Alex Macpherson
Alex Macpherson covers Player Feature, Match Reaction, Latest and broader tennis storylines for MyTennisNews.
Latest stories by Alex Macpherson
Rome Clay Rewards Nerve and Tactical Shifts
Nine escapes from match point since April have turned the Foro Italico into the tour’s proving ground for composure under fire.
Tyra Grant Emerges Stronger on Rome’s Clay
Eighteen-year-old Tyra Caterina Grant turns a shoulder injury and national pressure into a resilient first-round comeback at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, outlasting friend Lisa Pigato in a match that reveals her growing tactical poise.
Clay Comebacks Ignite Stuttgart and Rouen Draws
On the grinding red dirt of Stuttgart and Rouen, eight WTA players turned looming defeats into triumphs this week. From Siegemund’s tiebreak surge to Fernandez’s late-night rally, these reversals capture clay’s unyielding mental tests.
Iva Jovic navigates Top 20 pressures in Dubai debut
Eight months after breaking the Top 100, the 18-year-old American faces her first WTA 1000 seeding amid swirling expectations and a packed schedule. Her opening win hints at the fighter’s resolve needed to sustain the climb.
Oliynykova turns blackout peril into breakthrough win
Escaping Kyiv’s sudden darkness with minutes to spare, Oleksandra Oliynykova channels that narrow escape into creative fire, outlasting Mayar Sherif for her first WTA main-draw victory at the Transylvania Open.
Andreeva resets in Brisbane with advice for Jones
Mirra Andreeva shakes off a first-set wobble to beat Olivia Gadecki at the Brisbane International, drawing on hard-won lessons to guide teen sensation Emerson Jones through the hype.
Caty McNally’s Path from Pain to Partnership
Caty McNally clawed back from elbow surgery and a ranking slump to steal a set from Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, now gearing up for a doubles alliance with Barbora Krejcikova that could redefine her 2026.
Joanna Garland’s Moody Ascent Through 2025
From wrist tears to WTA semifinals, Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland climbed 430 spots in the rankings, her Radiohead-fueled grind turning global hardships into on-court thunder.
Kaja Juvan’s neurological journey reshapes her tennis mindset
On the rankings bubble for the Australian Open, the Slovenian reflects on a yearlong hiatus from functional neurological disorder that taught her to balance pressure with recovery, fueling a rapid climb back to the Top 100.
Riyadh Welcomes Doubles’ Enduring Bonds and Bold Newcomers
Under Riyadh’s arena lights, eight doubles teams arrive with seasons of triumphs etched in resilience and reinvention, where the clash of styles and stories promises a finals field alive with tactical intrigue and emotional depth.
Noskova turns Beijing surge into Wuhan statement over Osaka
In Wuhan’s stifling heat, Linda Noskova blends fresh resolve with hard-won belief, outdueling Naomi Osaka in a serve-clinched thriller that marks her swift rise through the ranks.
WTA 125 titles mark turning points for Golubic, Juvan and Bejlek
With the season’s closing chapters unfolding, Viktorija Golubic, Kaja Juvan and Sara Bejlek seized WTA 125 crowns in China, Türkiye and Italy, their hard-won victories blending tactical sharpness with the quiet resolve of players rebuilding momentum amid setbacks.
Zhang Shuai rediscovers joy in mentoring amid Beijing resurgence
Veteran Zhang Shuai channels home-court vitality into a gritty comeback, while her words steady a new generation of Chinese players through the tour’s unforgiving mental turns.
