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Gauff, Keys and Anisimova: Three American stories intersecting at the WTA Finals

From defending champion Coco Gauff to resurgent Madison Keys and first-time qualifier Amanda Anisimova, the trio’s collective rise sets the stage for an American showcase at the season’s grand finale.

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Déjà vu: Anisimova follows Paolini's blueprint to reach WTA Finals

Amanda Anisimova has regained -- and surpassed -- the form that once made her a rising star. Now among the WTA Tour's best, she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the Beijing quarterfinals to secure a WTA Finals berth. The matchup highlighted the striking parallels between their breakout seasons, which came just a year apart.

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How Arango went from a nap and a book to the second round in Beijing

Emiliana Arango thought her tournament was over after losing to Ella Seidel in qualifying. She was casually enjoying a book, on the verge of a nap, when she got the call that she would be playing soon in the main draw.

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What's in Zhu Lin's notebook that she brings to matches?

After her win over Moyuka Uchijima on Thursday at the China Open, Zhu Lin shared some insights into what's in the notebook that she brings with her to matches.

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'You didn't fail': Zhang embraces mentor role to young Chinese players

At the age of 36, Zhang Shuai is thriving on court and embracing her role as a "tennis auntie" to the younger generation.

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'A little bit wiser': In season's final surge, Andreeva is putting less pressure on herself

Mirra Andreeva felt intense pressure and expectations after her back-to-back wins in Dubai and Indian Wells. A few months removed from those titles, she enters the Asian swing with the goal of staying positive and loose -- and qualifying for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

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Townsend reveals how the US Open changed her, both on the court and off

Taylor Townsend's US Open run -- which included a fourth-round showing in singles, a doubles final and a widely-praised show of decorum -- has changed her both on the court and off, she told 'CBS Mornings,' and she feels a renewed sense of motivation and momentum.