Battle of the Sexes: An exhibition that helped tennis none, hurt women’s sport more | Tennis News

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the Battle of the Sexes match against Nick Kyrgios. (AP) When Billie Jean King played – and beat – Bobby Riggs in the iconic Battle of the Sexes in 1973, women’s tennis was struggling for relevance. The complexion of the sport is much different now. There is equal […]

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka slams WTA rules, calls transgender participation ‘unfair’ | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has questioned the fairness of the current rules that allow transgender women to compete on the WTA Tour, saying she believes the system gives them a physical edge over cisgender female athletes. The Belarusian star shared her views during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s show […]

Aryna Sabalenka clinches maiden Miami Open title with victory over Jessica Pegula | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka with the trophy after beating Jessica Pegula in the final of the Miami Open. (AP) World number one Aryna Sabalenka secured her first Miami Open title by defeating American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the WTA 1000 event final at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. This victory marks Sabalenka’s second title of 2025, […]