Anett Kontaveit Beats Maria Sakkari in Ostrava Open Final for Third Career Title
3 years, 3 months ago

Anett Kontaveit Beats Maria Sakkari in Ostrava Open Final for Third Career Title

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World number 30 Anett Kontaveit picked up her second title of the season with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Greece’s Maria Sakkari in the final of the Ostrava Open on Sunday. The unseeded Estonian had not dropped a set all week before powering past fourth seed Sakkari to claim the biggest title of her career and her third overall. “I feel like I am definitely playing better than I was in the middle of the season, and I think good things can come of it.” Kontaveit won her first title at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2017 but then had to wait over four years before returning to the winner’s enclosure in Cleveland in August. World number 12 Sakkari, looking for her first title of 2021, held a 5-3 lead in their head-to-head at tour-level coming into the final, but Kontaveit, who had seen off Petra Kvitova in the semi-finals, came through this time in an hour and 32 minutes.

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Australian Open 2024: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva’s run

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk ended the fairytale run of Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva at the Australian Open on Sunday, crushing her 6-2, 6-1 to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final. Timofeeva, on her Grand Slam debut, caught the eye in Melbourne, beating former champion Caroline Wozniacki and 10th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia on her way to the fourth round. “Honestly, it …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round

The Hindu  

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her Australian Open title defence with another comfortable victory as the Belarusian beat 16-year-old Czech Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-2 to move into the third round on Wednesday. Playing a second straight qualifier, Sabalenka did not have it all her way early in the opening set on Rod Laver Arena and swapped breaks with her opponent …

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits

India Today  

Maria Sakkari said that she was happy after snapping her streak of three losses on the trot in the first round of Grand Slams. On Sunday, January 13, Sakkari beat Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-4, 6-1 at the Rod Laver Arena and made her way through to the second round of the Australian Open. Thereafter, Sakkari lost to Karolina Muchova, Marta …

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals.
1 year, 2 months ago

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals.

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is trying to hold off second-ranked Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion from Poland, to claim the year-end crown taken last year by four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek. Sabalenka became …

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will have a spring in her step when she meets Daria Kasatkina in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday, with the Belarusian set to take over as world number one. “Reaching the WTA world number one singles ranking is something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little girl when I started playing tennis,” Sabalenka, 25, …

US Open 2023: Sabalenka, Svitolina through to third round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Sabalenka, Svitolina through to third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka, with her sights firmly set on a second Grand Slam title and the world number one ranking, powered into the U.S. Open third round with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 win over Britain’s Jodie Burrage on Thursday. “Yeah, I think I played really solid today and didn’t lose my focus not for a moment.” The Belarusian second seed consolidated …

Watch: Maria Sakkari left inconsolable, bursts into tears in post-match conference after shock round one US Open exit
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Maria Sakkari left inconsolable, bursts into tears in post-match conference after shock round one US Open exit

Hindustan Times  

Still four months left for things to turn around, but the happenings in the first eight months has left 2023 a forgettable season for Maria Sakkari. On Monday, the number eight seed suffered a shock round one exit at the US Open as she went down in just 87 minutes losing 4-6, 4-6 against Rebeka Masarova. Maria Sakkari hinted at …

Sakkari stunned by Masarova in U.S. Open first round
1 year, 4 months ago

Sakkari stunned by Masarova in U.S. Open first round

The Hindu  

Greek eighth seed Maria Sakkari crashed out of the U.S. Open in the first round following a 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Spaniard Rebeka Masarova on Monday. World number 71 Masarova converted all three break point opportunities she had during the 87-minute encounter to secure her first career win over a top-10 player. Sakkari had control as she …

Top seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova and No. 2-seeded Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final after taking contrasting paths. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates winning against Russia's Anastasia Potapova, in their women's semi final match Krejcikova hasn't dropped a set all week after dispatching Zhu Lin of China 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals on Saturday. Ostapenko played her fourth consecutive three-set match …

Anett Kontaveit to retire after Wimbledon due to back injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Anett Kontaveit to retire after Wimbledon due to back injury

Hindustan Times  

Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who reached a career-high of number two in the world last year, said she is retiring at the age of 27 due to a degenerative back injury and will play her final tournament at Wimbledon next month. Estonia's Anett Kontaveit Kontaveit cut her 2022 season short in October and took another two-month break in February to focus …

Libema Open: Ekaterina Alexandrova to defend title, faces Veronika Kudermetova in all-Russian final
1 year, 6 months ago

Libema Open: Ekaterina Alexandrova to defend title, faces Veronika Kudermetova in all-Russian final

The Hindu  

Ekaterina Alexandrova will defend her Libema Open title against fellow Russian and top seed Veronika Kudermetova after both reached the final on Saturday without dropping a set all week. Kudermetova, a tournament top seed for the first time, knocked out unseeded Viktoria Hruncakova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-2. Hruncakova couldn’t convert all six of her break chances, while Kudermetova took four …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out
1 year, 8 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out

Firstpost  

Sabalenka, the 2021 champion in Madrid, will face Swiatek in Saturday’s championship match after the French and US Open winner swept aside 13th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-1. Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga …

Australian Open 2023: Maria Sakkari Pushed All The Way by College Student But Srurvives Scare
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Maria Sakkari Pushed All The Way by College Student But Srurvives Scare

News 18  

World number six Maria Sakkari survived a huge scare against college student Diana Shnaider on Wednesday before coming through 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. “It’s never easy to play someone that you’ve never played before, you’ve never seen on the tour,” said Sakkari, who is seeking a maiden Grand Slam title. “I tried …

Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought
1 year, 11 months ago

Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought

The Hindu  

In-form Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered into the second round of Adelaide International II Tuesday while Amanda Anisimova won her first main draw match since August. Krejcikova brought that form to Adelaide, beating 2022 finalist Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States 6-2, 7-6 on her seasonal debut ahead of next week’s Australian Open, where she made the quarter-finals last year. American …

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Teenager Linda Noskova to Seal Adelaide Title
2 years ago

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Teenager Linda Noskova to Seal Adelaide Title

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka fired an Australian Open warning shot Sunday by winning her first title since 2021 at the Adelaide International, beating rising Czech teenager Linda Noskova 6-3, 7-6. The world number five ended a slump of three consecutive defeats in WTA finals with victory in one hour and 43 minutes in torrid 36 Celsius conditions at Memorial Drive. Second seed …

Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final
2 years ago

Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final

The Hindu  

Unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur on Saturday to make her first-ever final at the Adelaide International, dealing the Tunisian a demoralising blow ahead of the Australian Open. The 18-year-old qualifier showed experience beyond her years to win 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 and set up a clash with world number five Aryna Sabalenka in Sunday’s decider. …

Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals
2 years ago

Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals

The Hindu  

Sebastian Korda booked a spot in his fifth career final Saturday, with either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev awaiting him in the Adelaide International decider. The unseeded American, son of former world number two Petr Korda, was in charge 7-6, 1-0 when Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka called for a medical timeout before pulling out of the match. World number five Aryna …

Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semifinals
2 years ago

Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semifinals

The Hindu  

5 Aryna Sabalenka held off Marketa Vondrousova to book her place in the Adelaide International semifinals on Friday in a boost to her Australian Open preparations. Hopefully I’ll keep going like that.” Sabalenka broke for 3-2 in the first set and closed the set out on her 15th winner. Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka was the first of the men into the …

Kontaveit out for rest of 2022 season with back injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Kontaveit out for rest of 2022 season with back injury

The Hindu  

Anett Kontaveit will be out of action for the rest of the 2022 season, the Estonian World No. In an Instagram post, the 26-year-old Kontaveit said, “Unfortunately I won’t be able to play in Guadalajara this year as my back is still hurting since Ostrava… I really hope to come back to Mexico next year as I have so many …

Ostrava Open: Barbora Krejcikova stuns Iga Swiatek to claim WTA title
2 years, 2 months ago

Ostrava Open: Barbora Krejcikova stuns Iga Swiatek to claim WTA title

Firstpost  

23 Krejcikova triumphed over the World No. Ostrava: Barbora Krejcikova clinched a second successive WTA title with a stunning come-from-behind victory over World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the Ostrava Open final on Sunday. The world number 23 triumphed 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to add the AGEL Open 2022 trophy to her victory in Tallinn last weekend. 🏆🤩 pic.twitter.com/ulYGnDCrP4 — AGEL Open …

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Sets Up Final Against Barbora Krejcikova
2 years, 3 months ago

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Sets Up Final Against Barbora Krejcikova

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 60th win of the season on Saturday with a three-set victory over Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the Ostrava WTA final. French and US Open champion Swiatek won 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 and equalled Caroline Wozniacki, the last player to win 60 matches in a single season in 2017. Barbora Krejcikova also needed …

Sabalenka stunned, Badosa shines at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Sabalenka stunned, Badosa shines at Indian Wells

The Hindu  

World number three Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock loss in her first match at Indian Wells on Saturday, falling to Italian Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round. Sabalenka was a favourite to win the event after world number one Ashleigh Barty and world number two Barbora Krejcikova withdrew ahead of the start of the WTA 1000 tournament. …

Kamila Valieva misses medals after falling in figure skating routine
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva misses medals after falling in figure skating routine

The Independent  

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Maria Sakkari into St. Petersburg final after three-hour thriller; to face Anett Kontaveit
2 years, 10 months ago

Maria Sakkari into St. Petersburg final after three-hour thriller; to face Anett Kontaveit

Firstpost  

Sakkari, ranked seventh in the world, will be seeking her second title when she meets Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit after the world number nine saw off Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-4. Saint Petersburg, Russia: Top seed Maria Sakkari reached her fourth WTA Tour final on Saturday after beating unseeded Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 in a three-hour thriller in Saint Petersburg. …

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza upset, Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare days before tournament
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza upset, Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare days before tournament

Firstpost  

The Estonian won a tight first set 6-4 before the Tunisian called for a medical timeout. After lengthy treatment on her lower back, Jabeur forfeited the match Sydney, Australia: World number three Garbine Muguruza was sent packing from the Sydney Classic in the quarter-finals Thursday by clinical Russian Daria Kasatkina, who continued her strong start to the season ahead of …

Sakkari struggles against Zidansek but reaches Adelaide second round
3 years ago

Sakkari struggles against Zidansek but reaches Adelaide second round

The Hindu  

World number six Maria Sakkari advanced to the second round of the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on Monday by grinding out a 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Slovenian Tamara Zidansek while local favourite Priscilla Hon stunned Petra Kvitova 6-7, 7-5, 6-2. "It didn't feel great, to be honest, it wasn't a good match from my side," said Sakkari, who …

WTA Finals 2021: Anett Kontaveit outlasts Maria Sakkari to set up final against Garbine Muguruza
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2021: Anett Kontaveit outlasts Maria Sakkari to set up final against Garbine Muguruza

Firstpost  

Anett Kontaveit will face Garbine Muguruza in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara after both women battled through the semi-finals in contrasting fashion Anett Kontaveit will face Garbine Muguruza in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara after both women battled through the semi-finals in contrasting fashion Tuesday. Sixth seed Muguruza overpowered Spanish compatriot Paula …

WTA Finals 2021: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashes out after losing gruelling battle against Maria Sakkari
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2021: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashes out after losing gruelling battle against Maria Sakkari

Firstpost  

Sakkari set up a semi-final showdown with Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit after outlasting Sabalenka 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 in 2hr 47min. Guadalajara, Mexico: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the WTA Finals in Guadalajara on Monday, losing a gruelling three-setter against Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari. Sakkari then raced through the tiebreak to win 7/1, leaving Sabalenka needing to win the …

WTA Finals 2021: Anett Kontaveit crushes Karolina Pliskova to advance, Garbine Muguruza stays alive
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2021: Anett Kontaveit crushes Karolina Pliskova to advance, Garbine Muguruza stays alive

Firstpost  

Anett Kontaveit continued her late-season surge, notching her 12th straight WTA match win as she assured herself of finishing in the top two of her group Guadalajara, Mexico: Anett Kontaveit powered past third-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 to lead the way into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals at Guadalajara on Friday. The eighth-seeded Estonian continued her late-season surge, …

Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals
3 years, 1 month ago

Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals

News 18  

Anett Kontaveit powered past third-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to lead the way into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals. The eighth-seeded Estonian notched her 12th straight WTA match win as she assured herself of finishing in the top two of her group in the round-robin phase. Kontaveit, whose win streak included titles at Moscow and Cluj-Napoca, …

WTA Finals: Kontaveit beats Krejcikova in opener
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Kontaveit beats Krejcikova in opener

The Hindu  

Anett Kontaveit extended her hot streak with a 6-3, 6-4 win over second-seeded Barbora Krejcikova on Wednesday in the opening match at the WTA Finals. Kontaveit has won 27 of her last 29 matches, which include her title run at Ostrava where she beat Paula Badosa and Maria Sakkari, both of whom are competing in the season-ending WTA Finals. “I’ve …

Transylvania Open: Anett Kontaveit wins fourth title of the year, completes WTA Finals line-up
3 years, 2 months ago

Transylvania Open: Anett Kontaveit wins fourth title of the year, completes WTA Finals line-up

Firstpost  

As well as being the first player representing Estonia to make the year-ending championships, Kontaveit is projected to make her Top 10 debut in Monday’s rankings. Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Anett Kontaveit defeated top seeded home hope Simona Halep to win the Transylvania Open on Sunday and secure a maiden spot in the season-ending WTA Finals. 26 wins, 2 losses, and four …

Kremlin Cup 2021: Aslan Karatsev, Anett Kontaveit triumph in contrasting styles
3 years, 2 months ago

Kremlin Cup 2021: Aslan Karatsev, Anett Kontaveit triumph in contrasting styles

Firstpost  

Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, was no match for Karatsev who won the trophy without dropping a set. Moscow: Home hope Aslan Karatsev cruised past Marin Cilic to continue his excellent season by winning the Kremlin Cup final in Moscow on Sunday, while Estonian Anett Kontaveit took the women’s title. Getting used to this scene 😉 Anett Kontaveit claims …

Kremlin Cup 2021: Anett Kontaveit faces Ekaterina Alexandrova in Moscow final
3 years, 2 months ago

Kremlin Cup 2021: Anett Kontaveit faces Ekaterina Alexandrova in Moscow final

Firstpost  

In Sunday’s final, Kontaveit will bid to win a third title in as many months after beating Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-4 in the other semifinal match. Moscow: Anett Kontaveit will face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final of the Kremlin Cup after Maria Sakkari retired from her semifinal match with Alexandrova on Saturday. Alexandrova reached her first tour-level final since winning …

Kremlin Cup: Kontaveit faces Alexandrova in final, Sakkari retires
3 years, 2 months ago

Kremlin Cup: Kontaveit faces Alexandrova in final, Sakkari retires

The Hindu  

Anett Kontaveit will face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final of the Kremlin Cup after Maria Sakkari retired from her semifinal match with Alexandrova on Saturday. Alexandrova reached her first tour-level final since winning the Shenzhen Open in January 2020 and has a 1-1 career record in finals. In Sunday's final, Kontaveit will bid to win a third title in as …

Kontaveit beats Muguruza to reach Kremlin Cup semifinals
3 years, 2 months ago

Kontaveit beats Muguruza to reach Kremlin Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Garbine Muguruza was beaten 6-1, 6-1 in just 48 minutes to Anett Kontaveit after the two-time Grand Slam champion lost three consecutive service games at the end of the first set and start of the second. Also, Aryna Sabalenka’s first tournament since testing positive for the coronavirus ended after only two matches. Sakkari booked her semifinal spot by beating Simona …

Alexandrova beats Sabalenka to reach Kremlin Cup semifinals
3 years, 2 months ago

Alexandrova beats Sabalenka to reach Kremlin Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka’s first tournament since testing positive for COVID-19 ended after only two matches. That match point Ekaterina Alexandrova prevails over Moscow top seed Sabalenka to reach the final four!#VTBKremlinCuppic.twitter.com/J1v66hJgbX — wta October 22, 2021 Alexandrova will next face either Maria Sakkari or Simona Halep in the semifinals. Sabalenka was playing in her first tournament since reaching the semifinals of …

Sakkari becomes first Greek woman to qualify for WTA Finals a
3 years, 2 months ago

Sakkari becomes first Greek woman to qualify for WTA Finals a

The Hindu  

Maria Sakkari clinched a spot at the WTA Finals for the first time by reaching the quarterfinals at the Kremlin Cup on Thursday when Anna Kalinskaya retired with an illness in the second set. The third-seeded Sakkari, who was leading 6-2, 1-0 when Kalinskaya retired, became the first Greek woman to qualify for the season-ending event for the top eight …

Ostrava Open 2021: Sania Mirza-Zhang Shuai win doubles title; Anett Kontaveit stuns Maria Sakkari
3 years, 3 months ago

Ostrava Open 2021: Sania Mirza-Zhang Shuai win doubles title; Anett Kontaveit stuns Maria Sakkari

Firstpost  

This was Sania’s second final of the season, following a runner-up finish at the WTA 250 Cleveland event in the USA last month with Christina McHale. Ostrava : Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza won her first title of the season as she and her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai beat the pair of Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe in the …

Kontaveit defeats Sakkari to win Ostrava Open title
3 years, 3 months ago

Kontaveit defeats Sakkari to win Ostrava Open title

The Hindu  

Unseeded Anett Kontaveit cruised past fourth-seeded Maria Sakkari 6-2, 7-5 to win the Ostrava Open on Sunday for her third WTA title. Both players held their serve until the Estonian built a 40-0 lead in the 12th game of the second set before converting her first match point with a forehand winner. In her fourth final this season, Kontaveit hit …

Sakkari, Kontaveit advance to Ostrava Open final
3 years, 3 months ago

Sakkari, Kontaveit advance to Ostrava Open final

Hindustan Times  

Maria Sakkari upset top-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday to set up a surprise final against Anett Kontaveit at the Ostrava Open. Greece's Maria Sakkari reacts during her semi final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek Kontaveit beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-4. Fourth-seeded Sakkari broke her Polish opponent for a 6-5 lead in the final set before …

Sakkari, Kontaveit advance to Ostrava Open final
3 years, 3 months ago

Sakkari, Kontaveit advance to Ostrava Open final

The Hindu  

Maria Sakkari upset top-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday to set up a surprise final against Anett Kontaveit at the Ostrava Open. Fourth-seeded Sakkari broke her Polish opponent for a 6-5 lead in the final set before converting her first match point when Swiatek’s forehand went wide. In another upset, Kontaveit hit an ace to create her third match …

Bencic, Sakkari reach Ostrava Open quarterfinals
3 years, 3 months ago

Bencic, Sakkari reach Ostrava Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Third-seeded Belinda Bencic cruised past Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Ostrava Open on Thursday. Czech wild-card entry Tereza Martincova upset fifth-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 7-6, 7-6 to also make the quarterfinals at the indoor hardcourt tournament. READ: Ramkumar beats Moraing to advance to the quarters of the Biel Challenger The Czech …

Emma Raducanu, 18, 1st qualifier in US Open semis; Maria Sakkari next
3 years, 4 months ago

Emma Raducanu, 18, 1st qualifier in US Open semis; Maria Sakkari next

New Indian Express  

Look at her now, two weeks into this adventure: The 18-year-old from Britain is the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the U.S. Open semifinals. “My flights were booked at the end of qualifying,” Raducanu said with a chuckle Wednesday, “so it’s a nice problem to have." “I’m not here to chase any records right now,” said Raducanu, …

Sakkari stops 2020 champ Swiatek’s streak
3 years, 7 months ago

Sakkari stops 2020 champ Swiatek’s streak

The Hindu  

Maria Sakkari ended defending champion Iga Swiatek's 11-match and 22-set winning streaks at Roland-Garros on Wednesday and reached the semifinals of a Major tournament for the first time. The 17th-seeded Sakkari used strong and steady baseline play to eliminate Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 at Court Philippe Chatrier in the quarterfinals and ensure that the clay-court tournament will end with a new …

Sakkari tops 2020 French champ Swiatek; 4 in 1st Slam SFs
3 years, 7 months ago

Sakkari tops 2020 French champ Swiatek; 4 in 1st Slam SFs

Associated Press  

PARIS — When one last forehand from defending champion Iga Swiatek landed wide in the French Open quarterfinals, Maria Sakkari crouched on Court Philippe Chatrier and bowed her head, relishing the moment. Sakkari ended Swiatek’s 11-match and 22-set winning streaks at Roland Garros by beating her 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday to guarantee that there will be a first-time Grand Slam champion …

Maria Sakkari ousts French Open champion Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals
3 years, 7 months ago

Maria Sakkari ousts French Open champion Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals

India TV News  

Maria Sakkari ended defending champion Iga Swiatek's 11-match and 22-set winning streaks at the French Open on Wednesday and reached the semifinals of a major tournament for the first time. The 17th-seeded Sakkari used strong and steady baseline play to eliminate Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 at Court Philippe Chatrier in the quarterfinals and ensure that the clay-court tournament will end with …

Sabalenka beats sick Azarenka to win Ostrava Open
4 years, 2 months ago

Sabalenka beats sick Azarenka to win Ostrava Open

The Hindu  

Third seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won the Ostrava Open WTA tournament after beating her visibly struggling compatriot Victoria Azarenka in straight sets on Sunday. The 22-year-old Sabalenka started on a high and earned two break points in the first game, but Azarenka survived the scare and they both held on to their serve until 2-2. But Sabalenka turned out …

Ostrava Open: Jennifer Brady to face Sabalenka in semis - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Ostrava Open: Jennifer Brady to face Sabalenka in semis - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka recovered from a slow start to stage a big comeback, defeating qualifier Sara Sorribes Tormo 0-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the Ostrava Open quarterfinals. SCORE CENTRE The Belarusian will play U.S.’s Jennifer Brady, who also needed to come from a set behind to overcome Russian qualifier Veronika Kudermetova 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 to book a place in her fourth …

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