Time was when a common WTA Tour paradigm called for a swift path to success, with great players rapidly blossoming in their teens. But thanks to increased prize money and significant upgrades in fitness and nutrition,

Aryna Sabalenka admits she is "not sure" if she would be a good coach for Iga Swiatek but did mention that she could possibly help the Pole in the mental department. In case you missed iT, the five-time Grand Slam champion named the Belarusian as the rival she'd be open to hiring one day as a coach.

None of the WTA’s top three players have won a title this year. After recent struggles and upsets at the Australian Open, Dubai and Qatar Open, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka secured her first year-end World No. 1 ranking in 2024 and kicked off the new season with a title-winning run in Brisbane. She carried that momentum into the Australian Open but fell just short of a historic three-peat, narrowly losing to Madison Keys in the final.

Iga Swiatek warns the WTA about the toll of a packed schedule, as she, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka face unexpected struggles. Discover the challenges reshaping women’s tennis.

She returned to action about three weeks after that disappointment, but it was clear to everyone that the repercussions of the AO final were still present in her mind. It is no coincidence that Aryna was prematurely eliminated in two very prestigious tournaments such as Doha and Dubai.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek is facing an uphill task in reclaiming the number one spot in women’s tennis as Aryna Sabalenka is likely to remain atop for some time to come.

Andreeva won the biggest title of her career, while Alexander Zverev's plans for a 'Golden Swing' went awry in South America.

It promises to be an entertaining fourth day at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships with 12 matches on the schedule in the UAE. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predicitions for every match including Iga Swiatek vs Dayana Yastremska.

In the Round of 16 at the WTA Dubai, UAE on Wednesday, Clara Tauson (ranked No. 38) faces Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1).Sabalenka enters the Round of 16 after winning in two sets, 6-3, 6-4, over

Aryna Sabalenka made her position clear on becoming a tennis coach. This came after Iga Swiatek recently named the Belarusian her choice for a WTA player being her coach.

In the Round of 32 at the WTA Dubai, UAE on Tuesday, Veronika Kudermetova (ranked No. 50) faces Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1).In her most recent competition, Sabalenka lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3,