Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Noah Poser
Swiatek tops Li, books all-Polish semifinal against Chwalinska at the Wuhan Open
Another day, another milestone for Iga Swiatek. The former World No. 1 defeated Ann Li 6-4, 6-1 in 1 hour, 33 minutes on Friday night to reach her first Wuhan semifinal and become the fourth player since 2009, and the only active player, to reach the semifinals at all 10 current WTA 1000 events. Wuhan: Scores | Order of play | Draws There, she will face compatriot Maja Chwalinska for the first time at the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz level.
By the numbers: Swiatek's 150th WTA 1000 win boosts WTA Finals chances
Iga Swiatek collected her 150th WTA 1000 win Thursday night in Wuhan, defeating lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-4 in 1 hour, 34 minutes to reach the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Wuhan: Scores | Order of play | Draws Among the seven players to reach the milestone since the format's introduction in 2009, Swiatek (187) did so in the fewest matches.
'I was about to crash out': Li converts 10th match point to upset Sabalenka in Wuhan
Ann Li had to work for it, but she rallied from a set down and converted her 10th match point to upset No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in 2 hours and 27 minutes on Wednesday for the biggest win of her career. Wuhan: Scores | Order of play | Draws It marked Li's third career Top 10 win and second this season. It was also her career-best win by ranking and her first over Sabalenka in four WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz meetings.
Shi rides qualifying momentum to stunner over Eala in Wuhan
After arriving in Wuhan without a Top 100 win to her name, Chinese qualifier Shi Han earned her third in a matter of days Monday night, rallying from a set down to upset Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 2 hours, 27 minutes. Wuhan: Scores | Order of play | Draws "I'm really excited now because my opponent, their ranking is [No. 19]," Shi told reporters. "I think I played really well today, and we also played a very good match.
Zheng becomes first Chinese finalist in Beijing with straight-sets win over Mertens
Zheng Qinwen made history Saturday night in Beijing, defeating No. 13 seed Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2 in 1 hour and 32 minutes to become the first Chinese player to reach the China Open final. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Chinese players had previously gone 0-7 in semifinals at the event, but Zheng ended that drought with a commanding performance.
Mertens' giant-killing run continues with Swiatek upset in Beijing quarterfinals
Elise Mertens continued her impressive run of form Friday night in Beijing, upsetting No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek 7-6 (0), 6-3 in 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach the China Open semifinals for the first time. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws The victory was Mertens' first over Swiatek in three WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz meetings and sent the Belgian into her first WTA 1000 singles semifinal since 2021 and third overall. Her path has been anything but easy.
Third time's the charm: Andreeva tops Alexandrova to reach Beijing semis
They say the third time is the charm, and that proved true for Mirra Andreeva on Thursday night as she earned her first win over No. 19 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) in 1 hour and 53 minutes to reach the Beijing semifinals for the first time. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Andreeva led 4-1 and served for the match at 5-3 in the second set, but Alexandrova mounted a late comeback to force a tiebreak.
Zheng powers into Beijing last eight with three-set win over Charaeva
Zheng Qinwen continued the strong form she displayed at last month's US Open, reaching her second consecutive quarterfinal with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Alina Charaeva on Tuesday in Beijing. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Zheng needed 2 hours and 11 minutes to advance to the Beijing quarterfinals for the second time in four appearances.
Gauff pulls away late to defeat rising Sun in Beijing
Coco Gauff has typically had her way against younger players, and that trend continued Monday night in Beijing, though not without a fight. The World No. 4 pulled away late, winning nine of the final 10 games to beat 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1 in 1 hour, 29 minutes and advance to the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive year. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Gauff has now won 24 of her 28 career matches at the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz level against opponents younger.
Osaka delivers in key moments to outlast Bejlek in Beijing third round
Naomi Osaka passed a stern test against No. 20 seed Sara Bejlek on Sunday, overcoming a determined challenge to earn a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory and advance to the Round of 16 in Beijing for the fourth time. The former World No. 1 needed just over two hours and five match points to secure the win. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Osaka not only had to fend off Bejlek, but also battle difficult playing conditions that included strong winds and cold temperatures.
Charaeva upsets new World No. 1 Rybakina in Beijing second round
Only one player in WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz history had lost their first match as World No. 1 entering the week. Make it two after No. 118 Alina Charaeva rallied from a set down to upset Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 11 minutes on Saturday night in Beijing. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws Since the rankings were first published in 1975, Charaeva is the lowest-ranked player to claim a comeback win against the World No. 1.
By the numbers: Sabalenka overwhelms Zarazua with 36 winners in Beijing opener
Playing her first match since the US Open final, Aryna Sabalenka delivered a statement performance in her Beijing opener Friday, defeating Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 in 62 minutes to reach the third round. Beijing: Scores | Order of play | Draws In a victory that saw the World No. 2 finish with 36 winners, two more than Zarazua's total points won (34), Sabalenka had plenty to like about her effort. "I'm definitely happy with the level I played at," Sabalenka told reporters.
Fernandez wins final eight games to claim sixth career title in Singapore
Leylah Fernandez returned to the winner's circle for the first time in 2026, winning the final eight games in a 7-5, 6-0 victory over first-time WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz finalist Talia Gibson on Sunday to claim the Singapore Tennis Open. Fernandez secured the title in 1 hour and 38 minutes. The title is the sixth of Fernandez's career and her second WTA 500 title. It was a dominant week for the Canadian, who dropped just one set en route to the trophy.
Birrell, Joint to contest first all-Australian final since 2017 in Seoul
A pair of three-set victories on a busy Saturday in Seoul sent Kimberly Birrell into her first final of 2026, as the Australian rallied from a set down to defeat Katie Volynets before knocking off No. 6 seed Anna Bondar 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Seoul: Scores | Order of play | Draws Awaiting Birrell in the final is fellow Aussie Maya Joint.
Quevedo pulls away late in Sao Paulo to secure first WTA title
Kaitlin Quevedo made her tour-level debut at the Auckland Open in January. Eight months later, she is a WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz champion. The 20-year-old rallied from a set down in Monday's rescheduled Sao Paulo final, defeating fellow first-time finalist Nadia Podoroska 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in 2 hours and 8 minutes to win the 2026 SP Open in just her eighth WTA main-draw appearance. The title comes on the same day she achieved a career-high ranking of No. 90.
Jovic goes back-to-back in Guadalajara, outduels Stearns in all-American showdown
This time last year, Iva Jovic enjoyed a breakthrough in Guadalajara, winning her first WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz title at 17. Returning to the site of her maiden triumph, Jovic claimed her second title in emphatic fashion. She didn't drop a set all week and defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 26 minutes on Saturday night to win the Guadalajara Open for the second straight year.
Singapore 411: Dates, draws, schedule, prize money and more
With the US Open in the rearview, the 2026 WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz season hits the home stretch as the Asian Swing gets underway. First up is the Singapore Tennis Open, which returned to the calendar last year after a 21-year hiatus. A 250-level event held in late January last year, it has since been elevated to a WTA 500 -- with a field to match. Grand Slam champions, finalists and the defending Singapore champ headline a draw that underscores the tournament's upgraded stature.
Rybakina halts Sabalenka's three-peat bid to capture first US Open title
Since Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals, it's been established she would inherit the World No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka on Monday. By beating Sabalenka in Saturday's US Open final, she took far more than the ranking -- she took her crown, becoming the newest queen of New York.
Sabalenka bests Pegula again in New York to reach fourth straight US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka again had Jessica Pegula's number on Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating the American No. 1 in straight sets to reach her fourth consecutive US Open final and keep her bid for a three-peat alive. It's the third straight year Sabalenka has beaten Pegula in New York, this time earning a 7-5, 6-2 victory in 1 hour and 20 minutes. She improved to 10-4 overall against Pegula at the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz level.
Gauff saves two match points, storms past Andreeva into US Open semis
Coco Gauff fought back from a set down and saved two match points in the second-set tiebreak to defeat No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 in 2 hours, 19 minutes on Wednesday and reach the US Open semifinals for the second time. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws Gauff improved to 6-0 against Andreeva on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, with three of those wins coming from a set down.
Pegula comes from a break down in third set to make US Open semifinal return
Jessica Pegula didn't have her best stuff Tuesday night in New York -- especially on serve -- but she did what she usually does and found a way through. The No. 3 seed rallied from a set down to defeat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 minutes inside a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, advancing to the US Open semifinals for the third straight year. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws "It was really tough. It was physical. It was humid.
Zheng rallies from 5-0 again, beats Swiatek in straight sets to reach US Open quarters
Twice in the past three days, Zheng Qinwen has rallied from 5-0 down to take a set. On Saturday, she came back in the decider against Madison Keys. On Monday, she repeated the feat in the opening set against No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek, then closed out a 7-5, 6-3 victory to reach US Open quarterfinals for the third time.
Noskova converts sixth match point to oust Kostyuk, reach first US Open quarterfinal
Linda Noskova, who beat Marta Kostyuk in the Wimbledon semifinals en route to her first Grand Slam title in July, is hoping to follow a similar script at the US Open after converting her sixth match point to defeat the No. 11 seed 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 in 2 hours, 27 minutes and reach her first quarterfinal in New York.
Swiatek outlasts Bouzkova in pair of tiebreaks to reach US Open Round of 16
Iga Swiatek won two tiebreaks in a single match for the first time in her career Saturday, outlasting No. 25 seed Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in 2 hours and 27 minutes to reach the US Open fourth round for the sixth straight year. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws "It got pretty physical.
Zheng saves match point, rallies from 5-0 down in third set to stun Keys at US Open
Zheng Qinwen is back. The Olympic gold medalist and former World No. 4 began her US Open in qualifying. After saving a match point and winning the final seven games from 5-0 down in the third set to stun No. 22 seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in 2 hours and 28 minutes, she has now won six straight matches to reach the fourth round.
With luck on her side, Paolini joins Fernandez and Shnaider in US Open third round
NEW YORK -- Winning the US Open requires plenty of skill, but good fortune is also needed to be crowned champion. A two-time Grand Slam singles runner-up, Jasmine Paolini's talent isn't in question, and she now may have luck on her side. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws A fan gifted Paolini a $2 bill -- widely regarded as a symbol of good luck -- following her 6-4, 6-1 second-round win over compatriot Lucrezia Stefanini in 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Gauff's clutch serving lifts her to win over Sonmez in US Open first round
NEW YORK -- Coco Gauff talked at length about the improvements made to her serve and mentality coming into the US Open, and both were on display midway through the second set of her opener against Zeynep Sonmez. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws In front of a packed house at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, Gauff saved three break points in a six-deuce game spanning nine minutes to hold for 3-3.
Former quarterfinalist Putintseva rallies to stun Bencic in US Open first round
NEW YORK -- Six years ago, Yulia Putintseva upset No. 8 seed Petra Martic to reach her third Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2020 US Open. On Tuesday, she produced another stunner at Flushing Meadows, coming from a set down to defeat No. 12 seed Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in 2 hours and 51 minutes to reach the second round. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws Why do these wins keep coming in New York? It's hard to say, according to Putintseva. "I don't know.
Late break propels Swiatek to straight-sets win in US Open first round
NEW YORK -- Iga Swiatek and Wang Xiyu traded holds across the first seven games of the second set before the seven-time Grand Slam champion made her move. A perfectly placed forehand in the corner gave Swiatek the break she needed, and she served out a 6-2, 6-3 win after 1 hour and 28 minutes on Monday night. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws It's the kind of performance that has come to be expected of Swiatek.
Noskova survives slow start; Muchova rolls into US Open second round
NEW YORK -- Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova both opened their US Open campaigns with straight-sets wins, though they couldn't have been more different. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws Noskova found herself 5-2 down before reeling off five straight games to close out the first set, saving two set points along the way.
'It feels good': Revamped serve fuels Gauff's confidence heading into US Open
NEW YORK -- Coco Gauff made big changes heading into last year's US Open, most notably hiring Gavin MacMillan to come in and help fix her serve. While the immediate returns weren't exactly what she was hoping for, she's finally seeing the fruits of their labor 12 months later. "Last year I knew all eyes were going to be on the serve.
Tagger holds off Korpatsch to earn first Grand Slam main-draw win
NEW YORK -- Lilli Tagger's rapid ascent continued Monday in the Big Apple, as the 18-year-old defeated Tamara Korpatsch 6-0, 7-6 (4) in 1 hour and 56 minutes to earn her first Grand Slam main-draw win. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws The victory comes in her third Major appearance after losing tight three-setters at Roland Garros and Wimbledon earlier this year.
Svitolina, Kostyuk and Paolini help guide seeds to near-perfect mark on US Open Day 1
NEW YORK -- Day 1 of the US Open largely went according to plan, with Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk and Jasmine Paolini joining Jessica Pegula in posting opening-round wins Sunday. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws Seeded players finished 6-1 on the day, with Kamilla Rakhimova's upset of No. 27 seed Barbora Krejickova the lone exception. Aside from Paolini -- more on that below -- every seeded winner advanced in routine fashion.
By the numbers: Rakhimova battles through marathon final game to upset Krejcikova
NEW YORK -- Kamilla Rakhimova sprang the first big upset of the 2026 US Open, defeating two-time Grand Slam singles champion and No. 27 seed Barbora Krejcikova 7-6 (4), 6-2 in 1 hour and 53 minutes on Sunday to reach the second round. She converted her seventh match point to finally get over the line. US Open: Scores | Order of play | Draws "It's funny.
Brooklyn-born Kalieva to make major main-draw debut at US Open
NEW YORK -- Countless kids in the New York area dream of playing the US Open. Elvina Kalieva knows, because she used to be one of them. She doesn't have to dream anymore. Born in Brooklyn, Kalieva, 23, is set to make her Grand Slam main-draw debut on Sunday against Lanlana Tararudee.
Mirra Andreeva will always look up to older sister Erika, her 'role model'
NEW YORK -- Mirra Andreeva is a Grand Slam champion. She's a silver medalist. And she'll always be Erika Andreeva's younger sister. Taking part in US Open media day on Friday, the 19-year-old shed some light on what sisterhood means to her, and how it has benefitted her both in tennis and in life. "I feel like I had more benefits because I'm younger," Mirra said. "Tennis-wise, I didn't have to play so many tournaments that she did, and maybe that saved me some time.
Pretty in pink (and maroon): Muchova and Mensik claim US Open mixed doubles
NEW YORK -- There was plenty of uncertainty surrounding Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik's run to the 2026 US Open mixed doubles title, which they clinched with a 6-3, 1-6, [10-6] win over No. 4 seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli on Arthur Ashe Stadium late Wednesday night. Would Mensik raise his ranking enough to earn them a guaranteed spot? If not, would the Czech duo receive a wild card? And above all, what would they wear if they got in?
Bencic, Cobolli rally from a set down to reach US Open mixed doubles final
NEW YORK -- No. 4 seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli continued to show why they were one of the most feared duos in the draw, as the Indian Wells champions advanced to the US Open mixed doubles final with a 4-5 (7), 4-1, [10-5] victory over Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils on Wednesday night. While Bencic and Cobolli dropped their first set of the tournament to start the match, things turned around for them down 1-0 and facing three break points in the second.
US Open mixed doubles live: Siniakova, Patten oust top seeds Sabalenka, Djokovic
NEW YORK -- The stars have arrived in the Big Apple, as main draw action for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship got underway Tuesday. With 16 teams consisting of the world's best singles and doubles players taking center stage, 12 matches are set to be contested as the field is whittled down to the final four. The remaining pairs will return Wednesday, when the semifinals and final will be played on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Gauff charges into Cincinnati semis with renewed confidence and assertive net play
Since dropping the opening set in her Cincinnati opener, Coco Gauff has been on the charge. Literally. The No. 4 seed has won six straight sets after a 6-2, 6-2 victory over No. 10 seed Marta Kostyuk on Friday night sent her through to the semifinals. The run has largely come from a surge in confidence, but it's also the product of a tactical shift that has her coming forward more than she has in the past.
Pegula shrugs off injury scare to stay unbeaten against Anisimova, make Cincy semis
Having taken the first set in her Cincinnati quarterfinal Thursday, Jessica Pegula quickly found herself trailing 3-0 in the second. Things went from bad to worse when she took an off-court medical timeout and was broken again after returning to the court. After Amanda Anisimova closed out the second set with a trademark backhand winner, there was worry the match was headed for an untimely conclusion. But Pegula gutted it out.
Look at the time: Breaking down Gauff's win over Bouzkova by the minute
On the surface, Coco Gauff's win over Marie Bouzkova on Wednesday night looks straightforward. The No. 4 seed needed just 1 hour and 33 minutes to close out a 6-3, 6-2 victory over the No. 22 seed and reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals. Cincinnati: Scores | Order of play | Draws But the scoreline hides the full story. Gauff had to scratch and claw past a stubborn Bouzkova, who dragged the American into a string of long games from the opening ball.
Kostyuk continues year of firsts, rallying past Andreeva to reach Cincy quarters
Marta Kostyuk has consistently reached new heights in 2026, and Wednesday was no exception. The No. 10 seed came from a set down to defeat No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 in 1 hour and 33 minutes to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals for the first time. Cincinnati: Scores | Order of play | Draws The win is Kostyuk's eighth Top 10 victory of the season, tying Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina for the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz lead. She also improves to 3-1 against Andreeva.
Pegula remains unbeaten against Navarro with straight-sets Cincinnati victory
Jessica Pegula continued to hold the upper hand in her head-to-head with Emma Navarro on Monday night, defeating her fellow American 7-5, 6-2 in 1 hour and 41 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Round of 16. Cincinnati: Scores | Order of play | Draws Pegula has now won all four of her WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz meetings against Navarro, including three at WTA 1000 events.
Sabalenka rips 13 aces on hot, gusty day in Cincy to power past Gibson
The conditions were suboptimal Sunday in Cincinnati, with temperatures approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit and wind gusts making life difficult for Aryna Sabalenka and Talia Gibson -- evident in the number of errant ball tosses. Cincinnati: Scores | Order of play | Draws But despite battling weather-induced fatigue and watching five match points slip away, the World No. 1 powered through for a 6-2, 7-6 (2) win in 1 hour and 52 minutes to reach the third round. "Right now, I'm just super tired.
Week in Review: Swiatek returns to the top step as big names shine in Toronto
We're stretching the definition of "Week in Review" in this edition, because it's really a "Past 12 Days in Review" after the top players on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz spent two weeks on Canadian soil in Toronto. But "Past 12 Days in Review" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, so we're sticking with the status quo.
Swiatek wins first title of 2026 in Toronto after sweeping past Rybakina
Entering Thursday, the last time Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina was last summer in Cincinnati, where she went on to win her most recent WTA 1000 title. Until now. Swiatek capped a stellar run in Toronto with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 win over World No. 2 Elena Rybakina to claim her first title of the season -- and the 26th of her career -- at the National Bank Open. It also marks her 12 WTA 1000 crown, moving her past Aryna Sabalenka (11) for the second-most since the format debuted in 2009.
Rybakina shows champion's grit in comeback win over Osaka; reaches Toronto semis
Elena Rybakina spent much of Tuesday night with her back against the wall in her Toronto quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka. She was broken in the opening game, dropped the first set, fell behind by a break not once but twice in the second and stood two points away from defeat in the tiebreak. But the World No. 2 did what she has done all tournament. She fought.
By the numbers: Swiatek overwhelms Shnaider to book Toronto semifinal spot
You don't reach No. 1 in the world or win six Grand Slam titles by accident. So while it may feel as if the sky is falling during Iga Swiatek's down season -- at least by her own lofty standards -- Monday night served as a reminder of what she looks like when she's locked in.
Osaka extends quarterfinal streak with win over Fernandez in Toronto
Naomi Osaka took care of business Sunday night in Toronto, defeating local favorite and No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 22 minutes to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals. Toronto: Scores | Order of play | Draws "It's a big confidence boost, but I'm the type of person who's just happy to play more and more matches," Osaka said in her on-court interview.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Noah
Contact Noah, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack