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Sports: Leylah Fernandez finds her moment as the wild card emerges champion of Singapore Tennis Open

Sometimes the best trips are the ones you never planned. Leylah Fernandez was not even supposed to be in Singapore this week. The Canadian had been scheduled to play in Brazil, but visa issues disrupted those plans. A last-minute wild card into the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas changed everything. By Sunday evening, Fernandez was a WTA 500 champion. The 24-year-old defeated Australia’s … Continue reading Sports: Leylah Fernandez finds her moment as the wild card emerges champion of Singapore Tennis Open

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Sports: FAS Council marks strong year of progress as momentum builds across Singapore football

The Singapore football fraternity convened earlier today at Shangri-La Singapore for the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Congress, where President Forrest Li and the FAS Council reflected on the progress made over the past year and the work ahead to continue advancing Singapore football. The Congress brought together representatives from FAS member clubs and the wider football fraternity, alongside partners and stakeholders from FIFA, the … Continue reading Sports: FAS Council marks strong year of progress as momentum builds across Singapore football

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Sports: Fernandez Finds Her Fight as Singapore Tennis Open Final Awaits after Day 6

Leylah Fernandez arrived at The Kallang as a last-minute wildcard. On Saturday, she turned that unexpected opportunity into something much bigger: a place in the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas final. The Canadian, ranked world No. 31, defeated fifth seed Maja Chwalinska 6-? in the semifinals to reach her first tour-level final of the year, following Friday’s statement victory over top seed Mirra … Continue reading Sports: Fernandez Finds Her Fight as Singapore Tennis Open Final Awaits after Day 6

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Sports: Fernandez Downs Andreeva Again as Gibson Reaches First WTA Final on Singapore Tennis Open Day 5

Leylah Fernandez has done it again. The Canadian defeated world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 7-5 at The Kallang on Friday, repeating her recent victory over the Russian in Toronto and sending the top seed out of the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas. But if Fernandez’s win was the headline, the day had plenty more drama. Maja Chwalinska powered past Elise Mertens to … Continue reading Sports: Fernandez Downs Andreeva Again as Gibson Reaches First WTA Final on Singapore Tennis Open Day 5

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Sports: Prozorova Stuns Eala as Singapore Tennis Open Quarterfinals Take Shape on Day 4

Tatiana Prozorova left The Kallang in tears on Thursday night, but they were tears of disbelief and triumph. The world No. 180 had just produced the biggest win of her career, fighting back from a set and a break down to defeat No. 18 seed Alexandra Eala 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a match that stretched beyond three hours at the Singapore Tennis Open presented by … Continue reading Sports: Prozorova Stuns Eala as Singapore Tennis Open Quarterfinals Take Shape on Day 4

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Sports: Singapore Tennis Open Day 3 – Andreeva and Chwalinska Make Their Mark as Eala Fever Builds

Wednesday at the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas brought statement wins, a quarterfinal showdown between two of the tournament’s biggest names, and yet more evidence that Alexandra Eala has become one of the event’s biggest attractions. Top seed Mirra Andreeva and fifth seed Maja Chwalinska both moved into the quarterfinals in contrasting but equally convincing fashion, while Leylah Fernandez set up a meeting … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Tennis Open Day 3 – Andreeva and Chwalinska Make Their Mark as Eala Fever Builds

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Sports: Singapore women’s football takes centre stage this October

Singapore’s women’s football will take centre stage this October, as the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) hosts Women’s Football Week from 3 to 11 October. The programme will bring together the senior Lionesses, the Under-16 pathway, and the Women’s Premier League (WPL), giving fans more opportunities to experience the women’s game while supporting efforts to continuously raise standards across the football ecosystem. Through international matches, … Continue reading Sports: Singapore women’s football takes centre stage this October

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Sports: Singapore Tennis Open – Krejcikova Survives a Thriller as Wang, Parks and Sakkari Advance

Tuesday at the Singapore Tennis Open had a little bit of everything: a three-set thriller, emphatic straight-set wins, dramatic comebacks and plenty of noise from the OCBC Arena as the WTA 500 tournament moved deeper into the week. The biggest drama came courtesy of Barbora Krejčíková, who survived a rollercoaster against German qualifier Anna-Lena Friedsam, while Wang Xinyu and Alycia Parks powered through their respective … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Tennis Open – Krejcikova Survives a Thriller as Wang, Parks and Sakkari Advance

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Sports: Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Main Draw Raises the Stakes for a WTA 500 Showdown

The brackets are set, the contenders know their routes, and the stage is ready at The Kallang. The Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas returns from 19 to 27 September, bringing a field of established stars, rising talents and regional favourites together for a week of WTA 500 tennis. The official draw was unveiled on 19 September at Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore at Gardens by … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Main Draw Raises the Stakes for a WTA 500 Showdown

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Sports: Singapore Tennis Open welcomes WTA stars to The Kallang ahead of the tournament

On Sunday evening, the international tennis world arrived in Singapore not on a court, but in the elegant surroundings of Hilton Singapore Orchard, where WTA stars gathered for the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas Players’ Welcome Party. There were familiar elements of a major sporting event; tournament officials, sponsors, athletes and sporting leaders, but there was also something distinctly Singaporean about the evening. … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Tennis Open welcomes WTA stars to The Kallang ahead of the tournament

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