3 years, 8 months ago

Porsche Grand Prix: Simona Halep starts clay season with dominant win over Vondrousova

Simona Halep returned from injury to start her clay-court season with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Marketa Vondrousova to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. The third-ranked Romanian was back on court for the first time since a shoulder injury forced her out of the Miami Open last month, and in only her second match since her straight-sets loss to Serena Williams in the Australian Open quarterfinals in February. READ: Elina Svitolina came through a tougher test as she beat three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber 7-6, 6-3. Karolina Pliskova hit 21 aces as she beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 to set up a meeting with top-ranked Ash Barty.

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9 months ago

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami

China Daily

Simona Halep from Romania serves against Paula Badosa of Spain on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, USA March 19, 2024. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep returned to professional tennis after getting her doping suspension reduced on appeal, playing her first match in about 1 1/2 years …

9 months ago

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami

China Daily

9 months ago

Simona Halep beaten by Paula Badosa on return from doping ban

The Telegraph

Nevertheless, it will probably feel like a win for Halep to have been participating in the Miami Open in the first place. In September, she had been served a four-year ban by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, who found her guilty on two counts: not only of using Roxadustat, a chemical normally used to treat anaemia, but also of showing …

1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister

The Hindu

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Also making the main draw for the French Open, which gets …

1 year, 10 months ago

The remaking of tennis player Jelena Ostapenko

The Hindu

When Jelena Ostapenko ruthlessly beat the resistance out of a valiant Simona Halep in the 2017 Roland Garros final, it seemed as if the future of women’s tennis had arrived. I have to be aggressive because that’s what the opponents don’t like.” It’s something Ostapenko has struggled with during the lean, injury-hit years that followed her Roland Garros title — …

2 years, 4 months ago

Toronto Masters: Simona Halep holds off Beatriz Haddad Maia to win third WTA Canadian crown

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Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third Toronto Masters title. Toronto: Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third WTA Masters 1000 title in Canada. I’m just dreaming for more.” Haddad Maia, enjoying …

2 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep beats Jessica Pegula to reach Toronto final

The Hindu

Two-time champion Simona Halep of Romania advanced to the National Bank Open’s final, beating Jessica Pegula of the United States 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. Halep will face Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, a 6-4, 7-6 winner over 14th-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the night semifinal. I try to calm down and think about what I need to …

2 years, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka Advance to Second Round

News 18

Former world number one players, Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka registered contrasting wins against their respective rivals and moved into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Halep gained a 6-4, 6-4 revenge on Alize Cornet in 1 hour and …

2 years, 7 months ago

Simona Halep surpasses Maria Sharapova to reach No 3 spot in all-time career prize money list

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Simona Halep’s quarter-final run in Madrid, losing to eventual champion Ons Jabeur, took her to third in the all-time career prize money list. Simona Halep has climbed to third in WTA’s all-time career prize money list surpassing retired Maria Sharapova. Currently ranked World No 21, Halep is slated to rise higher up the charts with the opportunity to collect points …

2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open 2022: Simona Halep upsets home favourite Paula Badosa to reach third round

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Simona Halep won nine of the last 10 games against Paula Badosa to claim just her third top-10 victory since 2019 Madrid: Simona Halep may have given what felt like a vintage performance on Saturday to knock out home favourite and world number two Paula Badosa in the Madrid Open second round but the Romanian insists this is Simona 2.0. …

2 years, 7 months ago

Simona Halep Has 'Fire Back' with New Coach Patrick Mouratoglou

News 18

Former world number one Simona Halep feels like she has “the fire back” as she enjoyed a winning debut with her new coach Patrick Mouratoglou, easing to a 6-2, 6-3 success over China’s Zhang Shuai in Madrid on Thursday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Her decision to …

2 years, 10 months ago

Jelena Ostapenko Fights Back against Simona Halep to Reach Dubai Final

News 18

Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down for a third consecutive match as she overcame former world number one Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6, 6-0 to reach the final of the WTA event in Dubai on Friday. The free-swinging Ostapenko has knocked out four Grand Slam champions en route to the final, and denied Halep a shot at claiming a …

2 years, 11 months ago

Simona Halep sends Australian Open warning with first title in 16 months

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The two-time Grand Slam champion used all of her big-match experience to pull through 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena in the ideal preparation for the Australian Open Melbourne: A fit-again Simona Halep stormed to her first title in 16 months when she downed Russian Veronika Kudermetova to clinch the Melbourne Summer Set crown Sunday in a timely return …

2 years, 11 months ago

Halep storms past Kudermetova to claim Melbourne Summer Set 1 title

The Hindu

Former world number one Simona Halep stormed past Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 final on Sunday to claim the title and give herself a massive boost of confidence heading into the Australian Open. Halep, who was forced out of last year's French Open, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics by a calf issue, showed no …

2 years, 11 months ago

Nadal makes Tour singles return with win over Berankis in Melbourne

The Hindu

Rafa Nadal stepped up his preparations for this month's Australian Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis in the second round of the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250 tournament on Thursday. Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since Aug. 5, the 20-time Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust early …

3 years, 1 month ago

Transylvania Open: Simona Halep cruises into final against Anett Kontaveit

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Halep broke serve six times and saved the only break point she faced in her first service game of the match. I’m really happy, motivated and I’m looking forward to play the final tomorrow.” She will face second seed Anett Kontaveit on Sunday. At Indian Wells “she didn’t miss very much as she did today, but I think I took …

3 years, 1 month ago

Transylvania Open: Halep, Kontaveit to meet in the summit clash

The Hindu

Simona Halep reached a WTA final for the 12th straight season after routing Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk 6-0, 6-1 Saturday and setting up a title match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia at the Transylvania Open. Kontaveit, who won the Kremlin Cup in Moscow last week, extended her winning streak to nine matches by beating Rebecca Peterson of Sweden 6-3, 6-2. …

3 years, 2 months ago

Alexandrova beats Sabalenka to reach Kremlin Cup semifinals

The Hindu

Aryna Sabalenka’s first tournament since testing positive for COVID-19 ended after only two matches. That match point Ekaterina Alexandrova prevails over Moscow top seed Sabalenka to reach the final four!#VTBKremlinCuppic.twitter.com/J1v66hJgbX — wta October 22, 2021 Alexandrova will next face either Maria Sakkari or Simona Halep in the semifinals. Sabalenka was playing in her first tournament since reaching the semifinals of …

3 years, 2 months ago

Simona Halep beats Potapova in Kremlin Cup opener, Jabeur retires

The Hindu

Simona Halep started her campaign at the Kremlin Cup with a straight-sets win on Tuesday, while Ons Jabeur retired from her first-round match. Halep won 6-1, 6-4 against Anastasia Potapova despite losing her serve three times and next plays Veronika Kudermetova in the second round after the Russian beat 18-year-old qualifier Oksana Selekhmetova 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. The 2013 champ moves …

3 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep moves into US Open 3rd round for first time in 5 years

India TV News

Simona Halep is into the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2016. Earlier, Garbiñe Muguruza and Ons Jabeur had quick victories to reach the third round of the U.S. Open. 18 seed Victoria Azarenka, who reached her third U.S. Open final last year. Defending champion Naomi Osaka was the first player to reach the third …

3 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka eases through US Open first round over Marie Bouzkova

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3 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep makes winning return to Grand Slam action at US Open

The Hindu

Simona Halep, who missed three of the year's biggest events while recovering from a calf injury, delivered a statement win on her return to Grand Slam action when she beat Italian Camila Giorgi 6-4, 7-6 on Monday to reach the US Open second round. Because I don't have many matches, I felt sick a little bit because I knew actually …

3 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza among early winners on Day 1 of US Open 2021

India TV News

Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza, a pair of two-time Grand Slam champions who have had their difficulties in New York, pulled out tough two-set victories on Monday in the opening round of the U.S. Open. Those were two of the earliest victories as the tournament welcomed back spectators after being playing last year without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. …

3 years, 3 months ago

Elina Svitolina, Anett Kontaveit claim WTA titles in US Open warm-up events

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In Chicago, Svitolina captured the 16th WTA title of her career and her first since the claycourt tournament in Strasbourg almost a year ago. Elina Svitolina and Anett Kontaveit capped their US Open preparations with victories Saturday in tune-up tournaments laid on by the WTA in the US Midwest. 👸 Queen of Cleveland 👸 🇪🇪 Anett Kontaveit picks up her …

3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Montreal: Red-hot Danielle Collins halts Simona Halep's injury comeback

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American Collins extended her win streak to 12 matches - a run that saw her claim back-to-back titles in Palermo and San Jose Montreal: A red-hot Danielle Collins spoiled Simona Halep’s return from a three-month injury layoff on Wednesday, downing the former world number one in three sets in the second round of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Montreal. Romania’s …

3 years, 7 months ago

Ash Barty beats Sabalenka in three sets in Stuttgart final

The Hindu

Top-ranked Ash Barty beat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Porsche Grand Prix, her first title on clay since the 2019 French Open. READ: It was the third straight come-from-behind win for Barty, who celebrated her 25th birthday by playing three sets against Elina Svitolina in Saturday’s semifinals. Barty and Jennifer Brady faced Desirae Krawczyk and …

3 years, 8 months ago

Simona Halep Targets Stuttgart Open Success on Return to Clay

News 18

Former world number one Simona Halep said she has recovered from a right shoulder injury that forced her out of the Miami Open last month and is determined to kick off her European claycourt season with a long-awaited win at the Stuttgart Open. The Romanian pulled out of Miami, her first tournament since a quarter-final exit at the Australian Open …

3 years, 8 months ago

Spain’s Badosa ousts World No. 1 Barty at Volvo Car Open

The Hindu

Paula Badosa beat top-ranked Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-3 at the Volvo Car Open on Friday. “Today, I'm quite happy that I managed it well.” Kovinic beats Putintseva Danka Kovinic of Montenegro rallied after losing the first set to oust Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-7, 7-5, 6-1. Biggest win of her career @paulabadosa defeats the World No.1 Barty in straight-sets, 6-4, …

3 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty advances to 4th round at Miami Open by beating Jelena Ostapenko

India TV News

Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced to the fourth round at the Miami Open by beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 Saturday. Barty had a much easier time than in the previous round, when she saved a match point to beat qualifier Kristina Kucova. That was Barty's first match away from her native Australian since February 2020. Halep earned her 400th career win …

3 years, 9 months ago

Tennis: Svitolina, Pliskova knocked out of Qatar Open; Kvitova through to semifinals

The Hindu

The top two seeded players at the Qatar Open were eliminated in the quarterfinals as Victoria Azarenka played through pain to win against Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula defeated Karolina Pliskova on Thursday. Azarenka held off a late comeback from top-seeded Svitolina, her doubles partner this week, to seal a 6-2, 6-4 win on her third match point. Pegula continued …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep Rediscovers Touch to Win in Straight Sets

News 18

An aggressive Simona Halep revived her stuttering Australian Open campaign Friday with a straight-sets demolition of Veronika Kudermetova in an ominous statement. Big-hitting Kudermetova loomed as a dangerous opponent, but it was Halep who blasted the Russian off the court in a much-needed confidence boost after she was pushed to the brink of elimination by local Alja Tomljanovic in the …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams beats Daria Gavrilova at tuneup event; Simona Halep, Kevin Anderson win

Firstpost

Melbourne: Serena Williams found a silver lining in the delayed start to the Australian Open, the season-opening Grand Slam tournament that is starting three weeks later than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 39-year-old American, a seven-time Australian Open champion, restarted her lengthy quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Daria Gavrilova …

4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020: Svitolina, Swiatek on guard against Roland Garros underdogs

Firstpost

The Ukrainian third seed is the highest-ranked player left in the tournament and could be on a collision course with Iga Swiatek, the conqueror of 2018 champion and title favourite Simona Halep. Paris: Elina Svitolina must beware the trend of tumbling seeds at this year’s French Open when she takes on Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska on Tuesday for a place …

4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Halep punishes Anisimova to reach last 16

The Hindu

Top seed Simona Halep extracted brutal revenge on American teenager Amanda Anisimova with a 6-0, 6-1 victory to move ominously into the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. Anisimova caused a huge upset last year when she comfortably beat Romanian Halep, then the defending champion, in the quarterfinals, but could not reproduce that form as she received a …

4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Polish Teen Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina Reach 4th Round

News 18

PARIS: The Latest from the French Open : ___ 7:00 pm. French wild card Hugo Gaston has eliminated former champion Stan Wawrinka from the French Open, winning 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 as spectators chanted his name and cried Bravo! ___ 1:50 p.m. U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem advanced to the fourth round with another straight-sets win. ___ 1:10 p.m. …

4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020: Former champion Simona Halep in 2nd round, Venus Williams out

India TV News

Top-seeded Simona Halep won 10 straight games in beating Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday and extend her winning streak to 15 matches. “I cannot celebrate much because I have to stay in the room, so I will have a bottle of water.” Wearing thick black leggings and a long-sleeved …

4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Birthday girl Simona Halep sails through after slow start - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu

Romanian top seed Simona Halep started slowly before hitting top gear against Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo to celebrate her 29th birthday with a breezy 6-4 6-0 win in the French Open first round on Sunday. The former world number one, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2018, took her winning streak to 15, dating back to …

4 years, 2 months ago

Perfect prep: Simona Halep takes 14-match win streak to French Open

India TV News

Two months of physical training. “We’ve been, for a while, on clay," he said, "and you get more used the bounce, with the angles, and I hope this will be an advantage for her.” Another possible edge for Halep: She didn’t play the recently concluded U.S. Open, having decided against traveling overseas due to health concerns amid the pandemic. At …

4 years, 2 months ago

Halep eyes second French Open title and top ranking

The Hindu

World number two Simona Halep stands out as the clear favourite to win this year's rescheduled French Open, bucking a recent trend of wide open women's singles draws at Grand Slams. Romanian Halep has been in red-hot form and the absence of top-ranked Australian Ash Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam in Paris last year, and U.S. Open champion …

4 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep favourite for French Open after winning streak

The Hindu

Simona Halep is heavily favoured to add a second French Open title to her Grand Slam cabinet, brimming with confidence on the back of a 14-match winning streak and fighting fit having skipped the US hardcourt season due to COVID-19. So it's a better chance.” An aggressive baseliner with excellent court coverage, Halep last lost in the semi-finals of this …

4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep wins first title in Rome after Karolina Pliskova retires injured

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World number two Halep, 28, was competing in her third Rome WTA final, having finished runner-up in 2017 and 2018 on the clay at the Foro Italico. Rome: Top seed Simona Halep won her first Italian Open title on Monday after defending champion Karolina Pliskova retired while trailing 6-0, 2-1 in Monday’s final. Pliskova, the second seed, was playing with …

4 years, 3 months ago

Halep claims Rome title after Pliskova retires with injury - Tennis news

The Hindu

Top seed Simona Halep gave her French Open preparations a boost when she claimed the Italian Open in Rome on Monday after second seed Karolina Pliskova retired from the final with injury when she was down 6-0, 2-1. Victory gave Halep her first title in Rome and her third consecutive title of the year after wins in Dubai -- before …

4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open: Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza, reaches final

The Hindu

Chasing her first title in Rome, top-seeded Simona Halep reached her third Italian Open final after beating Garbine Muguruza 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, on Sunday to improve her record in tennis’ restart to 9-0. After the tour’s five-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Romanian returned by raising another trophy in Prague last month. READ | In the men’s semifinals …

4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep reaches Rome semi-finals after Yulia Putintseva retires

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Halep was ahead 6-2, 2-0 when Putintseva decided she was in too much pain to continue - having already taken an off-court medical timeout between sets. Rome: Top-seeded Simona Halep became the first semifinalist at the Italian Open when Kazakh opponent Yulia Putintseva retired midway through their match due to a lower back injury Saturday. Putintseva also reached the US …

4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open: Simona Halep Reaches Rome Semis after Putintseva Retires

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ROME: Less than two weeks after getting defaulted from the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic lost his cool again midway through a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over German qualifier Dominik Koepfer in the Italian Open quarterfinals Saturday. Aiming for his fifth title in Rome, Djokovic’s semifinal opponent will be Casper Ruud, who eliminated local favorite Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 in …

4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal enter quarter-final; Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova also through to last eight

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Nadal proved too strong for 25th-ranked Lajovic, who had valiantly but vainly launched a fightback after trailing 4-0 in the second set to the Spaniard. Rome: World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal welcomed the decision to allow a limited number of fans to watch the Italian Open as the top men’s seeds advanced to the quarter-finals …

4 years, 3 months ago

Halep beats Yastremska to reach Italian Open quarters - sports news

The Hindu

Top-seeded Simona Halep improved to 7-0 in tennis’ restart with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Dayana Yastremska on Friday to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. Also on the red clay courts of the Foro Italico, defending champion Karolina Pliskova defeated Russian qualifier Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3 and will next play 11th-seeded Elise Mertens, who eliminated Montenegrin qualifier Danka Kovinic 6-4, …

4 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep advances in Rome despite sluggish start

The Hindu

Top seed Simona Halep overcame a couple of hiccups in her first match at the Italian Open in Rome to beat wildcard Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-4 to move into the third round on Wednesday. World number two Halep, who had skipped the U.S. Open due to COVID-19 concerns and opted to stay in Europe and practice on the claycourts ahead …

4 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep wins 21st WTA title at Prague Open - Tennis News

The Hindu

Top-seeded Simona Halep defeated third-seeded Elise Mertens 6-2, 7-5 in the Prague Open final on Sunday to claim her 21st WTA title. The second-ranked Romanian broke Mertens for a 6-5 lead in the final set before converting her first match point to win her second title this year after the Dubai Championships in February. 23-ranked Mertens jumped to a 2-0 …

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

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Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

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SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy — Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong and the Swiss standout did it in style. Odermatt put down what he called “one of my best” downhill runs on Saturday to win a World Cup race in Val Gardena as the three-time overall World Cup champion looked like back to his imperious best. It was Odermatt’s …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

Simona Halep gets a wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying

The Hindu

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt’s 16-year-old son Cruz were among the players awarded wild-card entries Wednesday for Australian Open qualifying next month. 1 but is currently 877th and hasn’t played at any Grand Slam tournament since 2022 after missing all tournaments for 1 1/2 years …

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Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event

The Hindu

Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday. “I have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 season,” said Halep, a former French Open and Wimbledon …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Tata Steel Marathon: Daniel Ebenyo, Sutume Kebede win titles; Gulveer sets new course record

The Hindu

Ethiopia’s champion marathoner Sutume Kebede gave an impressive performance to retain the women’s crown in the ninth edition of the Tata Steel World 25K road race here on Sunday. The Indian elite runners also performed impressively, with Gulveer Singh setting a new course record in the men’s section and Sanjivani Jadhav claiming the title in the women’s category, in the …

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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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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

The Hindu

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, and Sara Errani and …

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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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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, …

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Max Verstappen: How the four-time champion stacks up against other F1 greats

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Bortoleto wins Formula Two championship ahead of Sauber F1 team move

The Hindu

Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto won the Formula Two championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ahead of his move to Formula One with the Sauber team next season. The 20-year-old Brazilian was Formula Three champion last year and he secured back-to-back titles after finishing second at Yas Marina while French rival Isack Hadjar stalled on the grid in the season’s final feature …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Motorsport Weekend Wrap: Pulling clinches F1 Academy title; Verstappen wins Qatar GP

The Hindu

This weekend, Abbi Pulling was crowned the 2024 F1 Academy Champion. Max Verstappen, the 2024 F1 World Champion, won the Qatar Grand Prix while the constructors’ championship battle between McLaren and Ferrari heads to the finale. F1 Academy: Pulling crowned 2024 champion after second place in Qatar Race 1 Abbi Pulling secured the 2024 F1 ACADEMY title in Qatar, despite …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP but race for constructors' championship goes on after Lando Norris penalty

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Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen clinch his ninth win of the 2024 Formula 1 season and his 63rd career victory overall during the controversial Qatar Grand Prix in Lusail on Sunday. Max Verstappen avenged his overnight demotion from pole position by clinching his ninth win of the season and 63rd of his career with a dominant triumph for Red Bull …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Formula 1: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc tops lone practice session for Qatar Grand Prix

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris nd Oscar Piastri in Friday’s only practice session of the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of the season’s penultimate Formula 1 race. Charles Leclerc demonstrated Ferrari’s potential for wrecking McLaren’s bid for a first title in 26 years when he topped the times ahead of Lando Norris in Friday’s opening practice at …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Simona Halep cries double standards after ITIA slaps Iga Swiatek with one-month ban for failing dope test

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While world No 2 Swiatek will be free to play in a matter of days, with a majority of her one-month ban having been covered in provisional suspension, Halep had been slapped with a four-year ban by the ITIA that was later reduced to nine months following the CAS’ intervention. Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had been …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Simona Halep calls out double standards after Swiatek escapes lengthy doping ban

India Today

Former World No.1 tennis player Simona Halep slammed the International Tennis Integrity Agency over their double standards while dishing out doping bans. Halep’s comments came after the ITIA handed a one-month ban to Iga Swiatek after she tested positive for a banned substance. SWIATEK’S DOPING BAN World number two and five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension …

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4 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Stop if you’ve heard this before: Max Verstappen is the champion again in Formula 1

Associated Press

All Times Eastern FORMULA 1 Qatar Grand Prix Site: Losail, Qatar. Online: http://www.formula1.com NASCAR Cup Series Last race: Joey Logano led 107 laps to dominate the winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 10, earning his third championship and completing a remarkable turnaround after initially missing the second-round cut before earning a reprieve with another driver’s disqualification. Online: http://www.nascar.com IndyCar …

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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. | …

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Jeeno Thitikul has a $4M finish to win LPGA finale and Maverick McNealy wins first PGA Tour title

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1 month ago

Jeeno Thitikul has a $4M finish to win LPGA finale and Maverick McNealy wins first PGA Tour title

Live Mint

NAPLES, Fla. — Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand made up a two-shot deficit with two holes to play Sunday with an eagle-birdie finish for a 7-under 65, giving her a one-shot victory over Angel Yin and the $4 million prize — the richest in women's golf — at the CME Group Tour Championship. PGA Tour ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Maverick …

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1 month ago

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. “Jasmine raised her level really high this year.. She’s an example for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semis after eliminating Australia

The Hindu

Slovakia knocked out Australia to move into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002 after singles victories by Viktoria Hruncakova and Rebecca Sramkova gave the it an unassailable 2-0 lead on Sunday. Hruncakova overcame Kimberly Birrell with a hardfought 7-5 6-7 6-3 win in a match lasting two hours and 30 minutes. World number 43 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up

India Today

1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India's R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Friday. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but the Indian's superior tie-break score earned him the runner-up position, while …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NHRA to determine champions, a week after NASCAR crowns title winners. F1 returns next week in Vegas

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NHRA Drag Racing In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Site: Pomona, California. Online: http://www.formula1.com NASCAR Cup Series Last race: Joey Logano led 107 laps to dominate the winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway, earning his third championship and completing a remarkable turnaround after initially missing the second-round cut before earning a reprieve with another driver’s disqualification. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR Xfinity …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Motorsports weekend wrap: Logano wins third NASCAR crown, Formula E conducts first-ever Women’s Test

The Hindu

This weekend, Joey Logano was crowned NASCAR 2024 Cup Series for a third time after winning the final at Phoenix. F1 Academy, a female-only, junior-level single-seater racing championship founded by Formula One, announced that its 2024 Champion will receive a fully funded seat for 2025. NASCAR: Logano becomes three-time NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano battled his way in a dramatic …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Barbora Krejcikova grabbed the last semifinal spot at the WTA Finals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, a result that eliminated second-ranked Iga Swiatek from the season-ending tournament. Krejcikova completes a last-four lineup that already included top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Gauff. And I think definitely for me, it’s a big …

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

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1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette

ABC

Second-seeded Iga Świątek has rallied to beat Barbora Krejčíková 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Świątek, who arrived at the WTA Finals with new coach Wim Fissette, had not played a match since losing to Pegula in straight sets in the US Open quarterfinals in September. "Even though I …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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.

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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1 month, 3 weeks 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.

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Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

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1 month, 3 weeks 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.

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mérida Open: Top Seeds Clash in Round of 16

BBC

The WTA Mérida Open has concluded with exciting quarter-final matches across all the women's categories. In the Women's Doubles, Anastasia Tikhonova and Renata Zarazua emerged victorious, defeating Maria Paulina Perez and Christina Rosca in a thrilling match. In the Women's Singles, Polina Kudermetova secured a comfortable victory against Nina Stojanovic, while Alina Korneeva overcame Sara Sorribes Tormo in a thrilling …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dominant duo Priscilla Grinner, Georgia Brown lead Granada Hills to City tennis title

LA Times

Sayuri Parandian swept her four singles sets during Granada Hills’ win over Palisades in the City Open Division final. It was only appropriate that Georgia Brown and Priscilla Grinner notched the clinching point for the Granada Hills girls’ tennis team during its annual City Section championship match against Palisades on Wednesday afternoon at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. 2 tandem …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shelton Battles Rublev in Thrilling Semifinal Showdown

The Hindu

Ben Shelton defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors. Shelton saved six break points and converted the only two he forced, overcoming Rublev's top-seeded status. He will face Arthur Fils in the semifinals, seeking revenge for their previous encounter. Meanwhile, Holger Rune and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard booked their semifinal matchups, with Rune facing …

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