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CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Ottawa tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski to receive Key to the City
FILE - Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski plays a shot next to New Zealand's Erin Routliffe during their women's doubles match against Taylor Townsend of the U.S. and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in the final of the WTA finals at King Saud University Indoor Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo, File)
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Caroline Garcia Ties The Knot With Borja Duran In Fairytale Wedding
Last Updated: The 31-year-old Frenchwoman wed her partner, Duran, a Spanish professor at the University of Barcelona on Sunday. French tennis ace Caroline Garcia, who is set to retire at the end of the 2025 season, tied the knot on Sunday with her partner, Borja Duran, a Spanish professor at the University of Barcelona. Compatriot Alize Cornet shared a clipping from the wedding ceremony as the duo who collaborate on the 'Tennis Insider Club' exchanged vows and rings. 🎊 VIVE LES MARIÉS👰♂️ Caroline Garcia a scellé son union avec Borja Duran hier Tous nos vœux de bonheur 💖 (🎥 emocionsdeblanc) — We Are Tennis France (@WeAreTennisFR) July 20, 2025 Garcia, who has won 11 titles in her career, first reached the No. 4 spot in September 2018, however, following several inconsistent years filled with doubts and injuries, she took a break from tennis in March 2022 to recover from a foot injury. The pause proved beneficial as she enjoyed a successful second half of the season, winning several titles, including the WTA Finals, and reaching the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Two years ago, Garcia revealed in an interview that she struggled with bulimia for a period, triggered by losses and the pain from her lingering foot injury, which affected her daily life. Garcia, who missed the Wimbledon due to a back injury, was shown the exit door early in the French Open 2025 as she wet down to Bernarda Pera in her opening fixture at the fabled red clay of the Roland Garros. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chennai Open WTA tournament from Oct 27
The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) announced on Thursday that the SDAT tennis stadium in Nungambakkam will host the second edition of the Chennai Open, a WTA 250 event, from October 27 to November 2, marking TNTA's 100th anniversary. The first edition was held in 2022. The total prize money is 275094 USD. The singles qualifying and main draws will feature 24 and 32 players respectively, and the doubles main draw 16. Top-100 players are expected to participate, said TNTA president Vijay Amritraj, speaking after the event. The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹12 crore for the conduct of the tournament. Amritraj said that the money will be distributed across various needs - payment of the license fee to the license-holder Octagon (a global sports management and marketing agency), stadium refurbishment, rain preparedness (rains are forecast for October), and hospitality for the players and spectators. The tournament takes place just before the WTA Finals (Nov. 1 to 8) and also clashes with the Jiangxi Open in China and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, which are to be held on the same dates. Asked if a top-10 player can be expected to participate, he said: 'There are WTA rules that are guided by the size of the tournament. So in a 250 (tournament), you could have one player from the top-10, (and that) depends on the appearance money. 'I think Octagon is a good avenue for us as well, because they also represent a lot of players. So, hopefully, I'm expecting some help from them as well.' On the chances of Indian players getting main draw wild cards, he said: 'I think Maaya (Rajeshwaran Revathi) might be the only one who has a real good chance of getting a wild card.' On whether Chennai will continue to host the tournament every year, he said: 'The current arrangement in the contract with Octagon is three years, with the caveat that the government is happy to support it for the next two years. But WTA has only granted us operation for one year, mainly because of the rain issue.'
Pink Villa
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How a single Instagram message created one of tennis' power couples: Gael Monfils-Elina Svitolina's dreamy love story
When Gael Monfils messaged Elina Svitolina on Instagram, he wasn't just reaching out to a fellow tennis pro—he was unwittingly texting his future wife. The Frenchman and the Ukrainian star had been orbiting each other for years on tour. But it wasn't until late 2018, after Svitolina's WTA Finals win, that things clicked. What started as casual drinks in Paris turned into marriage, a daughter, and one of the sport's most visible partnerships. Their off-court relationship has only strengthened their careers and captured fans' attention worldwide. From the Gram to the grand slam: It starts with a DM The two had played the same events for years, but barely spoke. 'I had known Gael for quite some time, as we constantly participated in the same tournaments,' Svitolina stated, per People. She also mentioned that, at the time, she was in a long-term relationship. Their lack of communication came to an end after she posted a photo celebrating her Singapore victory with friends in Paris. Monfils saw it, messaged her, and invited her out. 'I posted a photo on Instagram, and Gael wrote to me. We met and could no longer part,' she said in a 2019 interview, per People. From there, things moved quickly. Wedding bells and baby Skaï: A new perspective In April 2021, Monfils proposed in the snow-capped mountains. Three months later, they tied the knot in custom Off-White outfits designed by Virgil Abloh's team. Svitolina wore a beautiful cream and white pantsuit with a sheer purple skirt. Monfils matched her in style with a lavender suit and floral pocket square. Their daughter Skaï was born in October 2022. Monfils called the night of her birth 'the most amazing night of [his] life.' Since then, both stars have talked openly about how becoming parents changed everything. 'My dream is to have an unbelievable family,' Monfils told the press in January 2025. 'Tennis is cool, but my dream is out there.' Not long after their daughter's birth, Svitolina returned to tennis in 2023 and stormed her way back into the top tier, reaching the Wimbledon semis and winning in Rouen. Meanwhile, her husband Monfils made history in Auckland this year, becoming the oldest ATP title-winner in nearly 50 years.
Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Dabrowski and Routliffe reach Wimbledon third round in women's doubles
WIMBLEDON - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, advanced to the third round of women's doubles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-3 win Friday over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez and Russia's Polina Kudermetova. The No. 2 seeds converted four of 13 break-point chances and won 78 per cent of their second-serve points. Dabrowski and Routliffe are looking to add a second Grand Slam title after winning the 2023 U.S. Open. Routliffe, who grew up near Toronto and lives in Montreal, represents her native New Zealand internationally. The duo also captured the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last November. Dabrowski, the lone Canadian still competing at Wimbledon, is also competing in mixed doubles with Croatia's Nikola Mektic at the All England Club. They face France's Édouard Roger-Vasselin and Germany's Laura Siegemund on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
