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WTA Reaches Milestone: Equal Prize Money for All Joint 1000 Events by 2027
The WTA announced that all joint WTA 1000 tournaments will offer equal prize money for men and women starting in 2027, marking a milestone for gender equality in tennis.
Tatiana Prozorova Forced to Withdraw from WTA Singapore Semi-Final
Tatiana Prozorova was forced to withdraw from her first WTA singles semi-final in Singapore following a controversial medical concussion protocol after being struck by a ball.
Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the US Open
The world number eight defeated Nadia Podoroska 6:3, 6:1 and advanced to the next stage. Naomi Osaka also moved forward after a 6:2, 5:7, 6:1 victory over Katerina Siniakova.
Women's tennis to require genetic testing for sex determination — and opinions are divided
The WTA announced that all players will be required to undergo genetic testing, a move that is sparking debate on the tour. Aryna Sabalenka supported it, Elena Rybakina was reserved, and Coco Gauff warned against turning the issue into a tool to attack the transgender community.
Time to Say Goodbye? The Debate Surrounding Venus Williams' Future
Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the Washington tournament, extending her losing streak to 12 matches. Despite this, the tennis legend received a wild card for the Toronto tournament, reigniting the debate over the use of such invitations.