3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Naomi Osaka Beats Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 to Win 4th Grand Slam

News 18

Japan’s Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady in straight sets in the Australian Open final to win her fourth major title on Saturday. Osaka edged a tight first set and broke the American twice in the second to win 6-4, 6-3 in 77 minutes in front of thousands of fans at Rod Laver Arena. Third seed Osaka preserves her 100 percent record in Grand Slam finals after winning the 2018 and 2020 US Opens and the 2019 title in Melbourne. “We played in the semis of the US Open a couple of months ago and I told everyone that you’re going to be a problem,” Osaka told Brady at the trophy presentation.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12

Associated Press

Sept. 10 1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford. 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka eliminated from US Open after second round loss to Karolina Muchova

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova

The Hindu

Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand until she ceded that game and chucked her racket, sending it clattering on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. But she played much better in the second set, getting her only break of the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily

Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a backhand against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a US Open women's singles match in New York on Tuesday. Osaka claimed titles in New York in 2018 and 2020, along with a pair of trophies at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and her matchup against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko marked the first …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open

New York Times

NEW YORK — On Tuesday afternoon, the world No 88, in the U.S. Open main draw as a wildcard, destroyed the 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open first round. “My biggest issue currently isn’t losses, though, my biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body.” Osaka, laying down on Arthur Ashe after winning the …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka feels better as she returns to the site of two of her Grand Slam titles

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka is at the U.S. Open to compete for the first time in two years, and she said Saturday that returning to the site of two of her four Grand Slam titles gives her a boost — but not because she focuses on her past success there. No, Osaka explained, it’s more about hearkening further back, …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. “I’m just really excited to be here,” Osaka said Monday after pulling out a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry in the first round at the All England Club by taking the last two games from 4-all in the third set. 1 and won …

9 months ago

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka Puts up 'Most Free' Performance to Progress to Second Round

News 18

In the WTA event, four-time grand slam-winner Naomi Osaka had little trouble in defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 in one hour, 18 minutes to move into the second round. Osaka will face another mother in the second round when she takes on Elina Svitolina of Ukraine who in 12 months back on the circuit is already back inside the …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

10 months, 1 week ago

Osaka gets walkover as Zheng falls to Fernandez at Qatar Open

The Hindu

Naomi Osaka received a walkover into the Doha quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Leylah Fernandez knocked out Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 6-3. Osaka will meet another former world number one, Karolina Pliskova, or Czech teenager Linda Noskova for a place in the last four, as the Japanese star continues her comeback from maternity leave. Chinese fifth seed Zheng let …

10 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff suffers surprise defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Qatar Open

The Independent

10 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka beats Caroline Garcia in Qatar to avenge Australian Open loss

Hindustan Times

Naomi Osaka put last week's first-round defeat in Abu Dhabi behind her with a straight sets defeat of 15th seed Caroline Garcia at the Qatar Open on Monday. Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after winning a match against France's Caroline Garcia during the Qatar Open in Doha This was former world number one Osaka's second win from the five matches she …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka suffers straight-sets loss to Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi opener

The Independent

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Zheng beats Yastremska, books maiden Grand Slam final berth

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen ended the fairytale run of qualifier Dayana Yastremska at the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory to reach her first Grand Slam final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. It’s tough to explain my feelings now.” Zheng, who has rained down more aces by far than any other woman at Melbourne Park …

11 months ago

Australian Open: Dayana Yastremska reaches career-best 4th round, Anna Kalinskaya shocks Sloanne Stephens

India Today

Dayana Yastremska pulled off a stupendous performance after beating USA’s Emma Navarro 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 in the third round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. The youngster has a challenging task in hand as she will next face the winner of the blockbuster clash between two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and 2017 French Open winner Jelena …

11 months ago

Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit

China Daily

Japan's Naomi Osaka takes part in a press conference after losing her women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 16, 2024. said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet", but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Ben Shelton overcomes Christopher O'Connell, Caroline Garcia knocked out in round 2

India Today

American tennis star Ben Shelton marched on to round 3 of the 2024 Australian Open after defeating Australia’s Christopher O'Connell, while Caroline Garcia bowed out after losing against Poland’s Magdalena Frech. Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Updates Shelton defeated O'Connell 6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 in the second round of the Australian Open at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne. CAROLINE …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out

Firstpost

Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. Women’s fourth seed Gauff said ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year that she wanted to win “multiple” major titles after her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows in 2023. “She …

11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times

You could see it when she berated herself for making unforced errors, when she stood well inside the baseline to pounce on second serves, when she pumped her fist after nailing thunderous winners. Naomi Osaka, playing her first Grand Slam match in 17 months, was as hungry as ever in the first round against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit

Firstpost

Melbourne: Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done “the best that I could possibly do” after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday. A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open day two: Andy Murray and Naomi Osaka suffer early exits

The Independent

11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia

The Independent

11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka loses to Caroline Garcia in 1st round on Grand Slam comeback at Australian Open

Hindustan Times

Naomi Osaka returned to Grand Slam tennis after maternity leave in the same way she left it with a first-round loss after going down 6-4 7-6 to Caroline Garcia on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open on Monday. Naomi Osaka of Japan waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena following her first round loss to Caroline Garcia Taking on …

11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign

India Today

Naomi Osaka is set to make her Grand Slam return on Monday, January 14 when she faces France's Caroline Garcia in the night session at the Rod Laver Arena. Coco Gauff will start her campaign against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the morning session at the Rod Laver Arena. Daniil Medvedev, the finalist of the 2022 Australian Open, will face Terence …

11 months, 1 week 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 …

11 months, 1 week ago

No kidding around

China Daily

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot in her match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Queensland, Australia, on Jan 3. And Osaka has top billing among the three former Australian Open champions — all once ranked No 1 — returning to Melbourne Park for their first time as moms. The attention …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press

How well do you know the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning? 2004 c.) 2006 d.) 2008 2nd Round: Coco Gauff The Australian Open marks Coco Gauff’s first major tournament as a Grand Slam champion; she won the U.S. Open last September at 19. 2000 c.) 2005 d.) 2010 Semifinals: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open

Associated Press

Smaller things are getting Naomi Osaka’s attention now that she’s preparing for her Grand Slam comeback. The attention on that returning trio — Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki — intensified after another prominent storyline fizzled out when Rafael Nadal’s attempted comeback from a year-long injury layoff lasted three matches. Also, I feel a lot stronger physically, but I think …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court. In her first competitive match since September 2022, the four-time major winner was broken while serving for the match and needed three match points in the tiebreaker before converting a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Tamara Korpatsch on Monday at the Brisbane …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka into Brisbane International round two with straight sets win over Tamara Korpatsch

ABC

Naomi Osaka has shown glimpses of her thunderous best after being tested in a successful WTA Tour return in Brisbane. Japan's former world number one and four-time major champion beat Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3, 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday. Naomi Osaka hit 36 winners in her return to the tour, but she also had …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka on comeback in Brisbane after becoming mother: Want to show Shai she's capable of everything

India Today

Naomi Osaka said that her perspective towards life has changed after she became a mother. “I want to show Shai that she’s capable of everything, so that’s one of my main purposes and main reasons why I want to be back out here,” she stated. Osaka last played competitive tennis back in September 2022 in the Toray Pan Pacific Open …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka practises for Brisbane International ahead of return to tennis after 27-month break

ABC

A "pumped" Naomi Osaka has spent her first Christmas as a mother sweating it out on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane as her tennis return draws closer. Summer of tennis December 29 - January 7: United Cup December 31 - January 7: Brisbane International January 1 - 8: Adelaide International 1 January 8 - 13: Adelaide International January 2 - …

1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card

India TV News

Australian Open revealed the entry list for the 2024 edition on Thursday, December 7 with some big names missing the list. Legendary Rafael Nadal makes the list along with returning former champions Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki but the likes of Emma Raducanu and Nick Kygrios miss out on the first Grand Slam tournament of the next season. Osaka gets …

1 year, 1 month ago

Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

The Hindu

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. A two-time Australian and U.S. Open winner, Osaka was a surprise withdrawal from last year’s Australian Open before later revealing she was pregnant. It “will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer.” In a …

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 …

1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open

The Hindu

Naomi Osaka said she plans to compete at January’s Australian Open and will maintain a busy schedule next year when she returns to competition after giving birth to her first child. The four-time major champion withdrew from this year’s Australian Open due to her pregnancy and welcomed daughter Shai in July. READ| US Open 2023: Keys pushes past Vondrousova to …

1 year, 4 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 …

1 year, 4 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 …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka beats Jessica Pegula to set up semi-final against Elena Rybakina

Firstpost

Victoria Azarenka said that she was proud to execute her game plan and reach the semi-final of a grand slam. Melbourne: Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013 when she knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday. “Well, it hurts to beat her because I always want her to do …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis

News 18

Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. Now 33 and a mother, she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favourite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, Azarenka delivered big shot after big shot, raced to a 3-0 lead in 12 …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka decimates Jessica Pegula to reach semi-finals for 1st time in a decade

India Today

2-time champion Victoria Azarenka kept alive her hopes of winning her third Australian Open title after she defeated World No.3 Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the quarterfinals. On Tuesday, January 24, the 33-year-old defeated Pegula 6-4, 6-1 at the Rod Laver Arena and it took her only one hour and 37 minutes to secure victory. Azarenka will now face …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: World Number 4 Caroline Garcia Suffers Massive Upset as Magda Linette Advances

News 18

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round on Monday by Magda Linette, becoming the latest top seed to suffer an early exit at the first Grand Slam of the year. The 45th-ranked Linette gave a sizeable contingent of red-and-white-clad Polish fans on Rod Laver Arena plenty to cheer, just 24 hours after they witnessed …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Wins 14 Straight Games to Crush Yoshihito Nishioka

News 18

A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday in a straight sets romp over Japan’s outclassed Yoshihito Nishioka. Khachanov appeared on track to become only the sixth player in Grand Slam history, and the first since 1993, to record a triple bagel win — 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 — before …

1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: Top seeds Akane Yamaguchi, Axelsen reach semi-finals

Firstpost

Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi defeated Spain’s Carolina Marin, whereas Axelsen advanced after Rasmus Gemke suffered a leg injury during the first game. New Delhi: Top seed Akane Yamaguchi beat three-time former world champion Carolina Marin to reach the semi-finals of the India Open badminton on Friday in three games. In the men’s competition, world number one Viktor Axelsen also made the …

1 year, 11 months ago

Five storylines ahead of the Australian Open 2023 - Djokovic’s return, Nadal’s defence to Swiatek’s opportunity

The Hindu

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from January 16 to 29 in Melbourne. Men’s Draw: Here are five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses for a selfie with fans after the Arena Showdown charity match …

1 year, 11 months ago

Lauren Davis Breaks Six-year Title Drought to Win Hobart International

News 18

American qualifier Lauren Davis won her second WTA title Saturday to end a six-year drought when she swept past Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the Hobart International final. “We’ve put in so much time and so much hard work and effort, and it’s such a fulfilling feeling to have all the hard work pay off.” It was an impressive performance by …

1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: AP quiz on the year’s 1st tennis Slam

Associated Press

How well do you know the Australian Open, which is scheduled to begin at Melbourne Park on Monday morning? 1998 c.) 1999 d.) 2000 ___ 3rd Round: In 2022, Ash Barty beat Danielle Collins in the Australian Open final to win the title without dropping a set. 4 c.) 5 d.) 6 ___ Semifinals: Of the past 10 women’s semifinals …

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4 hours, 40 minutes ago

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Simona Halep gets a wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying

The Hindu

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt’s 16-year-old son Cruz were among the players awarded wild-card entries Wednesday for Australian Open qualifying next month. 1 but is currently 877th and hasn’t played at any Grand Slam tournament since 2022 after missing all tournaments for 1 1/2 years …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event

The Hindu

Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday. “I have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 season,” said Halep, a former French Open and Wimbledon …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Simona Halep, Lleyton Hewitt's son get wildcard for qualifiers

India Today

Former World No.1 Simona Halep and Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz have been given wildcard entries for the Australian Open 2025 qualifying round. The Australian Open has provided me with some of the best moments in my career, so I can't wait to be back in Melbourne and playing in front of the Aussie fans,” Halep, who is currently ranked No.877 …

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1 week, 1 day ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily

Winner Shi Yuqi of China and runner-up Anders Antonsen of Denmark pose on the podium after the men's singles event at BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, China, Dec 15, 2024. HANGZHOU - China's Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhiyi claimed men's and women's singles titles, respectively, while their compatriots Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the mixed doubles title …

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1 week, 1 day ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily

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1 week, 1 day ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

The Independent

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2 weeks 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 …

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2 weeks 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, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal earns main-draw entry, Nick Kyrgios returns

India Today

India’s Sumit Nagal has secured a direct entry into the main draw of the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles. Last time around, after the All India Tennis Association denied Nagal a wildcard entry, he won all three matches in the Qualifiers, after which he defeated 31st seed Alexander Bublik in the first round. Nick Kyrgios make a comeback after two …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw

The Hindu

India’s Sumit Nagal has made the cut for the main draw of Australian Open 2025, as the per the entry lists released by Tennis Australia on Friday. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka - the current top-ranked male and female tennis players - headline the entry lists for the upcoming edition. READ | Djokovic to begin bid for 25th …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

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Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women’s event

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women’s event

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has won his first professional title by claiming the Australian Open by three stokes, while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin claimed her second Women’s Australian Open which was played concurrently at two courses on the famed Melbourne sand belt. In the Women’s Australian Open, Shin withstood a late challenge from a fast-finishing Ashleigh Buhai …

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Lucas Herbert on top at the Australian Open, Cameron Smith two strokes behind

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lucas Herbert on top at the Australian Open, Cameron Smith two strokes behind

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Lucas Herbert shot an 8-under 63 Thursday at a soggy Victoria Golf Club, including an eagle on his last hole, to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, with fellow Australian and 2022 British Open champion Cameron Smith two strokes behind. The Australian Open and Women’s Australian Open are being held concurrently — using alternating tee …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dual gender Australian Open set to start amid criticism from players and PGA officials

The Independent

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Laguna Beach native helps Team USA women’s water polo win Pan American Championships

LA Times

Team USA’s Emma Lineback, seen defending against Spain’s Elena Ruiz during an exhibition match at Long Beach City College in 2022, scored for her team this week to help win the 2024 Pan American Championship. Laguna Beach native Emma Lineback scored twice as the U.S. women’s national water polo team beat Argentina 18-5 on Monday in the title match of …

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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. | …

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China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

China Daily

Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu of China pose for photos at World Table Tennis Finals Fukuoka 2024 in Kitakyushu, Japan, Nov 24, 2024. KITAKYUSHU, Japan - The 2024 World Table Tennis Finals saw China's Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu claim men's and women's singles titles respectively here on Sunday. The two had previously met in the men's singles final of …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

China Daily

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Georgia’s Dasha Vidmanova, Columbia’s Michael Zheng win NCAA singles titles

Associated Press

WACO, Texas — Georgia’s Dasha Vidmanova and Columbia’s Michael Zheng won NCAA singles tennis titles on Sunday. Vidmanova, a 21-year-old senior from the Czech Republic, beat DJ Bennett of Auburn 6-3, 6-3 for the Bulldogs’ first women’s singles championship since 2010 and the fourth singles champion in program history. Zheng, a 20-year-old junior from Montville, New Jersey, beat Ozan Baris …

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1 month ago

Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam

Al Jazeera

Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic has hired retired longtime rival Andy Murray on his coaching team as the Serbian legend seeks his 25th Grand Slam singles title, starting at the Australian Open in January. Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam in 2024 and …

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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

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Davis Cup: Australia beats United States to book semifinal berth

The Hindu

Australia reached the Davis Cup semifinals for the third consecutive year, eliminating the United States 2-1 when Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson beat the surprise, last-minute pairing of Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding doubles match on Thursday. The victory on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martina Carpena in southern …

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AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks

India Today

Pat Cummins’ Australia have a massive task in their hands when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here are some records Australia can look forward to in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 315 – Runs Steve Smith needs to become the fourth Australian batter to reach the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 513 – Runs Steve Smith needs …

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Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup final hopes hit after Katie Boulter defeat

The Independent

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US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown

Associated Press

TURIN, Italy — Taylor Fritz is starting to make reaching big finals a habit. This week is huge.” In Sunday’s final, Fritz will will face top-ranked Jannik Sinner — the player he lost to in the U.S. Open final. “I trust my game and I trust my level and I don’t feel nearly as uncomfortable in these situations anymore because …

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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 …

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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 …

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Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

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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 …

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

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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 …

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WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova

The Hindu

Coco Gauff beat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour battle on Saturday to become the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American champion since Serena Williams 10 years ago. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, seeded seventh and making her WTA Finals debut, won the first set in just under …

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

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

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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 …

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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 …

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Kangaroos beat Tonga in thrilling men's Pacific Championships final, Jillaroos get revenge against Kiwi Ferns in women's final

ABC

The Kangaroos have won the men's Pacific Championships in front of an electric Western Sydney Stadium crowd as they survived a spirited last-ditch comeback attempt from Tonga in the final. In the day's final game, New Zealand stayed in the top tier of the Pacific Championships with a 54-12 win over Papua New Guinea, with 18-year-old debutant Casey McLean scoring …

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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

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 …

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WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

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Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

CNN

CNN — American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old capped a run that saw her become the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2004 to win the prestigious tournament reserved for the best players in the …

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Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

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Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

The Telegraph

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh. “She just gets on with it.” With six match points in her pocket, Gauff missed a couple of chances before wrapping up her 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory …

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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 …

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

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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. …

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

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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.

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Katie Boulter breaks into world’s top 25 for first time after reaching another WTA Tour final

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Katie Boulter cruises into Hong Kong Open semi-finals

The Independent

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WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright

BBC

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter ultimately securing victory. Diana Shnaider …

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WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court

BBC

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova fought a fierce battle, with Boulter securing a convincing victory. Diana Shnaider …

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WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Action-Packed Round of 16

BBC

A thrilling Round of 16 clash took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open Centre Court, featuring a diverse lineup of players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Nao Hibino battled it out, with Yuan securing a 4-6, 7-5 victory in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Xiyu Wang engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter emerging …

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Guangzhou Open: Olga Danilovic Triumphs in Women's Singles and Zhang Shuai Dominates Women's Doubles

China Daily

The 2024 Guangzhou International Women's Tennis Open concluded with exciting victories and a vibrant atmosphere. Zhang Shuai emerged victorious in the women's singles final, securing her 14th tour doubles title. Olga Danilovic won the women's singles title in her first-ever appearance in China, expressing her love for the city and the upcoming Guangzhou Open.

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