Jelena Ostapenko continues upward trend after 64-winner, three-set win in St. Petersburg over Aliaksandra SasnovichThe former Roland Garros champion has enjoyed a solid start to the season and is into her fourth WTA semifinal since last June.By David Kane Feb 11, 2022
Still experiencing COVID-19 effects, Belinda Bencic bows out to Anett Kontaveit in St. Petersburg"I have been diagnosed with something in my lungs," admitted the Swiss star before her quarterfinal defeat to the on-fire Estonian.By Kamakshi Tandon Feb 10, 2022
Belinda Bencic, Anett Kontaveit book St. Petersburg quarterfinal clashTwo of 2021’s standout performers will face off for a spot in the semifinals of the WTA 500-level event.By David Kane Feb 09, 2022
Petra Kvitova, Maria Sakkari surge through St. Petersburg openersThe top seeds each advanced in straight sets as first-round action continued at the WTA 500-level indoor event.By David Kane Feb 08, 2022
Ranking Reaction: Karatsev crashes Top 30; Musetti breaks into Top 100The Russian was ranked No. 253 on the ATP rankings at this time last year, while the Italian teenager was No. 284.By John Berkok Mar 22, 2021
Weekend winners: Karatsev, Kasatkina, Zverev pick up trophiesKaratsev captured his maiden career ATP title in Dubai, Kasatkina continued her quiet resurgence in St. Petersburg and Zverev battled past Tsitsipas in Acapulco.By Steve Tignor Mar 21, 2021
Daria Kasatkina becomes first Russian woman to win St. PetersburgThe former world No. 10 clinched the title after ailing Margarita Gasparyan retired with a back injury while trailing 6-3, 2-1 on Sunday..Mar 21, 2021
The Pick: Daria Kasatkina v. Margarita Gasparyan, St. Petersburg FinalLook for Kasatkina's heavy and explosive forehand to cause problems for Gasparyan and her one-handed backhand.By Cale Hammond Mar 20, 2021
Kasatkina, Gasparyan set up all-Russian final in St. PetersburgAlong with Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva, the two were part of the first-ever all-Russian semifinal line-up at a WTA event. Now one of them will become the first Russian champion in the tournament’s history.By John Berkok Mar 20, 2021
No. 241 Gasanova survives Pavlyuchenkova in St. Petersburg marathonQualifier Anastasia Gasanova saved three match points to shock No. 5 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a final-set tie-break and reach her first WTA quarterfinal.By David Kane Mar 18, 2021
Kuznetsova advances through dramatic day in St. PetersburgFormer world No. 2 Svetlana Kuznetsova took the court after countrywomen Anastasia Gasanova and Vera Zvonareva played three-hour thrillers, making quicker work of Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu to reach her first WTA quarterfinal in 12 months.By David Kane Mar 17, 2021
Kasatkina snaps Tauson streak at home in St. PetersburgFormer Top 10 Russian Daria Kasatkina ended Danish teen Clara Tauson's 12-match winning streak that included a maiden WTA title in Lyon to advance at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Tuesday.By David Kane Mar 16, 2021
