US Open semi-final line-ups completed in sizzling New York heat
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open semi-final line-ups completed in sizzling New York heat

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. Aryna Sabalenka flexed her muscles as the incoming world number one by beating Chinese youngster Zheng Qinwen, while Madison Keys stunned Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova. Pic of the day Match of the day The women’s doubles provided the most drama as Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva beat Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia 5-7 7-5 6-4 in an epic match lasting three hours and 12 minutes. Stat of the day Quote of the day One player is gonna die and they’re gonna see Daniil Medvedev Brit watch Joe Salisbury and America’s Rajeev Ram are in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles. The women’s semi-finals take centre stage with Coco Gauff taking on 10th Czech seed Karolina Muchova and new world number one Sabalenka, of Belarus, facing the second American in the last four, Keys.

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Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a spirited fightback from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday. “He played a few good points and then it seemed like he started to play like the world number one,” Alcaraz said of Nardi’s mid-match recovery. Chasing his first trophy of the season, De Minaur, ranked …

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round

The Hindu  

World No.6 Daniil Medvedev eliminated compatriot and defending champion Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the ATP Qatar Open on Tuesday. He was knocked out in the second round of this year’s Australian Open by teenage American Learner Tien. READ | Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Rybakina, Badosa progress to round of 16; rain interrupts Paolini vs …

​Wide open: On the Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

​Wide open: On the Australian Open

The Hindu  

The 2025 Australian Open has pushed world tennis into hitherto uncharted territories. Jannik Sinner’s straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev made him the first man other than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to defend his maiden Major title this century. Among women, Madison Keys may have become yet another first-time Major champion, but the presence of No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and …

Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course at Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course at Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are also eyeing a place in the last eight. Sabalenka steps up her march towards a third consecutive Australian Open crown when she begins the day's play on centre court against Russian …

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka fights on as Carlos Alcaraz muscles into last 16
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka fights on as Carlos Alcaraz muscles into last 16

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with talented teenager Mirra Andreeva on Friday while Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set before surging into the last 16. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka hits a return against Denmark's Clara Tauson during their women's singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in …

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead

India Today  

The third day of the Australian Open delivered a spectacular series of matches that captivated fans. Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev and Greece's Maria Sakkari suffered shock first-round exits, while Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur advanced on Tuesday. Elsewhere, there were wins for 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, and former men's world …

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner

The Hindu  

Four-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said having a rival like world number one Jannik Sinner was good for his game as it pushes him to be at his best every time he walks on court. Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year while Sinner claimed the Australian Open and U.S. Open trophies as the pair heralded …

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men’s tennis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men’s tennis

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titles. “That, I think, is great for me: Having him such a great rivalry, so far, just to give, every day.” Alcaraz, 21, and …

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the Grand Slam duopoly of young guns Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev was knocked out of three Grand Slams last year by the duo, with Italian Sinner beating him in the Australian Open final and the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Since denying …

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will begin his title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be up against rising American youngster Nishesh Basavareddy, who has been awarded a wildcard. Fourth seed and last year’s US Open runner-up Taylor …

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner The Italian won his maiden Grand Slam title in Australia last year, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final, and went on to establish himself as the undisputed world number one. Carlos …

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown
4 months, 1 week ago

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 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Jannik Sinner admits he's enduring 'difficult moment' after winning US Open amid aunt's health battle
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner admits he's enduring 'difficult moment' after winning US Open amid aunt's health battle

Daily Mail  

US Open champion Jannik Sinner has admitted he's dealing with a 'difficult moment' due to his aunt's ongoing health battle. 'You can't really do anything, so it's a tough moment not only for me, because it's also the sister of my mom, so all things considered, it's not an easy moment for our family. Jannik Sinner lifted the US Open …

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner climbed into the stands after winning the U.S. Open title Sunday to hug the people rooting hardest for him in a crowd that was largely behind his American opponent. 1-ranked men’s tennis player from Italy became friends at the U.S. Open two years ago and Seal was back to watch Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, …

Aryna Sabalenka triumphs over Pegula in US Open thriller to secure third Grand Slam title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka triumphs over Pegula in US Open thriller to secure third Grand Slam title

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open and her third Grand Slam crown with a thrilling victory over a gallant Jessica Pegula in a rollercoaster final on Saturday. World number two Sabalenka triumphed 7-5, 7-5 to add the New York title to her back-to-back Australian Open victories. So many times I was close to the US Open title and …

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Jack Draper opens up on anxiety after vomiting on US Open court Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open title and third grand slam after beating home favourite Jessica Pegula to avenge last year’s final defeat. There were nervy moments, particulary as the American Pegula, playing in her first grand slam final, fought back from 3-0 down to …

Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka try to win the US Open for the first time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka try to win the US Open for the first time

Live Mint  

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka have started play in the U.S. Open women's final. She has won the Australian Open each of the past two seasons and was the runner-up to Coco Gauff at the 2023 U.S. Open. The lone loss in that span came against Sabalenka in the final of the Cincinnati Open last month. Sinner …

US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book final clash with Jannik Sinner
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book final clash with Jannik Sinner

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open 2024 on Friday, becoming the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years. Australian Open champion Sinner earlier became the first Italian man to make the New York final with a 7-5, 7-6, 6-2 win over Britain’s Jack Draper. Fritz, who had reached …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Ollie Pope has shut his critics down with a well-compiled hundred on day one of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval. On the other hand, Jannik Sinner has booked his place in the men's singles final of the US Open. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Jannik Sinner enters US Open men's singles final …

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .

Salon  

When a good friend reached out to ask if I’d like to attend the U.S. Open with her I jumped at the opportunity. “We need to plan our fits.” “We can dress so cute.” “And get the honey deuce.” Call it womanhood, call it brat summer, but I have a hunch that our instinctive, knee-jerk responses to the news that …

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things got quite …

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things …

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York

The Independent  

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US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues

The Independent  

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US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive, net-rushing style to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We know each other quite well.. We knew it was going to be very physical,” said Sinner, who lost to Medvedev in five sets at …

US Open quarterfinal Alex de Minaur knocked out in straight sets to Brit Jack Draper — as it happened
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open quarterfinal Alex de Minaur knocked out in straight sets to Brit Jack Draper — as it happened

ABC  

A crestfallen Alex de Minaur has bombed out of the US Open as injury once again cruelly curtailed his grand slam dreams. Australia's big last hope floundered in a sea of forehand errors but a flare up to the hip injury that had sidelined him since Wimbledon ultimately robbed de Minaur of any realistic chance to reach a maiden grand …

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — To hear Frances Tiafoe tell it, Taylor Fritz predicted this sort of moment for the two of them. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates after winning a point against Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in New York. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts …

Stunner at the US Open: A US man will actually play in the men’s final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stunner at the US Open: A US man will actually play in the men’s final

Live Mint  

One of the most maddening-slash-embarrassing droughts in recent sports history ends this weekend: A U.S. man will again play in the U.S. Open men’s final. Since then, it’s been nothing but tumbleweeds, empty Honey Deuce cups and extra duty Wilsons blowing around…and not a single U.S. male reaching the Open’s concluding day. Tiafoe’s reached the U.S. Open semifinals before—two years …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal

Al Jazeera  

New Yorker Emma Navarro also progressed with a win over Paula Badosa to book a semifinal against Sabalenka. Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have set up an all-American US Open semifinal as compatriot Emma Navarro reached the women’s last four to boost home hopes of a title sweep. “It’s not the way I wanted to win even if I’m happy …

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals by shaking off a slow start and coming through in the clutch at the end of tiebreakers that decided the first two sets, then pulling away to get past No. Two weeks removed from being cleared in a doping case stemming from two positive tests in March, Sinner moved …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev swats aside Nuno Borges to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev barely broke a sweat as he brushed aside unseeded Nuno Borges 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinal of the US Open 2024 with an utterly dominant display at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. Fifth seed Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men’s draw and the clash was a one-sided contest where Borges, playing …

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

​Open season: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. Open

The Hindu  

There was a time in men’s tennis when the defeat of a favourite, the top seed or the defending champion in the first week of a Grand Slam tournament was less of a shock and more awe. But over the last two decades, wherein Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the hegemonic forces, such bursts of surprise …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Whenever you drop a little bit of your level — if it’s mental, if it’s tennis-wise or physical — at the end, it …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Exit to Alexei Popyrin in Third Round

News 18  

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport. The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to the 28th-ranked Australian, leaving him frustratingly short once again …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Thompson defeats Hubert Hurkacz at US Open tennis, as Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell both move to third round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have risen to the occasion to help continue Australia's best start to a US Open in almost 30 years. Thompson claimed the biggest scalp of the tournament yet, sending world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz packing with a rollicking 7-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory to open day four at Flushing Meadows. Backing up from his first match …

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. But on the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court at night, Osaka’s forehand faltered in key moments and …

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz close out strong day for home hopes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz close out strong day for home hopes

The Hindu  

Defending champion Coco Gauff and 12th seed Taylor Fritz capped a terrific day at Flushing Meadows for the home hopes, as several Americans moved onto the US Open third round. Gauff cleaned up early mistakes to beat unseeded German Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0, setting up a meeting with 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina of Ukraine after her win at Arthur Ashe …

US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse
6 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 …

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Four-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Olympics, got off to a hot start before the errors began to …

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense

New York Times  

Day 3 of the U.S. Open moves the tournament on to the second round, with the bottom half of the draw returning for their next matchups. Here’s what to watch on the three show courts and around the grounds: Start time: Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT TV: ESPN, Tennis Channel Madison Keys vs. Maya Joint Madison Keys had a resounding …

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