Iga Swiatek
![Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Madrid Open on May 4, 2024 Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Madrid Open on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/18/iga-swiatek_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Coco Gauff - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Italian Open semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 15, 09:53
![Aryna Sabalenka reacts at the Madrid Open on April 28, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka reacts at the Madrid Open on April 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Jeļena Ostapenko vs. Aryna Sabalenka - prediction, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Italian Open quarter-final between Jelena Ostapenko and Aryna Sabalenka, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 14, 11:45
![Coco Gauff reacts at the French Open on June 3, 2023 Coco Gauff reacts at the French Open on June 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coco Gauff vs. Qinwen Zheng - prediction, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Italian Open quarter-final between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 13, 20:41
![Rafael Nadal reacts at the Italian Open on May 9, 2024 Rafael Nadal reacts at the Italian Open on May 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Italian Open highlights: Nadal and Draper out as champion withdraws
Rafael Nadal and a pair of Britons are knocked out while a defending champion withdraws in Saturday's action at the Italian Open.
May 11, 20:47
![Rafael Nadal reacts at the Italian Open on May 9, 2024 Rafael Nadal reacts at the Italian Open on May 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Italian Open highlights: Rafael Nadal progresses on mixed day for Brits
Sports Mole looks at the highlights of Thursday's action at the Italian Open, where Rafael Nadal progresses but Great Britain endure a mixed day.
May 9, 22:45
![Rafael Nadal reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024 Rafael Nadal reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Italian Open draw: Who will Rafael Nadal, Jack Draper meet in first round?
Sports Mole looks at the key talking points from the Italian Open draw, including Rafael Nadal, Jack Draper and Dan Evans's first-round fates.
May 6, 13:02
![Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Madrid Open on May 4, 2024 Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Madrid Open on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Iga Swiatek completes revenge mission in mesmerising Madrid final
Iga Swiatek wins the Madrid Open for the first time in her career by dethroning defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's gripping final.
May 4, 22:13
![Felix Auger-Aliassime in action at the Madrid Open on May 3, 2024 Felix Auger-Aliassime in action at the Madrid Open on May 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Two retirements and a walkover: Auger-Aliassime's "crazy" run to Madrid final
For the third time at the 2024 Madrid Open, Felix Auger-Aliassime earns a victory thanks to an opponent's injury, as Jiri Lehecka retires from their semi-final.
May 3, 20:48
![Iga Swiatek reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024 Iga Swiatek reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Madrid Open final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 3, 09:31
![Iga Swiatek reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024 Iga Swiatek reacts at the Madrid Open on April 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Madrid Open semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 1, 09:56
![Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024 Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Emma Raducanu vs. Maria Lourdes Carle - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Madrid Open first-round match between Emma Raducanu and Maria Lourdes Carle, including predictions, form and head-to-head record.
Apr 23, 22:26
![Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024 Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Madrid Open Women's draw - Who will Emma Raducanu face in first round?
Following the draw for the Madrid Open women's singles, Sports Mole picks out some of the standout ties for the first round of the Masters tournament.
Apr 21, 18:51
![Emma Raducanu pictured on April 18, 2023 Emma Raducanu pictured on April 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Valiant Emma Raducanu defeated by Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart quarters
Emma Raducanu is out of the Stuttgart Open despite a valiant effort in a 6-7[2] 3-6 defeat to world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals.
Apr 19, 20:16
![Emma Raducanu in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 11, 2024 Emma Raducanu in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek showdown in Stuttgart quarters
Great Britain's Emma Raducanu will meet Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix thanks to a second-round beating of Linda Noskova.
Apr 18, 20:19
![Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024 Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Emma Raducanu on course for Iga Swiatek meeting after Angelique Kerber thrashing
Emma Raducanu continues her exceptional form with a brilliant 6-2 6-1 win over Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Stuttgart Open.
Apr 17, 22:29
![Danielle Collins reacts at the Miami Open in March 2024 Danielle Collins reacts at the Miami Open in March 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Danielle Collins stuns Elena Rybakina to win historic Miami title
Danielle Collins clinches the biggest title of her career in her farewell season as she defeats Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win the Miami Open title.
Mar 30, 22:39
![Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov pictured in January 2024 Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov pictured in January 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock Grigor Dimitrov defeat in Miami
Carlos Alcaraz suffers a shock exit to Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open, while Elena Rybakina sets up a women's final with Danielle Collins.
Mar 29, 07:37
![Maria Sakkari reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Maria Sakkari reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Maria Sakkari vs. Elena Rybakina - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Miami Open quarter-final between Maria Sakkari and Elena Rybakina, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 26, 09:42
![Katie Boulter in action at the Miami Open on March 21, 2024 Katie Boulter in action at the Miami Open on March 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Katie Boulter exit ends British hopes of Miami Open glory
Great Britain have no players left in the singles competitions of the Miami Open owing to Katie Boulter's fourth-round exit to Victoria Azarenka.
Mar 26, 07:35
![Carlos Alcaraz with the championship trophy after winning the Indian Wells final on March 17, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz with the championship trophy after winning the Indian Wells final on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Carlos Alcaraz retains Indian Wells title with Daniil Medvedev victory
Carlos Alcaraz defends his Indian Wells crown with a 7-6[5] 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev, who has now lost to the Spaniard in the final two years running.
Mar 18, 07:44
![Iga Swiatek pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Iga Swiatek pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Iga Swiatek overcomes Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title
World number one Iga Swiatek clinches her second Indian Wells Masters crown with a straightforward 6-4 6-0 win over Maria Sakkari in Sunday's women's singles final.
Mar 17, 20:54
![Carlos Alcaraz in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Daniil Medvedev sets up Indian Wells final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's perfect start to 2024 to advance to the Indian Wells Masters final, where he will face last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev.
Mar 17, 07:58
![Iga Swiatek pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Iga Swiatek pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Indian Wells Masters final between Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 16, 09:06
![Maria Sakkari reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Maria Sakkari reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Maria Sakkari shocks Coco Gauff to set up Iga Swiatek final
Greece's Maria Sakkari earns a shock Indian Wells Masters semi-final triumph over Coco Gauff and will meet world number one Iga Swiatek in the final.
Mar 16, 07:47
![Coco Gauff reacts after winning the US Open on September 9, 2023 Coco Gauff reacts after winning the US Open on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coco Gauff vs. Maria Sakkari - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Indian Wells Masters semi-final between Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 15, 10:39
![Iga Swiatek reacts at the WTA Finals on November 5, 2023 Iga Swiatek reacts at the WTA Finals on November 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Marta Kostyuk - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Indian Wells Masters semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 15, 10:11
![Carlos Alcaraz in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz in action at the Indian Wells Masters on March 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alcaraz, Medvedev through to Indian Wells semis after bee invasion
Carlos Alcaraz makes the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters by overcoming Alexander Zverev and a bee invasion, which suspended their quarter-final for over an hour.
Mar 15, 07:36
![Aryna Sabalenka reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 13, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aryna Sabalenka dumped out of Indian Wells by Emma Navarro
World number two Aryna Sabalenka is out of the Indian Wells Masters owing to a 3-6 6-3 2-6 defeat to the USA's Emma Navarro in the last 16.
Mar 13, 21:58
![Andy Murray pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 6, 2024 Andy Murray pictured at the Indian Wells Masters on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Murray dumped out of Indian Wells Masters by Andrey Rublev
Andy Murray's Indian Wells Masters run ends at the second hurdle as Andrey Rublev storms to a 7-6[3] 6-1 win over the former world number one to reach the last 32.
Mar 9, 07:37
![Poland's Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Qatar Open on February 17, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the Qatar Open on February 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Iga Swiatek sinks Elena Rybakina for third straight Qatar title
World number one Iga Swiatek wins her third Qatar Open title with a 7-6[8] 6-2 victory over Elena Rybakina in Saturday's final.
Feb 17, 19:35
![Elena Rybakina in action at the Qatar Open on February 16, 2024 Elena Rybakina in action at the Qatar Open on February 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Elena Rybakina sets up Qatar Open final with Iga Swiatek
Elena Rybakina beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to set up a Qatar Open final showdown with Iga Swiatek, whose semi-final opponent Karolina Pliskova withdrew injured.
Feb 16, 16:33
![Czech Republic's Linda Noskova celebrates after winning her third round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek on January 20, 2024 Czech Republic's Linda Noskova celebrates after winning her third round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day seven: Linda Noskova shocks Iga Swiatek, Cameron Norrie into fourth round
Nineteen-year-old Linda Noskova stuns world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open, while Cameron Norrie overcomes Casper Ruud.
Jan 20, 13:14
![Emma Raducanu pictured at the Australian Open on January 18, 2024 Emma Raducanu pictured at the Australian Open on January 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day five: Raducanu, Draper, Boulter suffer second-round exits
Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are all knocked out of the Australian Open in the second round, but Cameron Norrie fights back from two sets down to win.
Jan 18, 16:42
![Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024 Emma Raducanu reacts at the Australian Open on January 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australian Open day three: Raducanu among British victors, Alcaraz prevails
Emma Raducanu is one of four British players to advance to the second round of the Australian Open, while Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek also win on day three.
Jan 16, 13:25
![Germany's Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund react during their mixed doubles final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz on January 7, 2024 Germany's Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund react during their mixed doubles final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz on January 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Germany fight back against Poland to clinch United Cup title
Germany are crowned United Cup champions for the first time thanks to a stunning 2-1 fightback victory over Poland in Sunday's final in Sydney.
Jan 7, 15:12
![Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates with her team after winning her singles semi final match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic on January 6, 2024 Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates with her team after winning her singles semi final match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic on January 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Germany to face Poland in United Cup final
Germany and Poland will square off in the final of the United Cup on Sunday thanks to semi-final wins over Australia and France respectively.
Jan 6, 16:57
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 90-81
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
Dec 31, 07:05
![Fiji players celebrate after the match on August 26, 2023 Fiji players celebrate after the match on August 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 100-91
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, starting with numbers 100 to 91.
Dec 31, 07:00
![Emma Raducanu pictured on April 18, 2023 Emma Raducanu pictured on April 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Emma Raducanu to return from surgery at January's ASB Classic
Former British number one Emma Raducanu will make her highly-anticipated comeback from injury in January's ASB Classic in Auckland.
Dec 7, 18:01
![Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the WTA Finals on November 6, 2023 Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy after winning the WTA Finals on November 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Iga Swiatek thrashes Jessica Pegula to clinch WTA Finals title
Iga Swiatek storms to the WTA Finals title and finishes 2023 as the world number one thanks to a 6-1 6-0 drubbing of Jessica Pegula in Monday's championship match.
Nov 7, 07:58