Australian Open: Rafa roars back, breaks record
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Rafa roars back, breaks record

The Hindu  

The legend lives on! “One month-and-a-half ago I didn’t know if I would be able to be back on the tour again,” Rafael Nadal confided to the Australian Open crowd. “It energised Nadal and bothered Medvedev.” Moments that made the Australian Open 2022 Much like Nadal’s classic victory against Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final and his spectacular marathon loss to Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Australian Open final, this duel featured punishing rallies, jaw-dropping shot-making, and score fluctuations. She goes out there thinking, ‘I can win this.’” Barty says 'dream come true' to win Australian Open The first set went predictably to Barty. The crowd responded with what Stubbs called “the loudest roar I’ve ever heard in this arena.” Fittingly, Barty clinched the 7-2 tiebreaker and her third major title with a picture-perfect, forehand crosscourt passing shot.

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Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan

China Daily  

Former tennis player Serena Williams was in the stands during the third-round match between Australia's Christopher O'Connell and Italy's Jannik Sinner on Saturday. REUTERS Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open — as a fan — for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. The …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in …

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur
8 months ago

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur

News 18  

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. “I’ll try to take a step further in Madrid, then in Rome, and if, in any tournament it’s worth going out there to give everything and die, it’s in Paris.” …

Australian Open: Medvedev philosophical about another Grand Slam final loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Medvedev philosophical about another Grand Slam final loss

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Australian Open final, rationalising that at least he had made it to the title-decider and not crashed out in an earlier round. But you have to try to find positives, and the positive is, well, the final is better than the semi-final and quarters.” The 2021 U.S. Open …

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka during their women's singles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 27, 2024. China's top-ranked ace Zheng Qinwen capped her impressive run at the Australian Open with a career first runner-up finish at a major tournament, leaving Chinese fans stoked about a star …

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka during their women's singles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 27, 2024. China's top-ranked ace Zheng Qinwen capped her impressive run at the Australian Open with a career first runner-up finish at a major tournament, leaving Chinese fans stoked about a star …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka embraces USA’s Coco Gauff after their women’s singles semifinal match. In doubles, 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to their second consecutive Grand Slam men’s …

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev
11 months ago

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts after beating Oceane Dodin of France to reach the last eight. MELBOURNE, Australia－Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. No 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen, a quarterfinalist at last year's US …

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10
11 months ago

Australian Open updates: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner win on day 10

ABC  

Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are through to the semifinal at Melbourne Park after securing wins on Tuesday. Djokovic was tested by American 12th seed Taylor Fritz over four sets, while Sabalenka was clinical in her straight-sets victory over Czech ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand during their quarterfinals singles match …

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz demolished unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 22 as Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third final in four years. The Spanish second seed, who will next face sixth seed Alexander Zverev, is locked in a fierce battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot and is also …

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8
11 months ago

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. The first of the men’s quarterfinals — 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic vs. No. “Every match I’m playing, I’m feeling better and …

Australian Open 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024 | Top seed Swiatek dumped out as Alcaraz shines

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek joined the rapid exit of top-10 women’s seeds from the Australian Open on January 20 as Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his rivals. “Then I came here and I wasn’t playing kind of natural anymore.” Noskova, playing in her first Australian Open, said she was “speechless”. Alcaraz stars A day after defending champion …

Australian Open 2024: Victoria Azarenka maintains perfect record against Jelena Ostapenko to reach fourth round
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Victoria Azarenka maintains perfect record against Jelena Ostapenko to reach fourth round

Hindustan Times  

Twice former champion Victoria Azarenka took her career record against Jelena Ostapenko to 4-0 on Saturday with a 6-1 7-5 victory in the third round of the Australian Open. Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates after winning her third round match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko Azarenka won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park and the 34-year-old showed just how much …

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

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Timofeeva stuns 10th seed Haddad Maia in seven-year first

The Hindu  

Qualifier Maria Timofeeva became the lowest-ranked woman in the Australian Open fourth round since 2017 on Friday when she upset 10th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia to keep her fairytale run going. Australian Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva stages fightback to enter fourth round, beats Diane Parry The victory added to her burgeoning reputation, having already beaten former champion Caroline Wozniacki. But …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians. “Hopefully I can find a way to build on this as the tournament progresses.” The hard-earned win put him into a showdown next with Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who …

Australian Open 2024: Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock

The Hindu  

Angelique Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback ended with a whimper in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as the new mum crashed out in three sets to Danielle Collins. Collins broke three times in the first set, but three-time major winner Kerber bounced back. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 The 35-year-old German saved two …

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

Australian Open 2024: Dayana Yastremska Stuns Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova in First Round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Dayana Yastremska Stuns Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova in First Round

News 18  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle on Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2. She lost her opening service game and never got back in the contest as 93rd-ranked Yastremska took control on John Cain Arena, surging through the first set in just 31 minutes. Vondrousova, who beat Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Marketa Vondrousova crashes out after losing to Dayana Yastremska, Svitolina advances

India Today  

7th seed Marketa Vondrousova failed to advance to the second round of the women’s singles in the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 2, Live Updates Yastremska, who is ranked 93 in the world, 86 places below Vondrousova, pulled off the first major upset of the ongoing hard-court tournament at Melbourne Park. Yastremska put her opponent under pressure right …

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner’s first Grand Slam title with a comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev completed the first 15-day Australian Open on the third Sunday of the tournament. GET CAUGHT UP What to read about the Australian Open: — Jannik Sinner comes back from two sets down to take the Australian Open final from Daniil …

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge

News 18  

While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation’s quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans’ expectations on court. Now, with Kyrgios restricted to TV duties and an ambassadorial role while his body recovers, De Minaur heads to Melbourne Park as Australia’s number …

Sloane Stephens' Australian Open buildup suffers blow; Ostapenko beats Cirstea, Shapovalov loses on return
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sloane Stephens' Australian Open buildup suffers blow; Ostapenko beats Cirstea, Shapovalov loses on return

Hindustan Times  

Sloane Stephens's Australian Open buildup suffered a blow after the former U.S. Open champion lost 6-4 3-6 7-6 to China's Yuan Yue in the Hobart International first round on Tuesday. Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin began her campaign at the Melbourne Park warm-up event with a 6-3 6-3 win over Greet Minnen of Belgium. Britain's Emma Raducanu withdrew from …

'That was the fear...': Nick Kyrgios reacts after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'That was the fear...': Nick Kyrgios reacts after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

In what is bad news for tennis fans, Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the 2024 Australian Open due to a hip injury, which he sustained in his quarter-final defeat at the Brisbane International. Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Nadal informed fans that he has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, …

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on January 7. Nadal made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury sustained during …

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal’s comeback from hip surgery is on hold after he withdrew from the Australian Open with an injury a week before the start of the season’s first Grand Slam tournament. The 22-time major champion said Sunday on social media that medical tests he took in Melbourne revealed a small tear in a hip muscle and he …

Nadal to miss Australian Open 2024 due to muscle tear, flies back to Spain for treatment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal to miss Australian Open 2024 due to muscle tear, flies back to Spain for treatment

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. Nadal made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury sustained …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest

India Today  

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed his withdrawal from the Australian Open, saying he suffered a setback due to a micro tear in his muscle during his quarter-final defeat in Brisbane International. Nadal, however, confirmed that it was not a recurrence of his hip injury and that he saw it as "good news" as he prepares to return to …

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal missed three match points and needed a medical time-out Friday before losing to Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of his tournament comeback following a year-long injury layoff. Rafael Nadal hits a return during his men's singles match against Australia's Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane The 22-time major winner failed to convert a match …

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane

India Today  

Rafael Nadal extended his triumphant comeback in tennis with a dominant win against Jason Kubler during the second round of the Brisbane International on Thursday. After securing a commanding opening victory against Dominic Thiem on the hard-court ATP 250, the Spaniard continued his momentum by overpowering Australia's Jason Kubler with a resounding 6-1, 6-2 win. Despite not having played competitively …

Rafa roars again in blistering return
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafa roars again in blistering return

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to Austria's Dominic Thiem during their match at the Brisbane International in Australia on Tuesday. AFP Spaniard shows no signs of rust as he powers past Thiem BRISBANE, Australia — His arms raised triumphantly, unable to conceal a winner's grin, Rafael Nadal took time to savor a victory that was 12 months and a lot of …

Brisbane International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he defeated former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on January 2, calling it an “emotional and important day”. “For myself, all the team and my family who have been there every single day during the last year.” The long layoff raised fears that …

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India Today  

Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited return to singles action with a straight-set victory over rival Dominic Thiem in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal was in fine form as he defeated Thiem 7-5, 6-1 after an hour and 30 minutes of high-intensity tennis in his first singles match in nearly a year. Nadal was playing his …

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return
1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return

The Hindu  

Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley recently said he expected Kyrgios to be at the opening Grand Slam of the year in “some form” and he could …

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open

The Hindu  

Three former Australian Open champions — Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favourite Nick Kyrgios. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the tournament launch on October 11 that Nadal and Kyrgios are expected to return from major …

US Open 2023: No. 1 ranking not a distraction for crown-chasing Arnya Sabalenka
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: No. 1 ranking not a distraction for crown-chasing Arnya Sabalenka

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka is all set to become the No. Aryna Sabalenka stormed into her third consecutive US Open semi-final without dropping a single set, showcasing her dominance over the rest of the field in women's singles. Aryna Sabalenka is the firm favourite to go all the way in New York after the early exit of defending champion Iga Swiatek. I’m …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round
1 year, 3 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in first round

Hindustan Times  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during the US Open match against Greet Minnen of Belgium Her younger sister's playing days are done after one last hurrah at …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

The Hindu  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand …

US Open 2023, Day 2 wrap: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Andy Murray cruise to R2, Venus Williams out
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 2 wrap: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Andy Murray cruise to R2, Venus Williams out

India Today  

Day 2 of the US Open 2023 took an intriguing turn as Carlos Alcaraz's bid to defend his men's singles title encountered an unexpected twist on Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/qMbAZ3nG0g — US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 MURRAY CLOCKS 200 Meanwhile, former US Open champion Andy Murray achieved a significant milestone, securing his 200th major win on August 29. Most Grand …

US Open 2023, Day 2 Result: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jabeur advance; Venus Williams suffers early exit
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 2 Result: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jabeur advance; Venus Williams suffers early exit

India TV News  

Day 2 of the ongoing US Open saw fairly predictable outcomes take place as top seed Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray, and Ons Jabuer among others advanced into the second round of the competition with ease. Attila Balazs of Hungary turned out to be no match for Russia's Daniil Medvedev as the latter routed the former 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 …

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 3 months ago

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches …

Sakkari stunned by Masarova in U.S. Open first round
1 year, 3 months ago

Sakkari stunned by Masarova in U.S. Open first round

The Hindu  

Greek eighth seed Maria Sakkari crashed out of the U.S. Open in the first round following a 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of Spaniard Rebeka Masarova on Monday. World number 71 Masarova converted all three break point opportunities she had during the 87-minute encounter to secure her first career win over a top-10 player. Sakkari had control as she …

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement
1 year, 3 months ago

Some US Open players are making winning comebacks from injury or retirement

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Comebacks are nothing new in tennis. “I feel like people just don’t know what to do with their lives,” 2020 U.S. Open semifinalist Brady said with a hearty laugh during an interview with The Associated Press. “But I don’t want to really put pressure on myself to get back there right away.” Wozniacki, twice a runner-up at …

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands

The Hindu  

Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended. In earlier action on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating …

Rafael Nadal: French Open missing its serial champion
1 year, 6 months ago

Rafael Nadal: French Open missing its serial champion

Hindustan Times  

Marc Maury, the French Open announcer, couldn’t help himself. Not merely because Nadal’s first French Open absence in 18 years has thrown open the men’s draw — one half of it is now without a Grand Slam winner — and, in the words of world No. “Obviously, it’s very sad, we all wished Rafa would play here.” The 22-time Grand …

Kostyuk, Gracheva beat Americans in Austin for 1st WTA final
1 year, 9 months ago

Kostyuk, Gracheva beat Americans in Austin for 1st WTA final

The Hindu  

Marta Kostyuk and Varvara Gracheva each reached their first WTA final by beating an American at the ATX Open on Saturday. The eighth-seeded Kostyuk took five of the last six games to eliminate 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-3 in the day’s first semifinal. Gracheva then reeled off the last four games to defeat Katie Volynets 6-4, 5-7, …

Venus Williams determined to return despite ‘overwhelming’ injury set back
1 year, 10 months ago

Venus Williams determined to return despite ‘overwhelming’ injury set back

The Independent  

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