Alcaraz survives bee swarm to buzz Zverev. Sinner goes to 16-0 to reach Indian Wells semifinals
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz survives bee swarm to buzz Zverev. Sinner goes to 16-0 to reach Indian Wells semifinals

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night. It doesn’t matter if you’re 16-0 or whatever.” Sinner made just four unforced errors in the first set when Lehecka had 17 miscues. Lehecka erased Sinner’s first match point in the eighth game before Sinner converted his fourth match point in serving it out. “I broke the string on match point and I was like, ‘Oh no,’ and kind of rushed the net and hoped for the best.” Paul will play fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the other semifinal.

Game Match Play Sinner Paul Set Bee Swiatek Wozniacki Lehecka Semifinals Indian  wozniacki  zverev  buzz  swarm  set  semifinals  indian  63  goes  game  defeated  64  swiatek  sinner  wells  reach  match  play  survives

History of this topic

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina on Thursday, earning a return trip to the Davis Cup semifinals. Italy fell behind 1-0 in the quarterfinals when Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 on an indoor hard court at the Palacio …

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

India Today  

Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals, cruising past 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday. Medvedev, who needed a straight-sets victory to eliminate U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, fought hard in the second set but saw his hopes dashed when Sinner levelled the score at 4-4 and then sealed the …

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur

The Hindu  

World number one and home favourite Jannik Sinner began his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of tournament debutant Alex de Minaur on Sunday. Sinner, runner-up to Novak Djokovic in the prestigious year-ending tournament last year, dropped behind early in the first set but quickly hit back to dominate the contest. …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

New Indian Express  

SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after both had straight-set victories on Wednesday. Sinner put some old demons to rest in overcoming American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6, while Medvedev took out Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 6-3. Sinner beat Medvedev in the semi-finals at Miami, the quarter-finals at the US Open and …

Gauff Battles Back to Reach China Open Final, Faces Muchova in Final
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gauff Battles Back to Reach China Open Final, Faces Muchova in Final

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured her place in the China Open final with a thrilling 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Paula Badosa. She will face Karolina Muchova in the final, who defeated Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the other semifinal. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued their impressive form, advancing to the semifinals with comfortable straight-set victories. Alcaraz defeated Shang …

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a scare from Nicolas Jarry to begin his defense of the China Open title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 first-round victory on Thursday. Fils peeled off 32 winners in a power-hitting display against Fritz, who made his first Grand Slam singles final at the U.S. Open this month. Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Ollie Pope has shut his critics down with a well-compiled hundred on day one of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval. On the other hand, Jannik Sinner has booked his place in the men's singles final of the US Open. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Jannik Sinner enters US Open men's singles final …

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Australia's Li Tu during a US Open first-round match in New York on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who won the first of his four Grand Slam titles in New York in 2022, opened the night session against Tu, who hasn't won a match on the main tour this year. Fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, …

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Australia's Li Tu during a US Open first-round match in New York on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who won the first of his four Grand Slam titles in New York in 2022, opened the night session against Tu, who hasn't won a match on the main tour this year. Fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, …

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

Defending champion Jannik Sinner beats Borna Coric in Montreal in return from tonsillitis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Jannik Sinner beats Borna Coric in Montreal in return from tonsillitis

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner opened his National Bank Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. In January, Sinner beat Medvedev in the Australian Open final for his first Grand Slam title. So a very positive start.” Second-seeded Alexander Zverev routed Jordan Thompson 6-1, 6-1 for his …

Medvedev beats battling Sinner, as Alcaraz awaits
5 months, 1 week ago

Medvedev beats battling Sinner, as Alcaraz awaits

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy falls during his quarterfinal loss to Daniil Medvedev of Russia at Wimbledon in London on Tuesday. "I was struggling physically," said Sinner, who had won his past five matches against Medvedev, including a five-setter in the final of the Australian Open in January. "We try just to find solutions," said Alcaraz, coming off a title at …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is OUT of Wimbledon after being sent packing by resurgent 'Slim Reaper' Daniil Medvedev in dizzying five-set battle

Daily Mail  

The Slim Reaper - as Nick Kyrgios calls Daniil Medvedev - spirited world No 1 Jannik Sinner out of Wimbledon and denied fans the semi-final they hoped for and expected. Medvedev avenged his defeat in the Australian Open final and snapped a five-match losing streak against Sinner, who struggled with dizziness and went off court for a medical timeout in …

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses

Associated Press  

LONDON — There Carlos Alcaraz was, down on his backside at a baseline below the Royal Box, briefly taking a seat in the grass after doing the splits when he slipped while running to hit a forehand during his fourth-round match Sunday. 1 in the ATP rankings, and last month’s French Open championship made him the youngest man to win …

Carlos Alcaraz, Janik Sinner win Wimbledon openers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz, Janik Sinner win Wimbledon openers

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with an injury. China's world number eight Zheng Qinwen, the Australian Open runner-up, was the biggest casualty of the day, losing in the first round for a second successive year. Former world number one Naomi Osaka …

Carlos Alcaraz knocks out Jannik Sinner to reach French Open 2024 final; breaks Andre Agassi's all-time record
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz knocks out Jannik Sinner to reach French Open 2024 final; breaks Andre Agassi's all-time record

India TV News  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated the newly crowned world no.1 Jannik Sinner to storm into the finals of the French Open 2024 men's singles on Friday, June 7. The world no.3 Alcaraz produced his best game of the 2024 season to end Sinner's dream run in the five-set thriller at Philippe Chatrier. The 21-year-old Alcaraz broke the legendary Andre Agassi's record when …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to reach French Open final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to reach French Open final

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a jittery, seesawing, French Open semi-final on Friday evening in Paris. To open, Sinner’s ability to hit spots with more precision than Alcaraz and high risk approach to his first serve paid off. Come the end, Alcaraz hit four serves, one of them a second, with unbelievable precision and speed into Sinner’s forehand, practically …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He’s a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

Jannik Sinner pinpoints key to form after beating Daniil Medvedev to reach Miami Open final
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner pinpoints key to form after beating Daniil Medvedev to reach Miami Open final

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner’s winning run to reach Indian Wells final
9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner’s winning run to reach Indian Wells final

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again
9 months ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday's final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year's summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to reach Indian Wells final. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev …

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in the Indian Wells ATP Masters The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz …

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final

News 18  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. In Sunday’s final, he will face either fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev or American Tommy Paul with a chance to become the first repeat Indian Wells ATP champion since …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz train together in intense session before battle for world No. 2 spot in Indian Wells semis
9 months, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz train together in intense session before battle for world No. 2 spot in Indian Wells semis

Hindustan Times  

With the men's singles semi-finals set to begin on Sunday, the Indian Wells Masters has seen some exciting tennis and fans will be returning to their homes with good memories. Tennis fans will be eagerly waiting for 2024 Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner's clash against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in the Indian Wells …

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek overpowered Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the final at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek, who won the 2022 Indian Wells title, needed just 69 minutes to get past 32nd-ranked Ukrainian Kostyuk and will face either third-ranked US Open champion Coco Gauff or ninth-ranked Maria Sakkari of Greece …

Indians Wells: Alcaraz beats Zverev to meet undefeated Sinner in semifinals; Swiatek moves on after Wozniacki quits
9 months, 1 week ago

Indians Wells: Alcaraz beats Zverev to meet undefeated Sinner in semifinals; Swiatek moves on after Wozniacki quits

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the Indian Wells masters on Thursday night. It doesn’t matter if you’re 16-0 or whatever.” Sinner made just four unforced errors in the first set when Lehecka had 17 miscues. Lehecka …

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain reacts after winning a point in his fourth round match defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden March 12, 2024. INDIAN WELLS, California — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italian rival Jannik Sinner remained on course for a semifinal showdown after cruising into the last eight of …

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarters

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain reacts after winning a point in his fourth round match defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden March 12, 2024. INDIAN WELLS, California — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italian rival Jannik Sinner remained on course for a semifinal showdown after cruising into the last eight of …

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes swarm of bees to advance to Indian Wells semifinals
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes swarm of bees to advance to Indian Wells semifinals

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz hits a return during his quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night. It doesn’t matter if you’re …

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match
9 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match

Hindustan Times  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open as the top remaining seed in the men's draw. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates while playing Fabian Marozsan of Hungary during the BNP Paribas Open A day after "lucky loser" Luca Nardi stunned No. Australian Open champion Jannik …

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Third seed Jannik Sinner also advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Jan-Lennard Struff while 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat home hope Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-3. In the women’s draw, world number one Iga Swiatek powered past Czech …

Indian Wells: Sinner, Swiatek steam ahead, Alcaraz tested, Murray out
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Wells: Sinner, Swiatek steam ahead, Alcaraz tested, Murray out

Firstpost  

Jannik Sinner remains undefeated this season and completed a 13th consecutive match victory while improving to 4-0 over Thanasi Kokkinakis Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway scorelines on Friday. Australian Open champion Sinner dominated Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0 while women’s world number one Swiatek did …

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Aryna Sabalenka lifts trophy after retaining Australian Open title Jannik Sinner produced a stunning comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open in a thrilling final. The 22-year-old Italian claimed the first grand slam title of his career in epic fashion as Medvedev suffered another heartbreaking Australian Open final defeat - the …

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round
11 months ago

Coco Gauff advances but Jabeur and Wozniacki are out of Australian Open in second round

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Jan 17 Coco Gauff avoided the early Day 4 upsets at the Australian Open when she advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-2 win over fellow American Caroline Dolehide. USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after victory against USA's Caroline Dolehide in their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open While sixth-seeded Ons Jabeur and former …

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round
11 months, 1 week ago

Sinner beats Van de Zandschulp in Australian Open first round

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner got off to a winning start in his bid to claim his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-5 6-3 in the opening round on Sunday. Sinner, who enjoyed a strong finish to 2023 by reaching the ATP Finals title clash before guiding …

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak in Beijing, Alcaraz breezes through in Shanghai
1 year, 2 months ago

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak in Beijing, Alcaraz breezes through in Shanghai

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Second-ranked Iga Swiatek ended Coco Gauff’s 16-match winning streak as she advanced to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over the U.S. Open champion on Saturday. Swiatek will meet No.22-ranked Liudmila Samsonova in Sunday’s final, after the Russian ousted fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-3. The Polish player made just four unforced errors in the …

Jannik Sinner wins China Open. Iga Swiatek advances to quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Jannik Sinner wins China Open. Iga Swiatek advances to quarterfinals

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Jannik Sinner won his third title of the year by beating third-ranked Daniil Mevedev 7-6, 7-6 Wednesday at the China Open. SHANGHAI MASTERS On the opening day of the Shanghai Masters, Dusan Lajovic eliminated three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-6 and Andy Murray lost to Roman Safiullin 6-3, 6-2. Also, Brendan Nakashima beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles …

Jannik Sinner 'Went Out of My Mind', Says Carlos Alcaraz After His Shock-Exit From the China Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Jannik Sinner 'Went Out of My Mind', Says Carlos Alcaraz After His Shock-Exit From the China Open

News 18  

After his loss in the China Open, Carlos Alcaraz said his opponent, Italy’s Jannik Sinner went ‘out of my mind’ as the Spaniard had a second-set collapse that led to his shock exit. Alcaraz — the Wimbledon champion and tournament favourite in Novak Djokovic’s absence — then fell apart, gifting Sinner three service games in an error-laden second set to …

Sinner ousts Alcaraz in China Open semifinals. Top-ranked Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff advance
1 year, 2 months ago

Sinner ousts Alcaraz in China Open semifinals. Top-ranked Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff advance

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Sixth-seeded Jannik Sinner will bid for his third title of the year after beating second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the China Open on Tuesday. SABALENKA, SWIATEK, GAUFF ADVANCE Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff navigated tricky second-round opponents to advance at the China Open. In other second-round matches, Marta Kostyuk ousted …

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur rallied from a breakdown in the deciding set to beat three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 Thursday in the first round of the China Open. In first-round other matches, Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Lloyd Harris 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Chinese wild-card Yi Zhou 6-2, 6-2. At the Astana Open, Marcos …

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Some friendly advice, sports fans: If Carlos Alcaraz is playing, do not look away. 1-ranked Alcaraz himself acknowledged through that now-familiar smile that he’ll glance up at the stadium video boards “a lot of times” to see a replay of what he just did. Up to his usual tricks at Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, Alcaraz mixed a …

Miami Open: Jannik Sinner reaches semifinal after beating Emil Ruusuvuori
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Jannik Sinner reaches semifinal after beating Emil Ruusuvuori

The Hindu  

Italy’s Jannik Sinner eased into the semi-finals of the Miami Open after a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori on Wednesday. In the last four, Sinner will face the winner of the other quarter-final between world number one Carlos Alcaraz and American Taylor Fritz which was postponed due to heavy rain on Wednesday and is expected to be …

Discover Related