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February 25, 2002: The day Venus Williams became the first black player to become world No 1 in tennis history
Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 25, 2002, Venus Williams fulfilled her father's prophecy by becoming the world No 1 in women's tennis
Mérida Open Akron: Arango advances to last 16
Emiliana Arango won against Maria Lourdes Carle 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday. She'll play the winner of the match between Mayar Sherif and Francesca Jones next
Blinkova upends Uchijima in Austin first round
Anna Blinkova beat Moyuka Uchijima in three sets on Monday in Austin. Blinkova awaits either Tatjana Maria or Anna Bondar in the next round.
Avanesyan overcomes Frech in Merida first round
Elina Avanesyan came back from a set down to defeat Magdalena Frech on Monday in Merida. Avanesyan will face either Jessica Bouzas Maneiro or Renata Jamrichova.
Birrell battles into Austin Open second round
Kimberly Birrell scraped past Yue Yuan in a pair of tiebreaks on Monday in Austin. Birrell will meet either Kaja Juvan or Ena Shibahara in the last 16.
Parrizas Diaz reaches second round in Austin
Kalinina secures spot in Mérida last 16
Tomljanovic defeats Volynets in Austin opening round
New mother Kvitova not setting any goals on her comeback: “I don’t expect anything”
Venus Williams turns down wildcard for Indian Wells
WTA rankings: Andreeva breaks into top 10 after Dubai triumph
Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated after reaching Dubai final 2025
February 23, 2006: The day Yaroslava Shvedova came within one point of achieving the first golden set in women’s tennis history
Mirra’s mission: Andreeva targets top-5 by the end of 2025
“I would like to thank me”: 17-year-old Andreeva wins Dubai title
Andreeva finding the secret to success: “When I don’t think…it’s the best way I can play”
Clara Tauson continues pulsating run in Dubai, defeating Muchova for maiden WTA 1000 final
Russian teenager Andreeva adds Rybakina scalp in Dubai to reach first WTA 1000 final
“The calendar is not helping” – Swiatek blames tour schedule for Dubai loss to Andreeva
Andreeva points to mental improvements following Dubai victory over Swiatek
