The Romanian reflects on her final moments as a professional in the farewell season from the circuit. "Honestly, I miss tennis a little bit."
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The legend of women's tennis declared that this Battle of the Sexes has nothing to do with what she did in 1973, showing her dissatisfaction with the advantages that the Belarusian will have in her duel with Kyrgios.
A former number five in the world demands more from current tennis players: "I would like to see more variety of styles and more individuality on the circuit".
With honors. That's the only way to define the season's finale for a Cristina Bucsa who has set her sights on finishing the year among the world's top 50. While much of the WTA circuit rests and recharges for 2026, the Cantabrian is wreaking havoc at the WTA 125 in Limoges, where she has reached the semifinals after steamrolling Croatian Antonia Ruzic (6-1, 6-0) like a bullet train. She even managed to win 15 points in a row, leaving her opponent with just 24 points won throughout the match, a symbol of overwhelming superiority. With this triumph, Bucsa is now just one win away from entering the top-50 at the end of the year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bucsa arrasa en Limoges, se planta en semifinales y se queda a una victoria del top-50
Garbiñe Muguruza spoke on El Partidazo de Cope after being named co-director of the Mutua Madrid Open, a professional challenge that motivates the former Spanish tennis player a lot. When asked about the difference between men's and women's tennis, taking advantage of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes between Sabalenka and Kyrgios in a few weeks, Garbiñe was very clear.
"The superiority of men is not only based on power, but also on physical endurance, musculature, among many other things. I remember never being able to beat my brothers, and I also had male hitting partners, who were not professionals, and I could never win a set against them. A guy who is ranked 1,000 in the world or doesn’t even have a ranking could be far superior to a top-10 player on the WTA circuit. When I was at my best level, being World No. 1, I wouldn't have even beaten a junior," she concluded.
🎾 Which male tennis player would @GarbiMuguruza have beaten?
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 11, 2025
🤔 "I think a junior would have beaten me even when I was number one"
➡️ "There is a big difference between boys and girls"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/b0TDaM8s0k
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muguruza: "Un chico junior me hubiera ganado cuando yo era número 1 del mundo"
The 82-year-old former tennis player believes that her compatriot has nothing to lose in a hypothetical and unlikely return to the circuit and asserts that the technique of her serve is the best in history.
Nick Kyrgios came out to deny the accusations he has been facing in recent days for participating in the Battle of the Sexes. This is how he defended himself in an interview with the BBC: "I know I haven't been a role model, but I have been growing and now I am more mature. I have helped many WTA players. Every time they need training or advice, I will be there to lend a hand because they know I have been through many things. I know I am not perfect, not at all, but I am very proud of the person I am today, and you can see how comfortable Sabalenka is when she is with me. I am a very kind guy and will help any tennis player in need."
Nick Kyrgios has responded to critics questioning his involvement in the 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Aryna Sabalenka 🎾 pic.twitter.com/cvwpLH3ZZS
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 10, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios se defiende de las críticas por jugar en la Batalla de los Sexos: "He ayudado a muchas jugadoras de la WTA"
In the year of complete consolidation of the American in the elite, the only thing missing was a Grand Slam. Will the next season be the moment when she takes a bigger step in the circuit?
The Romanian reflects on her final moments as a professional in the farewell season from the circuit. "Honestly, I miss tennis a little bit."
With honors. That's the only way to define the season's finale for a Cristina Bucsa who has set her sights on finishing the year among the world's top 50. While much of the WTA circuit rests and recharges for 2026, the Cantabrian is wreaking havoc at the WTA 125 in Limoges, where she has reached the semifinals after steamrolling Croatian Antonia Ruzic (6-1, 6-0) like a bullet train. She even managed to win 15 points in a row, leaving her opponent with just 24 points won throughout the match, a symbol of overwhelming superiority. With this triumph, Bucsa is now just one win away from entering the top-50 at the end of the year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bucsa arrasa en Limoges, se planta en semifinales y se queda a una victoria del top-50
The legend of women's tennis declared that this Battle of the Sexes has nothing to do with what she did in 1973, showing her dissatisfaction with the advantages that the Belarusian will have in her duel with Kyrgios.
Garbiñe Muguruza spoke on El Partidazo de Cope after being named co-director of the Mutua Madrid Open, a professional challenge that motivates the former Spanish tennis player a lot. When asked about the difference between men's and women's tennis, taking advantage of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes between Sabalenka and Kyrgios in a few weeks, Garbiñe was very clear.
"The superiority of men is not only based on power, but also on physical endurance, musculature, among many other things. I remember never being able to beat my brothers, and I also had male hitting partners, who were not professionals, and I could never win a set against them. A guy who is ranked 1,000 in the world or doesn’t even have a ranking could be far superior to a top-10 player on the WTA circuit. When I was at my best level, being World No. 1, I wouldn't have even beaten a junior," she concluded.
🎾 Which male tennis player would @GarbiMuguruza have beaten?
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 11, 2025
🤔 "I think a junior would have beaten me even when I was number one"
➡️ "There is a big difference between boys and girls"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/b0TDaM8s0k
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muguruza: "Un chico junior me hubiera ganado cuando yo era número 1 del mundo"
A former number five in the world demands more from current tennis players: "I would like to see more variety of styles and more individuality on the circuit".
The 82-year-old former tennis player believes that her compatriot has nothing to lose in a hypothetical and unlikely return to the circuit and asserts that the technique of her serve is the best in history.
Nick Kyrgios came out to deny the accusations he has been facing in recent days for participating in the Battle of the Sexes. This is how he defended himself in an interview with the BBC: "I know I haven't been a role model, but I have been growing and now I am more mature. I have helped many WTA players. Every time they need training or advice, I will be there to lend a hand because they know I have been through many things. I know I am not perfect, not at all, but I am very proud of the person I am today, and you can see how comfortable Sabalenka is when she is with me. I am a very kind guy and will help any tennis player in need."
Nick Kyrgios has responded to critics questioning his involvement in the 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Aryna Sabalenka 🎾 pic.twitter.com/cvwpLH3ZZS
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 10, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios se defiende de las críticas por jugar en la Batalla de los Sexos: "He ayudado a muchas jugadoras de la WTA"
In the year of complete consolidation of the American in the elite, the only thing missing was a Grand Slam. Will the next season be the moment when she takes a bigger step in the circuit?
A halo of superstition is starting to surround the figure of Serena Williams, sometimes bewildering. After becoming available again for anti-doping controls, the news spread like wildfire, with many media outlets wondering if this meant a return to the WTA circuit: she herself took to social media to deny it, the same platforms that have woken up today with an unsettling message from the Saginaw native. "With a strong desire to regain my magic", declared her latest motto, triggering public reactions and sparking debate once again about a possible comeback to tennis. Will Serena do it or will she just be playing to create expectations?
Feeling strongly about claiming my mojo back.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 11, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El enigmático mensaje de Serena Williams que augura... ¿una posible vuelta al circuito?
Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, made her intentions clear regarding that "friendly" duel with Nick Kyrgios.