Putintseva, Mladenovic win first-round matches at Astana Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Putintseva, Mladenovic win first-round matches at Astana Open

The Hindu  

Yulia Putintseva and Kristina Mladenovic were among the winners in the first-round matches on a day of few surprises at the Astana Open on Tuesday. Seeded third, French player Mladenovic had a tougher time as she needed nearly three hours to defeat local wild card Anna Danilina 6-4, 6-7, 6-4. Ana Konjuh beat Urszula Radwanska 7-6, 6-1, Rebecca Peterson won 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 against Stefanie Voegele and Clara Burel was leading 5-2 in the first set when her opponent Mandy Minella retired. In doubles, Polish duo Magdalena Frech and Katarzyna Kawa beat Belgian pair Kim Clijsters and Kirsten Flipkens in the first round, 6-4, 6-2. 1 and U.S. Open champion in 2009 and 2010, was eliminated from the singles bracket in a three-set loss on Monday, her first WTA Tour match since a first-round loss at last year's US Open.

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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, …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. She also set up for ending the year at the top with two wins in her remaining group matches.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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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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 …

Ostapenko races to win over giant-killer Putintseva
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ostapenko races to win over giant-killer Putintseva

China Daily  

Former French Open champions Jelena Ostapenko and Barbora Krejcikova will meet on the grass of Wimbledon after the pair reached the quarterfinals in contrasting fashion on Monday. Ostapenko, who won in Paris in 2017, raced through her 6-2, 6-3 win over giant-killer Yulia Putintseva, wrapping up the match under the Court One roof in just over an hour. The Latvian …

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 …

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday. Diminutive giant-killer Yulia Putintseva will target another upset against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, while lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aims to make more Wimbledon history. AFP Sport looks at three fourth-round matches to watch on the eighth day of action …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon

LA Times  

1-ranked Iga Swiatek again faltered at Wimbledon, losing in the third round to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday. She is a five-time Grand Slam champion, including four titles on the red clay at the French Open — most recently last month — and one on the hard courts at the U.S. Open. Really, I don’t.” Here is at …

Kalinskaya through to Berlin final as injury list grows; Tomljanovic reaches Birmingham summit clash to end five-year wait
6 months ago

Kalinskaya through to Berlin final as injury list grows; Tomljanovic reaches Birmingham summit clash to end five-year wait

The Hindu  

Anna Kalinskaya beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-7, 6-1 in a see-saw semifinal on Saturday in the Berlin WTA tournament. Tomljanovic reaches first WTA final in five years Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic serves against Anastasia Potapova during Birmingham Open semifinals on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic reached her first WTA final in five years with a straight sets …

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 …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on Saturday. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, seeded second, followed her on Court Philippe Chatrier and won against Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1. Zverev, who won the Italian Open last month, has reached the semifinals at the past three French …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He’s a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Candidates 2024: Koneru Humpy beats Nurgyul Salimova; Vaishali gets better off Goryachkina in round 11
8 months, 1 week ago

Candidates 2024: Koneru Humpy beats Nurgyul Salimova; Vaishali gets better off Goryachkina in round 11

The Hindu  

India’s Koneru Humpy got the better of Bulgaria’s Nurgyul Salimova in the round 11 of the FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS | FIDE CANDIDATES 2024 ROUND 11 Humpy moved to joint third position with 5.5 points after this win. R. Vaishali beat Aleksandra Goryachkina in the 11th round of Candidates 2024. | Photo Credit: FIDE/Maria …

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to Indian Wells; Coco Gauff rallies to victory
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to Indian Wells; Coco Gauff rallies to victory

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic hits a backhand return during his victory over Aleksandar Vukic at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the BNP Paribas Open in five years. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion joined Rafael Nadal as the only …

Coco Gauff suffers surprise defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Qatar Open
10 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff suffers surprise defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Qatar Open

The Independent  

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On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz demolished unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 22 as Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third final in four years. The Spanish second seed, who will next face sixth seed Alexander Zverev, is locked in a fierce battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot and is also …

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens
11 months ago

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens

India Today  

Dayana Yastremska pulled off a stupendous performance after beating USA’s Emma Navarro 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 in the third round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. The youngster has a challenging task in hand as she will next face the winner of the blockbuster clash between two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and 2017 French Open winner Jelena …

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first

The Hindu  

Qualifier Maria Timofeeva became the lowest-ranked woman in the Australian Open fourth round since 2017 on Friday when she upset 10th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia to keep her fairytale run going. Australian Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva stages fightback to enter fourth round, beats Diane Parry The victory added to her burgeoning reputation, having already beaten former champion Caroline Wozniacki. But …

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances

India Today  

7th seed Marketa Vondrousova failed to advance to the second round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 2, Live Updates Yastremska, who is ranked 93 in the world, 86 places below Vondrousova, pulled off the first major upset of the ongoing hard-court tournament at Melbourne Park. Yastremska put her opponent under pressure right …

Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round

The Hindu  

Former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and fifth seed Beatriz Haddad Maia were high-profile casualties on day one of the ATP-WTA Adelaide International on Monday, both crashing out to qualifiers. Czech fourth seed Krejcikova was beaten by Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 while Brazil’s Haddad Maia met the same fate at the hands of another Russian, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, losing 6-3, …

WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova beat Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday in her opening round-robin match at the WTA Elite Trophy, the first postseason event on the women’s tour. In the opening match of the tournament, Beatriz Haddad Maia upset second-seeded Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4 to take an early lead in the the Camellia group, which also includes 20th-ranked Caroline Garcia. …

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur rallied from a breakdown in the deciding set to beat three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 Thursday in the first round of the China Open. In first-round other matches, Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Lloyd Harris 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Chinese wild-card Yi Zhou 6-2, 6-2. At the Astana Open, Marcos …

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

Kenin continues resurgence by reaching Guadalajara semis

The Hindu  

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

Guadalajara Open: Top Seed Ons Jabeur Crashes Out After Battle Against Martina Trevisan
1 year, 3 months ago

Guadalajara Open: Top Seed Ons Jabeur Crashes Out After Battle Against Martina Trevisan

News 18  

Top seed Ons Jabeur was sent crashing out of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open on Wednesday, losing a grueling three-hour battle to Italy’s Martina Trevisan. Wow.Martina Trevisan comes back to beat Ons Jabeur 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 and reach the QFs in Guadalajara WTA 1000. In other matches on Wednesday, Sofia Kenin’s impressive return to form continued as the unseeded American …

WTA Guadalajara Open: Top seed Ons Jabeur crashes out, Sofia Kenin continues revival
1 year, 3 months ago

WTA Guadalajara Open: Top seed Ons Jabeur crashes out, Sofia Kenin continues revival

Firstpost  

Ons Jabeur, finalist at Wimbledon for the past two years, was downed 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 by the unseeded Martina Trevisan Top seed Ons Jabeur was sent crashing out of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open on Wednesday, losing a grueling three-hour battle to Italy’s Martina Trevisan. Tunisian star Jabeur, the losing finalist at Wimbledon for the past two years, was downed …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Top-seeded Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Top-seeded Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open

The Hindu  

Anastasia Potapova stunned top-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday. “Ons is very tough to play,” said Potapova, who had edged Alycia Parks in three sets in the first round as Jabeur enjoyed a first-round bye. I’m really happy and proud to get this win.” READ | Davis Cup …

Top-seeded Ons Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Top-seeded Ons Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open

Hindustan Times  

Anastasia Potapova stunned top-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia Potapova, ranked 27th in the world, said patience was the key against the world number seven, who reached her third Grand Slam final at Wimbledon this year. "Ons is very tough to play," said Potapova, …

Indian sports news wrap, September 12
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, September 12

The Hindu  

FOOTBALL Subroto Cup football to take place from September 19 Bengaluru has been added to the list of host cities for the upcoming edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, to be held from September 19 to October 23 at three venues. Girls: Nazerke Nurgali 4.5 drew with G. Tejaswini 5; Saina Salonika 4 lost to Bristy Mukherjee 5; …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland beat 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the National Bank Open in a match interrupted by rain for more than six hours. Swiatek set up a quarterfinal match against Danielle Collins “You have to find energy even though we've been here since 9 a.m.,” Swiatek said in her on-court interview. …

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto

Firstpost  

Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka posted wins on a rain-affected day in Montreal. In Toronto, Matteo Berrettini was the highlight winner Former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka advanced after rain delays on Monday’s first day of the WTA Montreal Open hardcourt tournament. Czech standout Pliskova beat China’s Zhu Lin to book a second-round berth against current world …

Prague Open: Japan’s Nao Hibino beats Jaqueline Cristian to reach final
1 year, 4 months ago

Prague Open: Japan’s Nao Hibino beats Jaqueline Cristian to reach final

The Hindu  

Japan’s Nao Hibino only needed five minutes on Monday to reach the final of the rain-hit Prague Open, which is due just minutes after her semifinal. Hibino, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser from qualifying, beat Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in a game that had started on Sunday. Gauff defeats Maria Sakkari in Washington for …

Tennis roundup: Rublev sweeps past Ruud to win Bastad title; maiden titles for Zheng Qinwen, Cachin
1 year, 5 months ago

Tennis roundup: Rublev sweeps past Ruud to win Bastad title; maiden titles for Zheng Qinwen, Cachin

Firstpost  

Andrey Rublev won his 14th career title and second this season after the Monte Carlo Masters in April. China’s Zheng Qinwen wins maiden WTA title 🔥 First Career Title 🔥 Qinwen Zheng defeats Paolini 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in Palermo. 🏆#PLO23 pic.twitter.com/OtrI2uE26h — wta July 23, 2023 China’s Zheng Qinwen captured her first WTA title on Sunday with a three-sets victory …

Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggles in opening round of Palermo Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggles in opening round of Palermo Open

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggled at times before beating Martina Trevisan on Tuesday in the opening round of the Palermo Open. Lansere was promoted to the main draw after Lucrezia Stefanini pulled out shortly before her scheduled opening match against Olga Danilovic with a shoulder injury. Seventh-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States is also through to the second round after …

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