Ostrava Open: Americans Jennifer Brady, Coco Gauff Advance, Elena Rybakina Out
4 years, 2 months ago

Ostrava Open: Americans Jennifer Brady, Coco Gauff Advance, Elena Rybakina Out

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Qualifier Daria Kasatkina upset sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to advance to the second round of the Ostrava Open on Tuesday. Kasatkina will face U.S. Open semifinalist Jennifer Brady in the second round. Another American, qualifier Coco Gauff advanced after edging wildcard Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 6-4. Also, Ons Jabeur of Tunisia eliminated Czech Barbora Strycova 6-2, 6-2, while her fellow Czech Karolina Muchova eased past Chinas Zhang Shuai 6-1, 6-1.

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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. | …

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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

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

The Hindu  

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday.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

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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Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
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1 month, 2 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.

WTA Mérida Open Final: Kempen and Salden Shine in Women's Doubles Final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mérida Open Final: Kempen and Salden Shine in Women's Doubles Final

BBC  

The WTA Mérida Open semi-finals saw some exciting women's doubles action. In the Women's Doubles, Magali Kempen and Lara Salden defeated Anastasia Tikhonova and Renata Zarazua, while Quinn Gleason and Ingrid Gamarra Martins overcame Magali Kempen and Lara Salden in the final. In the Women's Singles, Ann Li defeated Polina Kudermetova, while Zeynep Sonmez overcame Alina Korneeva in the semi-finals.

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

WTA Mérida Open: Top Seeds Clash in Round of 16
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 …

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

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

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

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

BBC  

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

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

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

BBC  

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

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

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

BBC  

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

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
2 months ago

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka reclaims the World No.1 spot after a year, defeating Iga Swiatek in the 2024 Australian Open. Sabalenka's stellar season has propelled her back to the top of the rankings, while Swiatek's absence due to fatigue has allowed Sabalenka to move up to the top position. The WTA Finals will be a highly competitive showdown between the two players …

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

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy

BBC  

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

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open

BBC  

A battle of top seeds is underway at the WTA Japan Open. In the Round of 32, a stellar performance from Greet Minnen (Belgium) saw her overcome Bianca Andreescu (Canada) in a thrilling 6-3 win. Marie Bouzkova (Czech Republic) and Moyuka Uchijima (Japan) fought valiantly in the other half of the court, with Bouzkova claiming a 7-8 victory in a …

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

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

ABC  

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

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Jack Draper opens up on anxiety after vomiting on US Open court Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open title and third grand slam after beating home favourite Jessica Pegula to avenge last year’s final defeat. There were nervy moments, particulary as the American Pegula, playing in her first grand slam final, fought back from 3-0 down to …

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York

The Independent  

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

US Open: Karolina Muchova knocks out Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula into quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Karolina Muchova knocks out Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula into quarters

India Today  

Karolina Muchova advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open 2024 women’s singles after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini on Monday at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ðŸ‡è🇿 pic.twitter.com/fKhT2km9wg — US Open Tennis September 2, 2024 Jessica Pegula takes down Diana Shnaider No. With this victory, Pegula secures her seventh career Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and her second at the US Open, …

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of day nine at the 2024 U.S. Open Day nine of the U.S. Open brings the first batch of quarterfinals. Americans Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe are two wins away from a home Grand Slam final, while one matchup offers a rerun of January’s Australian Open final. GO DEEPER Coco Gauff knocked out of U.S. Open by …

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I feel like there’s been more pressure this year, because I did so well coming into this tournament,” said the 30-year-old Pegula, the oldest woman …

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

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

News 18  

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

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have risen to the occasion to help continue Australia's best start to a US Open in almost 30 years. Thompson claimed the biggest scalp of the tournament yet, sending world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz packing with a rollicking 7-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory to open day four at Flushing Meadows. Backing up from his first match …

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka faced little resistance from Lucia Bronzetti as the hard-hitting Belarusian eased past the Italian 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to claim her spot in the U.S. Open third round. Sabalenka, who is one of the favourites to win the tournament, put her punishing serve to good use, pounding five aces to just one double fault while never facing a …

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse

The Hindu  

Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse bounced Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova from the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, beating the Czech 6-4, 7-5 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. “It’s just a dream for me.” Ruse, ranked 122nd in the world, pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far with …

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense

New York Times  

Day 3 of the U.S. Open moves the tournament on to the second round, with the bottom half of the draw returning for their next matchups. Here’s what to watch on the three show courts and around the grounds: Start time: Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT TV: ESPN, Tennis Channel Madison Keys vs. Maya Joint Madison Keys had a resounding …

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited the U.S. Open to appear with Michael Phelps for a discussion about mental health. Naomi Osaka, of Japan, walks on the court before playing against Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open …

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Aryna Sabalenka was clear about why she chose to skip the Paris Olympics. She watched from afar as Coco Gauff, USA’s co-flagbearer at the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, tearfully crashed out in the singles third round and returned medal-less from her three-event Games. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion and the runaway gold medal favourite on …

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months ago

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis

The Hindu  

Top seed Jannik Sinner, whose doping case has dominated the lead-up to the U.S. Open, faces a tough road to the New York final while in-form Aryna Sabalenka will also be tested, according to the draw released on Thursday. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who lost the opening match of his only U.S. Open tune-up event, will also …

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Here are some of the women to watch at the U.S. Open, which starts in New York on Monday : Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record: 50-6 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 5 — U.S. Open, French Open Last 5 U.S. She Said It: “There’s like …

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said. But the 23-year-old, known for her pinpoint serving, speedy defence and perfectionist approach to the …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drug tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash
4 months ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.t Four-time Cincinnati semi-finalist Sabalenka will rise to second in the WTA rankings with a week to go before the start of the US Open. Sabalenka was broken for 5-3 but …

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 …

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title
4 months, 1 week ago

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday’s all-American final. Monday’s match marked just the second time the final of a WTA 1000 event — one step below the sport’s four Grand Slams — has featured two …

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. “Happy to get pushed through.” In the night session, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner, beat Yue Yuan 6-2, 6-2. Kasatkina …

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning until this …

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the WTA and ATP Washington Open quarter-finals after Azarenka foiled an upset bid Thursday by China’s Wang Yafan. Top seed Sabalenka, the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open winner, and her sixth-seeded Belarus compatriot are the only two seeds in the last eight ahead of Friday’s showdown. “I’m really …

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain hug after their Paris Olympics second-round match at Roland Garros on Monday. REUTERS Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time. Nadal admitted Djokovic was the "clear favorite" ahead of their first clash …

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 …

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