Kenin races into French Open fourth round
4 years, 3 months ago

Kenin races into French Open fourth round

The Hindu  

American fourth seed Sofia Kenin stormed into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-2, 6-0 demolition of Romanian qualifier Irina Bara on Saturday. Kenin could face a Romanian player for the third round in a row if Patricia Maria Tig beats Frenchwoman Fiona Ferro later on Saturday. - Zhang breaks French hearts - China's Zhang Shuai overcame a spirited challenge from French wildcard Clara Burel to win 7-6, 7-5. World number 39 Zhang becomes the first Chinese player to reach the fourth round of the French Open since former champion Li Na in 2012.

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Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen recorded his second career victory over a top-5 player when he upset third-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 on grass at the Halle Open on Wednesday. OSPORTS First on clay and now on grass, China's pioneering tennis star Zhang Zhizhen has served up further proof of his all-around evolution with a shock victory over world No 5 …

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals
7 months ago

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Reigning Australian Open champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka faces unseeded teenager Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Wednesday. In men’s singles, fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev, a three-time semifinalist, will be up against 11th-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur. Here’s the full list of quarterfinal fixtures for day 11 of French Open 2024: …

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. In women’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka plays against 22nd-seeded American Emma Navarro while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on 15th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Here’s the full list …

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek faces Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In men’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner plays against local favourite while third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4

India Today  

Elena Rybakina continued her decent run on clay as she made her way through to the fourth round of the French Open 2024 women’s singles. On Saturday, June 1, the Kazakh star defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Rybakina hasn’t dropped a set at Roland Garros this season as she defeated Greet Minnen, and Arantxa …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 1 week 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 …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic takes on Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Thursday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka plays against Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on Dutch woman Arantxa Rus. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for …

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round
7 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz's forehand was giving him a hard time at the French Open. After ceding the third set and trailing by a break in the fourth, Alcaraz needed to get in gear — and he did, taking the last five games to beat Jesper de Jong 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 Wednesday in the second round. “I prefer to not spend …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

French Open 2024: Fourth seed Rybakina eases into Roland Garros second round
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Fourth seed Rybakina eases into Roland Garros second round

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina powered into the French Open second round with a straight-sets victory over Belgian Greet Minnen on Tuesday. The former Wimbledon champion wrapped up a 6-2, 6-3 success in only 73 minutes and will next face either three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber or Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus. Zheng sends Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping Seventh seed Zheng …

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic begins his title defence with a first-round clash against local wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert on the third day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Tuesday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka will take on Erika Andreeva while fourth seed Elena Rybakina will play against Belgium’s Greet Minnen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes

The Hindu  

Seasoned campaigners Caroline Garcia and Richard Gasquet kept French hopes alive at Roland Garros with battling victories on Sunday, but it was the end of the road for talented 17th seed Ugo Humbert who fell in the first round. “It’s never easy to start a new Roland Garros, there have been difficult moments for me in this tournament, even if …

China's Zhang, Wang reach 2nd round at French Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Zhang, Wang reach 2nd round at French Open

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen in action. PARIS -- Chinese players kicked off their 2024 French Open campaigns with winning starts on Sunday, as both Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Yafan advanced past the first round. Zhang defeated Australia's Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the men's singles, while Wang overcame Russia's Maria Timofeeva 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles. This victory marked …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

Naomi Osaka secures hard-fought victory in French Open opener
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka secures hard-fought victory in French Open opener

CBC  

On the first day of the 2024 French Open, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková lost 7-6, 6-4 to Viktorija Golubic — making the 24th-seeded Krejcikova 0-3 in Paris since going 7-0 three years ago to take the title. WATCH l Diallo …

French Open | Sindhu enters quarterfinals, Srikanth loses in French Open
10 months ago

French Open | Sindhu enters quarterfinals, Srikanth loses in French Open

The Hindu  

Sindhu produced another impressive show as she rallied to a three-game win over USA’s Beiwen Zhang to advance to the women’s singles quarterfinals but it was curtains for K. Srikanth at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday. 17 Chinese In women’s singles, Sindhu started the proceedings with a cross-court winner but Zhang put up a defensive …

French Open 2024: Sindhu, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarterfinals, Srikanth knocked out
10 months ago

French Open 2024: Sindhu, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarterfinals, Srikanth knocked out

The Hindu  

India’s P. V, Sindhu produced another impressive show as she rallied to a three-game win over USA’s Beiwen Zhang to advance to the women’s singles quarterfinals but it was curtains for Kidambi Srikanth at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday. In women’s singles, Sindhu started the proceedings with a cross-court winner but Zhang put up a …

On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title
11 months, 1 week ago

On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title

The Independent  

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China Open: World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz Eases Past Casper Ruud to Make 12th Semifinal This Season
1 year, 3 months ago

China Open: World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz Eases Past Casper Ruud to Make 12th Semifinal This Season

News 18  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz eased to his 12th semifinal appearance of the season with a 6-4, 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Casper Ruud at the China Open on Monday. SWIATEK, GAUFF ADVANCE Making her first appearance at the China Open, second-ranked Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo. Seventh-seeded Ons Jabeur, winner of …

China Open: Medvedev through to semifinals; Swiatek in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

China Open: Medvedev through to semifinals; Swiatek in second round

The Hindu  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz eased to his 12th semifinal appearance of the season with a 6-4, 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Casper Ruud at the China Open on Monday. These kind of matches give you extra confidence.” Alcaraz will meet sixth-seeded Jannik Sinner in Tuesday’s semifinals after the Italian downed Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. World number three Daniil Medvedev also booked …

China Open: Alcaraz reaches quarterfinal, Sabalenka thrashes Kenin to sail into second round
1 year, 3 months ago

China Open: Alcaraz reaches quarterfinal, Sabalenka thrashes Kenin to sail into second round

The Hindu  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarterfinals of the China Open with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in the second round on Sunday. The top-seeded Spaniard hit 18 winners and broke the Italian’s serve four times in the 81-minute rout as he became the first player to win 60 tour matches this season. In her debut match as …

China Open: Daniil Medvedev Overcomes Alex de Minaur In Two Sets To Reach Quarterfinals
1 year, 3 months ago

China Open: Daniil Medvedev Overcomes Alex de Minaur In Two Sets To Reach Quarterfinals

News 18  

World number three Daniil Medvedev progressed to the quarter-finals of the China Open with a hard-fought win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in Beijing on Saturday. @DaniilMedwed #2023ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/7cMbFrYQAP— China Open September 30, 2023 READ: US Open Champion Coco Gauff Says ‘Questions’ Remain Over Peng Shuai Assault Case He found his range in the second set, securing an early break …

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open
1 year, 3 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 …

Kenin continues resurgence by reaching Guadalajara semis
1 year, 3 months ago

Kenin continues resurgence by reaching Guadalajara semis

The Hindu  

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin reached back-to-back semifinals for the first time since 2019 as the American downed unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-7 6-1 in the Guadalajara Open on Thursday. Confidence definitely is the key for me.” Rohan Bopanna says inspiring next generation to push all limits will be his legacy In the semifinals, Kenin will take on …

Barbora Krejcikova wins San Diego Open, beating Sofia Kenin 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
1 year, 3 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova wins San Diego Open, beating Sofia Kenin 6-4, 2-6, 6-4

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic beat Sofia Kenin of the United States 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday in the San Diego Open for her second victory of the year and seventh on the WTA Tour. In addition to the $120,150 winner’s check and glass trophy, the 5-foot-10 Krejcikova — 2020 Australian Open winner — was presented with a shiny …

US Open 2023: Jabeur defeats Bouzkova to reach fourth round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Jabeur defeats Bouzkova to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

An ailing Ons Jabeur scraped by Czech Marie Bouzkova 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to keep her latest U.S. Open campaign on track in the third round on Saturday despite an error-riddle performance. I tried my best today and she’s a great player.” READ | US Open 2023: Alcaraz holds off Evans to reach fourth round Jabeur may be known as the …

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens

News 18  

Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov reached the French Open quarter-finals for the second time on Sunday with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego of Italy, setting up a potential clash with Novak Djokovic. It was just like the last match and I won that anyway.” Two-time champion and 22-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic was facing Juan Pablo Varillas of …

French Open day six: Norrie out as Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka march on
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open day six: Norrie out as Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka march on

The Independent  

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French Open 2023, June 2 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka play in third round
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023, June 2 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka play in third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be amongst the players in action as third round of the French Open begins at Roland-Garros, Paris on Wednesday. While Djokovic takes on Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alcaraz faces Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. Here’s the full list of third-round fixtures for day six of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, came through a marathon first set against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics before prevailing 7-6, …

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Alcaraz through World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set blip to blow away Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and set up a tie with Canadian …

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Aryna Sabalenka, Caroline Garcia and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the top seeds that will be in action in Round 2 on Day 4 of the French Open 2023. Like the Spaniard, World No.3 Novak Djokovic also had to fight hard in his third set of his first-round match before defeating USA’s Aleksander Kovacevic 6-3, …

French Open 2023, May 31 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023, May 31 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be amongst the players in action as second round of the French Open begins at Roland-Garros, Paris on Wednesday. While Djokovic takes on Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, Alcaraz faces Japan’s Taro Daniel. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day four of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Jessica …

Three Chinese men play at French Open, country's 1st male entrants in Paris since 1937
1 year, 7 months ago

Three Chinese men play at French Open, country's 1st male entrants in Paris since 1937

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen plays a backhand return to Serbia's Dusan Lajovic during their men's singles match on day two of the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris May 29, 2023. PARIS — For the first time since 1937, a Chinese man competed in the main draw of the French Open — and, actually, a total of three did, all playing …

Wu, Zhang end China’s 86-year French Open wait
1 year, 7 months ago

Wu, Zhang end China’s 86-year French Open wait

The Hindu  

Twelve months ago, a despondent Wu Yibing was retiring with injury from a low-level clay court tournament in Italy, earning a meagre 530 euros for his troubles. Fast-forward a year and 23-year-old Wu is his country’s highest-ranked male player at 59 in the world and about to spearhead a landmark assault at the French Open where it has been 86 …

Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters
1 year, 8 months ago

Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen of China looks to return a ball against Taylor Fritz of the United States during their Men's Singles fourth round match on Day Nine of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 2, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Displaying resilience and aggression, Zhang Zhizhen made Chinese tennis history on Tuesday when he became the nation's first …

2022 Tennis in the Land: Sofia Kenin Finding Form Ahead of U.S. Open With Win in Cleveland
2 years, 4 months ago

2022 Tennis in the Land: Sofia Kenin Finding Form Ahead of U.S. Open With Win in Cleveland

News 18  

A solid Sofia Kenin knocked fifth-seeded Irina-Camelia Begu out of the Tennis in the Land tournament on Tuesday as the American looks to find her form and add a second Grand Slam trophy to her case when the U.S. Open kicks off next week. The 2020 Australian Open champion has suffered back-to-back first-round exits at her last two U.S. Open …

French Open updates | Cilic eliminates No. 2 seed Medvedev
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Cilic eliminates No. 2 seed Medvedev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : ___ 11 p.m. ___ 5:55 p.m. Jessica Pegula has made it to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time by coming back to beat Irina-Camelia Begu 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. ___ 5:15 p.m. Danish teenager Holger Rune has eliminated 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach his first …

French Open updates | Rune, 19, rare Danish man in 4th Rd
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Rune, 19, rare Danish man in 4th Rd

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : ___ 11 p.m. Teenager Holger Rune has given a Denmark a man in the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time in 63 years. The 11th-seeded American will make her debut in the French Open’s fourth round after eliminating 2021 semifinalist Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia …

French Open updates | Alcaraz youngest in 4th Rd since 2006
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Alcaraz youngest in 4th Rd since 2006

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open : 11:15 p.m. Carlos Alcaraz displayed deft drop shots and plenty of other skillful strokes to become the youngest man in the French Open’s fourth round since Novak Djokovic in 2006. ___ 7:20 p.m. Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens beat French teenager Diane Parry 6-2, 6-3 to reach the fourth round …

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : 11 p.m. Alizé Cornet beat 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the third round at the French Open. ___ 6:10 p.m. Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is out of the French Open in the second round. ___ 3 p.m. Daniil Medvedev keeps …

French Open 2022: Former champion Simona Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Former champion Simona Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng

The Hindu  

Former world number one Simona Halep crashed out in the second round of the French Open on Thursday as she failed to find a way past the aggressive game of Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen and fell to a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 loss. READ | French Open 2022: Speedy Swiatek destroys Riske to reach third round Winners started flowing from the …

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses

India Today  

American ninth seed Danielle Collins and former champion Simona Halep were knocked out in the women's singles' second round of the French Open on Thursday. Sabalenka tamed Madison Brengle 6-1, 6-3 In a battle of Americans, Shelby Rogers upset 9th-seeded Collins 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2017. The 74th-ranked Zheng …

French Open 2022: Fourth seed Sakkari admits to stress in opening win over Burel
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Fourth seed Sakkari admits to stress in opening win over Burel

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Maria Sakkari admitted she suffered a small bout of nerves in her first round 6-2, 6-3 win over Clara Burel at the French Open on Sunday but promised to improve so her parents will get to see her in the later stages of the tournament. "You cannot expect to play a perfect match when it's a first round …

Australian Open 2022: Ex-champion Sofia Kenin knocked out on opening day
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Ex-champion Sofia Kenin knocked out on opening day

India TV News  

Highlights With the 1st-round exit, the former World No. 100 Anisimova suffer to beat qualifier Hartono 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 to set up 2nd-round matchup against Bencic In men's draw, Debutant Sebastian Korda post 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory over 12th-seeded Cam Norrie Sofia Kenin was the Australian Open champion in 2020, and made it to the final of the French Open, …

China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round
3 years, 4 months ago

China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round

China Daily  

Zhang Shuai of China returns against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain during her Women's Singles second round match on Day Four of the 2021 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept 2, 2021 in New York City. NEW YORK - Britain's Emma Raducanu beat Zhang Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of …

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova saves match point to set up final with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova saves match point to set up final with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Firstpost  

It will be the sixth successive French Open to crown a first-time women’s major champion. Barbora Krejcikova will play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final after the Czech world number 33 saved a match point to defeat Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 on Thursday. Sakkari broke for a 2-1 edge as Krejcikova dragged a backhand wide, …

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari

News 18  

Barbora Krejcikova will play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final after the Czech world number 33 saved a match point to defeat Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 on Thursday. That is the most important thing, in here and in our own life.” Czech Mate 🇨🇿In just her fifth Slam singles main draw, @BKrejcikova earns a maiden …

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