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		<title>Caroline Garcia shares intimate birth photos after welcoming son Pablo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia has welcomed her first child, a son named Pablo, and shared a touching series of Instagram photos, including intimate moments from her hospital bed shortly after giving birth. &#160; View this post on Instagram &#160; A post shared by Caroline Garcia (@carogarcia) &#8220;Our little baby boy is here with [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former world No. 4 <strong>Caroline Garcia</strong> has welcomed her first child, a <strong>son named Pablo</strong>, and shared a touching series of Instagram photos, including intimate moments from her hospital bed shortly after giving birth.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Our little baby boy is here with us. Words can’t express how beautiful it is to become parents,&#8221; the retired French tennis player wrote. <strong>&#8220;We’re so grateful to God that everything went well and that we’re already back home with our (very) tiny prince.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>In addition to postpartum photos of herself with her newborn in the hospital bed, Garcia&#8217;s Instagram carousel features adorable close-up shots of baby Pablo, as well as heartwarming moments of her <strong>husband, Borja Duran</strong>, with their firstborn.</p>
<p>The 32-year-old had <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/03/29/caroline-garcia-pregnant/">announced her pregnancy in March 2026</a>, seven months after playing <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/08/26/caroline-garcia-flies-away-from-tennis/">the final match of her professional career at the 2025 US Open</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eala mania forces unprecedented moves at Toronto: “We’ve never done this before in the history of the tournament.”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala fever hit Toronto, prompting the National Bank Open to make unprecedented accommodations to meet the overwhelming demand from her fans. From adding more Filipino dishes to the food menu to scheduling a first-round doubles match on Center Court, tournament organizers have made a series of rare changes to embrace the excitement surrounding the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alexandra Eala</strong> fever hit Toronto, prompting the <strong>National Bank Open</strong> to make unprecedented accommodations to meet the overwhelming demand from her fans. From adding more Filipino dishes to the food menu to scheduling a first-round doubles match on Center Court, tournament organizers have made a series of rare changes to embrace the excitement surrounding the rising star.</p>
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<p>Over the weekend, the 21-year-old Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour title, <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/eala-destroys-pegula-once-play-resumes-storms-to-washington-title/"><strong>capturing the Mubadala DC Open</strong> in Washington</a>. She did it in spectacular fashion, taking out one big name after the other: Zheng Qinwen, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula in the final. Now, <strong>enjoying her first week as a Top 20 player</strong>, Eala has become the hottest ticket at the WTA 1000 Canadian Open.</p>
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<p>The demand to see Eala in Toronto was immediate. Tournament director Karl Hale revealed that <strong>tickets for her first-round clash with American Alycia Parks were snapped up within just 30 minutes, leaving organizers with no choice but to move the match from Grandstand Court to Center Court</strong> to accommodate the unprecedented interest.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s incredible,&#8221; Hale said about Eala&#8217;s popularity. &#8220;It&#8217;s something we&#8217;ve never seen before this early in the tournament.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Eala is scheduled to begin her singles campaign on Wednesday, August 5, during the night session at Sobeys Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,500 fans.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, after their planned <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/26/venus-williams-washington-doubles-partner-quietly-changes-from-eala-to-shnaider/">doubles partnership in Washington with Venus Williams failed to materialize</a>, Eala and the American tennis legend will team up in Toronto. Their first-round doubles match is set for Center Court on Thursday night. According to Hale, <strong>it is the first time he can remember a first-round doubles match being scheduled on Center Court</strong>.</p>
<p>The Eala effect has even reached the tournament&#8217;s food stands. In another unprecedented move, <strong>organizers have expanded their menu around Sobeys Stadium to include more traditional Filipino dishes</strong>, responding to the wave of Filipino fans expected to attend the event.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;We&#8217;ve never done this before in the history of the tournament,&#8221;</strong> Hale said. (source: <a href="https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/filipino-tennis-star-sells-out-nbo-toronto/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blogTO</a>)</p>
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		<title>Adidas takes a risk for the US Open: Inside look at the bold new bodysuit and onesie</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have already seen Adidas&#8216; new cutout designs in the artistic photoshoot featuring Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic, but now that the &#8217;90s nightlife-inspired collection has arrived at Tennis Warehouse, we can take a closer look at the bold new pieces that players will debut at the US Open. Shopping links in this article are [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have already seen<strong> Adidas</strong>&#8216; new cutout designs in the <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/31/adidas-inspired-by-90s-new-york-nightlife-promo-photos-of-pegula-and-jovic-in-us-open-kits/">artistic photoshoot featuring <strong>Jessica Pegula</strong> and <strong>Iva Jovic</strong></a>, but now that the<strong> &#8217;90s nightlife-inspired collection</strong> has <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_New_York_Collection/catpage-ADINYPP.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">arrived at Tennis Warehouse</a>, we can take a closer look at the bold new pieces that players will debut at the <strong>US Open</strong>.</p>
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<p>Seeing product images rather than fashion editorial shots offers a completely new perspective on the design. The <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Slam_Pro_Body_Suit/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFSPBS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas Fall Slam Pro Bodysuit</strong></a> is certainly a daring choice for tennis, with a strong gymnastics, ballerina, or even swimming aesthetic. While its practicality on court may be debatable, there is no denying that it makes a statement, especially when paired with the matching <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Bubble_Skirt/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFBS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas Fall Bubble Skirt</strong></a> as intended. The dramatic open-back detail adds a bold touch, while the voluminous bubble skirt balances the look with a softer silhouette.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82562" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adidas-pink-bodysuit-and-skirt.jpg" alt="Adidas New York Bodysuit and Bubble Skirt Combo 2026" width="640" height="412" /></p>
<p>Both the bodysuit and bubble skirt are available in pink and black, giving you the option to mix the two shades for a contrast look or create a monochromatic outfit.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82563" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adidas-bodysuit-and-bubble-skirt-for-us-open-2026.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="414" /></p>
<p>One important detail: the bodysuit does not include a bra, so choosing the right sports bra becomes part of the styling. A subtle contrast, like the one shown by the model, works particularly well and adds another interesting layer to the outfit.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82564" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/black-adidas-bodysuit-us-open-2026.jpg" alt="Black Adidas Bodysuit for the 2026 US Open" width="640" height="412" /></p>
<p>The other unconventional tennis look Adidas is introducing for the US Open is the <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Slam_Pro_Onesie/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFSPO.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Fall Slam Pro Onesie</strong></a>, a tight-fitting piece with a satin sheen that channels a true &#8217;90s vibe. Like the bodysuit, it features dramatic side cutouts that flow into an open-back design. It does not feature a sports bra, so you&#8217;ll want to choose one that complements the eye-shaped keyhole opening at the upper back. On the practical side, it does include side pockets.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82565" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82565" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Adidas-Onesie-for-the-US-Open-2026.jpg" alt="adidas Women's Fall Slam Pro Onesie" width="640" height="412" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82565" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Slam_Pro_Onesie/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFSPO.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas Fall Slam Pro Onesie</strong></a></figcaption></figure>
<p>For a more balanced silhouette, the body-hugging onesie is best paired with the loose, cropped <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Pro_Top/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFPT0.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas Fall Pro Top</strong></a>, as shown by the model below. You can opt for an all-black look, as featured here, or add slight contrast with the top in maroon.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82566" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Styled-Adidas-Onesie.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="410" /></p>
<p>This New York collection is also distinct for featuring items with 3D capsules that further enhance moisture-wicking performance, such as the <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Fall_Pro_3D_Tank/descpageWAADIDAS-AWFP3DT.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas Fall Pro 3D Tank</strong></a>. This technology is called CLIMACOOL+ and comes in addition to the standard CLIMACOOL technology already present in all other items. Check out all the novelties at both <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Tennis_Apparel_/catpage-WAADIDAS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Tennis Warehouse USA</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/catpage-AWNY26-EN.html?from=wtblog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Tennis Warehouse Europe</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>More new Adidas tennis fashion to explore:</strong> <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/svitolina-muchova-and-wang-showcase-adidas-retro-inspired-looks-for-the-2026-us-tennis-season/"><strong>Elina Svitolina</strong>, <strong>Karolina Muchova</strong> and <strong>Wang Xinyu</strong> pose in retro-inspired looks for the 2026 US Open</a>.</p>
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		<title>This is crazy success! Czech women make up 10% of Top 100 WTA rankings</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/04/this-is-crazy-success-czech-women-make-up-10-of-top-100-wta-rankings/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With Darja Vidmanova surging 22 spots to No. 92 after reaching the Memphis final, the Czech Republic now boasts an impressive 10 players inside the Top 100 of the PIF WTA Rankings published on August 3 &#8212; shout out to Bastien Fachan for bringing this wild statistic to my attention. That means Czech women account [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With Darja Vidmanova surging 22 spots to No. 92 after reaching <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/16-year-old-russian-sensation-stuns-tennis-world-with-title-on-tour-level-debut/">the Memphis final</a>, the Czech Republic now boasts an impressive 10 players inside the Top 100 of the PIF WTA Rankings published on August 3 &#8212; <a href="https://x.com/BastienFachan/status/2084389656456470595" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shout out to Bastien Fachan</a> for bringing this wild statistic to my attention. That means Czech women account for a remarkable 10% of the world’s highest-ranked 100, despite the country having a population of just 11 million people.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82552" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82552" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82552" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/czech-repubic-fans.jpg" alt="Czech tennis fans" width="640" height="404" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82552" class="wp-caption-text">Czech tennis fans</figcaption></figure>
<p>Less than a month after the tennis world witnessed the first all-Czech women’s Grand Slam final of the Open Era, when <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/11/noskova-wimbledon-champion/">Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova</a> in one of the most dramatic recent Wimbledon championship matches, the Czech Republic has achieved another remarkable milestone.</p>
<p>Here is the current WTA singles ranking of Czech women in the Top 100:</p>
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<li><strong>No. 6 Karolina Muchova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No 7. Linda Noskova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 25 Marie Bouzkova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 26 Barbora Krejcikova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 37 Katerina Siniakova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 38 Sara Bejlek</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 42 Nikola Bartunkova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 66 Karolina Pliskova (former No. 1)</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 67 Tereza Valentova</strong></li>
<li><strong>No. 92 Darja Vidmanova</strong></li>
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<figure id="attachment_82556" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82556" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82556" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Karolina_Muchova_-_Bad_Homburg_Open_2026_-_Day_7-DSC_5267.jpg" alt="Karolina Muchova" width="640" height="408" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82556" class="wp-caption-text">Karolina Muchova, currently the top-ranked Czech woman in the WTA rankings, sitting at No. 6.</figcaption></figure>
<p>The current Top 100 statistic is not a random spike; it is the result of a long-standing tennis culture and a highly effective development system. Czech tennis has built a cycle of success, with each generation inspiring the next. As <a href="https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4532779/linda-noskova-vs-karolina-muchova-everything-to-know-about-the-wimbledon-final" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Muchova explained</a> ahead of the Wimbledon final, young players grow up watching Czech champions succeed and gain the belief that they can follow the same path:</p>
<p>&#8220;We have great history of Czech tennis. Definitely the fact that there is so many of us. Myself, when I was younger, looking up to the girls who were like maybe five years older than I was, you can just see them doing so well. So it gave me the belief that I can as well do it.&#8221;</p>
<p>That tradition is also reflected in team competition success. The Czech Republic (including Czechoslovakia-era titles) has won the Billie Jean King Cup 11 times, the second-most in history behind only the United States (18).</p>
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		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/04/svitolina-monfils-venus-bublik-and-11-more-teams-added-to-us-open-mixed-doubles-championship/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After releasing the initial list of teams for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship presented by Vital Proteins® on July 27, the USTA has now published an updated entry list featuring 13 additional teams, marked with an asterisk. A total of 29 teams have now entered the event. Below is the complete list, ranked [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After releasing the <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/27/sabalenka-djokovic-team-up-for-us-open-mixed-doubles-championship-meet-the-other-star-studded-duos/">initial list of teams for the <strong>2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship presented by Vital Proteins®</strong> on July 27</a>, the USTA has now published an updated entry list featuring 13 additional teams, marked with an asterisk.</p>
<p>A total of 29 teams have now entered the event. Below is the complete list, ranked by combined singles ranking:</p>
<p><strong>Aryna Sabalenka</strong> and <strong>Novak Djokovic</strong><br />
<strong>Elena Rybakina</strong> and <strong>Taylor Fritz</strong><br />
<strong>Mirra Andreeva</strong> and <strong>Andrey Rublev</strong><br />
<strong>Iga Swiatek</strong> and <strong>Casper Ruud</strong><br />
<strong>Belinda Bencic</strong> and<strong> Flavio Cobolli</strong><br />
<strong>*Karolina Muchova</strong> and <strong>Jakub Mensik</strong><br />
<strong>Diana Shnaider</strong> and <strong>Daniil Medvedev</strong><br />
<strong>Alex Eala</strong> and <strong>Felix Auger-Aliassime</strong><br />
<strong>Amanda Anisimova</strong> and <strong>Learner Tien</strong><br />
<strong>*Anna Kalinskaya</strong> and <strong>Lorenzo Musetti</strong><br />
<strong>*Emma Navarro</strong> and <strong>Tommy Paul</strong><br />
<strong>Leylah Fernandez</strong> and <strong>Frances Tiafoe</strong><br />
<strong>*Maria Sakkari</strong> and <strong>Karen Khachanov</strong><br />
<strong>*Katie Boulter</strong> and <strong>Alex De Minaur</strong><br />
<strong>*Tatjana Maria</strong> and <strong>Valentin Vacherot</strong><br />
<strong>Taylor Townsend</strong> and <strong>Alexander Zverev</strong><br />
<strong>Elena-Gabriela Ruse</strong> and<strong> Nuno Borges</strong><br />
<strong>Jessica Pegula</strong> and <strong>Jack Draper</strong><br />
<strong>*Elina Svitolina</strong> and <strong>Gael Monfils</strong><br />
<strong>Naomi Osaka</strong> and<strong> Kei Nishikori</strong><br />
<strong>*Reese Brantmeier</strong> and <strong>Michael Zheng</strong><br />
<strong>*Venus Williams</strong> and <strong>Alexander Bublik</strong><br />
<strong>Sara Errani</strong> and <strong>Andrea Vavassori</strong><br />
<strong>Katerina Siniakova</strong> and <strong>Henry Patten</strong><br />
<strong>*Jelena Ostapenko</strong> and <strong>Marcelo Arevalo</strong><br />
<strong>*Gabriela Dabrowski</strong> and <strong>Harri Heliövaara</strong><br />
<strong>*Demi Schuurs </strong>and<strong> Julian Cash</strong><br />
<strong>*Caty McNally</strong> and<strong> Robert Cash</strong><br />
<strong>Peyton Stearns</strong> and <strong>Preston Stearns</strong></p>
<p>The 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will feature a 16-team field, with the entry deadline set for Monday, August 17 at noon. The top six teams based on combined singles ranking at the time of entry closure will receive direct main draw spots, while eight teams will be awarded wildcards. The remaining two main draw places will be decided through an eight-team qualifying event.</p>
<p>The championship will take place August 24-26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Qualifying will be held on Monday, August 24, with eight teams competing for two main draw spots. The first round and quarterfinals will follow on Tuesday, August 25, while the semifinals and final will be played on Wednesday, August 26.</p>
<p>Fans can attend several sessions for free with a Fan Access Pass, including qualifying matches at Grandstand and Tuesday&#8217;s action at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium will require a ticket.</p>
<p>The event will feature a unique fast-paced format: qualifying through the semifinals will use best-of-three sets with sets played to four games, no-ad scoring, and a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set. The final will follow a traditional six-game set format, also with no-ad scoring and a 10-point match tiebreak deciding the third set.</p>
<p>ESPN will broadcast the 2026 US Open, including the Mixed Doubles Championship, with coverage beginning Monday, August 24.</p>
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		<title>Fans love Belinda Bencic’s new Asics dress set to debut in Toronto ahead of US Open</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/fans-love-belinda-bencics-new-asics-dress-set-to-debut-in-toronto-ahead-of-us-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Belinda Bencic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Bank Open]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Belinda Bencic is in Toronto, preparing to launch her 2026 National Bank Open campaign, and Asics has unveiled a brand-new outfit for the occasion—the Fall Match Jacquard Dress in dark aubergine. Judging by the early reactions on social media, fans are loving the new look. &#160; View this post on Instagram &#160; A post shared [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Belinda Bencic</strong> is in Toronto, preparing to launch her <strong>2026 National Bank Open</strong> campaign, and <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Womens_Tennis_Apparel/catpage-WAASICS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Asics</strong></a> has unveiled a brand-new outfit for the occasion—the <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Womens_Fall_Match_Jacquard_Dress/descpageWAASICS-AWFMJD.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Fall Match Jacquard Dress</strong></a> in dark aubergine. Judging by the early reactions on social media, fans are loving the new look.</p>
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<p>The brand accompanied the promotional photos with a Canadian flag emoji, indicating that Bencic will <strong>debut the dress as she starts the North American swing at the National Bank Open</strong>, while also using the hashtag <strong>#NewYorkCollection</strong>, suggesting that the Swiss will wear the same design at the <strong>US Open</strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82532" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82532" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82532" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/asics-new-york-dress-2026.jpg" alt="Asics Women's Fall Match Jacquard Dress" width="640" height="409" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82532" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Womens_Fall_Match_Jacquard_Dress/descpageWAASICS-AWFMJD.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Asics Women&#8217;s Fall Match Jacquard Dress</strong></a></figcaption></figure>
<p>We&#8217;ve spotted Bencic around the grounds at the Canadian Open, heading to practice <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/mom-at-work-belinda-bencics-adorable-daughter-bella-is-always-by-her-side/">with her toddler daughter Bella always by her side</a>. While the 2025 Toronto champion has been training in <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Womens_Tennis_Apparel/catpage-WAASICS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Asics</a> training apparel, she&#8217;s expected to switch to the new dress for match play. The V-neck design features a subtle mesh insert and a breathable jacquard fabric with a wiggly textured pattern. It also includes a flouncy skirt and a racerback silhouette with a mesh back panel.</p>
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<p><strong>Completing the look are the <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Solution_Speed_FF_4_White_Mauve_Womens_Shoes/descpageWSASICS-AWS4WDM.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Asics SOLUTION SPEED™ FF 4 shoes</a> in a matching mauve colorway, paired with the <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Asics_Womens_Fall_Performance_Visor/descpageASICS-AWFPV.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Fall Performance Visor</a> in the bubblegum shade.</strong></p>
<p>Bencic&#8217;s WTA colleague and fellow Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig was among the first to react to the new outfit, commenting, &#8220;Love this color!&#8221; Fans quickly echoed the sentiment, with responses such as &#8220;The kit is 🔥,&#8221; &#8220;Gorgeous 🔥🔥👏👏,&#8221; &#8220;This one looks amazing,&#8221; and &#8220;Great fit,&#8221; among many other positive reactions.</p>
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		<title>Venus Williams gets Cincinnati wildcard, reunites with Serena in doubles</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/venus-williams-gets-cincinnati-wildcard-reunites-with-serena-in-doubles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cincinnati Open]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Serena Williams]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amid growing fan criticism over her consistent losses and continued wildcard entries, Venus Williams has received a singles wildcard for the Cincinnati Open and will also compete in doubles alongside her sister Serena as a special entry team. Williams has suffered 13 consecutive first-round defeats and has not won a singles match in more than a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amid growing <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/02/venus-loses-13-consecutive-match-toronto/">fan criticism over her consistent losses and continued wildcard entries</a>, <strong>Venus Williams</strong> has received a singles wildcard for the<strong> Cincinnati Open</strong> and will also compete in doubles alongside her sister <strong>Serena</strong> as a special entry team.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82527" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Venus_Williams_-_Mutua_Madrid_Open_2026_-_Pre-Event-DSC_8248.jpg" alt="Venus Williams" width="640" height="390" /></p>
<p>Williams has suffered 13 consecutive first-round defeats and has not won a singles match in more than a year. With each new wildcard opportunity, criticism from parts of the tennis community has intensified, with some fans arguing that the seven-time Grand Slam champion should step away from the sport rather than accept spots that could go to rising players.</p>
<p>Despite the backlash, the August 13-23 WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati has continued the tradition of giving Williams an opportunity to compete. Reacting to the Cincinnati announcement, one Tennis Forum user wrote, &#8220;Venus has no shame,&#8221; a comment that reflects the growing frustration among some members of the tennis community.</p>
<p>Williams owns a 12-10 record at the Cincinnati Open, with her best results coming in 2012, when she reached the semifinals, and in 2019, when she advanced to the quarterfinals. Last year she also received a wildcard, and lost in the first round to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-4.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s more, Venus and Serena Williams will make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut as a wildcard pairing. Together, the sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals. Their last doubles match came at the 2022 US Open.</p>
<p>In singles, Cincinnati has also awarded wildcards to Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, Darja Vidmanova, Elvina Kalieva, Caroline Dolehide and Lois Boisson.</p>
<p>Qualifying wildcards have been given to 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, Akasha Urhobo, Carol Young Suh Lee, Jeline Vandromme and Robin Montgomery, the 21-year-old American who captured her first WTA title in June.</p>
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		<title>Eala destroys Pegula once play resumes, storms to Washington title</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/eala-destroys-pegula-once-play-resumes-storms-to-washington-title/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mubadala DC Open]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala completed a stunning comeback to claim her first WTA title at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. After losing the opening set 6-4 to Jessica Pegula, the Filipina star had a 2-1 lead in the second before thunderstorms halted the final. Returning the next day, Eala dominated the restart, winning 10 of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alexandra Eala</strong> completed a stunning comeback to claim her first WTA title at the <strong>Mubadala DC Open</strong> in Washington. After losing the opening set 6-4 to<strong> Jessica Pegula</strong>, the Filipina star had a 2-1 lead in the second before thunderstorms halted the final. Returning the next day, Eala dominated the restart, winning 10 of the next 13 games and sealing the championship with a decisive final-set bagel, 4-6 6-4 6-0.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82521" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alexandra_Eala_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_5-DSC_8777A.jpg" alt="Alexandra Eala" width="640" height="403" /></p>
<p><strong>It is a historic day for the Philippines, as the 21-year-old Eala has become the first player from the country to win a WTA Tour title.</strong> In her only previous final, on the grass court of Eastbourne in 2025, she fell short to Maya Joint.</p>
<p>The victory will also see Eala <strong>rise from No. 28 into the Top 20</strong> of the PIF WTA Rankings for the first time in her career.</p>
<p>Making her Washington debut, Eala faced a very tough path to lift the WTA 500 trophy. The Filipina defeated a series of major champions and Grand Slam contenders throughout the week, starting with 2024 Australian Open finalist and Olympic gold medalist <strong>Zheng Qinwen</strong> in the opening round. She then overcame defending champion and 2021 US Open runner-up <strong>Leylah Fernandez</strong>, four-time Grand Slam semifinalist and former world No. 3 <strong>Elina Svitolina</strong> in the quarterfinals, four-time major champion <strong>Naomi Osaka</strong> in the semifinals, and finally 2024 US Open finalist and world No. 3 Pegula in the final.</p>
<p>Eala now owns nine career wins over Top 10 opponents. As the Mubadala Citi DC Open champion, she earned <strong>$252,000 in prize money</strong>, while Pegula took home $155,000 as the runner-up.</p>
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		<title>16-year-old Russian sensation stuns tennis world with title on Tour-level debut</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/16-year-old-russian-sensation-stuns-tennis-world-with-title-on-tour-level-debut/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new teenage sensation has arrived. Russian qualifier Kristina Liutova stunned the tennis world by battling through qualifying and capturing a title in her very first Tour-level main-draw appearance. After beating Darja Vidmanova 1-6 6-1 6-3 in the final of the Memphis Classic, Liutova became the second-youngest player ever to win a title on Tour-level [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new teenage sensation has arrived. <strong>Russian qualifier Kristina Liutova</strong> stunned the tennis world by battling through qualifying and <strong>capturing a title in her very first Tour-level main-draw appearance</strong>. After beating Darja Vidmanova 1-6 6-1 6-3 in the final of the <strong>Memphis Classic</strong>, Liutova became the second-youngest player ever to win a title on Tour-level debut, trailing only Mirjana Lucic&#8217;s triumph in Bol way back in 1997.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Moments like this 🥹🫶</p>
<p>A day Kristina Liutova will never forget!<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/memphisclassic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#memphisclassic</a> <a href="https://t.co/69WknJqLvT" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/69WknJqLvT</a></p>
<p>— wta (@WTA) <a href="https://x.com/WTA/status/2084024956988367138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 2, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Before arriving in Memphis, Liutova had never even competed in a WTA 125 event, let alone a WTA Tour-level tournament. Still, the 16-year-old had already enjoyed a breakthrough 2026 season, capturing her <strong>first three professional singles titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour: the W35 in Las Vegas, the W100 in Indian Harbour Beach and the W100 in Sumter</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Before the WTA 250 hard-court tournament in Memphis, Liutova had never faced a Top 100 opponent.</strong> She beat three in a single week, advancing past top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova after the Russian retired late in the third set before defeating Maya Joint and Caty McNally to improve to 3-0 against Top 100 competition.</p>
<p><strong>Impressively, Liutova is now on the verge of a Top 100 debut herself. She began 2026 ranked No. 714 in the PIF WTA Rankings</strong>, but has produced a meteoric rise: she cracked the Top 500 on March 2, entered the Top 250 on June 8, arrived in Memphis as world No. 229, and is now <strong>projected to climb to a career-high No. 126</strong>.</p>
<p>With her Memphis triumph, Liutova became the third teenager to win a WTA title in 2026, joining Mirra Andreeva (Adelaide, Linz and Roland Garros) and Lilli Tagger (Prague). She also became the first player since Maria Timofeeva at the 2023 Budapest tournament to win a title in her first WTA main-draw event. (source: <a href="https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4552360/how-16-year-old-qualifier-kristina-liutova-became-the-youngest-active-wta-champion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WTA</a>)</p>
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		<title>“When can this stupidity stop?” Fans erupt after Venus Williams suffers another first-round loss</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/02/venus-loses-13-consecutive-match-toronto/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[National Bank Open]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venus Williams]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Venus Williams suffered her 13th consecutive first-round singles loss, falling to Kamilla Rakhimova at the National Bank Open in Toronto, and the tennis community is once again fuming over what many see as yet another wasted wildcard that could have gone to an up-and-coming player. The world No. 82 Rakhimova, a Russian-born player who switched [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Venus Williams</strong> suffered her 13th consecutive first-round singles loss, falling to <strong>Kamilla Rakhimova</strong> at the <strong>National Bank Open in Toronto</strong>, and the tennis community is once again fuming over what many see as yet another wasted wildcard that could have gone to an up-and-coming player.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82502" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82502" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82502" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Venus_Williams_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Day_1-DSC_7049A.jpg" alt="Venus Williams" width="640" height="397" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Venus_Williams_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Day_1-DSC_7049A.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Venus_Williams_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Day_1-DSC_7049A-356x220.jpg 356w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82502" class="wp-caption-text">Venus Williams at the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto</figcaption></figure>
<p>The world No. 82 Rakhimova, a Russian-born player who <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/12/02/kamilla-rakhimova-uzbekistan/">switched to representing Uzbekistan last year</a>, converted five of her six break-point opportunities to dispatch tennis legend Williams 6-4 6-1 at the WTA 1000 tournament in Canada.</p>
<p>Twelve years have passed since Williams reached the final in Toronto, where she finished runner-up to Agnieszka Radwanska. Now 46, even a single match victory would feel like a significant achievement, but it was not to be, as the American is still searching for her first singles win of the 2026 season.</p>
<p>After a 16-month absence, Williams began her comeback with a <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/07/23/venus-rises-again-a-historic-singles-victory-at-age-45/">victory over Peyton Stearns in Washington in 2025</a>. However, her singles results have since dried up completely, and she has now gone more than a year without winning a match.</p>
<p>Tournament organizers continue to award Williams wildcards because she remains one of the sport&#8217;s biggest icons and still draws crowds. But with the losses continuing to mount, many fans feel there is an increasingly bittersweet aspect to her comeback, arguing that each defeat chips away at her legacy while handing opponents just a symbolic victory over one of tennis&#8217; greatest champions.</p>
<p>Here are some of the latest social media reactions that capture the growing frustration among tennis fans:</p>
<p>&#8220;I’ve tried to defend her continually taking wildcards away from other players because she is one of the greats and deserves a dignified exit. However, it is becoming more embarrassing to see player after player grabbing their &#8216;win&#8217; against a champion like Venus. Difficult to watch.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a shame she came back&#8230; there is no need for that really&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It’s honestly ridiculously at this point, matches aren’t even competitive.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;My question is… playing for fun is understandable, but if there are only losses, where’s any fun in that!?!?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Venus just gotta let it go man. Just retire. You&#8217;re already a legend in this game, with nothing to prove.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;When can this stupidity stop? Give her a wildcard for doubles, but she’s taking away a singles spot from someone who needs it way more than she does.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;She moves like an old lady. Hate to say it but she should hang up her racket.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> A couple of days after we published this story, Venus Williams was awarded a Toronto doubles wildcard to <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/04/eala-mania-forces-unprecedented-moves-at-toronto/">team up with Alexandra Eala</a>. She has also <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/03/venus-williams-gets-cincinnati-wildcard-reunites-with-serena-in-doubles/">received Cincinnati Open wildcards in both singles and doubles</a>, where she will reunite with her sister Serena Williams for the doubles event.</p>
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		<title>The sweetest throwback: Adorable little Alexandra Eala plays the violin</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/02/little-alexandra-eala-violin/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As Alexandra Eala prepares to face Jessica Pegula in her first WTA 500 final in Washington, an adorable childhood video of the Filipina star has taken over the tennis side of social media. During a student recital in 2009, when Alex was just four years old, she charmed the audience with a violin performance, dressed [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As <strong>Alexandra Eala</strong> prepares to face Jessica Pegula in <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/02/eala-knocks-out-osaka-books-pegula-showdown-in-washington-final/">her first WTA 500 final in Washington</a>, an adorable childhood video of the Filipina star has taken over the tennis side of social media. During a student recital in 2009, when Alex was just four years old, she charmed the audience with a violin performance, dressed in an elegant pink outfit and wearing a headband adorned with the cutest satin bow.</p>
<p>Enjoy this little musical masterpiece.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">mini alex eala playing little lamb🤍🩷<br />
..📸 @jrmaniego123 <a href="https://t.co/FZm3pPXOTa" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/FZm3pPXOTa</a></p>
<p>— kerberiosis | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🦘 x2🐠 | 🥖🥈x1 MAJ (@saturnwtnoring) <a href="https://x.com/saturnwtnoring/status/2083902161604469177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 2, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Fans quickly turned the adorable throwback into a source of jokes ahead of the Washington final, with one X user writing: &#8220;Alex Eala about to play this masterpiece in Jessica Pegula’s ears while tussling tonight!!! LOL!!! Let’s go Alex!&#8221;</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Billie Jean King Cup]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[World No. 42 Wang Xinyu, currently China&#8217;s highest-ranked WTA player, admitted she was disappointed and caught off guard after not being selected for China&#8217;s squad for the September 22-27 Billie Jean King Cup Finals at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre. Despite being China&#8217;s No. 1 WTA player and with the tournament set to take place [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>World No. 42 <strong>Wang Xinyu</strong>, currently China&#8217;s highest-ranked WTA player, admitted she was disappointed and caught off guard after <strong>not being selected for China&#8217;s squad for the September 22-27 Billie Jean King Cup Finals</strong> at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82493" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82493" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82493" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xinyu_Wang_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_2.jpg" alt="Wang Xinyu" width="640" height="441" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xinyu_Wang_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_2.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xinyu_Wang_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_2-610x420.jpg 610w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xinyu_Wang_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_2-218x150.jpg 218w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Xinyu_Wang_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_2-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82493" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/svitolina-muchova-and-wang-showcase-adidas-retro-inspired-looks-for-the-2026-us-tennis-season/">Wang Xinyu recently appeared in Adidas&#8217; promo campaign</a> for new <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Classics_Collection/catpage-WAADIDA05B.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Classics collection</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>Despite being China&#8217;s No. 1 WTA player and with the tournament set to take place in her hometown of Shenzhen, Wang was not included in the five-player squad by <strong>team captain Zheng Jie</strong>. Wang has been a regular member of China&#8217;s Billie Jean King Cup team since making her debut in the competition in 2021, but this time she will miss out despite her desire to represent her country.</p>
<p>She shared her feelings for this decision on social media:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Being unable to take part in the BJK Cup Finals in my hometown was a surprise.</strong> Representing my country has always been my priority. <strong>I respect this decision and I am disappointed.</strong> My intentions remain the same: work hard and move forward.</p></blockquote>
<p>Wang has played six Billie Jean King Cup singles matches, recording a 2-4 mark. Her last outing came at the Finals last year, where she was defeated by Jasmine Paolini. She has enjoyed more success in doubles, winning both of her matches in the competition to own a 2-0 record.</p>
<p>Paris 2024 Olympic women&#8217;s singles gold medallist <strong>Zheng Qinwen</strong> is regarded as the leader of China&#8217;s team, although the former world No. 4 is experiencing a major slump. Her recent struggles were highlighted by a <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/zheng-qinwens-struggles-hit-new-low-as-former-no-4-falls-in-toronto-qualifying/">qualifying-round defeat at the WTA tournament in Toronto</a>. The other four players selected for the squad are <strong>Wang Xiyu</strong>, <strong>Zhang Shuai</strong>, <strong>Guo Hanyu</strong> and <strong>Jiang Xinyu</strong>. (via <a href="https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/168448/china-no-1-wang-xinyu-left-blindsided-by-bjk-cup-finals-omission/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tennis World USA</a>)</p>
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		<title>Eala knocks out Osaka, books Pegula showdown in Washington final</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/02/eala-knocks-out-osaka-books-pegula-showdown-in-washington-final/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala successfully continued her streak of wins over strong players, taking out four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka to advance to the Mubadala DC Open final where she&#8217;ll face home favorite Jessica Pegula. The 21-year-old Eala continued her dream season by defeating third seed Osaka, 6-4 6-2 in the Washington semifinals. Both players held [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alexandra Eala</strong> successfully continued her streak of wins over strong players, taking out four-time Grand Slam champion <strong>Naomi Osaka</strong> to advance to the<strong> Mubadala DC Open</strong> final where she&#8217;ll face home favorite Jessica Pegula.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82488" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alexandra_Eala_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_6-DSC_1125.jpg" alt="Alexandra Eala" width="640" height="467" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alexandra_Eala_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_6-DSC_1125.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alexandra_Eala_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_6-DSC_1125-576x420.jpg 576w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alexandra_Eala_-_Berlin_Tennis_Open_2026_-_Day_6-DSC_1125-324x235.jpg 324w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>The 21-year-old Eala continued her dream season by defeating third seed Osaka, 6-4 6-2 in the Washington semifinals. Both players held comfortably early on before Eala&#8217;s aggressive returning earned her the first break of the match and a 2-1 lead. Osaka quickly responded, converting her fourth break point to level the set before holding serve to take a 3-2 advantage.</p>
<p>The two players continued to trade holds until 4-4, but the Filipina sensation stepped up late in the set, using her powerful groundstrokes to earn another break before serving out the opener at love. Eala&#8217;s greater accuracy proved crucial, as she produced just 10 unforced errors while Osaka finished the set with 18.</p>
<p>In the second set, Eala faced no break points while breaking Osaka&#8217;s serve twice and closing out the match by winning the final three games.</p>
<p>Eala is still searching for her first WTA title after her only previous appearance in a final ended in a heartbreaking defeat in Eastbourne in 2025. Making her Washington, D.C. debut, the Filipina was handed one of the toughest possible draws, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport.</p>
<p>Along the way, Eala has defeated 2024 Australian Open finalist and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, defending champion and 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, four-time Grand Slam semifinalist and former world No. 3 Elina Svitolina, and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka. Standing between her and the title now is another major challenge: 2024 US Open finalist and current world No. 3 Jessica Pegula.</p>
<p>Eala has enjoyed a breakthrough season, already collecting six wins over Top 10 opponents. A victory over Pegula would mark her seventh. The American leads the head-to-head 1-0. Their only previous meeting came in the 2025 Miami semifinals, where Pegula prevailed in a hard-fought battle, edging Eala 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3.</p>
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		<title>Zheng Qinwen’s struggles hit new low as former No. 4 falls in Toronto qualifying</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/zheng-qinwens-struggles-hit-new-low-as-former-no-4-falls-in-toronto-qualifying/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[National Bank Open]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Playing in qualifying for the first time since the Adelaide International 2 in January 2023, former world No. 4 Zheng Qinwen suffered a 6-3 6-4 first round defeat to Thailand&#8217;s Lanlana Tararudee at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Now down to No. 123 in the rankings, Zheng had officially dropped out of the Top [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playing in qualifying for the first time since the Adelaide International 2 in January 2023, former world No. 4 <strong>Zheng Qinwen</strong> suffered a 6-3 6-4 first round defeat to Thailand&#8217;s <strong>Lanlana Tararudee</strong> at the <strong>National Bank Open</strong> in Toronto.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82480" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82480" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82480" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6383.jpg" alt="Zheng Qinwen at the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto" width="640" height="400" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82480" class="wp-caption-text">Zheng Qinwen at the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto</figcaption></figure>
<p>Now down to No. 123 in the rankings, Zheng had officially dropped out of the Top 100 following her first-round loss at Roland Garros. The 2024 Australian Open runner-up neither made the National Bank Open main draw directly nor received a wildcard, forcing her into qualifying. However, her campaign ended at the first hurdle.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82482" style="font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6402.jpg" alt="Zheng Qinwen fans in Toronto" width="640" height="445" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6402.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6402-604x420.jpg 604w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6402-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>As <a href="https://www.j48tennis.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmie48</a>&#8216;s photos from Toronto show, Zheng was backed by passionate fans holding &#8220;QueenWen&#8221; and &#8220;Let&#8217;s Go&#8221; banners. But despite the support, the Chinese player&#8217;s struggles have now reached a new low. The 23-year-old failed to earn a single break point against Tararudee, who won 93% of points behind her first serve.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82481" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82481" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82481" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6372.jpg" alt="Zheng Qinwen fans in Toronto" width="640" height="448" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6372.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6372-600x420.jpg 600w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Qinwen_Zheng_Fans_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Saturday_Qs-DSC_6372-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82481" class="wp-caption-text">Zheng Qinwen fans in Toronto</figcaption></figure>
<p>Following major elbow surgery after Wimbledon in July 2025, Zheng made a brief return at the China Open in late September, but retired from her second match and ended her season to focus on recovery. She returned to competition at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha in February 2026, where she reached the round of 16 as the world No. 26. With the season progressing, Zheng&#8217;s ranking continued to slide, dropping as low as No. 160 during the grass-court swing in June.</p>
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		<title>After Toronto, injured Victoria Mboko will also miss the US Open</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko&#8216;s injury woes continue. After missing part of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, the Canadian&#8217;s injury setback has now extended into the North American hard-court swing. She will miss not only her National Bank Open title defense, but also the US Open. The 19-year-old Mboko sustained a left knee injury during her second-round singles [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Victoria Mboko</strong>&#8216;s injury woes continue. After missing part of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, the Canadian&#8217;s injury setback has now extended into the North American hard-court swing. She will miss not only her National Bank Open title defense, but also the <strong>US Open</strong>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82467" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Victoria_Mboko_-_Mutua_Madrid_Open_2026_-_Day_4-DSC_4102.jpg" alt="Victoria Mboko" width="640" height="381" /></p>
<p>The 19-year-old Mboko sustained a left knee injury during her second-round singles match at the HSBC Championships in June. She was also forced to withdraw from the doubles event, <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/06/11/unfortunate-end-to-serena-comeback-queens/">ending her highly anticipated partnership with Serena Williams</a>. The first-time pairing had made a promising start by defeating Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe, but their campaign at Queen&#8217;s was ultimately cut short by injury.</p>
<p>More than a month and a half has passed, yet Mboko remains sidelined. She will not be at the upcoming National Bank Open to defend <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/08/08/18yo-mboko-takes-down-4-slam-champs-to-win-montreal-title/">the title she won at her home tournament last year</a> as a wildcard, defeating four Grand Slam champions along the way. It is a heartbreaking setback for the teenager, who grew up in Toronto and first picked up a tennis racquet there at the age of three.</p>
<p>The disappointing story does not end there. Mboko is also absent from the <a href="https://www.usopen.org/pdf/womens-2026-us-open-main-draw-entry-list.pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official US Open entry list</a>, meaning the knee injury will continue to derail her season. The US Open is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 13 in New York. (source: <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/article/canadian-victoria-mboko-to-miss-2026-us-open/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sportsnet</a>)</p>
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		<title>Azarenka breaks social media silence with emotional message amid retirement speculation</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/azarenka-emotional-message/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Victoria Azarenka has been absent from the court for almost a year and has only made sporadic appearances on social media, leading many fans to speculate that the former world No. 1 had quietly ended her tennis career. On her 37th birthday, the Belarusian broke her silence with a deeply introspective message, offering a glimpse [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Victoria Azarenka</strong> has been absent from the court for almost a year and has only made sporadic appearances on social media, leading many fans to speculate that the former world No. 1 had quietly ended her tennis career. On her <strong>37th birthday</strong>, the Belarusian broke her silence with a deeply introspective message, offering a glimpse into her life lately, her priorities, and the new perspective shaping her current world.</p>
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<p>&#8220;This birthday felt different,&#8221; Azarenka began her post. While driving home from pilates, the former world No. 1 realized that, for the first time in as long as she could remember, she was celebrating her birthday surrounded by both of her parents and her friends.</p>
<p>Having traveled the world since her youth, Azarenka finally had a moment to appreciate the importance of life&#8217;s little things: <strong>&#8220;For the first time in a long time, I didn’t find myself wishing for anything. I just felt grateful. Grateful to be present, to enjoy the moment, and to appreciate the people around me.&#8221;</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This birthday felt different.</p>
<p>On my drive home after Pilates today, I caught myself thinking about how special it is to simply be surrounded by family and friends. I asked both my mom and my dad when the last time was that we were all together for my birthday, and none of us…</p>
<p>— victoria azarenka (@vika7) <a href="https://x.com/vika7/status/2083324509663182864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Azarenka&#8217;s last match came in the third round of the 2025 US Open against Jessica Pegula. While fans are waiting for any mention of her tennis future, Azarenka&#8217;s birthday reflection focused on a different aspect of her life, with pilates being the only physical activity she referenced.</p>
<p>However, Azarenka, who is mom to son Leo, did acknowledge her long absence from social media, explaining: &#8220;I’ve also spent some time away from the public eye recently, and it’s given me the chance to enjoy quiet moments, private moments, and family moments that I haven’t really been able to experience since I was very young. Those moments have become incredibly meaningful to me.&#8221;</p>
<p>Giving fans a glimpse into her thoughts and feelings while making no mention of tennis, Azarenka&#8217;s message has led some fans to wonder whether it could be a silent retirement announcement.</p>
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		<title>Nike’s controversial fishnet designs for the US Open? Their theme is actually basketball</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/nike-basketball-slam-dunk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Although Nike says its mesh-heavy US Open collection is inspired by basketball aesthetics, most fans&#8217; first association was fishnets, particularly after Aryna Sabalenka unveiled her controversial, ultra-revealing dress. The women&#8217;s Slam Dunk collection, as it&#8217;s called, draws heavily on the aesthetic of the WNBA&#8217;s New York Liberty. &#160; View this post on Instagram &#160; A [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Nike_Womens_Tennis_Apparel/catpage-WANIKE.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Nike</strong></a> says its mesh-heavy <strong>US Open collection</strong> is inspired by <strong>basketball aesthetics</strong>, most fans&#8217; first association was fishnets, particularly after <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/30/sabalenka-surprises-with-sexy-fishnet-dress-for-us-open/">Aryna Sabalenka unveiled</a> her <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/31/fans-brutally-criticize-arynas-us-open-dress-nike-is-trolling-sabalenka-with-this/">controversial, ultra-revealing dress</a>. The women&#8217;s <strong>Slam Dunk collection</strong>, as it&#8217;s called, draws heavily on the aesthetic of the<strong> WNBA&#8217;s New York Liberty</strong>.</p>
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<p>New Balance&#8217;s Coco Gauff has been infusing basketball DNA into her tennis gear for years, with <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/New_Balance_Coco_CG2_Tennis_Shoe/catpage-WSNBCOCO.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">her signature CG2 shoe</a> taking inspiration from the sport&#8217;s aesthetics. Nike is now tapping into the same basketball influence, unveiling a range of new US Open designs that incorporate mesh elements borrowed from the world of hoops.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbeW6jHFIYn/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to tennis content creator Eliza Wastcoat</a>, the orange color of the bra and shorts visible underneath Sabalenka&#8217;s fishnet dress is inspired by the WNBA logo, while the fishnet layer itself is actually a reference to the basketball net. The bold black-and-orange combination is intended for Sabalenka&#8217;s night matches.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Naomi Osaka <a href="https://t.co/15mMlEQ2Ll" target="_blank">https://t.co/15mMlEQ2Ll</a> <a href="https://t.co/zDINCbrGAQ" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zDINCbrGAQ</a></p>
<p>— ཁྱབ་འཇུག 💜💜 (@Vishsidd2007) <a href="https://x.com/Vishsidd2007/status/2083039722604318859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The theme behind<a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/31/first-look-at-naomi-osakas-monochrome-fishnet-fit-for-the-us-open/"><strong> Naomi Osaka</strong>&#8216;s monochrome look</a> is <strong>&#8220;Draft Day.&#8221;</strong> The tennis fashion icon of this era will debut both day (silver) and night (black) outfits at the US Open, with their mixed chrome finishes designed to reflect movement and form.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">shoes shoes shoes for us open 👀 <a href="https://t.co/9e5JzfPxV9" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/9e5JzfPxV9</a></p>
<p>— Ana (@thegreatestana) <a href="https://x.com/thegreatestana/status/2082993952941297702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Speaking to Tennis Channel in Washington, where she is awaiting her semifinal match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, Osaka was very secretive about her US Open outfit, refusing to reveal any details. However, she did confirm that the theme is basketball.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">already feel bad for whoever has to wear these at us open <a href="https://t.co/wBsmd8gWMX" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/wBsmd8gWMX</a></p>
<p>— 元气豆沙包 (@hoppang121) <a href="https://x.com/hoppang121/status/2082946759085666642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 30, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Zheng Qinwen</strong> and most other Nike stars will opt for separates, which are more conservative than the previously covered looks, with mesh incorporated much more subtly into tanks, skirts, and shorts. Here, the basketball references appear more evident, especially in the blue shorts.</p>
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		<title>Mom at work: Belinda Bencic’s adorable daughter Bella is always by her side</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Juggling work and motherhood is always a challenge, but Belinda Bencic seems to have cracked the code as her tennis career continues to thrive while her daughter Bella is always by her side. Right now, the Swiss player is in Toronto preparing for the start of the National Bank Open, and Jimmie48 has captured adorable [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Juggling work and motherhood is always a challenge, but <strong>Belinda Bencic</strong> seems to have cracked the code as her tennis career continues to thrive while her <strong>daughter Bella</strong> is always by her side. Right now, the Swiss player is in <strong>Toronto</strong> preparing for the start of the <strong>National Bank Open</strong>, and <a href="http://www.j48tennis.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmie48</a> has captured adorable photos of her and her little girl holding hands while going to tennis practice.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82424" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82424" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1786.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic with her daughter Bella at the National Bank Open in Toronto" width="640" height="407" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82424" class="wp-caption-text">Belinda Bencic with daughter Bella at the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto</figcaption></figure>
<p>Just six months after <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2024/04/24/belinda-bencics-first-child-welcome-baby-bella/">welcoming her first child</a> with husband Martin Hromkovic in April 2024, <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2024/10/18/belinda-bencic-returns-to-tennis-just-six-months-after-giving-birth/">Bencic returned to competition</a> and did not have to wait long to lift her first trophy as a mom. Less than a year after Bella was born, in February 2025, she <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/02/08/bencic-abu-dhabi-title/">captured the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title</a>, extending her flawless record at the tournament to 9-0 after also winning the trophy in 2023. Since then, the Olympic gold medalist has added another title to her comeback campaign, <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/10/26/bencic-tokyo-champion/">triumphing in Tokyo in October 2025</a>.</p>
<p>The 29-year-old is now in Toronto, preparing for the WTA 1000 National Bank Open, a tournament she won back in 2015.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82436" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1930.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic with daughter Bella" width="640" height="436" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1930.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1930-617x420.jpg 617w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1930-218x150.jpg 218w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>Balancing motherhood and a demanding career can be exhausting, but the world No. 14 sees it as a privilege to travel the world with her toddler and include her in everyday life, even bringing her along to work.</p>
<p>&#8220;I choose to bring Bella to every tournament,&#8221; <a href="https://www.creditonecharlestonopen.com/articles/22-champ-belinda-bencic-balancing-motherhood-tour-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bencic told Richard Osborn in Charleston</a> earlier this year. &#8220;I spend so much time with her. I’m really grateful I have this opportunity, to have people around me that help me to do that, to be able to play and to bring Bella. Literally, I wake up to her every morning, I put her to sleep every night.&#8221;</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82437" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1736.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic with daughter Bella in Toronto" width="640" height="461" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1736.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_National_Bank_Open_2026_-_Friday_Pre-Event-DSC_1736-583x420.jpg 583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>Moreover, having more things to focus on has surprisingly turned out to be beneficial for Bencic in a way. With less time to overanalyze tennis, she feels more relaxed and present:</p>
<p>&#8220;I don’t have so much time to think about tennis, and maybe that’s a good thing for me. I’m not overthinking stuff. &#8221;</p>
<p>These additional photos from tournaments over the past year show just how involved little Bella is in her mother&#8217;s career.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82438" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82438" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82438" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_United_Cup_2026_-_Day_7-DSC_3497.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82438" class="wp-caption-text">Belinda Bencic during practice with daughter Bella and husband Martin Hromkovic at the 2026 United Cup in Sydney</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82439" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82439" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82439" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_United_Cup_2026_-_Day_7-DSC_3927.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic during practice with daughter Bella and partner Martin Hromkovic at the 2026 United Cup" width="640" height="430" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_United_Cup_2026_-_Day_7-DSC_3927.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_United_Cup_2026_-_Day_7-DSC_3927-625x420.jpg 625w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82439" class="wp-caption-text">Family hug at the 2026 United Cup in Sydney</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82440" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82440" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82440" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_China_Open_2025_-_Day_7-DSC_4638.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic with her daughter at the 2025 China Open in Beijing" width="640" height="385" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82440" class="wp-caption-text">Belinda Bencic at the 2025 China Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament in Beijing</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82441" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82441" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82441" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_China_Open_2025_-_Day_7-DSC_4194.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="400" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82441" class="wp-caption-text">Improving Bella&#8217;s walking skills while training at the 2025 China Open in Beijing</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82442" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82442" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82442" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_China_Open_2025_-_Day_7-DSC_2210.jpg" alt="Belinda Bencic trains with her daughter Bella by her side" width="640" height="383" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82442" class="wp-caption-text">Bella works on her fitness skills alongside mom</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82443" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82443" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82443" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_China_Open_2025_-_Day_7-DSC_2450.jpg" alt="Work time is also family time in Bencic's life" width="640" height="401" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82443" class="wp-caption-text">Work time is also family time in Bencic&#8217;s life</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_82444" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82444" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82444" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Belinda_Bencic_-_China_Open_2025_-_Day_7-DSC_2307.jpg" alt="Bella has all the attention" width="640" height="373" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82444" class="wp-caption-text">Belinda Bencic of Switzerland warms up with daughter Bella before the fourth round of the 2025 China Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament</figcaption></figure>
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		<title>Naomi Osaka casually reveals new boyfriend! He’s from Washington</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/osaka-new-boyfriend-washington/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marija Zivlak]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A year and a half after confirming her split from her baby daddy Cordae, Naomi Osaka has revealed that she has a new boyfriend! Speaking to the press at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, the four-time Grand Slam champion casually mentioned that she is in a relationship and that her boyfriend is from the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A year and a half after <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/01/06/naomi-osaka-cordae-breakup/">confirming her split from her baby daddy Cordae</a>, <strong>Naomi Osaka</strong> has revealed that she has a new boyfriend! Speaking to the press at the <strong>Mubadala DC Open</strong> <strong>in Washington</strong>, the four-time Grand Slam champion <strong>casually mentioned that she is in a relationship and that her boyfriend is from the city</strong>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-82430" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Naomi_Osaka_-_Bad_Homburg_Open_2026_-_Day_6-DSC_6133.jpg" alt="Naomi Osaka" width="640" height="405" /></p>
<p>Former world No. 1 Osaka started dating rapper Cordae in 2019. The couple welcomed their daughter Shai in July 2023, but after some time, rumors of a split began circulating as fans noticed the absence of joint appearances and social media posts from the pair.</p>
<p>In early January 2025, <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2025/01/06/naomi-osaka-cordae-breakup/">Osaka finally confirmed the breakup</a> in a social media post, and since then, Cordae has rarely, if ever, been mentioned in connection with her publicly.</p>
<p>After reaching her first Washington semifinal in three appearances, following a hard-fought 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Osaka surprised everyone by casually dropping a hint about her new boyfriend during an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1NtE9Mbqc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with Tennis Channel</a>. Asked about the special connection she feels with Washington, Osaka, wearing a <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/30/osaka-fuchsia-dress-washington/">fuchsia version of her floral Wimbledon look</a>, responded without much hesitation:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;I think, obviously, I don’t know if I’m supposed to say partner or my boyfriend. His family’s from here. He grew up here a little bit.&#8221;</strong></p></blockquote>
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<p>&#8220;Where in the DMV did he grow up?&#8221; the interviewer asked. &#8220;Virginia, Maryland, or the District?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Wait, I’m failing the test. Wait. He told me multiple times. No, for sure… in the District, in D.C.? Yeah, for sure that,&#8221; Osaka responded.</p>
<p>On Saturday, Osaka is set to face Alexandra Eala in the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open.</p>
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		<title>Svitolina, Muchova and Wang showcase Adidas’ retro-inspired looks for the 2026 US tennis season</title>
		<link>https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/08/01/svitolina-muchova-and-wang-showcase-adidas-retro-inspired-looks-for-the-2026-us-tennis-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Elina Svitolina]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alongside the New York collection that Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic will debut at the US Open, Adidas has recently introduced two additional heritage-inspired collections: Beyond the Baseline and Classics. The new clothes are showcased in promotional imagery featuring Elina Svitolina, Karolina Muchova and Wang Xinyu. Here, Svitolina models a strappy dress that pays homage to [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alongside the <a href="https://womenstennisblog.com/2026/07/31/adidas-inspired-by-90s-new-york-nightlife-promo-photos-of-pegula-and-jovic-in-us-open-kits/">New York collection</a> that Jessica Pegula and Iva Jovic will debut at the US Open, <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Tennis_Apparel_/catpage-WAADIDAS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Adidas</strong></a> has recently introduced two additional heritage-inspired collections: <strong>Beyond the Baseline</strong> and <a href="https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/catpage-ADICLASPP.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Classics</strong></a>. The new clothes are showcased in promotional imagery featuring <strong>Elina Svitolina</strong>, <strong>Karolina Muchova</strong> and <strong>Wang Xinyu</strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82389" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82389" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82389" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Elina-Svitolina-Adidas-New-York-2026.jpg" alt="Elina Svitolina promotes Adidas New York 2026 collection" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Elina-Svitolina-Adidas-New-York-2026.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Elina-Svitolina-Adidas-New-York-2026-630x420.jpg 630w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82389" class="wp-caption-text">Elina Svitolina</figcaption></figure>
<p>Here, Svitolina models <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Culture_Tennis_Dress/descpageWAADIDAS-AWCTD.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">a <strong>strappy dress</strong></a> that pays homage to the <strong>early-2000s aesthetic</strong>.</p>
<p>The Beyond the Baseline collection combines performance with relaxed style, drawing <strong>inspiration from Y2K fashion and tennis park culture</strong>. Archival on-court statement pieces have been reimagined for today&#8217;s athlete, while leisure styling and draped constructions create versatile looks that transition effortlessly beyond the final point. The collection reflects tennis&#8217; growing influence as a fashion movement.</p>
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<p>As expected, Adidas incorporates its CLIMACOOL technology throughout the collection, helping wick away and disperse sweat quickly to keep athletes cool, dry, and comfortable on the court.</p>
<figure id="attachment_82392" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82392" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-82392" src="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Karolina-Muchova-Adidas.jpg" alt="Karolina Muchova in Adidas New York 2026 collection" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Karolina-Muchova-Adidas.jpg 640w, https://womenstennisblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Karolina-Muchova-Adidas-630x420.jpg 630w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82392" class="wp-caption-text">Karolina Muchova</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/catpage-ADICLASPP.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Classics</strong></a>, the third heritage-inspired collection most recently launched by <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Tennis_Apparel_/catpage-WAADIDAS.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Adidas</a>, incorporates design signatures from the brand&#8217;s archives, such as <strong>classic piqué fabrics, heritage collar constructions, plackets, sleeve hems, and the Trefoil logo</strong>. Traditional <strong>white color blocking</strong> is complemented by <strong>maroon and distilled pink accents</strong>, along with Adidas&#8217; <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Classic_Dress/descpageWAADIDAS-AWCD.html?from=wtb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">signature Three Stripes detailing</a>.</p>
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<p>Celebrating timeless tennis style, this collection is designed to transition seamlessly from court to everyday wear.</p>
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