WTA

• Eala defeats Parry 6-3, 6-1 in Ningbo first round, snapping a three-match losing streak
• This marks her 34th tour-level victory of 2026, building...

• Straight-sets win: Alex Eala defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 to advance
• Match flow: Tied 3-3 in set one before winning three straight; took first...

Two more doubles teams have secured spots at WTA Finals Indian Wells, building the season-ending lineup:

• Cristina Bucsa and Nicole...

Day 1 at the WTA Ningbo Open is officially a wrap.

Previewed as a chance to regain form against Parry, Eala delivered a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory at the Ningbo Open.

She broke Parry six straight...

WTA calls Leylah Fernandez's play in Osaka absolutely sensational. Her standout performance at the Kinoshita Japan Open draws enthusiastic tour highlights.

Katie Boulter is displaying pace and power while playing with clear purpose against Sakatsume in Osaka.

Bianca Andreescu captures her biggest title since the 2019 US Open by winning the WTA 125 event in Rovereto, Italy. After injuries derailed her career...

Cîrstea arrived in Ningbo eager to build on past memories and add new ones this week.

She quickly seized control, taking the first set 6-3 while...

Talia Gibson is in a groove against Harriet Dart in Osaka, finding her range as the match unfolds.

Fernandez fought to regain momentum against Mertens in Ningbo.

The shift came as she captured the second set 6-3.

Her response turned the match around.

Maja Chwalinska reflected on claiming her first WTA title in Wuhan, saying 'I'm proud of my effort' after rallying past Kartal.

Iga Swiatek suffered a surprise semi-final loss to childhood friend Chwalinska at the Wuhan Open, ending her title hopes there while the Polish rival advanced to claim the trophy. This marks a key setback in her push for WTA Finals qualification.

The WTA live scores page lists no matches for October 18, 2026. A quiet day on the tour.

Late-season pullouts are opening doors for alternates as players prioritize rest and WTA Finals prep.

• Ningbo: Pegula and Svitolina exit after...

Maja Chwalińska turns dreams into reality with her Wuhan Open breakthrough, as the WTA celebrates in a new highlight video.

The WTA moves straight from the Wuhan Open (12-18 October, 1,000 points) to the Ningbo Open (19-25 October, 500 points).

The Lisboa Belem Open debuts as a WTA 125 event on the 2026 calendar.

• Dates: October 12-18 at Club Internacional de Foot-ball in Lisbon
• Surface: Clay courts with a $115,000 commitment
• Draw: 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams

Dabrowski and Stefani demonstrate strong on-court coordination in their Wuhan Open doubles final against Hunter and Siniakova.

Sonay Kartal starts strong against Maja Chwalińska at the Wuhan Open, dictating the tempo right away.