}Madrid, SpainElena Rybakina rallies to defeat Ruse | Madrid HighlightsRybakina defeated Ruse in three sets to advance through her opening round at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open on Friday.24 April 2026
}Stat of the DayElena Rybakina battles to 100th WTA 1000 win of career with opening victory in MadridElena Rybakina made a winning start to her Mutua Madrid Open campaign on Friday afternoon, fighting back from a set down to defeat an inspired Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. And that fightback brought her a very significant victory, as it was her milestone 100th career win at a WTA24 April 2026
}Madrid, SpainAryna Sabalenka returns for Madrid title defense—can Elena Rybakina dethrone her?The Mutua Madrid Open women’s draw is out and Elena Rybakina’s rise to world No. 2 means she and top seed Aryna Sabalenka are on a collision course for yet another big final in 2026. Rybakina and Sabalenka have already faced off twice on hard courts, with Rybakina winning the20 April 2026
}Upper Austria Ladies LinzMirra Andreeva strolls into final against Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Linz HighlightsThe top seed cruised through, 6-4, 6-1.11 April 2026
}Miami, USAMadison Keys breezes past Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Miami HighlightsThe 2025 Australian Open champion ceded just three games to advance at the Miami Open on Saturday.21 March 2026
}WTA Dubai, UAEEmma Navarro edges qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Dubai highlightsThe No. 14-seeded American was a 6-4, 7-5 winner in her opening match in Dubai.16 February 2026
}WTA Doha, QatarRefreshed Daria Kasatkina talks Winter Olympics, Papadakis-Zabiiako figure skatingDOHA, Qatar—Watching Milan's Winter Olympic Games in her hotel has inspired Daria Kasatkina to a return to form at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the former world No. 8 winning back-to-back matches for the first time since August this week in Doha. “Obviously, I’m watching figure skating. That’s pretty obvious,” Kasatkina10 February 2026
}Beijing, ChinaIga Swiatek becomes first player to record at least 25 WTA 1000 wins for three successive seasonsBEIJING (AP) — Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the third round at the China Open and create some WTA Tour history. The WTA said Swiatek, with Saturday's win, became the first player to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events27 September 2025
}Tennis in the LandHIGHLIGHTS: Hailey Baptiste beats Elena-Gabriela Ruse | 2025 Cleveland 1RHailey Baptiste knocked out Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets at the Tennis in the Land on Monday.20 August 2025
}Cincinnati, USAHIGHLIGHTS: Qualifier Aoi Ito continues run of form to defeat Elena-Gabriela RuseThe 21-year-old wrapped up a 6-2, 7-6 (6) win.07 August 2025
}Quote of the DayBorn in Toronto, thriving in Montreal: Surging Emma Raducanu makes herself at homeEmma Raducanu is settling in nicely on North American hard courts—and looking more like a contender with each match. After reaching the semifinals last week in Washington, D.C., with impressive wins over No. 7 seed Marta Kostyuk, former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka and Maria Sakkari, the British No. 131 July 2025
}National Bank OpenEugenie Bouchard extends her tennis career after first WTA win since 2023 in MontréalMONTREAL (AP) — Genie Bouchard extended her tennis career for at least one more match Monday, beating Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the first round of the National Bank Open. Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, announced this month that she29 July 2025
}Today on Tennis ChannelJoao Fonseca vs. Tristan Schoolkate: Where to Watch, Toronto Preview🖥️📱 Click here for live coverage on TennisChannel.com Estimated start time: 12:30 p.m. ET, Monday, July 28 👉 Stream all ATP Toronto matches here 👉 Click here for the complete Toronto bracket. Joao Fonseca v. Tristan Schoolkate: Match Preview As far as career tracks go, Fonseca is on the express,28 July 2025
}Today on Tennis ChannelNaomi Osaka vs. Ariana Arseneault: Where to Watch, Montreal Preview🖥️📱 Click here for live coverage on TennisChannel.com Estimated start time: 1:40 p.m. ET, Monday, July 28 👉 Stream all WTA Montreal matches here 👉 Click here for the complete Montreal bracket. Naomi Osaka vs. Ariana Arseneault: Match Preview Canadians have tended to play well in Canada over the past28 July 2025
}Today on Tennis ChannelEmma Raducanu vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse: Where to Watch, Montreal Preview🖥️📱 Click here for live coverage on TennisChannel.com Estimated start time: 12:30 p.m. ET, Monday, July 28 👉 Stream all WTA Montreal matches here 👉 Click here for the complete Montreal bracket. Emma Raducanu vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse: Match Preview How real is the Raducanu revival? She’s up 28 ranking spots28 July 2025
}WimbledonCarlos Alcaraz keeps roller-coasting. Will it ever cost him? | Wimbledon Wrap, Day 1These days, the bigger the tennis tournament, the longer it takes to get going. Three of the majors have added a leisurely opening Sunday, while the Masters 1000s now last 12 days instead of nine. Which means the stars may not appear until the tournament is a third of the30 June 2025
}S-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsINTERVIEW: Elise Mertens talks winning week in 's-HertogenboschElise Mertens (BEL) defeats Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) in the 2025 's-Hertogenbosch Championship interview.15 June 2025
}S-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsMATCH POINT: Elise Mertens takes home Libéma Open title vs. Elena-Gabriela RuseElise Mertens (BEL) defeats Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) in the 2025 's-Hertogenbosch Championship match point.15 June 2025
}Roland GarrosThree-set comeback sends Badosa into third round over Ruse | HighlightsThe Spaniard awaits the winner of Kasatkina and Jeanjean in the third round.29 May 2025
}Style PointsStyle Guide: Naomi Osaka clips her sakura-themed nails during Roland Garros defeatPARIS, France—Another Grand Slam means another intricately designed kit from Naomi Osaka, who has previously vowed to treat every major like it’s her own personal Met Gala. But while she made a memorable entrance at Roland Garros in an all-pink, cherry blossom-inspired ensemble, the rest of her Monday was one26 May 2025