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In a transition from an elegant black satin night ensemble to her on-court outfit, the Belarusian leaned fully into the same sultry vibe. “My Nike supersuit for Roland Garros,” she wrote in the caption. The new look features a bold red leotard layered beneath a black mesh dress.

Nike says the design “balances the grittiness of France’s biggest tournament with power and grace,” bringing “fluid lines of ballet costumes to center court.” Stretchy undershorts with pockets keep the piece practical and comfortable.

Recently engaged and stacking WTA titles and Grand Slams from the top ranking position, Sabalenka is fully embracing her seductive, feminine energy, and now her tennis outfit exudes the same vibe.

Playing her first WTA 1000 final, Kostyuk took control early, breaking serve to lead 4–2 in the opening set and eventually closing it despite a brief stumble on her first set point. The second set proved more competitive, with both players trading breaks and momentum shifting multiple times. After saving two set points at a critical moment, Kostyuk regained control when Andreeva double-faulted late in the set, giving her the opportunity to serve for the match. She needed three championship points to seal the win, with Andreeva ultimately sending the final shot long.

Marta Kostyuk celebrates winning her 1st WTA 1000 title in Madrid by doing a BACKFLIP on court

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 2, 2026

Celebrating her victory, Kostyuk entertained the crowd by doing a backflip on court, while a disappointed Andreeva struggled to hold back tears during the trophy ceremony.

Reflecting on the moment, Kostyuk pointed to the persistence behind her success, stressing that consistency and daily commitment made the difference, describing it as “showing up every day no matter how hard it is, no matter how much you love or hate what you do.” 

The win continues a remarkable run of form for Kostyuk. She is now on an 11-match winning streak, her longest on tour, and remains unbeaten on clay this season. This title is her third overall on the WTA Tour and her second in recent weeks, following her triumph in Rouen.

Earlier in the year, she also reached the final in Brisbane, where she finished runner-up. Notably, she has now beaten Andreeva twice in 2026, having previously defeated her in Brisbane quarterfinals.

With this result, Kostyuk is projected to climb to world No. 15, which would mark a new career-high ranking, surpassing her previous best of No. 16 achieved in mid-2024.

In an Instagram Q&A, Giorgi was asked whether she plans to return to tournament tennis in the future. The 34-year-old responded clearly: “Yes, in 2027.” The announcement comes as a major surprise, since the Italian is currently pregnant and had previously stepped away from the sport without any formal retirement statement. Her absence from the tour was first noticed when her name appeared on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s list of retired players as of May 7, 2024. Her decision to target a comeback is unexpected, especially given that she has recently married Argentine coach Andreas Ignacio Pasutti and has yet to give birth to her first child.

This comeback news comes shortly after she revealed in March that she is launching tennis camps in Mallorca, Spain. At the time, she wrote: “Expect intense training, good vibes, lots of tennis… and maybe a few tough sessions too. I’ll be on court with you, sharing my experience from the tour and helping you push your game to the next level.”

Giorgi won four WTA titles in her career, the biggest one being the 2021 National Bank Open in Montreal. Other three include Merida 2023, Linz 2018 and ‘s-Hertogenbosch 2015. Her best performance at a Grand Slam was a quarterfinal showing at Wimbledon 2018. Her highest singles ranking was No.26 achieved in October 2018.

 

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Inspiration for this unconventional tennis aesthetic came from European summers, as Osaka told the press in Madrid on Thursday. “My outfit is all-orange, which is kind of tying this back into clay courts,” the four-time Grand Slam champion said, adding that it feels unusually simple compared to her recent, more extravagant Nike looks.

Back in January at the Australian Open, Osaka shocked fans with a dramatic entrance ahead of her opener against Antonia Ruzic, arriving in a show-stopping jellyfish-inspired dress complete with a veil, a parasol, and an oversized butterfly-adorned hat.

Following her memorable fashion moment at the Madrid Open, Osaka let her tennis do the talking. She delivered a composed, authoritative performance to defeat Camila Osorio 6-2 7-5 in one hour and 20 minutes. This second-round win after a first-round bye marked an important boost for the world No. 15 after a recent second-round exit on hard courts in Miami.

The result echoed their previous meeting just last month, when Osaka edged the Colombian in a three-set battle at Indian Wells. This time on clay, however, she handled Osorio’s defensive game with greater efficiency, using disciplined shot selection to close the match in straight sets.

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The three-time Grand Slam finalist stepped away from the sport in July 2025, explaining that after years of pushing through injuries and challenges, she no longer felt truly happy on the court. Now, she is embracing motherhood alongside her husband, Karim Kamoun. After a decade of marriage, the couple has welcomed their first child, Elyan Kammoun, in Dubai.

The 31-year-old Jabeur shared the news with a sweet photo of the couple holding their newborn, wrapped in a cute tennis-themed swaddle. Their earlier pregnancy announcement also paid tribute to the sport, featuring a Wimbledon-inspired bodysuit. “A tiny miracle, a lifetime of love,” Jabeur wrote in her latest post.

Wearing a grey, sparkly floor-length gown with a single long sleeve, Sabalenka collected the award at a ceremony hosted by tennis legend Novak Djokovic and freestyle skier Eileen Gu. With her hair styled in a sleek center-parted bun, the world No. 1 celebrated what marks her first Laureus award. She was nominated alongside Aitana Bonmati, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Faith Kipyegon, Katie Ledecky, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

 

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“I’m shaking right now. After seeing all the incredible stories, so inspiring, I have goosebumps. When I see the list of winners from the previous years, it makes me feel a little bit crazy to know that my name is gonna be next to those legends,” Sabalenka said in an emotional speech on Monday.

Before Sabalenka, tennis icons such as Jennifer Capriati, Serena Williams, Justine Henin, and Naomi Osaka had also claimed the Sportswoman of the Year honor.

Accepting the award, Sabalenka also thanked her fiancé, to whom she was recently engaged, as he blew her kisses from the audience. Her mother-in-law, Ana Helena Puccetti, later shared her excitement and affection for Sabalenka on Instagram Stories:

“Congratulations to my extraordinary daughter-in-law, beautiful, inspiring! And to the most perfect couple 😍 ❤️ @arynasabalenka @georgiosfrangulis.”

Spotted on the red carpet 💅

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— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) April 20, 2026

Other WTA players in attendance included Jasmine Paolini, Amanda Anisimova (nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year), and Alexandra Eala, alongside ATP stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

 

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Sabalenka will now aim to defend her Mutua Madrid Open title, having won the tournament in 2025 with a victory over Coco Gauff in the final. After a first-round bye, the top seed will face American Peyton Stearns in the second round of the WTA 1000 event.

The new apparel offers a wide range of mix-and-match options, with a palette spanning bright mint and orange tones to more muted navy and grey shades. The cropped racerback tops, enhanced by a subtle striped print, are designed to be paired with versatile pleated skirts, featuring a curved contrast line that mostly runs parallel to the hem.

For added versatility and in cooler conditions, the latest collection includes a tight-fitting, cropped-length Yonex Paris Long-Sleeve Top featuring a square neckline. The geometric print is simple yet effective, complemented by a contrast accent at the front and a mesh fabric insert at the upper back for added breathability.

The same geometric pattern adds visual interest to the pleats of the Yonex Paris Dress, a classic full-coverage design finished with contrast printed binding.

These pieces are also available in a range of colors, offering options to suit different preferences.

Overall, the Yonex Paris 2026 collection builds on the brand’s clean, performance-focused identity while introducing a more fashion-forward direction. With cropped silhouettes and updated layering pieces, the apparel will refresh Yonex’s visual identity for the clay-court season at Roland Garros.

World No. 2 Rybakina captured her second Stuttgart clay title with a 7-5 6-1 victory over seventh seed Karolina Muchova in Sunday’s final. Her run to the trophy also included wins over sixth seed Mirra Andreeva, Leylah Fernandez, where she saved two match points in their quarterfinal, and Diana Shnaider earlier in the week.

In the championship match, the top seed edged a tightly contested opening set before pulling away decisively in the second, sealing the win in one hour and 18 minutes. Notably, top seeds have now claimed the last seven WTA Tour titles. Alongside Rybakina’s Stuttgart triumph, Marta Kostyuk secured the title in Rouen on Sunday. Earlier this season, Aryna Sabalenka lifted trophies at Indian Wells and the Miami Open, Jessica Pegula won in Charleston, Marie Bouzkova triumphed in Bogota, and Mirra Andreeva claimed the title in Linz.

Two-time Grand Slam champion Rybakina has now won 25 matches in 2026, moving past Pegula for the most Tour victories this season. The 26-year-old has claimed two titles this year, adding this triumph to her Australian Open success in January.

 

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Competing in the Asics Summer Match Tank and Summer Match Pleat Skirt, the Italian will fight to defend her Roland Garros doubles title while aiming to go one step further in singles after her runner-up finish in 2024.

Staying true to Asics’ signature sporty aesthetic, the Summer Match Tank features a color-contrast racerback design with mesh inserts and is equipped with ACTIBREEZE™ technology for enhanced breathability and comfort.

The skirt Paolini will wear in Paris is a classic with an edge: a traditional sporty silhouette featuring flirty pleats placed at the back and extending toward the sides, along with contrast taped seams.

Her shoe is the tenth iteration of the Asics Gel Resolution, featuring a clay-specific outsole designed for optimal traction on the surface.

The collection also includes a dress in the same colorway and pleated design, enhanced with a figure-flattering silhouette and color-block detailing across the torso that creates a sculpted effect.

With a refined grey palette and performance-driven details, Asics delivers a polished clay-court look, one Paolini will aim to carry deep into Paris.

Diyas will be remembered as the first homegrown Kazakh player to succeed at a high level on the WTA Tour. Kazakhstan has since produced a Grand Slam singles champion in Elena Rybakina, and many other players have successfully represented the country, although several were born and developed elsewhere, most notably in Russia, while Diyas herself was born in Almaty.

 

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In her farewell message, the 32-year-old highlighted the pride she felt representing her country, especially at the Olympic Games. Reflecting on her journey, the Kazakh looked back on the path that took her from a young dreamer to a top athlete:

It has been an incredible journey… the path of a girl from Almaty, who since childhood dreamed of playing in world arenas, winning tournaments and becoming one of the best in the world.

Diyas reached a career-high ranking of No. 31 in 2015, before capturing her sole WTA singles title two years later at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Her best Grand Slam results came at Wimbledon, where she reached the fourth round in 2014 and 2015. She played her final match at the 2026 Australian Open, falling in the first round to Paula Badosa.

Looking back on her career, she emphasized the lessons the sport gave her:

Tennis gave me a lot, it taught me to be strong, not to give up, to keep going no matter what. There were difficult periods, but there were also victories, emotions and moments that cannot be described in words… and it is impossible to forget.

Tennis legend Venus Williams was among the first to react, writing: “You’re an inspiration! Will miss seeing you on the court!”

World No. 5 Pegula faced a tough road to the final, battling through four consecutive three-set matches against Yulia Putintseva, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Diana Shnaider, and Iva Jovic, before saving seven of eight break points against unseeded Starodubtseva to claim an emphatic victory in the title match.

Charleston debutante Starodubtseva, meanwhile, cruised into her maiden final but struggled against the American, committing 41 unforced errors. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian’s impressive run at the WTA 500 tournament in South Carolina will propel her past her previous career-high of No. 63, reaching a new career-best ranking of No. 53.

Pegula has now notched 24 match wins in 2026, surpassing Aryna Sabalenka for the most victories on tour this year.

The Adidas Paris Wow Pro Dress perfectly embodies the aesthetic of this collection. It features a racerback cut with a rib-knit V-neck collar accented by sporty stripes, while the pleated skirt boasts a curved hemline that extends slightly at the back. A matching shortie is included for added coverage. As always, CLIMACOOL technology enhances the recycled polyester fabric, keeping the dress lightweight and comfortable in the heat. The official color is called legend ink.

 

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2023 French Open finalist Karolina Muchova is featured in Adidas’ official campaign imagery, styling the dress with Adidas Barricade 14 shoes in white with crystal sky accents, perfectly complementing the outfit.

Players who prefer separates can opt for a combination of a cropped white tank and a flouncy navy skirt or 2-in-1 short. The Adidas Paris Crop Tank has a racerback design, while its ribbed V-neckline and collar are accented with stripes, echoing the look of the dress. The Adidas Paris Match Pro Skirt is soft and lightweight, with a subtle striped sheen in the fabric, and is finished with an exposed elastic waistband, a curved hemline, and a built-in shortie.

The Adidas Paris Match Pro Short features a loose, lightweight woven outer layer paired with a compression short underneath for added coverage and convenient ball storage.

With its refined navy-and-white palette, classic silhouettes, and performance-driven details, the lineup will nicely complement the orange clay. If you’re looking to refresh your tennis wardrobe with timeless pieces, explore the full Paris collection now at Tennis Warehouse.

 

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Speaking on Tara Keeney’s podcast two weeks after proposing to Sabalenka ahead of the BNP Paribas Open, Frangulis gave insight into his feelings. The podcast is dedicated to changing the way the world sees founders. Through her signature walking interviews, Tara takes the world’s most influential entrepreneurs off the stage and onto the street, showing the real person behind the company. As the founder of the largest açai chain, Oakberry, Frangulis spoke with Tara and when asked how he felt about his engagement, he responded:

“I feel super accomplished, I would say. Engaged to the love of my life.”

He also revealed in the interview that he cried when he proposed.

The engagement ring, custom-made for the Belarusian, was designed by US-based jeweller Isabela Grutman and Frangulis over several months. He spared no expense on the massive 12-carat oval-cut diamond. The proposal itself took place poolside, surrounded by dozens of candles and floral arrangements. Estimates value the ring between $500,000 and $1 million.

In the past, WTA players were sometimes known to lose focus on the court when they fell in love. However, Sabalenka has only thrived since being with Frangulis. They have been together for about two years, during most of which she has been ranked No. 1. Since making their relationship public in April 2024, Sabalenka has won two of her four Grand Slam titles and finished runner-up at majors three times.

Following her engagement, the tennis ace from Minsk won the Indian Wells and the Miami Open titles, completing the Sunshine Double and becoming only the fifth player in WTA history to achieve the feat.

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— Tara Moore (@TaraMoore92) April 1, 2026

Before her current marriage, Moore was previously married to American tennis player Emina Bektas, who is currently ranked 426th in the world. She was also engaged to fellow doubles player Conny Perrin, with whom she often partnered in tournaments. Reflecting on life as an openly gay athlete, Moore expressed that her fellow players were always overwhelmingly supportive.

 

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Best known for her success in women’s doubles, Moore achieved a career-high ranking of No. 77 in doubles and No. 145 in singles. One of her career highlights was reaching the third round of mixed doubles at Wimbledon 2021.

 

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Off the court, Moore has faced a challenging legal battle over a four-year doping ban issued by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. While she tested positive for prohibited substances, an independent commission determined she bore no responsibility, finding that the elevated levels were caused by contaminated meat she consumed at a tennis tournament in Colombia. Nevertheless, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld her suspension, keeping her out of competition until December 2027.

In July 2025, Moore issued a statement expressing the emotional toll of the ordeal. “To be innocent and to have to prove that is an incredibly gruelling process,” she wrote. “You are presumed guilty and have to fight for your life against someone that has more money and resources than you.”

Ten days after ending her cooperation with Fissette, which had begun in October 2024, and following a shock loss to compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open, Swiatek posted a photo with Roig on her Instagram Stories, writing: “Welcome to the team, Francisco! Very excited for this new chapter.”

Fissette, who took over from Tomasz Wiktorowski, helped Swiatek become a player who has won a Grand Slam on every surface, capped by her 2025 Wimbledon title. Now, Roig brings the benefit of his extensive experience working with 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal in various capacities for 17 years.

Swiatek’s next stop is the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, a tournament she has won twice, in 2022 and 2023.

Having spent time on the ITF and WTA 125 circuits earlier this year to regain form, the former world No. 4, now ranked No. 140, ended a five-match tour-level losing streak with a 1-6 6-4 6-1 triumph in South Carolina. It was a gritty performance, as Galfi saved the first 11 break points she faced.

Andreescu’s last victory at this level came eight months ago against Barbora Krejcikova at her home tournament in Montreal. She subsequently sustained an ankle injury that sidelined her for two months, adding to a series of setbacks in a career frequently interrupted by injuries. Upon returning to competition, she faced tour-level defeats against Anna Bondar in Beijing, Viktorija Golubic in Osaka, Victoria Mboko in Tokyo, Galfi in Austin, and Kamilla Rakhimova in Indian Wells.

Determined to reverse her struggles, Andreescu overcame her ego and focused on rebuilding her form by competing at lower-tier events, a strategy that has proven successful. She captured two titles on the Floridian ITF World Tennis Tour in January 2026, and reached the final of the Austin WTA 125 last month.

She now awaits a second-round clash with fellow former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin at the Credit One Charleston Open. (source: WTA)

 

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The announcement came with a playful photo on a tennis court, showing Sabalenka smiling widely, one eye covered by a glass of beer. Captioning the post, she wrote: “I swear this was the best shot. I guess I’ll have to get used to it 😂 Happy to be the newest ambassador of Stella Artois!”

The brand joined the celebration in the comments, saying: “A champion deserves a proper toast. Welcome, Aryna.”

Two months before officially announcing the partnership, Sabalenka appeared in a Stella Artois ad in Brazil, which is available on YouTube.

Sabalenka joins a growing list of WTA stars who have partnered with Stella Artois, including Maria Sharapova, Jessica Pegula, and Donna Vekic.

 

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Defending champion and world No. 5 Jessica Pegula headlines the field at the largest women’s clay-court tournament in North America. The top seed arrived alongside her husband, Taylor Gahagen, wearing wide-leg jeans paired with a bold white lace-up top and light blue cardigan.

2022 champion Belinda Bencic made a stylish appearance alongside her adorable daughter Bella and partner Martin Hromkovic. The Swiss star elevated her dark-wash jeans with an elegant beige suit, pairing it with heels, a Chanel bag, sleek hair, and chunky earrings for a polished finish.

Paula Badosa opted for a business-casual look, wearing a black suit with tailored pants, a simple white fitted top, and white sneakers. During her Media Day interview on Monday, the Spaniard revealed that her 2025 struggles were caused by a torn labrum in her right hip, an injury that developed after ongoing issues with her psoas muscle and has left her managing daily pain.

The 28-year-old has opted to avoid surgery for now, instead returning to injections to manage the pain. She showed flashes of her old form with a semifinal run at a WTA 125 event in Austin earlier this month, but admitted that each day still brings a new level of uncertainty.

Iva Jovic stepped out in a striking short red dress paired with a black leather jacket and beige pointed-toe flats. The young American competed in just two clay-court events on the WTA Tour in 2025, and ahead of her Charleston debut, she’s ready to showcase the variety and unpredictability of her game on a surface that remains her most unfamiliar.

Diana Schnaider opted for ankle-length dark-wash jeans paired with a white sleeveless button-up top and a standout bag that seemed inspired by a classic tennis pleated skirt.

Donna Vekic radiated youthful energy in a black mini skirt and crop-top ensemble, layered with a black denim jacket featuring studded accents, and completed the look with baby-pink mesh flats.

Eva Lys went for an elegant all-black ensemble, pairing tailored long pants with a sleek black suit that subtly revealed cleavage, finished with classic black stilettos.

The Credit One Charleston Open has been named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year for four consecutive years. This year’s event runs through Sunday, April 5.

A few hours after the news broke in the media, Kvitova shared the update on Instagram, revealing that her twin girls have been named Emma and Ella.

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The two-time Wimbledon champion first announced her pregnancy in October 2025, though she did not reveal she was expecting twins. Just two weeks ago, she shared two family photos featuring her husband Jiri Vanek and their young son Petr, offering a glimpse of her baby bump.

 

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Kvitova, 36, embraced motherhood for the first time in July 2024 with the birth of her son. She returned to the WTA Tour in February 2025 at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, but her comeback proved short-lived. Six months later, she played her final match in New York, falling to France’s Diane Parry in just 53 minutes and closing her return with a 1–8 record.

Speaking about her decision to step away from the sport, Kvitova admitted that her motivation had shifted. While her love for tennis remained, she no longer felt the same mental and emotional drive to compete. The daily demands of the tour—waiting for practices, traveling, and match preparation—had become increasingly draining. With her priorities evolving after becoming a mother, she ultimately chose to focus on family life.

Kvitova married her longtime coach Jiri Vanek in July 2023, a year after their engagement at Wimbledon. The couple held an intimate ceremony at the exclusive Oblik resort, a serene countryside venue near Prague. Vanek also has two sons from a previous marriage.

The decision comes as the WTA’s three-year partnership with the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF) reaches its conclusion and will not be renewed. While WTA chief executive Portia Archer signaled openness last year to extending the organization’s stay in Riyadh, plans have since shifted.

Breaking news on Bounces:

The WTA Finals are leaving Saudi Arabia, ending this year and closing a controversial chapter.

Read Bounces to learn which North American city has emerged as a leading contender to host the showcase event next.

Read here:https://t.co/qQHcfFrU6F

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 30, 2026

According to Bounces, the WTA Finals will conclude their run in the Saudi capital following the November 7–14, 2026 edition, bringing an end to what had been an ambitious expansion into the Middle Eastern country.

When Riyadh was announced as host in 2024, the STF positioned the tournament as a cornerstone of its broader vision to grow tennis in the country. The federation set a goal of inspiring one million people to take up the sport by 2030, with the WTA Finals serving as a flagship event to drive participation and visibility.

The partnership also aligned with Saudi Arabia’s wider Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to diversify the economy and invest heavily in sports and entertainment as a means of engaging the country’s young population.

With the end of the Riyadh chapter now confirmed, attention turns to where the WTA Finals will head next, likely somewhere in North America.