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Iga Swiatek

Also known as: former world number one Swiatek

Iga Swiatek — Polish tennis player, reached Canadian Open semi-finals in August 2026.

2026-04-262026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    China’s Zheng came from 5-0 down in the first set of her fourth-round match to beat former champion Iga Swiatek.

    Gauff’s statement win completes stacked US Open last eight
  3. Joy Online

    Reigning Olympic champion Zheng came from 5-0 down in the first set of her fourth-round match to beat former champion Iga Swiatek.

    Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking
  4. Joy Online

    Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession as she extended her fantastic US Open run by beating former champion Iga Swiatek to reach the quarter-finals.

    Zheng wins set from 5-0 down again to stun Swiatek
  5. Joy Online

    Kyrgios was also critical of the handling of two high-profile anti-doping cases involving top players Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, calling them “disgusting” for tennis.

    Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
  6. Joy Online

    Osaka battles and Swiatek cruises Osaka has become renowned for arriving at Grand Slam matches wearing eye-catching outfits Earlier on Thursday, Naomi Osaka recovered from a second-set blip to overcome Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1.

    ‘Battle-tested’ Gauff through to third round
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Other high-profile pairings include world number one Aryna Sabalenka with 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, American pair Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz, and six-time major champion Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud.

    Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles
  9. Joy Online

    Kyrgios was also critical of the handling of two high-profile anti-doping cases involving top players Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, calling them “disgusting” for tennis.

    Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider ​6-2 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where the Pole will ‌face Elina Svitolina after the Ukrainian rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto.

    Swiatek face Svitolina in Canadian Open semis
  11. Daily Guide

    The Russian will face Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, after the seventh seed overcame opening set service troubles to defeat 10th seed Marta Kostyuk 3-6 6-1 6-2.

    Sabalenka, Norrie Exit Canadian Open In Last 16
  12. July 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Six-times Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, world number two Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, Jessica Pegula and ⁠Jack Draper, and defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori are among the high-profile pairings entered into the

    Sabalenka, Djokovic headline US Open mixed doubles field

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Gauff advances to US Open quarter-finals with statement victory

    Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Rybakina beats Osaka at US Open, closes in on world number one

    Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals and move closer to the world number one ranking. Rybakina will become number one for the first time if she wins her quarter-final against China's Zheng Qinwen, even if current top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defends her title.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Zheng beats Swiatek from 5-0 deficit to reach quarter-finals

    Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending her winning streak to seven matches.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Nick Kyrgios eligible to return after one-month cocaine ban

    Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine after a sample from the June Mallorca Open contained benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. The 31-year-old Australian told the International Tennis Integrity Agency he used cocaine at a nightclub in Magaluf on 20 June, outside of competition; his ban ended 3 September and he will lose 6,570 euros in prize money.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gauff defeats Badosa to advance in US Open bid

    Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated Paula Badosa in the US Open second round to keep her bid for a second title alive, showing composure after nearly losing a second set that went to a tie-break. Gauff won 57% of points behind her second serve and committed just five double faults in the straight-sets victory.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Williams and Alcaraz partner for US Open mixed doubles

    Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles this week. The pair have been given a wildcard into the main draw following the format's revamp to include singles stars and attract more attention.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test

    Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, in a sample submitted during the Mallorca Open on 22 June and has been provisionally suspended since 4 August. He acknowledged making "a huge mistake" and cannot play, coach at or attend Grand Slams or sanctioned tennis events pending a tribunal outcome.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Swiatek defeats Shnaider to reach Canadian Open semi-finals

    Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where she will face Elina Svitolina, who rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto. The win marks Swiatek's first WTA 1000 semi-final of an inconsistent season.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 10 August

  1. Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16

    Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka lost 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Canadian Open last 16, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out at the same stage. The defeats continue a difficult summer for Sabalenka, who was knocked out in the quarter-finals and last 16 of the French Open and Wimbledon respectively.

    10 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sabalenka and Djokovic enter U.S. Open mixed doubles

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the entry list for the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, returning for a second edition with a revamped format that proved commercially successful last year.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. Djokovic and Sabalenka to pair in US Open mixed doubles

    Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 5 July

  1. Osaka defeats Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

    Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon to reach the quarter-finals, delivering what Tracy Austin called her best performance since returning from maternity leave. Osaka credited her coaching team, mindset, and her mother's Japanese cooking for helping her rediscover her enjoyment of the sport.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Osaka defeats top seed Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

    Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, marking Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2022 French Open.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Leading tennis players expand prize money protest at Wimbledon

    Leading tennis players will expand their protest over prize money at Wimbledon, restricting post-match media appearances to 15 minutes during the first week of the Championships starting Monday, despite a 20% increase in this year's prize money pot. The 15-minute limit is meant to symbolise the 15% of revenue that Grand Slams broadly allocate to prize money.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing anti-doping test

    Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova, who won the 2023 Wimbledon women's singles title, has been banned for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after refusing an anti-doping control officer entry to her home in December 2025. The tribunal found she provided no compelling justification for the refusal, though Vondrousova cited safety concerns and protocol violations; she has the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Serena Williams returns to tennis with family as primary motivation

    Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, is returning to competitive tennis after nearly four years away to compete in doubles at Queen's, saying she has "nothing to prove" and is mainly motivated by the prospect of her daughters seeing her play again.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Sabalenka and top players limit media time over prize money

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka and other leading players, including Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, cut their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in protest at prize money allocation, believing players deserve a greater share of Grand Slam tournament revenue than the current 15% offered.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Tennis players plan 15-minute French Open interviews in protest

    The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at prize money, with the 15-minute limit symbolising the 15% of revenue that Grand Slams broadly allocate to prize money. The men's and women's top-10 players are demanding a higher percentage of revenue generated by the four Grand Slams, as well as benefit contributions and greater say in scheduling.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Sinner breaks Djokovic Masters 1000 consecutive-win record

    Jannik Sinner recorded his 32nd straight victory at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, breaking Novak Djokovic's all-time record, by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 in the Italian Open quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Gauff battles past Jovic at Rome; eyes French Open defence

    Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff recovered from match point down to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round. Gauff acknowledged she must improve significantly to defend her French Open title beginning 24 May and match her run to last year's Italian Open final.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. Swiatek routs Cocciaretto to face Osaka in Italian Open

    Poland's Iga Swiatek defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1 6-0 to advance to an Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Japan's Naomi Osaka. Swiatek, who recently hired Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig, has not claimed a clay title since the 2024 French Open despite being the world number three.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Sabalenka says top tennis players will boycott Grand Slams

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" over a dispute regarding prize money, revenue percentage, benefit contributions, and scheduling input. The men's and women's top-10 players are demanding a higher percentage of revenue generated by the four majors, with players expressing deep disappointment at a 9.5% prize money increase at the French Open when they believe they are entitled to 22% of tournament revenue.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. World number one Sabalenka predicts Grand Slam boycott over prize money dispute

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" over a dispute with the majors regarding prize money, benefit contributions, and scheduling power. Top-10 men's and women's players are demanding a higher percentage of tournament revenue, with Roland Garros's 9.5% prize fund increase falling short of what players believe they are entitled to.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Sabalenka beats Osaka at Madrid Open fourth round

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to defeat Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, securing her 15th consecutive victory of the year. American third seed Coco Gauff lost to Czech Linda Noskova 4-6 6-1 6-7 (5-6) in the last 16, dropping to fourth in the world rankings.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gauff defeats Cirstea in Madrid despite stomach virus

    American third seed Coco Gauff battled a stomach virus to beat Romanian 25th seed Sorana Cirstea 4-6 7-5 6-1 and advance to the last 16 of the Madrid Open. Multiple players, including six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, have been struggling with illness at the tournament.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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