What happened the last time women played a best of five sets match in 1998
The last professional best of five set match on the WTA Tour took place nearly 28 years ago. Tournament director Craig Tiley has proposed the…
WTA Archives: 02/2026
Coco Gauff continues to have major concern just two tournaments into her 2026 season
Coco Gauff has experienced an interesting start to her 2026 season to say the least, most recently playing at the Australian Open. Gauff lost in…
Grand Slam semifinalist’s season goes from bad to worse and withdraws from another two tournaments
With the Australian Open done and dusted, the stars of the WTA Tour are off to the Middle East for tournaments in Doha and Dubai.…
Serena and Venus Williams’ past opinion on women playing five sets as Grand Slam change is considered
Serena and Venus Williams commented on this current debate nearly 13 years ago. Women not playing best of five set matches has been a hot…
Venus Williams has the perfect doubles partner for Texas that fans would love to see
Venus Williams will soon make her debut at the ATX Open in Austin, having received a wildcard for the Texas tournament. Williams returned to the…
Danielle Collins gives her verdict on Coco Gauff’s racket smash controversy, ‘I can’t imagine…’
Coco Gauff’s post-match actions in Australia sparked controversy. After Gauff lost to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals, she headed backstage to blow off…
Yevgeny Kafelnikov delivers his verdict on if women should play best-of-five set matches, ‘can you imagine’
There is a genuine possibility that we see women play best-of-five-set matches at Grand Slams next year. During finals weekend at the Australian Open, tournament…
Kim Clijsters suggests what would happen to Iga Swiatek in best of five tennis
Kim Clijsters has reacted to the growing conversation surrounding women playing best of five sets in the future. There is often a debate about whether…
Aryna Sabalenka has just exposed a big WTA problem with decision made after Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka is the latest star to exhibit one big problem that the WTA is currently facing. The Belarusian impressed once again in Melbourne, as…
‘Really happy’ Emma Raducanu delighted after career first achievement in latest match
Emma Raducanu has battled into the quarterfinals of the Transylvania Open after a comeback win over Kaja Juvan. Raducanu has a great chance at redemption…
