scoop’s BNP Paribas Open Notebook
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Alexandra Eala is what the WTA needed. She is the biggest natural global attraction phenomenon in the WTA right now. Like what Manny Pacquiao did for boxing. She is the electric star with the most ardent, devoted and loyal fanbase in the WTA today. Coco, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Pegula, Anisimova, Emma simply do not move the […] Continue to read full article...
Alexandra Eala · ATP · BNP Paribas Open · Novak Djokovic · WTA
Milan Tyson, the 17 year old daughter of former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has had average results so far in her International Tennis Federation junior career. She is currently ranked 2748 in the world as a junior and her last ITF tournament was at a small J60 in Santo Domingo in April 2025 where […] Continue to read full article...
ITF · Mike Tyson · Milan Tyson · WTA
Feb/26
5
Inspiration Academy Producing World Class Talent
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Abrie Du Plooy looks over some of the players in practice at Inspiration academy in Bradenton, where he is academy director. Islander Photo: Mark Scoop Malinowski By Mark Scoop Malinowski Special to The Islander A small tennis academy is thriving in west Bradenton. Inspiration Academy, 7900 40th Ave. W., Bradenton, attracts teen players to train […] Continue to read full article...
Abrie Du Plooy · Bradenton · Inspiration Academy · ITF · WTA
Jan/26
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Andreescu Wins Bradenton ITF $30,000 Pro Title
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By Scoop Malinowski While most of the tennis world is in Australia to play the season’s first Grand Slam major tournament with millions of dollars at stake, Bianca Andreescu, former 2019 US Open Champion, played in the low level W35 ITF tournament last week at Inspiration Tennis Academy in Palma Sola for a total purse […] Continue to read full article...
Bianca Andreescu · Bradenton · ITF · WTA
The women’s doubles final at Brisbane 500 is set and there is a very interesting angle factor involved. Ellen Perez with Cristina Bucsa) will face Jelena Ostapenko and Su-wei Hsieh. Astute tennis observers may know that Hsieh parted ways with coach Paul McNamee after nine years and nine Grand Slam titles, not to mention two […] Continue to read full article...
Brisbane · Jelena Ostapenko · Paul McNamee · Su-wei Hsieh · WTA
Nov/25
7
14 Year Old Lani Chang Making Pro Impact Already
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Lani Chang is just fourteen years old but she is already winning professional matches on the ITF Pro Circuit. The daughter of former Roland Garros champion and ATP world no. 2 Michael Chang is currently playing a $35,000 ITF in Orlando, FL where she won two matches in the qualifying draw both in straight sets. […] Continue to read full article...
ITF · Lani Chang · Michael Chang · WTA
Oct/25
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Watching Tennis in Real Time: How Live Betting Is Shaping the Viewer Experience
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When you tune into a match today, you’re not just watching. You’re participating. The rise of live tennis betting turns each serve, each volley, and each break point into a decision point. Casual viewers become active decision-makers. The stakes are elevated. For fans and bettors alike, the dynamic is shifting: rather than waiting for the […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Fan Duel · Paris Indoors · WTA
Oct/25
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Pompeche Tennis Attire Arrests Your Attention
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Tired of the same old tennis attire? An innovative new company in Paris, France is doing it a little differently. Pompeche says it’s “Inspired by tennis but not just for tennis” and “Where French chic meets tennis” and boldly declares “where fashion meets perfect performance.” Decades of tennis outfits in ATP and WTA with extreme […] Continue to read full article...
Paris · Pompeche · Punnin Kovapitukted · Thailand · WTA
Oct/25
2
Nothing More Ridiculous Than Players Whining About The Schedule
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The ATP and WTA need to mute all of it’s players that complain about the season schedule being too long. It may be the most ridiculous whine in professional sports. There are hundreds and thousands of tennis players who wish they could play on the professional tour and many have sacrificed their lives to try […] Continue to read full article...
Naomi Osaka is on a roll now that she has dismissed coach Patrick Mouratoglou and added Robert Witkorowski. The former world no. 1 and four time grand slam title winner is into the QF after beating tough cookies Ostapenko, Samsonova and Sevastova. Osaka has won 20 matches so far in 2025, her total from all […] Continue to read full article...
