Olympics 2020 - Women

Olympics 2020 - Women

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DateRHome v Away-
07/26 02:00 25 [56] Rebecca Peterson v Elena Rybakina [20] 2-6,3-6
07/26 02:00 25 [129] Anna-Lena Friedsam v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova [18] 1-6,1-6
07/25 07:30 24 [13] Petra Kvitova v Jasmine Paolini [92] 6-4,6-3
07/25 07:10 24 [454] Yaroslava Shvedova v Ajla Tomljanovic [51] Retired
07/25 05:30 24 [73] Caroline Garcia v Donna Vekic [47] 2-6,7-6,3-6
07/25 05:15 24 [309] Ivana Jorovic v Alison Van Uytvanck [62] 3-6,2-6
07/25 04:50 24 [61] Laura Siegemund v Elina Svitolina [6] 3-6,7-5,4-6
07/25 04:40 24 [33] Veronika Kudermetova v Garbine Muguruza [9] 5-7,5-7
07/25 04:30 24 [30] Jelena Ostapenko v Elena Vesnina [305] 4-6,7-6,4-6
07/25 03:50 24 [206] Carla Suarez Navarro v Ons Jabeur [23] 6-4,6-1
07/25 03:50 24 [52] Saisai Zheng v Naomi Osaka [2] 1-6,4-6
07/25 02:00 24 [34] Ekaterina Alexandrova v Elise Mertens [17] 4-6,6-4,6-4
07/25 02:00 24 [35] Yulia Putintseva v Nadia Podoroska [38] Retired
07/25 02:00 24 [58] Camila Giorgi v Jennifer Brady [15] 6-3,6-2
07/25 02:00 24 [7] Karolina Pliskova v Alize Cornet [66] 6-1,6-3
07/25 02:00 24 [217] Veronica Cepede Royg v Qiang Wang [49] 4-6,3-6
07/25 02:00 24 [3] Aryna Sabalenka v Magda Linette [45] 6-2,6-1
07/25 02:00 24 [64] Fiona Ferro v Anastasija Sevastova [53] 2-6,6-4,6-2
07/25 02:00 24 [1] Ashleigh Barty v Sara Sorribes Tormo [48] 4-6,3-6
07/24 08:55 24 [168] Mihaela Buzarnescu v Alison Riske [36] 6-7,7-5,6-4
07/24 07:45 24 Belinda Bencic v Jessica Pegula 6-3,6-3
07/24 07:30 24 Misaki Doi v Renata Zarazua 6-3,6-2
07/24 06:25 24 Kiki Bertens v Marketa Vondrousova 4-6,6-3,4-6
07/24 05:25 24 [99] Zarina Diyas v Barbora Krejcikova [11] Retired
07/24 03:55 24 Paula Badosa v Kristina Mladenovic 6-7,6-3,6-0
07/24 03:30 24 Mayar Sherif v Rebecca Peterson 5-7,6-7
07/24 03:30 24 Maria Sakkari v Anett Kontaveit 7-5,6-2
07/24 03:20 24 Samantha Stosur v Elena Rybakina 4-6,2-6
07/24 02:00 24 [8] Iga Swiatek v Mona Barthel [210] 6-2,6-2
07/24 02:00 24 Maria C O Serrano v Viktorija Golubic 4-6,1-6

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic defeated the Czech Republic's Markéta Vondroušová in the final, 7–5, 2–6, 6–3, to win the gold medal in Women's Singles tennis at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It was Switzerland's first victory in the women's singles. In the bronze medal match, Ukraine's Elina Svitolina defeated Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, 1–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4. It was Ukraine's first Olympic tennis medal.

The tournament was held at the Ariake Coliseum in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan from 24 July to 31 July 2021. There were 64 competitors from 35 countries.

Puerto Rico's Monica Puig was the reigning gold medalist in 2016, but she withdrew in order to recover from shoulder surgery. The 2016 silver medalist, Germany's Angelique Kerber, also withdrew prior to the tournament for rest. The Czech Republic's Petra Kvitová was the defending bronze medalist and attended her third consecutive Olympic Games, but was defeated in the second round by Belgium's Alison Van Uytvanck.

The medals for the competition were presented by Camilo Perez, IOC Member; Paraguay; and the medalists' bouquets were presented by Kelly Fairweather, ITF Secretary General; South Africa.

**Olympics 2020 - Women’s Tennis Tournament**

The Women’s Tennis Tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics promises to be a thrilling showcase of athleticism, skill, and determination as the world’s top female players compete for Olympic glory. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Ariake Tennis Park, this tournament features a dynamic mix of singles and doubles events, bringing together elite athletes from across the globe.

With the tournament taking place from July 24 to August 1, 2021, the competition will highlight the resilience and spirit of the athletes, especially in the wake of the challenges posed by the global pandemic. Fans can expect to see fierce rivalries, breathtaking rallies, and unforgettable moments as players vie for the prestigious gold medal.

The tournament will feature a 64-player singles draw and a 32-team doubles draw, showcasing a diverse array of playing styles and strategies. From seasoned champions to rising stars, the field is packed with talent, including former Grand Slam winners and Olympic medalists, all eager to leave their mark on this historic stage.

As the athletes represent their countries, the tournament will not only celebrate individual excellence but also the unity and camaraderie of the Olympic spirit. With the eyes of the world watching, the Women’s Tennis Tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is set to be a highlight of the Games, inspiring future generations of tennis players and sports enthusiasts alike.