Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

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Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in four sets to win the men’s title in the U.S. 1980 — Chris Evert Lloyd beats Hana Mandlikova of Czechoslovakia to win her fifth U.S. Open singles title in the last six years. 2008 — US Open Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams wins her third US title; beats Jelena Janković of Serbia 6-4, 7-5. 2017 — CoCo Vandeweghe becomes the third American to get into the U.S. Open women’s semifinals, beating top-seeded Karolina Pliskova 7-6, 6-3.

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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

The Independent  

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WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles

BBC  

Two semi-finals took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. In the Women's Doubles, Katarzyna Piter and Fanny Stollar defeated Elena Pridankina and Ekaterina Yashina, while Viktorija Golubic and Marie Bouzkova battled their way to a 6-6 tie-break victory in the Women's Singles semi-final. In the Women's Singles semi-final, Rebecca Sramkova overcame Laura Siegemund in a thrilling match, with …

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, Arantxa Rus and Yulia Starodubtseva emerged victorious in their women's singles match, while Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare secured a win in the women's doubles competition. In the men's section, Marie Bouzkova and Alexandra Eala …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16
2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16

BBC  

A thrilling match took place on Court 1 at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a thrilling Round of 16 encounter between Nicole Melichar and Diana Shnaider. The match showcased exceptional tennis skills, with both players showcasing their prowess in the first two sets. In a thrilling tie break, they fought their way to a victory, proving their mettle. Meanwhile, …

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open

BBC  

A battle of top seeds is underway at the WTA Japan Open. In the Round of 32, a stellar performance from Greet Minnen (Belgium) saw her overcome Bianca Andreescu (Canada) in a thrilling 6-3 win. Marie Bouzkova (Czech Republic) and Moyuka Uchijima (Japan) fought valiantly in the other half of the court, with Bouzkova claiming a 7-8 victory in a …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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  

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

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited the U.S. Open to appear with Michael Phelps for a discussion about mental health. Naomi Osaka, of Japan, walks on the court before playing against Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open …

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 …

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?
6 months, 1 week ago

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?

The Hindu  

With the iconic grass Major - Wimbledon - beginning from Monday, tennis enthusiasts all over the world are guaranteed a sporting spectacle of the highest quality. However, since 1968, when the Open Era began, no male or female player has won more singles titles than USA’s Martina Navratilova. She reached the women’s singles final 12 times and ended up lifting …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Dabrowski and Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles, beating 2020 champs Siegemund and Zvonareva
1 year, 3 months ago

Dabrowski and Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles, beating 2020 champs Siegemund and Zvonareva

The Hindu  

Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women's doubles title in just their fourth tournament together, beating 2020 champions Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday. It was the first Grand Slam women's doubles title for both Dabrowski, a Canadian, and Routliffe, who is from New Zealand. After the lengthy tiebreaker in which both teams had …

Today in Sports - Pete Rose becomes the all-time hit leader with 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb’s record
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Pete Rose becomes the all-time hit leader with 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb’s record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1937 — Don Budge beats Gottfried von Cramm in five sets to win his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. 1977 — In the last U.S. Open match played at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York, Guillermo Vilas beats Jimmy Connors, 2-6, …

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 8 - September 14
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 8 - September 14

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

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 …

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open

The Hindu  

The last men’s singles player to defend the U.S. Open title was Roger Federer in 2008. The 23-time Major winner may well find added motivation if he so desires to course-correct at the U.S. Open, a tournament where he has lost a record six finals, been defaulted once and barred from competing for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The …

Jennifer Brady wins her first WTA Tour match in 2 years at the DC Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Jennifer Brady wins her first WTA Tour match in 2 years at the DC Open

The Hindu  

The worst part for Jennifer Brady during her two years away from the WTA Tour was not the injuries themselves — the fracture in her right knee or the tissue tear in her left foot — that caused the prolonged absence she finally ended Tuesday by overwhelming 28th-ranked Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-1 in the DC Open’s first round. You can …

Jennifer Brady wins her first WTA Tour match in 2 years at the DC Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Jennifer Brady wins her first WTA Tour match in 2 years at the DC Open

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The worst part for Jennifer Brady during her two years away from the WTA Tour was not the injuries themselves — the fracture in her right knee or the tissue tear in her left foot — that caused the prolonged absence she finally ended Tuesday by overwhelming 28th-ranked Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-1 in the the DC Open’s first …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13

Associated Press  

July 7 1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1985 — West Germany’s Boris Becker, 17, becomes the youngest champion and first unseeded player in the history of the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7, …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams beats big sister Venus for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams beats big sister Venus for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam

Associated Press  

July 4 1907 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires of Australia in round 1 in Colma, California, his 6th title defense. 1999 — Pete Sampras overwhelms Andre Agassi in three sets to capture his sixth Wimbledon title and tie Roy Emerson’s record with his 12th Grand Slam championship. 2002 — Venus and Serena Williams win …

Ukraine’s Kostyuk beats Russia’s Gracheva for 1st WTA title
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine’s Kostyuk beats Russia’s Gracheva for 1st WTA title

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA title at age 20 by beating Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 7-5 in the ATX Open final on Sunday, then dedicated the victory to her home country of Ukraine. “Being in the position that I am in right now, it’s extremely special to win this title,” Kostyuk said during the trophy ceremony …

The remaking of tennis player Jelena Ostapenko
1 year, 11 months ago

The remaking of tennis player Jelena Ostapenko

The Hindu  

When Jelena Ostapenko ruthlessly beat the resistance out of a valiant Simona Halep in the 2017 Roland Garros final, it seemed as if the future of women’s tennis had arrived. I have to be aggressive because that’s what the opponents don’t like.” It’s something Ostapenko has struggled with during the lean, injury-hit years that followed her Roland Garros title — …

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown. But, I don’t know, like I …

Serena Williams stats: 23 majors, third-most No 1 reigns, win-loss records and more jaw-dropping numbers
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams stats: 23 majors, third-most No 1 reigns, win-loss records and more jaw-dropping numbers

Firstpost  

With her days as an active player likely coming to an end, we take a look at some statistics from Serena’s glorious run spanning more than two decades Serena Williams’ storied career possibly came to an end following a third-round loss to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open. The American tennis legend, who remains one shy of Margaret Court’s …

Serena Williams the ‘greatest of all time’, says her US Open third round conqueror Ajla Tomljanovic
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams the ‘greatest of all time’, says her US Open third round conqueror Ajla Tomljanovic

Firstpost  

The American 23-time Grand Slam title winner, and six-time champion in New York, lost her third round clash 7-5, 6-7, 6-1. New York: Ajla Tomljanovic sent Serena Williams into almost certain retirement on Friday when she knocked the tennis legend out of the US Open before hailing her as “the greatest of all time. Period.” The American 23-time Grand Slam …

Serena Williams: Top five career moments
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams: Top five career moments

The Hindu  

Serena Williams lost a three set thriller against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia and was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Friday. Serena Williams of the USA in action against her sister Venus Williams of the USA during the Women’s Singles Final during the 2003 Australian Open. 2007 - COMEBACK WIN AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena’s ability to come back from …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points. “So I was really happy, excited, but kind of scared, to face them.” Arthur Ashe Stadium had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two members of one family …

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her
2 years, 4 months ago

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her

The Hindu  

The next woman who must deal with the daunting task of playing Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Ajla Tomljanovic, considers herself an admirer of the 23-time Grand Slam champion. “I’ve been a Serena fan,” Tomljanovic said, “since I was a kid.” Tomljanovic, an Australian who is 29, will face Williams, who turns 41 next month, for the first time …

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open

Al Jazeera  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. Williams eliminated No 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in the US Open’s second round on Wednesday to ensure she will play at least one more singles match. One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her sport, Williams …

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis

CNN  

CNN — The curtain will soon come down on one of the greatest careers the world of sport has ever seen and Flushing Meadows, the home of the US Open, will provide a fitting stage for Serena Williams’ final act. Serena Williams beat Martina Hingis in the 1999 US Open final to win her first grand slam title. Video Ad …

Serena Williams Prepares for Her Last Show in US Open 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams Prepares for Her Last Show in US Open 2022

News 18  

After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began. The 40-year-old sporting icon ended the guessing game surrounding her future earlier this month by revealing that the “countdown" to her retirement had started, with her …

August 14, Indian sports news wrap: Sania Mirza loses doubles semifinals in Toronto; Ranjeet wins singles bronze at ITF Seniors World Championship
2 years, 4 months ago

August 14, Indian sports news wrap: Sania Mirza loses doubles semifinals in Toronto; Ranjeet wins singles bronze at ITF Seniors World Championship

The Hindu  

VM Ranjeet wins bronze at ITF Seniors World Championship Former national champion VM Ranjeet had a memorable outing in the ITF Seniors World Championship, winning the singles bronze medal in the over-35 section in Lisbon, Portugal. Neeraj Anand and Narendra Singh Choudhary won the men’s over-45 doubles bronze, by winning three rounds before being beaten 6-1, 6-1 by Andrew Lux …

Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis. Others held aloft handrawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messsages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.” No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play …

Serena Williams wins her first match in 430 DAYS as she defeats Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in Toronto
2 years, 5 months ago

Serena Williams wins her first match in 430 DAYS as she defeats Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in Toronto

Daily Mail  

Serena Williams earned her first win in more than a year Monday, beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women's National Bank Open. The result marked Williams first win in a remarkable 430 days - sine she beat Danielle Rose Collins on June 4 in the 2021 French Open. Serena Williams defeated Nuria Parrizas Diaz in the National Bank Open …

Wimbledon 2022: Tatjana Maria, Marie Bouzkova reach first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinals
2 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Tatjana Maria, Marie Bouzkova reach first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Germany's Tatjana Maria continued her dream Wimbledon run as she battled from a set down to overcome former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday and reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. Niemeier sorry for knocking Watson out of Wimbledon Up-and-coming German Jule Niemeier knocked Heather Watson out of Wimbledon's fourth round …

Serena Williams Makes Winning Return in Eastbourne Doubles After Year Out
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams Makes Winning Return in Eastbourne Doubles After Year Out

News 18  

Serena Williams made a winning comeback after a year on the sidelines as the American legend teamed with Ons Jabeur to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, 13-11 in the Eastbourne International doubles on Tuesday. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, was back in action for the first time since she made a tearful exit from …

Diamond League: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Equals World-Leading Time to Win 100 in Paris
2 years, 6 months ago

Diamond League: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Equals World-Leading Time to Win 100 in Paris

News 18  

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce equalled her world-leading time of the year in winning the 100 meters in 10.67 seconds at the Diamond League meet in Paris on Saturday. She also beat Jamaican countrywoman and two-time reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah’s meet record of 10.72, set last year. Olympic bronze medallist Yaroslava Mahuchikh also set a world-leading mark for …

7-time champion Serena Williams won’t play Australian Open
3 years, 1 month ago

7-time champion Serena Williams won’t play Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Not long after Serena Williams’ name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won’t play the 2022 edition of the season-opening major in January. She won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at the 2017 Australian Open, and was beaten in the semifinals this …

7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian Open
3 years, 1 month ago

7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian Open

India TV News  

Highlights She won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at the 2017 Australian Open. Not long after Serena Williams' name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won't play the 2022 edition of the season-opening major in January. She won the last of her 23 Grand Slam …

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