Once a ‘court grinder,’ Siegemund reflects on how his game and his mind have changed.

Once a 'court grinder,' Siegemund reflects on how his game and his mind have changed.

Laura Siegemund won two singles titles and 18 doubles titles in her twenty-year long career on the WTA Tour. All those titles were special in their own right — especially the Grand Slams and WTA Finals. But winning Stuttgart in 2017, his second and last title (so far) was very important. It’s actually his home … Read more

Stuttgart Media Day: Swiatek talks to Roig hira, training at the Rafa Nadal Academy

Stuttgart Media Day: Swiatek talks to Roig hira, training at the Rafa Nadal Academy

STUTTGART, Germany — World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has had an eventful few weeks since her second loss to Magda Linette at the Miami Open. Apparently, he has announced a new addition to his team, Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig after parting ways with former coach Wim Fissette. In addition, he spent several days … Read more

Staying in Stuttgart: Read about asking the stars, Filipino love and more

Staying in Stuttgart: Read about asking the stars, Filipino love and more

STUTTGART, Germany — Stuttgart was one of the tournaments that caught the eye of World No. 45 Alexandra Eala doesn’t see important information online. She has yet to compete at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix as she embarks on her first full year at the WTA Tour level, but will make her debut in Stuttgart … Read more

Situational awareness: Tagger’s most important move, Potapova’s rise to power Austrian tennis

Situational awareness: Tagger's most important move, Potapova's rise to power Austrian tennis

The clay court movement continued on the WTA Tour Powered by Mercedes-Benz last week with the Upper Austria Ladies in Linz. The first tour-level edition of the tournament was held in 1991, making it one of the longest-running events on the calendar, but this year marked the first time it was played on indoor clay … Read more

Belgium shocks US at Billie Jean King Cup finals; Italy, Ukraine sail to the Finals

Belgium shocks US at Billie Jean King Cup finals; Italy, Ukraine sail to the Finals

Seven countries booked their spots in September’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals by winning ties around the world this week — and WTA Tour stars Driven by Mercedes-Benz played a big part in the heroics. The most surprising result of the weekend was recorded by Belgium, who upset the Billie Jean King Cup 18 champions, … Read more

Pegula returns to Charleston for a second title in 2026

Pegula returns to Charleston for a second title in 2026

Find a way. That was the story of Jessica Pegula throughout the week in Charleston, where she moved away from the set in each of her first three matches and won three consecutive setters until Sunday’s final against Yuliia Starodubtseva. In the end, he saved his fiercest performance for when it mattered most. Pegula defeated … Read more

Pegula vs. Starodubtseva: What you need to know about the fate of Charleston

Pegula vs. Starodubtseva: What you need to know about the fate of Charleston

CHARLESTON, SC – The WTA Tour Presented by Mercedes-Benz season in the South Carolina Lowcountry will conclude on Saturday with the singles and doubles finals at the Charleston Open. Defending champion Jessica Pegula is back in the final and will face tour-ranked number one Yuliia Starodubtseva, who upset Madison Keys in dramatic fashion in Saturday’s … Read more

Who is Yuliia Starodubtseva? Q&A with the Charleston star and her first WTA final

Who is Yuliia Starodubtseva? Q&A with the Charleston star and her first WTA final

CHARLESTON, SC – For Yuliia Starodubsteva, she didn’t have high expectations coming into the Charleston Open. The Ukrainian World No. 89 said that even though he knew his status was there, his confidence was not enough after 2025, and he entered the tournament as an actor until a withdrawal put him in the main draw. … Read more

In another three-setter, Pegula emerged victorious in the semifinals of the All-American Charleston

In another three-setter, Pegula emerged victorious in the semifinals of the All-American Charleston

When Jessica Pegula came from 2-0 down to take a 4-2 lead late in the third set of her semifinal against partner Iva Jovic on Friday, Tennis Channel anchor Brett Haber said it best: “Just another day in an office with three teams.” Charleston: Details | Ruins | Instruction to play This wraps up Pegula’s … Read more