*WEEK 16* [Madrid Q/1st-3rd Rd.] RISERS: Leylah Fernandez/CAN and Caty McNally/USA …Fernandez came up short last … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Wk.16- Duly, Madly, MadridRead more
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WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2026 1Q Awards: Walking on Sunshine
1. Aryna Sabalenka, BLR…three titles, four finals, two successful title defenses, four straight Indian Wells/Miami finals, … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2026 1Q Awards: Walking on SunshineRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: G’Day, Melbourne
=AO NOTES= …on the final day of action in Melbourne, the junior singles title winners were … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: G’Day, MelbourneRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: AO26
=AO NOTES= …while the women’s final four didn’t include the top four seeds in the draw … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: AO26Read more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: AO26
=AO NOTES= …the first champions of AO26 were crowned at the start of the day, and … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: AO26Read more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Top Button, Undone
In an Australian Open final featuring the world’s two best hard court players, a rematch of … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Top Button, UndoneRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Wk.41- The Anisimova Ascendency
*WEEK 41 CHAMPIONS* BEIJING, CHINA (WTA 1000; Hard Court Outdoor) S: Amanda Anisimova/USA def. Linda Noskova/CZE … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Wk.41- The Anisimova AscendencyRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Wk.46- Elena Enchanted
*WEEK 46 CHAMPIONS* WTA FINALS (Riyadh, KSA; Hard Court Indoor) S: Elena Rybakina/KAZ def. Aryna Sabalenka/BLR … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: Wk.46- Elena EnchantedRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2025 WTA Rankings Round-Up
Hear ye, hear ye! The Backspin recapping season has officially arrived, starting with the annual grab … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2025 WTA Rankings Round-UpRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2025 WTA Year in Review: The Backspin Awards
Around the globe… [orange – overall ’25 winner] ==NORTHERN AMERICAN (USA/CAN) REGION== PLAYER OF THE YEAR: … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2025 WTA Year in Review: The Backspin AwardsRead more