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Get to know Tyra Caterina Grant: Italy’s top prospect breaks through in Rome

Weeks after a shoulder injury reshaped her early season, Tyra Caterina Grant arrived in Rome sharper, drawing on early lessons alongside Jannik Sinner and working through a familiar matchup with Lisa Pigato.

From playgrounds to the podium, a shared bond anchors the resurgence of tour moms

Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic have transformed their relationship from competitors to confidantes, relying on one another to navigate the physical and logistical hurdles of returning to the top 10 while raising children on the road.

School exams to Rome debut, Valentova passes both tests ahead of Gauff rematch

Not sure if she'd even play in Rome because of a tight turnaround from academic exams, Tereza Valentova passed her Rome debut to set up a second-round showdown vs. Coco Gauff on Thursday.

Cautious but ambitious: Why Karolina Muchova might be playing her best tennis yet

A Doha title and breakthrough wins over Coco Gauff have Karolina Muchova in the form of her life, but she remains cautious as she targets the game's biggest trophies.

Living on the edge, Jaqueline Cristian refuses to lose

No player has won more matches from match point down in 2026 than Jaqueline Cristian, now a Top 30 player. What’s behind her growing edge in the biggest moments?

After dream sendoff, Aliona Bolsova trades the professional grind for a future rooted in community

From a breakout run at Roland Garros to a final match against her childhood best friend, Aliona Bolsova finds the "bright side" of a journey that was always about more than trophies.

How Kostyuk shed the 'curse' of early expectations to win first WTA 1000 crown

Marta Kostyuk spent years navigating the expectations of early success. In Madrid, a clearer mindset, late work in Ukraine and a growing sense of consistency came together at the right time.