Bernarda Pera stretched World No.1 Barty to three sets, but the former French Open champion survived the hard-fought battle.
Thirteen-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal respects Naomi Osaka's decision to not do press events during the tournament.
The American teenager advanced to her first career WTA 1000-level semifinal in Rome after the World No.1 retired in the second set.
The 23-year-old Belarusian halts top seed Barty's clay court streak to beat her in a three-set final.
Barty overcomes Tamara Zidansek in three sets, while Swiatek eases past Laura Siegemund in straight sets.
The World No.1 beat Aryna Sabalenka to bag her third title of the season and 11th career WTA singles title
Sixth seed Karolina Pliskova came from a set-down against Jelena Ostapenko to reach the quarterfinals in Stuttgart
Australia tennis star Ashleigh Barty recently received her first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine in USA during the Charleston Open.
Ashleigh Barty defended her Miami Open crown successfully as Bianca Andreescu retired in the second set due to injury.
Serena Williams is the legend of women’s tennis but there are a lot of players who are rising up the ranks and dominating the sport.