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Potapova announces her change of nationality... by copying another player's message!

05/12/2025 17:19 - Jules Hypolite

A change of nationality, a copied text, a viral reaction: Anastasia Potapova's announcement has all the makings of a soap opera.

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Potapova announces her change of nationality... by copying another player's message!

Kafelnikov on Potapova's nationality change: 'Good riddance'

04/12/2025 13:33 - Clément Gehl

Anastasia Potapova's move to Austria did not fail to provoke reactions in Russia. Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a tennis legend and vice-president of the Federation, did not mince his words in commenting on thi...

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Kafelnikov on Potapova's nationality change: 'Good riddance'

Potapova opts for Austrian nationality

04/12/2025 09:48 - Clément Gehl

Young Russian star Anastasia Potapova surprised everyone by announcing her change of sporting nationality. Starting in 2026, she will wear the colors of Austria, a country she describes as "incredibly...

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Potapova on Russia's exclusion from team tournaments: "I hope that will change soon"

30/11/2025 12:46 - Clément Gehl

Anastasia Potapova is unable to represent her country, Russia, in official team competitions.

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Potapova on Russia's exclusion from team tournaments:

Discover the 2025 ranking of the most titled nations in WTA!

29/11/2025 17:40 - Arthur Millot

The 2025 WTA season delivered an unexpected verdict: 17 nations, unexpected scenarios and a historic trio where Canada invites itself against all odds.

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Discover the 2025 ranking of the most titled nations in WTA!

Exhibition in Russia: Medvedev, Bublik, Shnaider... a participation that causes scandal as the war in Ukraine rages

24/11/2025 19:09 - Jules Hypolite

While the war in Ukraine continues, several tennis figures are preparing to step onto Russian courts for a controversial exhibition. Behind the event, a sponsor that disturbs: Gazprom.

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Exhibition in Russia: Medvedev, Bublik, Shnaider... a participation that causes scandal as the war in Ukraine rages

Andreeva Eliminated: Russian Defeated by Kartal in Beijing Round of 16

01/10/2025 12:18 - Adrien Guyot

The 18-year-old player fell after a suspenseful match against an excellent Sonay Kartal. Mirra Andreeva had high ambitions at the Beijing WTA 1000. The Russian, seeded number 4, was the favorite in h...

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Andreeva Eliminated: Russian Defeated by Kartal in Beijing Round of 16

The Sinner-Tien final, the continuation of the women's round of 16: the schedule for Wednesday, October 1st in Beijing

30/09/2025 15:02 - Adrien Guyot

A lot of talent will be on the courts in the Chinese capital this Wednesday, including Sinner, Swiatek, and Andreeva. Wednesday's schedule will once again be packed in Beijing. The day will begin at ...

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The Sinner-Tien final, the continuation of the women's round of 16: the schedule for Wednesday, October 1st in Beijing

Draw for the WTA 250 Cleveland Tournament: Boisson Faces Teichmann, Samsonova and Wang Xinyu Top Seeds in Ohio

16/08/2025 11:05 - Adrien Guyot

Loïs Boisson is set to make her highly anticipated return to competition. Absent from the tour since her first WTA title in Hamburg at the end of July, the French player is preparing to kick off her N...

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Draw for the WTA 250 Cleveland Tournament: Boisson Faces Teichmann, Samsonova and Wang Xinyu Top Seeds in Ohio

Swiatek Easily Advances to Third Round in Cincinnati

09/08/2025 17:44 - Jules Hypolite

The seeded players began their campaigns this Saturday in Cincinnati. Starting at 11 a.m. local time, Iga Swiatek was on court to open her tournament against Anastasia Potapova, ranked 45th in the ...

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Swiatek Easily Advances to Third Round in Cincinnati

Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina: Saturday, August 9 Schedule in Cincinnati

09/08/2025 15:13 - Adrien Guyot

Similar to the men's draw, the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati will see the top seeds enter the fray this Saturday, marking the start of the second round in the women's tournament. Plenty of big names will tak...

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Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina: Saturday, August 9 Schedule in Cincinnati

Venus Williams, Vondrousova, and Vekic in Action: Thursday, August 7 Schedule in Cincinnati

07/08/2025 13:41 - Adrien Guyot

While the WTA 1000 final in Montreal between Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka takes place overnight from Thursday to Friday, the Cincinnati tournament isn’t wasting any time and kicks off today. In O...

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Venus Williams, Vondrousova, and Vekic in Action: Thursday, August 7 Schedule in Cincinnati

Wimbledon 2025: Last-Minute Withdrawal for Potapova, Mboko Moves into Main Draw

01/07/2025 14:23 - Adrien Guyot

This Tuesday marks the end of the first round of the 2025 edition. However, last-minute changes are still occurring across the draws. On the women's side, world No. 44 Anastasia Potapova withdrew just...

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Wimbledon 2025: Last-Minute Withdrawal for Potapova, Mboko Moves into Main Draw

Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Swiatek and Sabalenka in the Same Half, the French Players Not Spared

22/05/2025 13:31 - Adrien Guyot

Things are going to heat up in the French capital! Like the men's singles draw, the women's singles draw for the 2025 edition of Roland-Garros was also conducted this Thursday. Having struggled in re...

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Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Swiatek and Sabalenka in the Same Half, the French Players Not Spared

Sabalenka Quick Against Potapova in the Second Round of the WTA 1000 in Rome

09/05/2025 12:15 - Adrien Guyot

Aryna Sabalenka wants to keep the momentum going. Just crowned in Madrid, the world number 1, already a winner of three titles on the main circuit in 2025 (with three other finals lost), is present in...

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Sabalenka Quick Against Potapova in the Second Round of the WTA 1000 in Rome

Kostyuk Dominates Potapova and Reaches Madrid Quarterfinals to Face Sabalenka

30/04/2025 07:14 - Adrien Guyot

Marta Kostyuk is the latest player to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Madrid. The 22-year-old Ukrainian, who dropped out of the top 30 after withdrawing from Stuttgart (where she...

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Kostyuk Dominates Potapova and Reaches Madrid Quarterfinals to Face Sabalenka

ATP/WTA 1000 Madrid: A Very Packed Schedule for Tuesday Following Power Outage

28/04/2025 19:24 - Jules Hypolite

The Madrid tournament faced an unprecedented situation on Monday, having to cancel all scheduled matches due to a widespread power outage affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. Only two si...

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ATP/WTA 1000 Madrid: A Very Packed Schedule for Tuesday Following Power Outage

Sabalenka Advances to Quarterfinals in Stuttgart Without Playing Due to Potapova's Withdrawal

15/04/2025 11:58 - Clément Gehl

Anastasia Potapova defeated Clara Tauson on Monday in the first round of Stuttgart. In the second round, she was scheduled to face Aryna Sabalenka this Wednesday. Unfortunately for her, she decided...

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Sabalenka Advances to Quarterfinals in Stuttgart Without Playing Due to Potapova's Withdrawal

Draw for the WTA 500 in Stuttgart: Sabalenka and Swiatek begin their clay season, Andreeva-Kostyuk matchup from the start

13/04/2025 20:01 - Jules Hypolite

The draw for the WTA 500 in Stuttgart took place this Sunday. The German tournament, now in its 47th edition, will be marked by the absence of the defending champion Elena Rybakina, who chose to parti...

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Draw for the WTA 500 in Stuttgart: Sabalenka and Swiatek begin their clay season, Andreeva-Kostyuk matchup from the start

Keys dominates Potapova in her debut at Indian Wells

08/03/2025 20:23 - Jules Hypolite

Successful return to competition for Madison Keys. The world No. 5, who had not played since her triumph at the Australian Open last January, faced Anastasia Potapova in her opening match at Indian W...

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Keys dominates Potapova in her debut at Indian Wells

The XXL program for the WTA 1000 Dubai on Tuesday, February 18

17/02/2025 14:46 - Adrien Guyot

Monday sees the continuation and conclusion of the first round of the WTA 1000 Dubai tournament. There have already been a number of upsets, with Daria Kasatkina, Jelena Ostapenko and Amanda Anisimov...

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The XXL program for the WTA 1000 Dubai on Tuesday, February 18

Potapova pays tribute to Halep: "She's always been one of my idols".

10/02/2025 12:37 - Adrien Guyot

Anastasia Potapova won the WTA 250 tournament in Cluj-Napoca. The Russian, seeded No.1, rounded off a perfect week by defeating Lucia Bronzetti (4-6, 6-1, 6-2) for the fifth time in as many meetings. ...

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WTA Cluj-Napoca: Potapova and Bronzetti to contest the final

09/02/2025 08:08 - Adrien Guyot

In a week marked by Simona Halep's retirement, the WTA 250 tournament in Cluj-Napoca will crown its 2025 champion this Sunday. Romania's number 1 seed, Anastasia Potapova, will face Lucia Bronzetti f...

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WTA Cluj-Napoca: Potapova and Bronzetti to contest the final

Potapova on the WTA tour: "Some players have become too spoiled".

03/02/2025 12:09 - Adrien Guyot

Mental health has become an increasingly discussed topic, not only in society, but also in the world of sport, and more specifically, in tennis. In an interview with Russian media outlet More, Anasta...

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WTA 250 Cluj-Napoca tournament draw: Halep to face Bronzetti, Gracheva to face Stearns in first round

02/02/2025 08:59 - Adrien Guyot

Many of the top 20 players have decided to take part in next week's WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi. Another WTA event next week is the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This 2025 edition i...

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WTA 250 Cluj-Napoca tournament draw: Halep to face Bronzetti, Gracheva to face Stearns in first round

Potapova on Collins: "There's no need for on-court hysteria".

29/01/2025 12:13 - Clément Gehl

Anastasia Potapova said she wasn't too keen on Danielle Collins' behavior on the tennis courts. In particular, she made a name for herself at the Australian Open, multiplying her provocations, especi...

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WTA Linz: Muchova and Svitolina headline the draw

26/01/2025 22:35 - Jules Hypolite

Less than 24 hours after the end of the Australian Open, tennis is back in full swing in Europe, with the WTA 500 Linz tournament kicking off on Monday. Taking place just after the first Grand Slam o...

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WTA Linz: Muchova and Svitolina headline the draw

Potapova: "Everyone's nice on the courts, but when our backs are turned, they spread rumors about us"

18/12/2024 09:51 - Clément Gehl

Anastasia Potapova was a guest on Russia's Best Tennis Podcast. When told that the women's circuit had changed and was friendlier, Potapova replied: "Who says that? Everyone says that the atmosphere ...

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Potapova: "I really miss tournaments in Russia".

03/12/2024 10:20 - Clément Gehl

Present in Saint Petersburg for an exhibition, Anastasia Potapova spoke of her country: "The atmosphere on the courts and in the stadium was simply incredible, I enjoyed every minute of it. I come ba...

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ATP and WTA tour stars in Russia for an exhibition

29/11/2024 21:47 - Jules Hypolite

Gazprom, Russia's largest gas producer, will be staging a team exhibition tournament in December. This is the third edition of the event, created since Russian tournaments were banned from the ATP and...

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ATP and WTA tour stars in Russia for an exhibition