Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk revealed she was born on a tennis court during an appearance on Andy Roddick's podcast.
Speaking on the Served podcast shortly after her Madrid Open victory, the 23-year-old said her mother was on court the day she gave birth. Kostyuk confirmed the story when Roddick questioned if she was joking. She added that the same pattern occurred with her younger sister, noting her mother went to the hospital the day after practice.
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Taylor Townsend advanced to her first WTA singles final by defeating Ashlyn Krueger in straight sets at the ATX Open. The American, who parted ways with longtime coach John Williams in December 2025, has been on a breakthrough run in singles after dominating doubles. She first overcame Rebeka Masarova in the quarterfinals to reach her career-first semifinal.
Marta Kostyuk defeated fellow Ukrainian Veronika Podrez 6-3, 6-4 to win the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole WTA 250 title. The top seed claimed her second WTA singles title and first in over three years, marking the first all-Ukrainian WTA final. Tears flowed as she dedicated the victory to her coach Sandra Zaniewska.
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Marta Kostyuk defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open semifinals on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Ukrainian, riding a career-high nine-match win streak, credited therapy and maturity for her improved emotional stability. She remains undefeated on clay this season at 9-0.
Former tennis champion Maria Sharapova is launching a new podcast called Pretty Tough on April 22 in partnership with Vox Media. The show aims to highlight female ambition in sports and media, challenging the male-dominated landscape. Sharapova described it as a platform for pursuing excellence without apology.
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Naomi Osaka suffered a second-round defeat at the Miami Open to qualifier Talia Gibson, 7-5, 6-4, prompting her to question her future on the tour. The 16th seed, who returned in 2024 after a 15-month maternity break following the birth of daughter Shai, prioritized motherhood over competing if results do not improve, while outlining a limited clay-court schedule.
Aryna Sabalenka fell to Sorana Cîrstea in the third round of the Italian Open on May 9, 2026, with the match marked by a controversial medical timeout. The world No. 1 lost 6-2, 3-6, 5-7 after receiving treatment late in the deciding set.
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Martina Navratilova appeared on Spain's Mask Singer TV show, performing in a 'Mop' costume while keeping her identity hidden. She issued a lighthearted challenge to Rafael Nadal, saying she would beat him if he wore the bulky outfit. Navratilova also praised Carlos Alcaraz as a phenomenon.