WTA Tour

Konta Insists On A Merger Of Equals

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Johanna Konta of Great Britain, who sits on the WTA player council, has been a vocal critic of sexism in sports. In her opinion, any merger involving the ATP and WTA – tennis’s […]

Hanging Out With Babsi – And Stefanos

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Eurosport has launched “Hanging Out With Babsi,” a new Instagram Live series hosted by former Austrian pro Barbara Schett-Eagle, who resides with her family in Queensland, Australia. On Wednesday’s debut, Schett interviewed rising Greek […]

Naomi Osaka: Who Knew She’s A Foodie?

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is a self-described foodie. The 22-year-old tennis star, born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother and now living and training in the United States, […]

Ines Ibbou: Out Of Darkness Cometh Light

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Over the weekend, a viral video aimed at World No. 3 Dominic Thiem (specifically) and tennis inequality (in general) elevated the profile of a struggling, Algerian 21-year-old pro, Ines Ibbou, in a manner […]

Roland Garros Behind Closed Doors? It Could Happen.

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Don’t be surprised if Roland Garros is played behind closed doors. It could happen. The dates for this year’s event have already been moved once. They could be moved out a week later. […]