Roland Garros 2023 Svitolina to meet Sabalenka in quarters beats Kasatkina French Open Results
1 year, 6 months ago

Roland Garros 2023 Svitolina to meet Sabalenka in quarters beats Kasatkina French Open Results

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina says she feels “17 again” after being adopted as an honorary Frenchwoman ahead of her politically-charged quarterfinal clash against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Roland Garros. Yeah, I feel like more free.” Two of Svitolina’s matches at this year’s French Open have been against Russians - Anna Blinkova and Daria Kasatkina. “I have played last two matches against Russian players so it will not change, everything will be the same,” said Svitolina. “So I’m used to it now, it’s going to be the same.” Sabalenka has faced harsh questioning over her individual stance on the war as well as her links to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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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 …

Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova

Associated Press  

LONDON — Elena Rybakina knows people see her as the favorite to win her second Wimbledon title. “It’s a great moment for me,” said Krejcikova, who is from the Czech Republic. “It’s an unbelievable moment that I’m experiencing right now.” Krejcikova had struggled with injuries and illness earlier this season. Svitolina said it was “a big privilege to play Wimbledon …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal

India TV News  

Mirra Andreeva pulled off the biggest upset of the French Open 2024 by beating the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-final of the women's singles on Wednesday, June 5. Andreeva, 17, registered a stunning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since 1997. In the first women's singles semifinal, the world no.1 and …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

Novak Djokovic Looks to Overcome 'Bumps in Road' at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic Looks to Overcome 'Bumps in Road' at French Open

News 18  

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Elsewhere on Tuesday, two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka gets her bid to reach a first …

Djokovic 'concerned' over shock Rome exit as French Open looms
7 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic 'concerned' over shock Rome exit as French Open looms

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic reacts during Sunday's loss in Rome. AP ROME — Novak Djokovic described his shock third-round elimination from the Italian Open at the hands of Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday as "concerning", coming two days after he was hit on the head by a bottle, which he said has caused nausea and dizzy spells. With the French Open getting underway …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round
11 months, 1 week 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 …

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

From defeating Roger Federer to frontline of war – the Ukrainian tennis player fighting the Russians
1 year, 5 months ago

From defeating Roger Federer to frontline of war – the Ukrainian tennis player fighting the Russians

The Telegraph  

While Elina Svitolina prepares for Thursday’s semi-final against Czech No 7 Marketa Vondrousova, her friend Sergiy Stakhovsky has a very different path ahead of him, leading to the trenches on the road to Mariupol. At 37, Stakhovsky is nine years older than Svitolina, but he was Ukraine’s top-ranked player in his early twenties. “Hopefully it will be happy Monday after …

Elina Svitolina has the Ukraine war and her baby in mind as she beats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Elina Svitolina has the Ukraine war and her baby in mind as she beats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — The last time Elina Svitolina was Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money, fame, etc. “Also, because I just started to play again, I have different pressures,” Svitolina said after kneeling down, then covering her face with her hands, when Swiatek missed …

Karolina Muchova pummels Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to book French Open semi-final spot
1 year, 6 months ago

Karolina Muchova pummels Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to book French Open semi-final spot

Hindustan Times  

Karolina Muchova stopped resurgent former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her tracks with a 7-5 6-2 victory on Tuesday to march into the Roland Garros semi-finals for the first time in her career. Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova celebrates winning her quarter final match against Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova In the last four, Czech Republic's Muchova will play second seed Aryna …

French Open 2023: Muchova pummels Pavlyuchenkova to book semifinal spot
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Muchova pummels Pavlyuchenkova to book semifinal spot

The Hindu  

, Karolina Muchova stopped resurgent former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her tracks with a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Tuesday to march into the Roland Garros semi-finals for the first time in her career. In the last four, Czech Republic’s Muchova will play second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or Ukrainian former world number three Elina Svitolina who will …

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas

India TV News  

With no surprises on Day 8 at the French Open 2023, title favorites Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarter-finals on Sunday, June 4. In one of the biggest matches of the tournament this year, the world no.1 Alcaraz beat Italian star Lorenzo Musetti to take his revenge for a defeat in last year's Hamburg …

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina
1 year, 6 months ago

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina

The Hindu  

A charged-up Elina Svitolina powered into the French Open quarterfinals for the fourth time with a 6-4 7-6 victory over Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina on Sunday as she kept alive hopes of winning a maiden Grand Slam title. I hope I can push even further, I’m really motivated for the next few matches.” In the quarterfinals, Svitolina will take …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Breezes Past Juan Pablo Varillas to Reach Quarters
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Breezes Past Juan Pablo Varillas to Reach Quarters

News 18  

Novak Djokovic reached his 55th Grand Slam quarter-final and record 17th at the French Open on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Juan Pablo Varillas. Djokovic, chasing a third Roland Garros championship and record-setting 23rd men’s Grand Slam title, eased past his 94th-ranked Peruvian opponent, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. The first two sets then needed two hours and 53 minutes to …

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens

News 18  

Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov reached the French Open quarter-finals for the second time on Sunday with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego of Italy, setting up a potential clash with Novak Djokovic. It was just like the last match and I won that anyway.” Two-time champion and 22-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic was facing Juan Pablo Varillas of …

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, didn’t appear at a news conference Friday after reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over …

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion — was allowed to avoid the traditional postmatch session open to all accredited journalists and instead speak Friday with what was described as a …

French Open: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy

The Hindu  

With Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic in action on Friday, day six of the French Open could once again see off-court issues grabbing the headlines despite both players having made clear their desire to put controversy in the rear-view mirror. In the men’s draw, Djokovic will also be looking to avoid discussion surrounding his statement this week that “Kosovo is …

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

New mom Elina Svitolina beats seeded player at French Open in 1st Slam match in 16 months
1 year, 6 months ago

New mom Elina Svitolina beats seeded player at French Open in 1st Slam match in 16 months

Associated Press  

PARIS — So much has changed for Elina Svitolina, who played — and won — her first Grand Slam match in nearly 1 1/2 years on Monday at the French Open, eliminating 2022 semifinalist Martina Trevisan 6-2, 6-2. to come back, but I didn’t put any pressure on myself, because obviously with the war going on, with the pregnancy, you …

French Open 2023: Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes

The Hindu  

ormer French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrated her return to Roland Garros with a dominant win over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday and said she had feared for her career a year ago due to a knee problem. Pavlyuchenkova said she was forced to go through extensive rehabilitation and stopped playing tennis completely for around five months, with the lack …

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister

Firstpost  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Don’t Miss: French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz placed in …

French Open: Ten stars to watch at Roland Garros including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Ten stars to watch at Roland Garros including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Carlos Alcaraz …

New mother Svitolina to make comeback at Charleston Open in April
1 year, 9 months ago

New mother Svitolina to make comeback at Charleston Open in April

The Hindu  

Former world number three Elina Svitolina will make her return to the WTA Tour following her maternity break at next month’s Charleston Open in South Carolina after accepting a wild card, organisers of the claycourt tournament said. The 28-year-old has also partnered with the tournament and WTA Charities to host a special “Tennis Plays for Peace” pro-am event in April, …

At French Open, Swiatek loses set, extends match win streak
2 years, 6 months ago

At French Open, Swiatek loses set, extends match win streak

Associated Press  

PARIS — The loss of one set by a player is normally not the stuff of headlines at a Grand Slam tournament. “I’m pretty happy I could come back after a pretty frustrating first set when I had the lead,” Swiatek said. “It was Dua Lipa,” Swiatek said, “so kind of a guilty pleasure.” She has won her past five …

Jeanjean in the limelight with win over Pliskova at French Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Jeanjean in the limelight with win over Pliskova at French Open

The Hindu  

French wildcard Leolia Jeanjean caused a major upset at the French Open when she destroyed former World No. The 26-year-old Jeanjean is a former big hope of French tennis who ended up living on minimum wage after a knee injury suffered when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years. Dropped by Nike, who had given her …

French Open 2022: Raducanu tames fellow teenager Noskova
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Raducanu tames fellow teenager Noskova

The Hindu  

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu showed exemplary grit on her French Open debut to rally to a 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 victory in the battle of teenagers against Czech qualifier Linda Noskova on Monday and reach the second round. In her first matchup against the 17-year-old Noskova, who won the girls' singles title at Roland Garros last year and is ranked …

FRENCH OPEN 2022: No. 1 Swiatek, Osaka among top players
2 years, 7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2022: No. 1 Swiatek, Osaka among top players

Associated Press  

PARIS — Some of the women to watch at the French Open, which begins Sunday at Roland Garros: ___ IGA SWIATEK Ranked: 1 Country: Poland Age: 20 2022 Record: 37-3 2022 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 8 Grand Slam Titles: 1 — French Open Last 5 French Opens: 2021-Lost Quarterfinal, 2020-Won Championship, 2019-4th, 2018-Did Not Play, 2017-DNP Aces: Enters on a …

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event
2 years, 9 months ago

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event

The Hindu  

After her sport's governing bodies agreed to the changes she demanded, Elina Svitolina put on the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine and beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Monterrey Open. Top-seeded Svitolina earlier said she wouldn't play against Potapova in Mexico or against any Russian or Belarusian opponents until the …

Elina Svitolina moves into WTA top 10, French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova slips two places to 17th
3 years, 6 months ago

Elina Svitolina moves into WTA top 10, French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova slips two places to 17th

Firstpost  

Recently crowned French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova slipped two places to 17th while Swiss Belinda Bencic is once again on the cusp of the top ten after her run to the grasscourt final in Berlin. Paris: Elina Svitolina of Ukraine moved into the top five in the latest WTA rankings published Monday, displacing American Sofia Kenin a week before Wimbledon …

Roland Garros | Tsitsipas ticks another box, in maiden final
3 years, 6 months ago

Roland Garros | Tsitsipas ticks another box, in maiden final

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first Greek player to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday when he defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in a bruising five-setter at Roland-Garros. U.S. Open finalist Zverev built a 3-0 lead at the start of the second set but Tsitsipas showed exemplary athleticism and staunch defence to win the next six games, leaving Zverev staring at …

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari

News 18  

Barbora Krejcikova will play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final after the Czech world number 33 saved a match point to defeat Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 on Thursday. That is the most important thing, in here and in our own life.” Czech Mate 🇨🇿In just her fifth Slam singles main draw, @BKrejcikova earns a maiden …

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reaches first Grand Slam final in 52nd attempt
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reaches first Grand Slam final in 52nd attempt

Firstpost  

Pavlyuchenkova, a quarter-finalist in Paris a decade ago, became the first woman to play more than 50 majors before making her first final, breaking the previous mark of 44 set by 2015 US Open runner-up Roberta Vinci. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Tamara Zidansek in straight sets to reach a first Grand Slam final at the French Open on Thursday at a …

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beats Tamara Zidansek to reach final
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beats Tamara Zidansek to reach final

The Hindu  

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat world number 85 Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam final at a record 52nd attempt at the French Open on Thursday. Pavlyuchenkova, a former junior world number one and Roland Garros girls' singles finalist in 2006, surged 5-3 ahead as Zidansek sprayed a forehand wide. Zidansek then carved herself two break …

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Reaches first Grand Slam Final
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Reaches first Grand Slam Final

News 18  

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat world number 85 Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 6-3 to reach a first Grand Slam final at a record 52nd attempt at the French Open on Thursday. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/U4Mrz0M2CE — Roland-Garros June 10, 2021 Pavlyuchenkova, a quarter-finalist in Paris a decade ago, became the first woman to play more than 50 majors before making her first final, …

French Open 2021 Women's Semifinals: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in 3-set thriller to set Pavlyuchenkova final
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021 Women's Semifinals: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in 3-set thriller to set Pavlyuchenkova final

The Hindu  

Set and Key moments updates: Maria Sakkari v Barbora Krejcikova 3rd Set, 7-9: After three hours and 18 minutes, Krejcikova has pipped Sakkari to reach her first-ever Grand Slam final. She's a set away from a first Slam final.#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/RDT0d0vwua — Roland-Garros June 10, 2021 1st Set, 3-3: Krejcikova fights back to make it level! 1st Set: Krejcikova to open serve …

French Open 2021 Women's Semi-finals: Perfect Strangers as First-time Quartet Contest for Finals Berth
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021 Women's Semi-finals: Perfect Strangers as First-time Quartet Contest for Finals Berth

News 18  

Maria Sakkari, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Barbora Krejcikova or Tamara Zidansek will continue the recent trend of new Grand Slam champions at this year’s French Open after another tournament littered with surprises. A three-time junior snowboard champion, Zidansek shunned the cold for the relative warmth of the tennis tour and served notice with a first round takedown of 2019 US Open champion …

French Open 2021: Perfect strangers as first-time quartet contest women's semi-finals
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Perfect strangers as first-time quartet contest women's semi-finals

Firstpost  

For just the second time in the Open era, there are four first-time major semi-finalists in the women’s singles, after the 1978 Australian Open. Maria Sakkari, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Barbora Krejcikova or Tamara Zidansek will continue the recent trend of new Grand Slam champions at this year’s French Open after another tournament littered with surprises. Paths to the semi-final : Pavlyuchenkova …

Sakkari tops 2020 French champ Swiatek; 4 in 1st Slam SFs
3 years, 6 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 …

Krejcikova ends nervy teenager Gauff's run to reach French Open semis
3 years, 6 months ago

Krejcikova ends nervy teenager Gauff's run to reach French Open semis

The Hindu  

Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova reached the semi-finals of the French Open on her fifth appearance in a Grand Slam main draw as she beat a nervy Coco Gauff 7-6, 6-3 on Wednesday. The 33rd-ranked Czech saved five set points as she recovered from a slow start and benefited from her 17-year-old opponent's lack of composure to book a meeting with either …

French Open 2021 Lookahead: Serena Williams' 64th Slam 4th round; foe's 1st
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021 Lookahead: Serena Williams' 64th Slam 4th round; foe's 1st

India TV News  

A quick look at the French Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SUNDAY Serena Williams is playing in the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the 64th time. 18 Jannik Sinner beat Mikael Ymer 6-1, 7-5, 6-3; Lorenzo Musetti beat Marco Cecchinato 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. STAT OF THE DAY 12 — Consecutive years Novak Djokovic has reached the fourth …

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka crashes out with loss to Pavlyuchenkova
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka crashes out with loss to Pavlyuchenkova

The Hindu  

Third seed Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the French Open with an error-filled third-round defeat to experienced Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Friday, leaving the women's draw without its top three seeds at the claycourt Grand Slam. The start of the match was a complete contrast as Sabalenka peppered the red clay on the Simonne Mathieu court with an abundance of …

Kenin, Svitolina move into French Open third round
3 years, 6 months ago

Kenin, Svitolina move into French Open third round

The Hindu  

Last year's runner-up Sofia Kenin eased into the third round of the French Open with a 7-5 6-3 victory over fellow American Hailey Baptiste on Thursday as her claycourt form continued to improve. READ: The 2020 Australian Open champion, however, suffered a dip in concentration and allowed her opponent to win three consecutive games before regaining her composure to wrap …

Madrid Open Win Sends Aryna Sabalenka up to Fourth in WTA Rankings
3 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open Win Sends Aryna Sabalenka up to Fourth in WTA Rankings

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka‘s victory over world number one Ashleigh Barty in the Madrid Open final at the weekend saw the Belarusian climb three places to fourth in the new WTA rankings released on Monday. It was Sabalenka’s 10th career title but her first on clay and, three weeks before the French Open, underlined the 23-year-old’s improvement on the surface. Sabalenka was …

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