Professional tennis player Maria Timofeeva faced a distressing situation while in Spain for the Mutua Madrid Open tournament. After being robbed in Spain six months ago, the world No.99 returned to the country only to find herself the victim of a robbery once again, leaving her shaken and seeking advice from her followers on social media.

The 20-year-old Timofeeva took to her Instagram story to share the unfortunate news, revealing that she had been robbed of a significant amount of money. “I’ve been robbed, again!” she shared, expressing her shock and disbelief at the situation.

The incident occurred over a few days while Timofeeva was in Madrid, with the thief making unauthorized purchases totaling over 10,000 euros using her bank account. The purchases were made in Madrid, in the area where the WTA player is staying. Timofeeva expressed her confusion, as she believed her card was always in her possession, except for one instance when she left it in her hotel room while it was being cleaned.

Despite the need for a confirmation code for online purchases, Timofeeva did not receive any texts for such transactions, further adding to her confusion. “This is getting out of control,” she lamented, highlighting the recurrence of such incidents whenever she visits Spain.

Nicole Gibbs, the retired American tennis player, and her husband, Jack Brody, welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Summer Lee, on April 22, 2024. The couple joyfully announced the news on Instagram, where Gibbs shared heartwarming photos of their newborn alongside their first child, Sky, who has now become a proud big sister.

In a touching caption, the 31-year-old Gibbs wrote: “Summer Lee made us a family of four and promoted Sky to big sister. We’re already so proud of both of them.” The Instagram post also included a sweet video of two-year-old Sky gently covering her baby brother with plush toys, saying, “Nice and cozy baby Summer.”

The tennis community poured in their congratulations, with Shelby Rogers commenting, “Congratulations! Just precious! Definitely nice n cozy. What a great big sis already!” Naomi Broady, a mother of twins, expressed her joy at the video, saying, “I think my heart just burst at Sky on the last slide.”

Additionally, among the first to congratulate the happy parents were tennis stars Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, Monica Puig, and Asia Muhammad.

In a world where male characteristics are often perceived as superior, tennis reflects this trend. Diane from Women Who Serve guides us through the intricate realm of gender perceptions in this sport. By shedding light on moments where even WTA players show a preference for men’s tennis, we uncover the deep-seated social constructs shaping these perspectives. Join us as we delve into this complex topic, challenging traditional assumptions in the world of tennis.

In 2022, young American WTA player Hailey Baptiste, in an interview in Charleston, told Pam Shriver that every shot in tennis was executed better by ATP players. (She also revealed that she’d named her pet after one of the ATP’s kings of sexism–a man who was given a pass throughout his career for that sexism.) No one noticed. Well, I did, and I reported on it, but Baptiste was/is hardly a tennis household name.

Now world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka has revealed that she prefers to watch men’s tennis; she stated that there was more strategy in the men’s game and that she finds it more interesting to watch. Now three (so far) camps have formed on X: those who think that Sabalenka has betrayed the WTA, those who think that it’s ridiculous to ever watch women’s tennis, and those who think that…

The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville are set to feature an exciting new format, with a knockout competition replacing the traditional round-robin group stage.

Here’s a summary of the key details:

Dates: The tournament will take place November 12-20, one week later in the season compared to previous years. The last two days of the competition will coincide with the first two days of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

Venue: La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain will host the event.

Format: The tournament, previously comprising 12 national teams divided into four round-robin groups, will now consist of eight teams competing in a knockout round, plus the top four seeded teams advancing directly to the quarterfinals.

Round one ties will be held November 12-14, followed by quarterfinals on November 15-17, and semifinals on November 18-19. The final will be played on Wednesday, November 20.

Reason for change: The format change is based on feedback from players, captains, fans, and broadcasters, as well as the extended WTA calendar. The introduction of this new format promises to deliver an exciting and intense competition for fans and players alike.

Conchita Martinez, a former Spanish tennis player, will return as the Finals Tournament Director for the Billie Jean King Cup. The…

To say that Aryna Sabalenka‘s love life is turbulent is an understatement. Last month, the Belarusian tennis star made headlines with the tragic passing of her long-term boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, who, unbeknownst to the public, had actually become her ex-partner shortly before his untimely death. A few short weeks later, the 25-year-old femme fatale has already been seen in the company of another man, a race car driver and founder of Oakberry, Georgios Frangulis.

Ex-boyfriend’s tragic death in March

Sabalenka and Belarusian ice hockey player Koltsov made their relationship public in June 2021. It was dramatic in the beginning and tragic at the end. A man with three young children, Koltsov left his ex-wife frustrated when he started dating Sabalenka, even though we have no confirmation that he fell in love with the new woman while still being married. The wife initially called out Sabalenka for breaking up a home, but later on the dust settled and the wife was fine with Sabalenka: “Nice girl. My post a few years ago was dictated by emotions, it was very painful. I loved Konstantin very much… But Sabalenka treated my children well, so I have a normal attitude towards her.”

Ahead of last month’s Miami Open, while Sabalenka was in the city getting ready to play the…

Belinda Bencic and her partner Martin Hromkovic have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Bella, adding a new chapter to their long-term relationship.

The Olympic gold medalist gave birth on April 23, 2024, and joyfully shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt post. The Swiss tennis star posted a touching photo revealing a glimpse of her baby’s profile and her tiny hand holding her mother’s finger, capturing a precious moment between them. In the caption, the happy mom simply wrote, “Our love.”

The new addition to Bencic’s family sparked an outpouring of congratulations from fellow WTA players. Yanina Wickmayer, a fellow tennis mom, welcomed Bencic to “the mom’s club,” describing it as “the best club in the world by far.” Ajla Tomljanovic also extended her congratulations, noting that Taurus babies are the best babies.

Joining in with the well wishes were a host of other former and current WTA players, including Jelena Ostapenko, Alize Lim, Elina Svitolina, Daria Gavrilova, Paula Badosa, Jelena Dokic, Marta Kostyuk, Barbora Strycova, and more.

The announcement of Bella’s arrival comes after Bencic shared her pregnancy with the world in early November, accompanied by a heartwarming photo featuring a pair of tiny, white baby shoes cradled in her…

Reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has revealed that she is getting a divorce from her husband Stepan Simek, after not even two years of marriage. The couple, who had known each other since childhood, announced their engagement three years ago and tied the knot in July 2022.

The 24-year-old Vondrousova, who also won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, has faced a series of challenges in recent weeks. In addition to the breakdown of her marriage, she has also suffered the loss of her beloved grandfather. Vondrousova withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March to fly home and see her grandfather one last time.

When asked about her recent experiences, Vondrousova shared, “I’m definitely not having a happy time in the last few weeks. My marriage with Stepan ended a few weeks ago, we broke up. He moved out of the shared apartment. Even with a cat. Now we’re all single and we don’t have anyone.”

Reflecting on the end of her marriage, Vondrousova explained, “It just didn’t work out for us. It wasn’t what we both imagined, so we agreed not to be together anymore. Now we are formally resolving the divorce, but we have agreed on everything.”

Despite their short marriage, Vondrousova and Simek shared a relationship that spanned over…

Caroline Wozniacki, Camila Osorio, and Karolina Pliskova have recently taken photos in their new blue Adidas outfit, which includes the Spring Gameset Tank and Spring Gameset Match Skirt.

Former world No.1 Wozniacki shared a selfie in her latest Adidas ensemble, which she sported at the Charleston Open. The Dane paired it with the Adidas Adizero Cybersonic women’s clay court tennis shoes.

Queen of Bogota, AGAIN

Colombia’s @CamiOsorioTenis defeats top seed Bouzkova to win her second Hologic WTA Tour title on home soil!#CopaColsanitasZurich pic.twitter.com/ga3eN9GNyW

— wta (@WTA) April 7, 2024

Donning the Adidas kit, Osorio triumphed on home soil in Colombia for the second time, defeating the top-seeded Marie Bouzkova 6-3 7-6(5) in the final of the Copa Colsanitas Zurich in Bogota earlier this month. The Colombian WTA player wore the Barricade 13 shoe model.

The Adidas Women’s Spring Gameset Tank is a sleek and streamlined top designed for optimal performance on the tennis court. It features a high-cut neckline, racerback, and a breathable mesh insert at the center back. Made with HEAT.RDY moisture-wicking technology, this tank is designed to keep you cool and dry during intense matches. The item is made from 79% recycled polyester and 21% spandex.

The Adidas…

After her loss to world No.4 Elena Rybakina in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, world No.21 Marta Kostyuk stirred up discussion for her comments about the varying difficulties in draws across events on the tennis calendar and her perspective on the significance of other players’ results.

Speaking to the press in Stuttgart, Kostyuk’s comments reignited the enduring debate in tennis regarding the differing levels of competition across various tournaments. The Ukrainian, who defeated three Top-10 players en route to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, highlighted the unpredictable nature of tennis. She emphasized that while she could face the highest-ranked players in a 500-level event, other players might reach the final of a Grand Slam without facing a Top-50 opponent, citing Zheng Qinwen’s run at the Australian Open as an example.

While Kostyuk’s comments sparked discussion among tennis fans, some criticized her for publicly undermining her peers’ achievements. They argued that while it’s valid to discuss the differences in draw difficulty, it’s not necessary to call out specific players and belittle their accomplishments.

Marta Kostyuk on differences between Slams & other tournaments

Tennis is different…