2 years, 3 months ago

Serena draws US Open crowd; Nadal eyes No. 1; Osaka anxious

NEW YORK — Serena Williams rose from her sideline seat after a break during a training session inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, and as she walked to the baseline at the end of the court covered by shade on a steamy morning, a few voices from the stands called out in unison, “Serena, we love you!” About to hit some serves in preparation for the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday night — and what could wind up being the last singles match of her career — the 23-time Grand Slam champion did not break stride, although she did turn her head in the fans’ direction, acknowledging the sentiment with a smile. “She was just like: ‘Do you want to come on the court and give me some thoughts?’ And I said: ‘Of course.‘” While every match — in singles and doubles — and each practice session involving Williams, who turns 41 next month, is sure to draw plenty of eyeballs, there is more to know about the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. OSAKA IS ‘ANXIOUS’ Naomi Osaka won two of her four Grand Slam titles at the U.S. Open so might normally be considered a true contender to leave New York with another. Like, of course, you don’t want to lose in the first round of a Slam.” COACHING COMES TO A MAJOR For the first time at a Grand Slam tournament, in-match coaching will be allowed at the U.S. Open.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .

Salon

When a good friend reached out to ask if I’d like to attend the U.S. Open with her I jumped at the opportunity. “We need to plan our fits.” “We can dress so cute.” “And get the honey deuce.” Call it womanhood, call it brat summer, but I have a hunch that our instinctive, knee-jerk responses to the news that …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

First Grand Slam Final For Jessica Pegula! 30-Year-Old American Beats Karolina Muchova In US Open Semifinal

ABP News

Jessica Pegula may have gone down by a set in the semifinal of the Women's singles event at the US Open 2024. Pegula's win not only ensured her a place in the final of the summit clash but meant that at 30 she would be the oldest player in a debut Grand Slam final at the US Open since Flavia …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019

Hindustan Times

Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things got quite …

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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again

Associated Press

NEW YORK — To hear Frances Tiafoe tell it, Taylor Fritz predicted this sort of moment for the two of them. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates after winning a point against Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in New York. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Navarro’s first Grand Slam semifinal will be against Sabalenka. Fritz and Tiafoe win, too

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Emma Navarro’s first Grand Slam semifinal will come at the U.S. Open against Aryna Sabalenka, someone trying to win her second major trophy of the year and third overall. “I really felt like it was my time to take it a step further.” Tiafoe gave the Americans a third semifinalist when Grigor Dimitrov stopped playing because of …

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. …

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 …

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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Who is Emma Navarro, the woman who beat defending champion Coco Gauff?

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Emma Navarro’s 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory over defending champion Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open on Sunday earned her a trip to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive Grand Slam tournament. And, also, just because I think I have more belief in myself to be able to actually execute those types of shots.” What is Emma Navarro’s …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan

China Daily

Former tennis player Serena Williams was in the stands during the third-round match between Australia's Christopher O'Connell and Italy's Jannik Sinner on Saturday. REUTERS Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open — as a fan — for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. The …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena Williams returns to US Open, albeit as a fan

The Hindu

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan - for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. “But at the end of the day, I think she’s always been, you know, a happy and outgoing person.” Williams was seen chatting with world …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Welcome back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to Flushing Meadows on Saturday — but she was watching tennis, not playing it. She made it to the third round then before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in her last match, although Williams was careful not to say she was retiring, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova

The Hindu

Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand until she ceded that game and chucked her racket, sending it clattering on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. But she played much better in the second set, getting her only break of the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily

Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a backhand against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a US Open women's singles match in New York on Tuesday. Osaka claimed titles in New York in 2018 and 2020, along with a pair of trophies at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and her matchup against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko marked the first …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open

New York Times

NEW YORK — On Tuesday afternoon, the world No 88, in the U.S. Open main draw as a wildcard, destroyed the 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open first round. “My biggest issue currently isn’t losses, though, my biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body.” Osaka, laying down on Arthur Ashe after winning the …

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 …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Even the players aren’t sure who will be at their best on New York’s hard courts

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Tennis fans unable to decide who has the best shot at doing well at the U.S. Open have company as the year’s last Grand Slam tournament is set to begin Monday. You can be ready ‘better’ than the rest of the group,” said Sabalenka, a two-time champion at the Australian Open and runner-up to Gauff at last …

4 months ago

US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka feels better as she returns to the site of two of her Grand Slam titles

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka is at the U.S. Open to compete for the first time in two years, and she said Saturday that returning to the site of two of her four Grand Slam titles gives her a boost — but not because she focuses on her past success there. No, Osaka explained, it’s more about hearkening further back, …

4 months ago

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

The Hindu

Injuries, slumps and the lack of a tennis force of nature like Serena Williams have left the women’s field at the season’s final Grand Slam wide open. The U.S. Open has not witnessed a successful defence of the women’s crown since Williams won three straight titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014. “On the women’s side, it is very …

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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. “I’m just really excited to be here,” Osaka said Monday after pulling out a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry in the first round at the All England Club by taking the last two games from 4-all in the third set. 1 and won …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk

Associated Press

PARIS — The big news in Naomi Osaka’s life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps. “Yesterday, she walked for the first time, so I was really happy about that,” Osaka said at Roland Garros on Saturday, a day before the tournament begins. If Osaka can get …

9 months ago

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka Puts up 'Most Free' Performance to Progress to Second Round

News 18

In the WTA event, four-time grand slam-winner Naomi Osaka had little trouble in defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 in one hour, 18 minutes to move into the second round. Osaka will face another mother in the second round when she takes on Elina Svitolina of Ukraine who in 12 months back on the circuit is already back inside the …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

10 months, 1 week ago

Osaka gets walkover as Zheng falls to Fernandez at Qatar Open

The Hindu

Naomi Osaka received a walkover into the Doha quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Leylah Fernandez knocked out Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 6-3. Osaka will meet another former world number one, Karolina Pliskova, or Czech teenager Linda Noskova for a place in the last four, as the Japanese star continues her comeback from maternity leave. Chinese fifth seed Zheng let …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Osaka trying not to feel ‘a failure’ after early Abu Dhabi exit

The Hindu

Naomi Osaka said she was trying not to feel “like a failure” after her comeback hit another roadblock with a 7-5, 6-0 defeat to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday. I felt a little like a ‘failure’, but I don’t want to be too harsh,” Osaka told AFP in …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka suffers straight-sets loss to Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi opener

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11 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times

You could see it when she berated herself for making unforced errors, when she stood well inside the baseline to pounce on second serves, when she pumped her fist after nailing thunderous winners. Naomi Osaka, playing her first Grand Slam match in 17 months, was as hungry as ever in the first round against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit

Firstpost

Melbourne: Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done “the best that I could possibly do” after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday. A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break …

11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia

The Independent

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina

New York Times

It was late September when Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and transcendent star of her sport, finally got on the phone with her former coach to talk about her next comeback. “At the core of everything, I want to show my daughter everything in the world, and I also want her to remember me playing tennis for as …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press

How well do you know the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning? 2004 c.) 2006 d.) 2008 2nd Round: Coco Gauff The Australian Open marks Coco Gauff’s first major tournament as a Grand Slam champion; she won the U.S. Open last September at 19. 2000 c.) 2005 d.) 2010 Semifinals: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open

Associated Press

Smaller things are getting Naomi Osaka’s attention now that she’s preparing for her Grand Slam comeback. The attention on that returning trio — Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki — intensified after another prominent storyline fizzled out when Rafael Nadal’s attempted comeback from a year-long injury layoff lasted three matches. Also, I feel a lot stronger physically, but I think …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open

The Independent

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka on comeback in Brisbane after becoming mother: Want to show Shai she's capable of everything

India Today

Naomi Osaka said that her perspective towards life has changed after she became a mother. “I want to show Shai that she’s capable of everything, so that’s one of my main purposes and main reasons why I want to be back out here,” she stated. Osaka last played competitive tennis back in September 2022 in the Toray Pan Pacific Open …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka practises for Brisbane International ahead of return to tennis after 27-month break

ABC

A "pumped" Naomi Osaka has spent her first Christmas as a mother sweating it out on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane as her tennis return draws closer. Summer of tennis December 29 - January 7: United Cup December 31 - January 7: Brisbane International January 1 - 8: Adelaide International 1 January 8 - 13: Adelaide International January 2 - …

1 year, 1 month ago

Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

The Hindu

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. A two-time Australian and U.S. Open winner, Osaka was a surprise withdrawal from last year’s Australian Open before later revealing she was pregnant. It “will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer.” In a …

1 year, 1 month ago

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

News 18

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

1 year, 2 months ago

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film …

1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

1 year, 3 months ago

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

Firstpost

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

1 year, 3 months ago

Roger Federer congratulates Coco Gauff on maiden US Open win: You shine brighter than ever

India Today

Legendary tennis player Roger Federer congratulated Coco Gauff on her maiden Grand Slam title on Sunday, 10 September. Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis sensation from Florida, made history by becoming the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999. ?#TEAM8 pic.twitter.com/BmtEnOz9O0 — Roger Federer September 10, 2023 Gauff's journey to this monumental victory was not …

1 year, 3 months ago

US Open finalist Coco Gauff is starting to believe. She faces Aryna Sabalenka for the title

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ever since Coco Gauff announced her arrival with a remarkable Grand Slam debut at age 15, she’s been in the spotlight. “It’s still definitely a part of me, but I do think I’m giving myself more credit more,” Gauff said Thursday night after beating Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-5 on her sixth match point in a semifinal interrupted …

1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open | Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday

The Hindu

American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off disruption from climate protesters to reach the US Open final on Thursday as Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge scare to stay on course for a second Grand Slam title. When play resumed, sixth seed Gauff closed out a hard-fought second set to advance to the second Grand Slam final of her career. Gauff, who …

1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy

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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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1 day, 15 hours ago

World Tennis League Season 3: Game Changers Falcons defeats TSL Hawks to win title

The Hindu

Game Changers Falcons clinched the World Tennis League Season 3 title with a hard-fought 20-16 victory over TSL Hawks at the iconic Etihad Arena on Sunday. Despite losing the first two sets - women’s doubles and women’s singles – Game Changers Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, dominating the men’s doubles and men’s singles to claim the title. In a rematch …

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1 week ago

Tennis-Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign

Hindustan Times

By Shrivathsa Sridhar HT Image BENGALURU, - Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek enjoyed a trophy-laden 2024 but rather than ending the year basking in glory, they were instead fighting for their reputations after receiving only minor reprimands for failing dope tests. However, the men's world number one will go into the 2025 season facing a possible ban of up to …

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1 week, 5 days ago

US Open tournament director Stacey Allaster to step down after 2025 edition

The Hindu

US Open tournament director Stacey Allaster will step down from the role after next year’s edition of the Grand Slam and take up a strategic advisory position within the United States Tennis Association, the governing body said. “I’m excited to close out my career in professional tennis with the USTA,” Allaster said on Wednesday, adding that it had been an …

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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 ago

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

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Alex de Minaur and Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal

ABC

Alex de Minaur's stand-out year was not enough to claim the Newcombe Medal outright, with the world number nine sharing Australia's top tennis honour with doubles star Matt Ebden. Matt Ebden won the John Newcombe medal for the first time "I'm so proud and happy to win the Newcombe Medal award again, and want to say how much I appreciate …

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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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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press

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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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

India Today

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was named the WTA Player of the Year 2024, marking the first time she has received the prestigious honor. The 26-year-old capped off a stellar season with two Grand Slam titles and finished the year as the top-ranked player in the world. While Poland's Iga Swiatek finished the season with seven titles, including a Grand …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who’ve shown they still have it at 40+

Associated Press

Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Vonn’s last race was in 2019 — when she claimed bronze at the World Championships in Sweden — but her goal seems to be to return to the sport’s top level: the World Cup. Serena Williams, tennis …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5

Hindustan Times

Tennis continues to dominate the list of highest earners in female sports, with as many as nine of the fifteen highest earners in women’s sports coming from that field, as per sports business analysts Sportico. In a list consisting of names lower down such as WNBA rookie and potential face of the league Caitlin Clark and Team USA Olympics star …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jessica Pegula returns to New York for MSG exhibition event

The Hindu

When Jessica Pegula agreed to play in an exhibition tennis event at Madison Square Garden, she had no idea how her career would change before she got there. “So I think even now that I’ve had that great result, being able to come back, it’s even cooler,” Pegula said. READ | Carlos Alcaraz adds coach Samuel Lopez to work alongside …

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3 weeks ago

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

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3 weeks ago

Fountain Valley girls’ tennis makes program history at CIF Individuals

LA Times

Athletes at any level often talk about leaving a legacy. Fountain Valley High School senior Katelyn Nguyen may have played her final competitive tennis match Wednesday morning at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center. Barons coach Harshul Patel said Nguyen and junior partner Kendra Ly were the first doubles team in program history to advance to the round of 16 at …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Exclusive: 'I just want to really enjoy my first Grand Slam', says Nishesh Basavareddy on upcoming Australian Open debut

Firstpost

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, budding Indian-American tennis star Nishesh Basavareddy opens up on qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open, which inspired him to pick up a tennis racquet and more. After featuring in the qualifiers of the US Open earlier this year, Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy will be gearing up for his Grand Slam …

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Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women’s event

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women’s event

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has won his first professional title by claiming the Australian Open by three stokes, while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin claimed her second Women’s Australian Open which was played concurrently at two courses on the famed Melbourne sand belt. In the Women’s Australian Open, Shin withstood a late challenge from a fast-finishing Ashleigh Buhai …

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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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Georgia’s Dasha Vidmanova, Columbia’s Michael Zheng win NCAA singles titles

Associated Press

WACO, Texas — Georgia’s Dasha Vidmanova and Columbia’s Michael Zheng won NCAA singles tennis titles on Sunday. Vidmanova, a 21-year-old senior from the Czech Republic, beat DJ Bennett of Auburn 6-3, 6-3 for the Bulldogs’ first women’s singles championship since 2010 and the fourth singles champion in program history. Zheng, a 20-year-old junior from Montville, New Jersey, beat Ozan Baris …

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World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game

The Hindu

A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women’s game as Serena Williams did for so long. “I always wanted to dominate the tour like Serena did like Iga was able to do for so long,” Sabalenka told Arab …

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Emma Raducanu more athletic and talented – she wins battle of Britons with Katie Boulter

The Telegraph

As for Boulter, she has shown a warrior’s heart by winning two WTA titles this season and reaching the final of another. But her recent discussions with the highly respected Yutaka Nakamura – as reported by Telegraph Sport earlier this month – have raised hopes that she might invest in her body by hiring a full-time trainer. From there, she …

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US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown

Associated Press

TURIN, Italy — Taylor Fritz is starting to make reaching big finals a habit. This week is huge.” In Sunday’s final, Fritz will will face top-ranked Jannik Sinner — the player he lost to in the U.S. Open final. “I trust my game and I trust my level and I don’t feel nearly as uncomfortable in these situations anymore because …

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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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Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

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

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WTA year-end rankings 2024 confirmed: Aryna Sabalenka finishes as No.1, Qinwen Zheng enters top 5

India TV News

Aryna Sabalenka finished as the world's No.1 female tennis player in the updated WTA year-end rankings 2024 on Monday. Despite failing to reach the final of the WTA Finals, the star Belarusian clinched the Australian Open and US Open titles in 2024 to snatch the world No.1 crown from Iga Swiatek. Meanwhile, the Chinese youngster Qinwen Zheng entered the top …

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China Daily

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Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: In the middle of her title-winning run at the WTA Wuhan Open last month with the then world No.1 Iga Swiatek away on her coaching reboot, Aryna Sabalenka underlined a “much-needed”” occurrence in women’s tennis. “Having this rivalry with Iga,” the Belarusian said, “is something big for tennis and something much-needed, I would say, in women’s tennis.” For the …

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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

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

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

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

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

The Independent

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

Associated Press

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

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Cameron Norrie slips to frustrating defeat in Moselle Open final

The Independent

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

CNN

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

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

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Telegraph

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

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Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

The Independent

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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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Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

The Independent

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

The Independent

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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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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, …

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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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Steely Zheng keeps eyes on the prize

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning her women's singles group stage match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. As a last-minute qualifier to the 2024 WTA Finals, reigning Olympic champion Zheng has again put the steely will that drove her to top of the Paris podium on full display, after the world No 7 pulled off a 7-6,3-6, 6-1 win over group …

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

The Independent

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

The Independent

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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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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

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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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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 Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals

India Today

Iga Swiatek staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals 2024. Despite being rusty in the first set, Swiatek fought her way back and eventually won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The match was a testament to Swiatek's resilience and determination, and it will be a major talking point in the coming days.

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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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