French Open: Serena Williams powers into Roland Garros last 16 with Collins win
3 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Serena Williams powers into Roland Garros last 16 with Collins win

The Hindu  

Serena Williams powered confidently into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-4 6-4 defeat of fellow American Danielle Collins on Friday as the draw opened up enticingly. Williams, seeking a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, but first since 2017, will play Kazakhstan's 21st seed Elena Rybakina for a place in the quarter-finals. When Williams broke at the start of the second set it looked as though she might race away with the contest but 50th-ranked Collins found another gear to reel off four games in a row as the errors began creeping into the Williams's game. The 27-year-old Collins began to look ragged and dropped serve to love at 4-4 before Williams claimed victory to reach the last 16 in Paris for the 13th time.

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Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Heading to retirement, Danielle Collins makes a quick exit in final US Open singles appearance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Heading to retirement, Danielle Collins makes a quick exit in final US Open singles appearance

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Danielle Collins was in no mood to stick around for a celebration. So after being upset in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday for a disappointing ending to her final Grand Slam singles tournament, Collins took off quickly for the locker room. The U.S. Tennis Association appeared set to honor Collins, but she bolted, …

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

List of records Swiatek set by winning French Open 2024 title
7 months ago

List of records Swiatek set by winning French Open 2024 title

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek beat Jasmine Paolini in the women’s singles final at French Open on Saturday to win her third straight and fourth overall title at Roland Garros, Paris. 21 - Swiatek has the fourth longest winning streak in women’s singles at French Open, only behind Chris Evert, Monica Seles and Justine Henin. 23 - At 23 years 9 days, Swiatek …

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

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros
7 months ago

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros

The Independent  

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17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Zheng cruises into French Open 2nd round as Cornet ends her career in tears
7 months, 1 week ago

Zheng cruises into French Open 2nd round as Cornet ends her career in tears

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen hugs France's Alize Cornet after winning her first round match during French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 28, 2024. PARIS - China's Zheng Qinwen opened her third Roland Garros campaign with a dominating win on Tuesday as the seventh seed beat French veteran Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-1 to reach the second round. 34-year-old Cornet, who …

Alize Cornet ends tennis career with emotional first-round loss at French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Alize Cornet ends tennis career with emotional first-round loss at French Open

The Independent  

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French Open 2024: Fourth seed Rybakina eases into Roland Garros second round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'

Daily Mail  

It was never going to be easy for Rafael Nadal to bid goodbye to the place where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles, and the Spaniard yesterday refused to rule out a return to the French Open in 2025. Rafael Nadal has heavily suggested that this would be his final season on the ATP Tour But when he was …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s not just Rafael Nadal who has folks wondering how many more tennis matches remain in his career. “It’s not your ‘forever’ career,” said Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open. “There’s nobody playing until you’re 50.” The list goes on, too: Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a …

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros

Associated Press  

PARIS — A glance at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Red clay Site Roland Garros Schedule Play begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. 1 in the women’s bracket, with Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka next, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff at No. 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Iga Swiatek, Poland 2023 Men’s Singles …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

Associated Press  

If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal’s final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old Spaniard included — surely will remember vividly. He returned in April, but in three places he’s won a total of 27 titles — Barcelona, Madrid, Rome — Nadal made it no further than the fourth round anywhere and called himself “unpredictable.” …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

The Independent  

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Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals

Associated Press  

ROME — Danielle Collins has been nearly unbeatable lately. I want to go out playing my best tennis.” Collins frustrated Azarenka with her aggressive baseline play and even took out her aggression on a TV cameraman at one point, telling him after being approached on a changeover, “Hey dude, you’re going to have to back up a little bit.” Late …

Collins follows Miami win with victory at Charleston Open
9 months ago

Collins follows Miami win with victory at Charleston Open

China Daily  

Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates her win after the singles final against Daria Kasatkina on the final day of the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina April 7, 2024. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Danielle Collins powered to her second straight WTA title, following her Miami Open victory with the Charleston Open …

Charleston Open: Miami Open champion Danielle Collins wins twice to reach quarterfinals
9 months ago

Charleston Open: Miami Open champion Danielle Collins wins twice to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Miami Open champion Danielle Collins continued an amazing run by winning two matches on Thursday, beating Ons Jabeur and Sloane Stephens to reach the quarterfinals of the rain-delayed Charleston Open. She topped Jabeur 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in 2 hours, 3 minutes, then returned about five hours later to take out former U.S. Open champion Stephens 6-2, 6-2 in 1 hour, …

Danielle Collins tops Elena Rybakina to claim Miami title in farewell season
9 months, 1 week ago

Danielle Collins tops Elena Rybakina to claim Miami title in farewell season

Hindustan Times  

American Danielle Collins overcame fourth seed Elena Rybakina to win the final of the Miami Open 7-5 6-3 on Saturday and claim the title on home soil in her farewell season. Danielle Collins of the United States is congratulated by Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan after the Women's Final at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida …

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win
1 year, 4 months ago

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win

The Hindu  

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. But all the things that they had to go through, they made it easier for someone like me to do this.” Gauff referenced the Williams sisters’ 14-year boycott of the …

American teenager Gauff wins US Open for maiden Major title
1 year, 4 months ago

American teenager Gauff wins US Open for maiden Major title

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish. GAUFF VS SABALENKA US OPEN FINAL HIGHLIGHTS “You did it!” Gauff’s mom …

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final to win first Grand Slam
1 year, 4 months ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final to win first Grand Slam

Al Jazeera  

United States teenager Coco Gauff has beaten Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open women’s final to claim her first Grand Slam title. With the win on Saturday, sixth seed Gauff became the first American to win a US Open singles title since Sloane Stephens in 2017. Sabalenka had a superb start but could not …

US Open 2023: Coco Gauff Thrashes Jelena Ostapenko to Reach Semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Coco Gauff Thrashes Jelena Ostapenko to Reach Semi-final

News 18  

Coco Gauff thrashed Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time on Tuesday. ✨ pic.twitter.com/y6oLELXdRZ— US Open Tennis September 5, 2023 Gauff will face either Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova or Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the last four on Thursday. Gauff, beaten in the quarter-finals last year, is the first American …

Coco Gauff is the first US teen since Serena Williams to reach consecutive US Open quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Coco Gauff is the first US teen since Serena Williams to reach consecutive US Open quarterfinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff is the first American teen since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals two years in a row, so the 19-year-old from Florida knows her way out of trouble on a tennis court. So Gauff turned in the direction of the near-constant chatter coming from Brad Gilbert, one of …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round

Hindustan Times  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during the US Open match against Greet Minnen of Belgium Her younger sister's playing days are done after one last hurrah at …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

The Hindu  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches …

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open

The Hindu  

One year after Serena Williams bade an emotional farewell to tennis in front of an adoring crowd at Flushing Meadows, Coco Gauff is dreaming of continuing the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy when the US Open gets underway next week. US Open 2023 women’s draw: Swiatek vs Gauff, Sabalenka vs Jabeur amongst projected quarterfinals That win in Cincinnati also included …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Venus Williams withdrew from Tennis in the Land on Sunday because of a knee injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion plans on playing in next week’s U.S. Open. Williams released a video through the promoter of the WTA 250 event in downtown Cleveland, saying: “Unfortunately, my knee is just not acting right. It’s not supporting me …

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters
1 year, 4 months ago

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams beat a top-20 player for the first time in four years, rallying from big deficits in both sets to knock off 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday. Venus Williams of the United States celebrates winning the match point against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia during their second-round match …

Wimbledon 2023: Bencic rallies past Collins into third round
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Bencic rallies past Collins into third round

The Hindu  

Swiss 14th seed Belinda Bencic battled from a set and a break down to send American Danielle Collins tumbling out of Wimbledon on Thursday with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory that earned her a third-round meeting with Poland’s Magda Linette. Former Australian Open runner-up Collins powered through the opening set in 43 minutes and broke early in the second to …

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend

The Hindu  

Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. READ - Wimbledon 2023, Day 2 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Rybakina and Sabalenka amongst others in first-round action Martina Navratilova set the overall standard by claiming nine women’s singles titles at Wimbledon. “Pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow, and we will have a special …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Wimbledon: Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and British …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

Hindustan Times  

At age 43 and ranked No. 697, Venus Williams isn't done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Venus Williams of the US celebrates defeating Italy's Camila Giorgi on day one of the Birmingham Classic tournament at Edgbaston Priory Club Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — At age 43 and ranked No. 697, Venus Williams isn’t done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic on Monday for her first victory over a player in the top 50 in nearly four years. Williams, a …

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury

China Daily  

Venus Williams of the United States reacts in her women's singles first round match against Celine Naef of Switzerland at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships at Autotron Rosmalen Den Bosch, Netherlands June 13, 2023. DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine …

Libema Open: Venus Williams upset by Swiss teenager Naef in first match in five months
1 year, 6 months ago

Libema Open: Venus Williams upset by Swiss teenager Naef in first match in five months

The Hindu  

Venus Williams lost to Swiss teenager and fellow wildcard Celine Naef 6-3, 6-7, 2-6 on Tuesday in the opening round of Libema Open, a WTA250 event in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, in her first match in five months. One to remember 💜 Celine Naef secures her first-ever win on the Hologic WTA Tour with her win over Williams, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2!#LibemaOpenpic.twitter.com/yKLF3wWMey — …

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva

Firstpost  

Paris: Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament …

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament in …

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