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Austrian tennis player Anastasia Potapova became the first "lucky loser" in 34 years to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after a stunning comeback victory in Madrid. She dropped to her knees in tears after making history at the Madrid Open.
A 20-year-old Spanish tennis player ranked 140th in the world just achieved her career breakthrough at the Madrid Open. Kaitlin Quevedo won her very first WTA 1000 match against a five-time Wimbledon champion.
After nearly quitting tennis, 23-year-old Janice Tjen went from unranked college player to world No. 36 in under two years, becoming Indonesia's first WTA singles champion in 23 years. Her journey shows what's possible when you trust the people who believe in you.
Jessica Pegula dominated the WTA Charleston Open final to defend her title, securing her second tournament victory of 2025. The New York tennis star needed just 82 minutes to claim her 11th career title in a convincing straight-sets win.
American tennis star Jessica Pegula battled through her fourth consecutive three-set match to reach the WTA Charleston Open final, staying on track to defend her title. The world number five embraced the challenging path with humor and determination.
East Yorkshire is planting a rare wetland flower to bring back the UK's largest butterfly after more than a century. If it works, swallowtail butterflies could grace Yorkshire skies again within five years.
Conservationists in East Yorkshire are planting a rare wetland plant to bring back the swallowtail butterfly, which vanished from the region over a century ago. The project recreates the natural habitat destroyed by 18th-century drainage, offering hope for one of Britain's rarest butterflies.
Jessica Pegula claimed her 10th career WTA title in Dubai, dominating Elina Svitolina in the final on her tournament debut. The American star's commanding performance marks another milestone in her impressive career trajectory. #
A Chennai tennis coach has been guiding Chinese player Fangran Tian since she was 12, turning their professional relationship into a decade-long cross-cultural family bond. This week, she reached the semifinals of a WTA tournament in Mumbai, crediting him with shaping not just her game but her life. ---
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth career tennis title with a comeback victory in the Czech Republic, just weeks after hiring a new coach. The 29-year-old dedicated her win to her team after what she called the hardest year of her career.
For the first time in tennis history, two mothers are ranked simultaneously in the world's top 10. Their achievement marks a major win for athletes balancing elite competition with parenthood.