WTA: Osaka bows out, Barty cruises though in Birmingham; Kerber beats Sharapova in Mallorca
5 years, 6 months ago

WTA: Osaka bows out, Barty cruises though in Birmingham; Kerber beats Sharapova in Mallorca

The Hindu  

World number one Naomi Osaka slipped to a 6-2, 6-3 defeat against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva as French Open champion Ashleigh Barty cruised past Jennifer Brady 6-3, 6-1 in the second round of the Birmingham Classic. The French Open champion set up a last-eight clash with Venus Williams China's Qiang Wang 6-3 6-2. American teenager Amanda Anisimova, who stunned Simona Halep to reach the French Open semfinals, continued her run in the Mallorca Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Alize Cornet. Switzerland's Belinda Bencic went through to the quarterfinal after American Shelby Rogers retired in the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

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Auckland Classic 2025: Osaka into first semifinal since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
1 week ago

Auckland Classic 2025: Osaka into first semifinal since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

The Hindu  

1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semifinal since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on Friday. The four-time Grand Slam champion beat unseeded American Hailey Baptiste 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 in another confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Osaka said her hard work was starting to pay off after booking a place in the final four …

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany
1 week, 2 days ago

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered the U.S., tournament winner two years ago, into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event on Wednesday. To play in this heat was so tough.” In Sydney, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurcacz won their deciding mixed doubles match over the Czech Republic to qualify Poland for the quarterfinals. …

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
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1 week, 2 days ago

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. Although the wind often affected her ball toss, Osaka didn’t drop her serve at any stage and broke Grabher once in each set to win her way to the …

Gauff, Fritz qualify the US for the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals
1 week, 3 days ago

Gauff, Fritz qualify the US for the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — The top-seeded pair of Coco Gauff and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz of the United States are into the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals. Fritz beat Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday as the American team needed to win only one match to top Group A. The Olympics loss hurt so I definitely was thinking about it …

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
1 month ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved

Hindustan Times  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. HT Image In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of …

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
1 month ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of the Year, …

ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History

The Hindu  

“The gulf between Sinner and everyone else in this tournament is a pretty big body of water.” — Jim Courier, former world No. I would have said, arguably, maybe his first serve is better — but not today.” Young guns: Sinner, lanky and wiry-strong at slightly over 6’3”, surpassed Fritz with an overall service rating of 323 to 288. | …

WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova
2 months ago

WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff beat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour battle on Saturday to become the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American champion since Serena Williams 10 years ago. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, seeded seventh and making her WTA Finals debut, won the first set in just under …

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title
2 months ago

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
2 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot

The Independent  

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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
2 months ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today  

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out
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2 months ago

WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

The Hindu  

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday. A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula lost her opening two matches in Saudi Arabia in straight sets and had no chance of advancing to the semifinals. READ | WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, …

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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2 months ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen secures a 7-6(7/4), 3-6, 6-1 victory over Elena Rybakina in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng, who recently won titles in Palermo and Tokyo, showed resilience and composure to overcome Rybakina's strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Despite facing elimination with one more round-robin match against Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng remains the top seed in …

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress
2 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress

The Independent  

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Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen defeated world number five Elena Rybakina 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng claimed her first win against Rybakina in three meetings and secured a spot in the semi-finals. Despite Rybakina's second defeat in as many matches this week, she is facing elimination with one more round-robin clash against …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh

China Daily  

Sabalenka dominates Zheng in Riyadh, securing a fifth consecutive win in their 14-month rivalry. The Belarusian top seed dominated the match, winning the first two sets before securing a comfortable victory in the third set. She will be aiming to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the WTA Finals in conclusion.

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing the win on her own serve in the final set. The match attracted a large crowd …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing a one-set lead in 39 minutes. She will now aim to secure her maiden Grand Slam …

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
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2 months ago

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot
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2 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. She also set up for ending the year at the top with two wins in her remaining group matches.

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles

BBC  

Two semi-finals took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. In the Women's Doubles, Katarzyna Piter and Fanny Stollar defeated Elena Pridankina and Ekaterina Yashina, while Viktorija Golubic and Marie Bouzkova battled their way to a 6-6 tie-break victory in the Women's Singles semi-final. In the Women's Singles semi-final, Rebecca Sramkova overcame Laura Siegemund in a thrilling match, with …

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles
2 months, 1 week ago

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles

BBC  

Two exciting matches took place at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Paris. In the Women's Doubles, Nicole Melichar and Ellen Perez emerged victorious, defeating Su-Wei Hsieh and Elise Mertens in a thrilling match. In the Women's Singles, Aryna Sabalenka secured a convincing victory against Qinwen Zheng, showcasing her dominance on the court. Meanwhile, in the Women's Doubles, Katerina Siniakova …

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright

BBC  

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter ultimately securing victory. Diana Shnaider …

WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court

BBC  

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova fought a fierce battle, with Boulter securing a convincing victory. Diana Shnaider …

Dutchwoman Lamens Soars to 16-0 Lead in Hong Kong Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutchwoman Lamens Soars to 16-0 Lead in Hong Kong Open

BBC  

A thrilling first-round clash saw Suzan Lamens and Sofia Kenin emerge victorious in their respective Round of 16 matches at the WTA Hong Kong Open. Lamens, the Dutchwoman, fought her way to a 5-7, 6-4 victory over Cristina Bucsa, showcasing her resilience and determination. Kenin, the American, displayed her unwavering focus, securing a 7-6, 5-4 triumph against Jessika Ponchet in …

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Action-Packed Round of 16
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Action-Packed Round of 16

BBC  

A thrilling Round of 16 clash took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open Centre Court, featuring a diverse lineup of players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Nao Hibino battled it out, with Yuan securing a 4-6, 7-5 victory in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Xiyu Wang engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter emerging …

WTA Jiangxi Open: Top Seeds Battle It Out in Round of 16
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Jiangxi Open: Top Seeds Battle It Out in Round of 16

BBC  

A mix of singles and doubles action took center court at the WTA Jiangxi Open. In the Round of 16, Marie Bouzkova dominated the women's singles competition, defeating Xinxin Yao in a straight set. Meanwhile, in the doubles, Bouzkova and Zhang emerged victorious against Cavalle-Reimers and Rus, showcasing their formidable partnership. In the quarter-finals, Anna Bondar and Kimberley Zimmermann secured …

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, Arantxa Rus and Yulia Starodubtseva emerged victorious in their women's singles match, while Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare secured a win in the women's doubles competition. In the men's section, Marie Bouzkova and Alexandra Eala …

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A mixed bag of results in the second round of the WTA Jiangxi Open. Arantxa Rus and Marie Bouzkova emerged as the top seeds, winning their respective matches in straight sets. However, the likes of Yulia Starodubtseva and Alexandra Eala struggled to find their footing, with Starodubtseva falling to Arantxa Rus and Eala losing to Marie Bouzkova. Meanwhile, the likes …

Hartono and Thombare Shine in Women's Doubles at Jiangxi Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Hartono and Thombare Shine in Women's Doubles at Jiangxi Open

BBC  

Two strong teams battled it out in the Round of 16 at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Angelica Moratelli and Anna Siskova, winning 7-5 in the first set and holding on for a 4-6 victory in the second. Meanwhile, Anna Bondar and Kimberley Zimmermann secured a comfortable …

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the quarterfinals featuring several notable matchups. In the Women's Singles Round of 16, Sofia Kenin defeated Clara Tauson 6-8, while Daria Kasatkina overcame McCartney Kessler 3-6. Katie Boulter emerged victorious against Kyoka Okamura, and Qinwen Zheng overcame Moyuka Uchijima 7-5. In the Women's Doubles Round of …

WTA Guangzhou Open: Siniakova and Pera Clash in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Guangzhou Open: Siniakova and Pera Clash in Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Guangzhou Open, with the first round of 16 featuring a variety of players. In the Women's Singles main draw, Katerina Siniakova emerged victorious in her Round of 16 match against Alycia Parks, winning 6-1 in the first set and 6-4 in the second. Meanwhile, Bernarda Pera secured her spot in …

WTA Guangzhou Open: Siniakova and Pera Shine in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Guangzhou Open: Siniakova and Pera Shine in Round of 16

BBC  

In the Round of 16 at the WTA Guangzhou Open, Katerina Siniakova defeated Alycia Parks 6-1 in a dominant performance. Bernarda Pera and Shuai Zhang also progressed to the next round, with Pera winning 6-2 against Shuai and Sawangkaew securing a 6-2 victory against Yue Yuan. Caroline Dolehide and Marie Bouzkova also reached the Round of 16, with Dolehide winning …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the first round of 16 featuring a variety of players. In the first match, Leylah Fernandez defeated Varvara Gracheva 6-0 in a dominant display. In the second match, Diana Shnaider overcame Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 in a close contest. Sayaka Ishii emerged victorious against Zeynep Sonmez 4-6, …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16

BBC  

A thrilling match took place on Court 1 at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a thrilling Round of 16 encounter between Nicole Melichar and Diana Shnaider. The match showcased exceptional tennis skills, with both players showcasing their prowess in the first two sets. In a thrilling tie break, they fought their way to a victory, proving their mettle. Meanwhile, …

WTA Guangzhou Open: A Thrilling Battle on the Centre Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Guangzhou Open: A Thrilling Battle on the Centre Court

BBC  

A mixed bag of results from the WTA Guangzhou Open. In the main singles competition, Sijia Wei emerged victorious in the Round of 32, defeating Rebecca Sramkova in a straight set. Meanwhile, Katerina Siniakova and Zhang Shuai Zhang secured a comfortable win in the Round of 16, while Jaqueline Cristian and Olga Danilovic fought their way through the Round of …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, we saw exciting victories and surprising upsets. Notably, Leylah Fernandez defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a thrilling women's singles match, while Ajla Tomljanovic and Diana Shnaider's singles match was cancelled due to a lack of …

China's Yuan Secures First Career WTA Doubles Title at Ningbo Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Yuan Secures First Career WTA Doubles Title at Ningbo Open

China Daily  

China's Yuan Yue and her Dutch partner Demi Schuurs emerged victorious at the Ningbo Open, securing their first career WTA doubles title. Yuan, who had never won a major doubles title before, dominated the court with her exceptional baseline play and strong partnership with Schuurs. They defeated top-seeded Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez in the final, showcasing their incredible chemistry …

Indians
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Indians

The Hindu  

Amelia Honer of USA defeated Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the $25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Bakersfield, USA. The results: €148,625 Challenger, Valencia: Doubles: Semifinals: Karol Drzewiecki & Piotr Matuszewski bt Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan & Vijay Sundar Prashanth 6-4, 6-2; Quarterfinals: Jeevan & Vijay bt Alexandru Jecan & Ivan Liutarevich 6-0, 6-2. $25,000 ITF men, Kampala: …

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues

ABC  

Brazilian star Beatriz Haddad Maia has proved too powerful for Anna Tomljanovic, beating the Australian 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the WTA quarterfinals in Seoul. Haddad Maia broke Tomljanovic's serve three times on her way to the last eight of the Korea Open, where she will meet Polina Kudermetova. Joining Haddad Maia in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 event …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

Fritz returns to the ATP top 10, and Navarro is a career-high WTA No. 8 after the US Open
4 months ago

Fritz returns to the ATP top 10, and Navarro is a career-high WTA No. 8 after the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Open men’s runner-up Taylor Fritz returned to the top 10 in the ATP rankings at No. 1 — a spot he’s held since June — a day after defeating Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, and women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka stayed at No. Not like I’m checking where I’m going to be after the tournament,” Sabalenka said Saturday …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 2003 — Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men’s singles final. 2012 — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 to …

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the quarterfinals at the US Open 2024 after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I’ll just try to draw from those experiences and kind of how I felt going into the next match, but it’s just so tough,” Pegula said. …

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall
4 months, 1 week ago

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall

Al Jazeera  

Local hopes Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula progress to the fourth round, while Caroline Wozniacki continues a dream return. “So I just watch on my side what I have to do, you know, that I guess I’ve done, and then we’ll see what I can do.” Up next for the Australian Open champion is Tommy Paul, who is among a …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated
4 months, 1 week ago

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. But on the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court at night, Osaka’s forehand faltered in key moments and …

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