WTA Montreal: Bianca Andreescu advances, Garbine Muguruza beaten
3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Montreal: Bianca Andreescu advances, Garbine Muguruza beaten

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Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, who missed the entire 2020 season with injury, has played little in 2021 and hadn’t won a match since reaching the second round at Eastbourne in June. The 2019 US Open champion, who missed the entire 2020 season with injury, has played little in 2021 and hadn’t won a match since reaching the second round at Eastbourne in June. In first-round action, Olympic absentee Coco Gauff played her first match since Wimbledon and came away with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Anastasija Sevastova. 1 Johanna Konta, another who missed Tokyo due to Covid, reached the second round in her first match since mid-June as China’s Zhang Shuai retired with a leg injury.

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Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. HT Image In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of …

Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka received the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time on Monday after winning two Grand Slam titles and finishing 2024 at No. In other results of voting by tennis media, Emma Navarro was honored as Most Improved Player, Paula Badosa was named Comeback Player, Lulu Sun was Newcomer of the Year, …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily  

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

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with it. 1 and 2 — Aryna Sabalenka …

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Deccan Chronicle  

Riyadh: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff beat Sabalenka …

Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash

Firstpost  

Gauff rallied back from 3-6, 1-3 down, and erased a one-break deficit twice in the decider, to overcome Zheng in three hours and four minutes – the second-longest WTA final in 2024. Reuters image Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals title in 20 years with a gruelling 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory over Olympic champion Zheng …

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff …

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

The Independent  

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

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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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today  

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

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 …

WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

The Hindu  

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday. A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula lost her opening two matches in Saudi Arabia in straight sets and had no chance of advancing to the semifinals. READ | WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Coco Gauff earns rare win over Iga Swiatek to book place in WTA Finals last four
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns rare win over Iga Swiatek to book place in WTA Finals last four

The Independent  

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Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BNP Paribas WTA Finals: A Spectacular Battle of Doubles and Singles

BBC  

Two exciting matches took place at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Paris. In the Women's Doubles, Nicole Melichar and Ellen Perez emerged victorious, defeating Su-Wei Hsieh and Elise Mertens in a thrilling match. In the Women's Singles, Aryna Sabalenka secured a convincing victory against Qinwen Zheng, showcasing her dominance on the court. Meanwhile, in the Women's Doubles, Katerina Siniakova …

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open
1 month, 3 weeks 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 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, …

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Coco Gauff helps carry Naomi Osaka’s bags off court after shock China Open retirement
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff helps carry Naomi Osaka’s bags off court after shock China Open retirement

The Independent  

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Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff was not aware that she’d lost five consecutive matches against opponents ranked in the top 50. Then Gauff went back on court and extended the defense of her first Grand Slam title by turning things around to beat the 27th-seeded Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. It gave me a lot of confidence,” Gauff said, “just because …

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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Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe set to meet in 3rd round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe set to meet in 3rd round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe is getting the rematch he wants, a second shot at Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open. Three men’s matches ended when an opponent stopped playing, the last one sending defending champion Novak Djokovic to the third round when Laslo Djere retired early in the third set with what appeared to be pain near his hip …

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 …

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title
4 months ago

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yes, Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion. “She’s really embraced her star power, kind of,” said Jessica Pegula, a top-10 singles player and Gauff’s frequent doubles partner, “but at the same time, she’s like a kid.” On court vs. off court for Gauff The off-court aspects of Gauff’s Olympics debut were a huge success: meeting James; …

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener
4 months, 1 week ago

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener

News 18  

Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed Aryna Sabalenka polished her opening-match record at the event by defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 while men’s second seed Alexander Zverev also advanced. I’m happy I got the win today.” …

Defending champion Gauff crashes out in WTA Cincinnati opener
4 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Gauff crashes out in WTA Cincinnati opener

China Daily  

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during a match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan on day four of the Cincinnati Open, Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 15, 2024. CINCINNATI - Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed …

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title
4 months, 1 week ago

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to claim 2nd straight National Bank Open title

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday’s all-American final. Monday’s match marked just the second time the final of a WTA 1000 event — one step below the sport’s four Grand Slams — has featured two …

Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Shocking Defeat Against Amanda Anisimova In WTA Toronto Masters Quarterfinal
4 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

Coco Gauff Crashes Out Of WTA Canadian Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff Crashes Out Of WTA Canadian Open

News 18  

Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff was upset by Russia’s Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-1 on Friday in a third-round match at the WTA Canadian Open. Shnaider, in her first WTA Masters level round of 16 match, needed only 70 minutes to dispatch Gauff and book a quarter-final against Russian sixth seed Liudmila Samsonova, who eliminated Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-2, 6-4. …

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-seeded Coco Gauff beats Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 in Toronto in her first hard-court match since April

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. “Happy to get pushed through.” In the night session, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner, beat Yue Yuan 6-2, 6-2. Kasatkina …

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning until this …

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Coco Gauff out of women’s doubles a day after her singles loss
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Coco Gauff out of women’s doubles a day after her singles loss

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff lost in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, a day after her tearful exit in singles. Gauff and her U.S. teammate, Jessica Pegula, were the top-seeded women’s pair but were eliminated in the second round by the Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova 2-6, 6-4, 10-5 in a match tiebreaker. The 20-year-old from Florida won …

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff lost in women’s doubles and mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, ending her first Summer Games a day after her tearful exit in singles. “I’ll try to take the positive out of it and do better next time.” Gauff and her U.S. teammate, Jessica Pegula, were the top-seeded women’s pair but were eliminated in …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain hug after their Paris Olympics second-round match at Roland Garros on Monday. REUTERS Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time. Nadal admitted Djokovic was the "clear favorite" ahead of their first clash …

Coco Gauff crashes out of Paris Olympics in tears after heated row with umpire during defeat against Donna Vekic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff crashes out of Paris Olympics in tears after heated row with umpire during defeat against Donna Vekic

Hindustan Times  

Tearful Coco Gauff crashed out of the Paris Olympics at the hands of Donna Vekic on Tuesday after a heated row with the umpire as Rafael Nadal prepared to return to the baking courts. US' Coco Gauff speaks with an official after a call goes against her while playing Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles third round tennis match. …

Coco Gauff’s record at the Paris Olympics is perfect even if her play hasn’t always been
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff’s record at the Paris Olympics is perfect even if her play hasn’t always been

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is making it look easy at the Paris Olympics so far, adding a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Maria Lourdes Carle of Argentina in the second round of singles Monday to her growing collection of lopsided results. Look at what she’s managed to do so far at her first Olympics: Not only is Gauff 3-0 across singles …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter round of 32 in table tennis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter round of 32 in table tennis

The Hindu  

Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition but star woman player Manika Batra started her campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of her opponent in a round of 64 match in Paris on July 28. The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Manika, seeded 18th in the tournament and ranked 28th in …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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