Why Four WTA Stars Over 30 Are Missing Early 2025 Tournaments

The 30s curse is striking four prominent WTA tennis stars forcing them to withdraw from early season 2025 tournaments. The four players are as follows: 1. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Republic The former World No. 1, Karolina Pliskova, had ankle surgery last fall.  The 32-year-old is still recuperating.  She announced she will miss the first two […]

wendioliveros  •  27 Dec 2024
Two Noteworthy Tennis Names Received Australian Open Qualifying Wildcards

2018 Australian Open finalist Simona Halep and Cruz Hewitt, son of 2005 Australian Open finalist Lleyton Hewitt, headline the list of players who received qualifying wildcards for the 2025 Australian Open. Welcome Back Simona Halep Halep, 33, has been sidelined from the sport since late 2022.  Her last appearance at the Australian Open was in […]

wendioliveros  •  18 Dec 2024
Iga Swiatek Discourages Tennis Fans From Comparing Doping Cases

This is a confusing time in tennis, and unfortunately, Iga Swiatek‘s recent comments do not help. News of Swiatek’s failed drug test and suspension broke on Thanksgiving Day.  Swiatek has already served her suspension for taking a contaminated melatonin supplement. Since then, she has spoken out several times about her case.  The experience of failing […]

wendioliveros  •  14 Dec 2024