36 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka dominates Jasmine Paolini to reach career milestone at WTA Finals

Sabalenka opened her WTA Finals bid with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Paolini, while Jessica Pegula took down a struggling Coco Gauff

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61 h. ago Iga Swiatek serves warning to rivals by crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals

Pole eases to 6-1, 6-2 opening victory in Saudi ArabiaKeys commits 38 unforced errors on return from injuryThe second edition of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia began with the familiar sight of Iga Swiatek brutally laying waste another of the best players in the world. The six-time grand slam champion demolished Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in their first match of the group stage.Swiatek had been struggling in recent tournaments, fatigue seemingly setting in at the end of a draining 10-month season. However, the Pole had three weeks to regroup after her 6-1, 6-2 loss to Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. She looked fresh and locked in from the beginning, affirming her status as one of the favourites alongside Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, by serving extremely well and putting Keys under relentless pressure off both wings with her weight of shot and defence while offering few mistakes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka faces stacked WTA Finals field in bid to crown season in style

There were four different grand slam champions in 2025 but World No 1 Sabalenka can add a final statement at the Finals in Riyadh

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5 d. ago I’m a fashion editor and this is how I’d style the Regatta Frankie Borg fleece this season

How I’d style the Regatta Frankie Borg Full Zip Fleece in Taupe Beige for winter.

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7 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff hit with punishment again after falling foul of WTA rule

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have been on the receiving end of further rankings sanctions from the WTA due to the lack of top tournaments they have played this year

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1 week ago Tennis star accused of having 'high testosterone' 'hits back' with stunning bikini pic

Aryna Sabalenka has wowed fans on social media with a stunning bikini pic days after she was accused of having high testosterone by a fellow pro

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1 week ago Marta Kostyuk claims Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek’s ‘testosterone levels’ make them better

The World No 27 was asked to explain what separates her from the players at the top of the rankings

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1 week ago Nobody Wants This is proof that instant chemistry in a serious relationship is the last thing you want

As the Netflix hit romcom returns for season two, it once again dines out on the sparks that fly between likeable leads Noah and Joanne. But immediate connection and rapport hide a multitude of sins beneath the glossy surface – maybe it’s about time we started romanticising the slow burn, argues Helen Coffey

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1 week ago Nobody Wants This is proof that instant chemistry is the last thing you want for a serious relationship

As the Netflix hit romcom returns for season two, it once again dines out on the sparks that fly between likeable leads Noah and Joanne. But immediate connection and rapport hide a multitude of sins beneath the glossy surface – maybe it’s about time we started romanticising the slow burn, argues Helen Coffey

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1 week ago New study proves what we all suspected about cold and flu season

The study also squares with older research that found that young kids play a key role in spreading respiratory viruses at home

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1 week ago Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone'

Kostyuk said that world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No 2 Iga Swiatek are 'much bigger' and 'much stronger' than her and her peers slightly lower down the rankings. She is the same height as Swiatek.

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1 week ago Feeling ill? Doctors say you should avoid this common activity

Tens of millions of Americans are affected by cold and flu each year

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2 w. ago WTA punish top stars as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka stripped of ranking points

A group of top players who have been penalised for failing to play the required number of mandatory tournaments this season, leading to punishments from the WTA

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2 w. ago THE CHIC LIST: The unflattering and 'downright messy' autumn trends to avoid at all costs

The new-season style stakes: my faves and flops

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2 w. ago Taunts add spice as big three vie for Champion Stakes in thrilling Ascot finale

Three of the world’s top-10 racehorses go head-to-head in £1.4m race which features a tangled mass of plotlinesIf you were to sit down with a blank piece of paper to design an ideal finale for the 2025 Flat season, the result would probably be a race with a striking resemblance to Saturday’s Champion Stakes at Ascot.It will be run over a mile-and-a-quarter, an ideal test for speed and stamina, and on good ground, with three of the world’s top-10 racehorses on ratings going head-to-head. The double-figure field also includes some very live “dark” horses that could spring a surprise, and a runner apiece for Ireland, Britain and France, European racing’s leading nations, among the three main contenders. The strength and depth of the competition is so high that punters who successfully unravel the puzzle can expect at least a 180% return on their stake, in the space of a couple of minutes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago River Island's new Christmas jumpers are so stylish, I'd wear them all winter

River Island has just dropped a Christmas jumper collection that's changing the game for festive style. Here are the knits you'll want to wear all season...

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic summed up as US Open champion reveals all on private conversation

Aryna Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam titles and the world No 1 has opened up about how Novak Djokovic helped her win the US Open earlier this year with a lengthy chat

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2 w. ago Best leather dresses for autumn/winter 2025: Versatile style guide

From high-end 100 per cent constructions to endlessly wearable high street wonders, Saskia Kemsley talks through how to style leather frocks this season

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu's prize money compared to Aryna Sabalenka's says a lot as record to shatter

Aryna Sabalenka is the highest-earning player on the WTA Tour this year, with Emma Raducanu the leading Brit, though she is several million behind the world number one's total prize money for 2025

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim can silence Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney with one thing at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim is under pressure following his team's slow start to the season, with the Manchester United boss facing criticism for his style of play and refusal to change his tactics

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