Tennis roundup: Dan Evans, Coco Gauff win titles in Washington; rain delays Prague Open final
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis roundup: Dan Evans, Coco Gauff win titles in Washington; rain delays Prague Open final

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Coco Gauff won her fourth career WTA title while Dan Evans dispatched Tallon Griekspoor at the hardcourt event in Washington, a US Open tuneup US teen star Coco Gauff and Britain’s Dan Evans captured titles with straight-set triumphs on Sunday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open. World number seven Gauff won her fourth career WTA title by defeating Greece’s ninth-ranked Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 while 30th-ranked Evans dispatched 37th-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-3 at the hardcourt event, a US Open tuneup. “We were all feeling it and I’m glad that I was able to bounce back.” Gauff, last year’s French Open runner-up, had lost four of five prior matches against Sakkari, who fell to 1-7 in WTA finals with her sixth consecutive loss in a tour championship match. title #4 ❤️ biggest title of my career so far… words are not enough for this moment but thank you DC🫶🏾 “Philipians 4:13” pic.twitter.com/DaV4KWSXTA — Coco Gauff August 7, 2023 Gauff, who didn’t drop a set all week, won the first in 42 minutes but Sakkari broke her to begin the second.

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History
4 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. | …

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes
1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the US kisses the trophy after beating China's Zheng Qinwen in the championship match of the WTA Finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. After defeating both the No 1 and No 2-ranked women — Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek — earlier in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Gauff got past Olympic …

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround
1 month, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with it. 1 and 2 — Aryna Sabalenka …

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Deccan Chronicle  

Riyadh: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff beat Sabalenka …

Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash

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Gauff rallied back from 3-6, 1-3 down, and erased a one-break deficit twice in the decider, to overcome Zheng in three hours and four minutes – the second-longest WTA final in 2024. Reuters image Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals title in 20 years with a gruelling 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory over Olympic champion Zheng …

Coco Gauff beats Zheng Qinwen to become youngest to win WTA Finals in a thriller
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff beats Zheng Qinwen to become youngest to win WTA Finals in a thriller

India Today  

Coco Gauff made history on Saturday, becoming the youngest player in 20 years to win the WTA Finals after a thrilling three-set victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen. Gauff fought back to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a match that lasted three hours, making her the first American to claim the title since Serena Williams in 2013. Coco Gauff creates history …

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff …

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu  

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

The Telegraph  

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh. “She just gets on with it.” With six match points in her pocket, Gauff missed a couple of chances before wrapping up her 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory …

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

CNN  

CNN — American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old capped a run that saw her become the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2004 to win the prestigious tournament reserved for the best players in the …

Coco Gauff earns rare win over Iga Swiatek to book place in WTA Finals last four
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns rare win over Iga Swiatek to book place in WTA Finals last four

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Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff was not aware that she’d lost five consecutive matches against opponents ranked in the top 50. Then Gauff went back on court and extended the defense of her first Grand Slam title by turning things around to beat the 27th-seeded Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. It gave me a lot of confidence,” Gauff said, “just because …

Coco Gauff says TikTok comment shifted perspective as she begins US Open with victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff says TikTok comment shifted perspective as she begins US Open with victory

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Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The chant rang out in cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday at the U.S. Open before Coco Gauff’s first service game of her first match of her first Grand Slam tournament as a defending champion: “Here we go, Coco! Just that perspective and just having the belief that I can — but not the expectation that I …

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title
4 months ago

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yes, Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion. “She’s really embraced her star power, kind of,” said Jessica Pegula, a top-10 singles player and Gauff’s frequent doubles partner, “but at the same time, she’s like a kid.” On court vs. off court for Gauff The off-court aspects of Gauff’s Olympics debut were a huge success: meeting James; …

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener
4 months, 1 week ago

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener

News 18  

Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed Aryna Sabalenka polished her opening-match record at the event by defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 while men’s second seed Alexander Zverev also advanced. I’m happy I got the win today.” …

Defending champion Gauff crashes out in WTA Cincinnati opener
4 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Gauff crashes out in WTA Cincinnati opener

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during a match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan on day four of the Cincinnati Open, Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 15, 2024. CINCINNATI - Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed …

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff lost in women’s doubles and mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, ending her first Summer Games a day after her tearful exit in singles. “I’ll try to take the positive out of it and do better next time.” Gauff and her U.S. teammate, Jessica Pegula, were the top-seeded women’s pair but were eliminated in …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Coco Gauff has a chance to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, but is aiming higher than that
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff has a chance to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, but is aiming higher than that

Associated Press  

LONDON — Coco Gauff is no stranger to making the fourth round at Wimbledon. You make a couple semifinals, you want to make the final.” Gauff is one of two former U.S. Open champions who are looking to get past the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time. I think I was just telling myself, how many times in …

Wimbledon 2024: Confident Gauff ready to put last year’s setback behind her
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Confident Gauff ready to put last year’s setback behind her

The Hindu  

Second seed Coco Gauff said she went through a dark time after her first-round exit from Wimbledon last year, but the setback put her career in perspective as she turned her form around. “I wish a year ago, me after that match could see me now,” the American told reporters on Saturday. I still do.” READ | Djokovic upbeat for …

Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion in singles and doubles, exceeding her own expectations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion in singles and doubles, exceeding her own expectations

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion in singles and doubles, something she did not expect to happen so soon. “I think it’s just one of those things that when you least expect it to happen, it happens,” Gauff said, reflecting on her doubles triumph. Victory finally came for Gauff in her third women’s doubles final, having been …

No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win

Associated Press  

PARIS — After the French Open marathon came the sprints. “That’s not the preparation for the fourth round of a grand slam against the world number one.” Swiatek remains on course for her third consecutive French Open title and fourth overall. In the men’s draw, two-time Grand Slam title winner Carlos Alcaraz and 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas set …

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros
7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros

Associated Press  

PARIS — A glance at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Red clay Site Roland Garros Schedule Play begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. 1 in the women’s bracket, with Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka next, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff at No. 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Iga Swiatek, Poland 2023 Men’s Singles …

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. ‘Use the power that we have’
7 months ago

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. ‘Use the power that we have’

Associated Press  

ROME — She’s the U.S. Open champion. She noted that it’s “a crazy time to be a Floridian, especially a Black one at that.” “We aren’t happy with the current state of our government in Florida, especially everything with the books and just the way our office operates,” Gauff said, referring to a two-year-long controversy over banning books from the …

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. 'Use the power that we have'
7 months ago

US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. 'Use the power that we have'

The Independent  

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Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?
9 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?

New York Times  

Coco Gauff is that rare person who can seem young and old at the same time, and never more so than today, March 13 — which this year is her 20th birthday. Then again, having won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open last September, Gauff may just be getting started. If it doesn’t, whatever.” She’s Martina …

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals
11 months ago

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff hopes she’s got her “bad” match out of the way at the Australian Open before meeting defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. “After U.S. Open, I really wanted that revenge, and, I mean, that’s a great match.” Gauff’s long three-setter had a knock-on effect that made for a long night at Melbourne Park. “I …

Analysis: Iga Swiatek’s loss is the latest Australian Open upset. So get to know some new faces
11 months ago

Analysis: Iga Swiatek’s loss is the latest Australian Open upset. So get to know some new faces

Associated Press  

1 ranking, four Grand Slam titles and 18-match winning streak were no help against big-hitting teen Linda Noskova at the Australian Open. After crouching at the baseline and covering her face when she closed out the 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 third-round victory over Swiatek on Saturday, the 50th-ranked Noskova said: “I didn’t really think that it would end up like this.” …

Coco Gauff storms into Australian Open last 16 with an easy straight sets victory against fellow American Alycia Parks on Margaret Court Arena
11 months ago

Coco Gauff storms into Australian Open last 16 with an easy straight sets victory against fellow American Alycia Parks on Margaret Court Arena

Daily Mail  

Thrill-seeking Coco Gauff has rocketed down the fastest serve of the women's tournament en route to a rapid-fire entry to the Australian Open fourth round in Melbourne. The reigning US Open champion cast friendship aside in a commanding 6-0 6-2 victory over fellow American Alycia Parks on Margaret Court Arena on Friday. US Open champion Coco Gauff blazed her way …

Coco Gauff gears up for Australian Open with Auckland triumph
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff gears up for Australian Open with Auckland triumph

New York Times  

Coco Gauff warmed up for the Australian Open by beating Elina Svitolina to defend her Auckland Classic crown. Gauff, 19, lost a tiebreak to the Ukrainian in a first set that lurched back and forth, but rallied with an improved first-serve percentage to secure victory after two hours and 35 minutes of play. The American teenager will head to Melbourne …

Coco Gauff marches into Auckland Classic semi-finals, to take on fellow American Emma Navarro
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff marches into Auckland Classic semi-finals, to take on fellow American Emma Navarro

Firstpost  

Auckland: US Open champion Coco Gauff moved into the semi-finals of the Auckland Tennis Classic on Friday with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Varvara Gracheva of France on a rainy quarter-finals day. “Last year there was a lot more rain so I was glad I was able to finish my match.” Gauff will play fellow American Emma Navarro in the …

US Open champion Gauff starts 2024 with 6-4, 6-2 win over Claire Liu in Auckland
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open champion Gauff starts 2024 with 6-4, 6-2 win over Claire Liu in Auckland

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff started her 2024 season and her defense of the Auckland Tennis Classic title Tuesday with a rusty-at-times 6-4, 6-2 win over American compatriot Claire Liu. Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final 2–6, 6–3, 6–2 for her first major title last year. Obviously there are things I can improve …

WTA Finals: Undefeated Jessica Pegula Sweeps Coco Gauff To Reach Championship Final
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Undefeated Jessica Pegula Sweeps Coco Gauff To Reach Championship Final

News 18  

Unbeaten Jessica Pegula defeated US Open champion Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday in an all-American semi-final to reach Sunday’s championship match at the season-ending WTA Finals. “I was just trying not to get frustrated with my serve or returns or any funky kind of points that we had and just to keep my feet moving.” The victory sent Pegula …

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match

Firstpost  

The victory boosted Swiatek’s chances to overtake Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka for the year-end world number one ranking World number two Iga Swiatek defeated third-ranked Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5 in a showdown of reigning Grand Slam champions on Wednesday in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals. Poland’s 22-year-old Swiatek, the French Open winner and a four-time Grand Slam …

Resilient Coco Gauff Is Special, Says U.S. Open Director Stacey Allaster
1 year, 1 month ago

Resilient Coco Gauff Is Special, Says U.S. Open Director Stacey Allaster

News 18  

American tennis is in good hands with Coco Gauff, U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster has told Reuters as the charismatic teen looks to end her breakthrough year on a high. Gauff mounted a fierce comeback to beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final, claiming her first Grand Slam title and her place in American tennis royalty. ICC …

Sabalenka, Swiatek lead first set of qualifiers for WTA Finals
1 year, 3 months ago

Sabalenka, Swiatek lead first set of qualifiers for WTA Finals

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will make her third consecutive appearance at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, as the governing body of women’s tennis announced its first set of qualifiers for the season finale. Australian Open champion Sabalenka will be joined by four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, whom she leapfrogged to claim the top ranking for the first …

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka top new world rankings, US Open champion Coco Gauff claims career-high spot
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka top new world rankings, US Open champion Coco Gauff claims career-high spot

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic reclaims the top spot in the ATP rankings after winning the US Open 2023 on September 10. In the WTA rankings, Aryna Sabalenka replaced the French Open 2023 champion Iga Swiatek to top the new standings. Sabalenka lost in the US Open 2023 final to Coco Gauff but Swiatek's exit from the round of 16 ensured a top …

Sabalenka and Djokovic are No. 1 in the rankings. Coco Gauff is No. 3 in singles, No. 1 in doubles
1 year, 3 months ago

Sabalenka and Djokovic are No. 1 in the rankings. Coco Gauff is No. 3 in singles, No. 1 in doubles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Open women’s runner-up Aryna Sabalenka and men’s champion Novak Djokovic each moved up one spot to No. 1 in the rankings on Monday — Sabalenka’s first week atop the WTA, and Djokovic’s record-extending 390th atop the ATP — while women’s champion Coco Gauff rose to a career-high No. This is the first time since August 2003 …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 3 months 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 …

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka replaces Swiatek as new World No. 1, Gauff moves to third after US Open triumph
1 year, 3 months ago

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka replaces Swiatek as new World No. 1, Gauff moves to third after US Open triumph

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on September 11, 2023. While Aryna Sabalenka replaced Iga Swiatek as the new World No.1, newly-crowned US Open champion Coco Gauff reached a new-career high in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. Pliskova ☝️ Kerber ☝️ Azarenka ☝️ Wozniacki ☝️ Safina ☝️ Jankovic ☝️ Ivanovic ☝️ …

Coco Gauff, the newest teen American tennis champ
1 year, 3 months ago

Coco Gauff, the newest teen American tennis champ

Hindustan Times  

It was early in the second set when a crestfallen Coco Gauff looked at her box and said, “I’m trying". Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open final At that moment, Gauff would have probably been reminded of her first appearance in a Major final, at the 2022 French Open, …

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff

Firstpost  

Coco Gauff’s breakthrough victory in US Open women’s singles final will catapult her to a new level in the hierarchy of American sport. Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title. “We couldn’t be prouder of you on …

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win
1 year, 3 months ago

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title. But all the things that they had to go through, they made it easier for someone like me to do this.” Gauff referenced the Williams sisters’ 14-year boycott of the …

Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka
1 year, 3 months ago

Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff is still a teenager, after all, and so it should surprise no one that she was on her phone in the locker room, scrolling through social media, right up until 10 minutes before heading out on court for the U.S. Open final. If last year’s U.S. Open was all about saying goodbye to Williams as she competed for …

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