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

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

India TV News  

Top-seeded Simona Halep won 10 straight games in beating Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday and extend her winning streak to 15 matches. “I cannot celebrate much because I have to stay in the room, so I will have a bottle of water.” Wearing thick black leggings and a long-sleeved pink jersey to combat the chilly conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier, the 2018 champion made a series of unforced errors and trailed 4-2. "Give her credit to playing an amazing match.” The 40-year-old Williams exited in the first round at Roland Garros for the third straight year and is 0-3 in Grand Slam tournaments this year following the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. 21 John Isner went through 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 against Elliot Benchetrit and the big-serving American next meets qualifier Sebastian Korda, whose father, Petr, won the 1998 Australian Open and was the runner-up here in 1992.

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

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

ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History
4 weeks, 1 day ago

ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History

The Hindu  

“The gulf between Sinner and everyone else in this tournament is a pretty big body of water.” — Jim Courier, former world No. I would have said, arguably, maybe his first serve is better — but not today.” Young guns: Sinner, lanky and wiry-strong at slightly over 6’3”, surpassed Fritz with an overall service rating of 323 to 288. | …

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

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily  

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

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 …

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

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

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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, …

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player
3 months, 1 week ago

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player

ABC  

Qualifier Olivia Gadecki's audacious Mexican run has been halted at the final hurdle, with Australia's new women's number one beaten in the Guadalajara final. Olivia Gadecki's big week Guadalajara Open Qualifying: def Timea babos 6-2, 6-3 Qualifying: def Maya Joint 6-1, 6-3 Rd 32: def Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 Rd 16: def Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-3 QF: def Martina Trevisan …

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

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: 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, …

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.” …

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

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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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Shocking Defeat Against Amanda Anisimova In WTA Toronto Masters Quarterfinal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Shocking Defeat Against Amanda Anisimova In WTA Toronto Masters Quarterfinal

News 18  

American Amanda Anisimova upset two-time reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters. Anisimova, into her first Masters semi-final, advanced to a Sunday showdown against US eighth seed Emma Navarro, who eliminated fellow American lucky loser Taylor Townsend 6-3, 7-6. Anisimova, 22, will try to reach her fourth career …

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 …

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic bowed out of singles at the Paris Olympics with a 6-4, 6-2 loss to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia and Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic shake hands after their match Schmiedlova has now eliminated both women who played in the final at …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

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 …

Paris Olympics Day 2 highlights: Bhaker claims historic bronze; Bopanna bows out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 2 highlights: Bhaker claims historic bronze; Bopanna bows out

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker won bronze to open India's medal account; Rafael Nadal and LeBron James were also in action on Day 2 of the Summer Games Relying on the teachings of the Bhagwat Gita, Manu Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait by shooting bronze at the 2024 edition of the Olympics on Sunday. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu began her campaign with a …

Elena Rybakina withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition
5 months ago

Elena Rybakina withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition

New York Times  

Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the women’s tennis competition at the Paris Olympics. Rybakina becomes the latest in a number of high-profile names to pull out of the competition on the women’s side including Ons Jabeur, Marketa Vondrousova and Madison Keys. ‘The Olympics loses another top tennis player’ Analysis by Matthew Futterman The Olympic tennis tournament lost another top player …

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova

The Hindu  

Wimbledon and the Czech Republic seem to have a special relationship. Four women representing the country have won Grand Slam singles titles and all four have triumphed at SW19, with Barbora Krejcikova joining Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Marketa Vondrousova. I didn’t have a good season and it is unbelievable that I am standing here with this trophy.” The 28-year-old …

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova held off Italian crowd favourite Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court. It was heartache for the popular Paolini who lost the French Open final a few weeks ago and was bidding to become the first Italian player to win a Wimbledon singles title. Krejcikova, …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2-, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday on the iconic Centre Court in the Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final to claim her second Grand Slam title. With the win, Krejcikova became the fourth Czech player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Open Era after her one-time mentor Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and last year’s champion …

Barbora Krejčíková wins maiden Wimbledon ladies singles title, beating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
5 months, 1 week ago

Barbora Krejčíková wins maiden Wimbledon ladies singles title, beating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4

ABC  

Barbora Krejčíková has emulated her hero, the late, great Czechia legend Jana Novotná, after beating Jasmine Paolini to win a brilliant Wimbledon ladies singles final. Krejčíková will serve for the championship S By Simon Smale Paolini *3-5 Krejčíková, 2-6, 6-2 S By Simon Smale The crowd rises as Paolini serves to stay in the championship. Paolini *2-2 Krejčíková, 2-6, 6-2 …

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
5 months, 1 week ago

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year

The Independent  

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Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 1 week ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini
5 months, 1 week ago

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday. Just hours after Paolini beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club, it was Krejcikova's turn to dig …

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final under blue skies on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6 win over Latvian 13th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the battle of former French Open champions. Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates winning against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko during their women's singles quarter-finals tennis match on the tenth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships The Czech 31st …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Wimbledon 2024: French Open runner-up Paolini first player into fourth round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: French Open runner-up Paolini first player into fourth round

The Hindu  

Jasmine Paolini continued to carry the flag for Italian tennis on the women’s side as the seventh seed downed former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 7-6, 6-1 at Wimbledon on Friday to make the fourth round for the first time. It’s something I’m proud of, but for myself, not comparing to the past, the others.” While Italian men’s number one …

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini

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Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini

Associated Press  

PARIS — For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. The 12th-seeded Paolini, a 28-year-old from Italy appearing in her first Slam final, called facing Swiatek at Roland Garros “the toughest challenge in this sport.” Swiatek also won the French Open in 2020 and the …

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The contrasts between the French Open finalists are obvious: Iga Swiatek, who turned 23 last week, already owns four Grand Slam titles, including three in Paris. As of her semifinal victory Thursday over U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, Swiatek’s career record is 325-70, a winning percentage of.823 — which is quite impressive yet somehow pales in comparison to …

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women's final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women's final

The Independent  

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Italy's Paolini to play Swiatek in French Open final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy's Paolini to play Swiatek in French Open final

China Daily  

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her semi final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France June 6, 2024. PARIS - Jasmine Paolini will play Iga Swiatek in the French Open final after the Italian 12th seed ended the run of 17-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the last four on Thursday, winning 6-3, …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek overwhelms Coco Gauff to reach third straight final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek overwhelms Coco Gauff to reach third straight final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek took a big step towards a third successive Roland Garros title by dismantling teary American third seed Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinal of French Open 2024 on Thursday to match her longest winning streak on clay. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek also extended her dominance over Gauff by sealing an 11th victory in 12 …

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden knocked out in semifinals; India's challenge ends
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden knocked out in semifinals; India's challenge ends

India TV News  

The world no.11 pair of Simone Boleli and Andrea Vavassori stunned the title favourites Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden in the French Open 2024 men's doubles semifinals on Thursday, June 6. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, ranked no.2, suffered a shock 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 defeat at Couth Simone-Mathieu. The veteran Indian and his Australian partner recorded a famous win over …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal

India TV News  

Mirra Andreeva pulled off the biggest upset of the French Open 2024 by beating the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-final of the women's singles on Wednesday, June 5. Andreeva, 17, registered a stunning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since 1997. In the first women's singles semifinal, the world no.1 and …

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