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

News 18  

Maria Sakkari, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Barbora Krejcikova or Tamara Zidansek will continue the recent trend of new Grand Slam champions at this year’s French Open after another tournament littered with surprises. A three-time junior snowboard champion, Zidansek shunned the cold for the relative warmth of the tennis tour and served notice with a first round takedown of 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu. Paths to the semi-final : PAVLYUCHENKOVA 1st Round: bt Christina McHale 6-4, 6-0 2nd Round: bt Ajla Tomljanovic 6-2, 6-3 3rd Round: bt Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 2-6, 6-0 4th Round: bt Victoria Azarenka 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 Quarter-final: bt Elena Rybakina 6-7, 6-2, 9-7 ZIDANSEK 1st Round: bt Bianca Andreescu 6-7, 7-6, 9-7 2nd Round: bt Madison Brengle 6-4, 6-1 3rd Round: bt Katerina Siniakova 0-6, 7-6, 6-2 4th Round: bt Sorana Cirstea 7-6, 6-1 Quarter-final: bt Paula Badosa 7-5, 4-6, 8-6 Maria Sakkari v Barbora Krejcikova Head-to-head: Krejcikova leads 1-0 — Sick of tennis after an early exit in Rome, a quick island getaway quickly restored Sakkari’s passion for a sport in which Krejcikova has worked hard to shed what she viewed a derisive tag of doubles specialist. Paths to the semi-final : SAKKARI 1st Round: bt Katarina Zavatska 6-4, 6-1 2nd Round: bt Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-3 3rd Round: bt Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 4th Round: bt Sofia Kenin 6-1, 6-3 Quarter-final: bt Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 KREJCIKOVA 1st Round: bt Kristyna Pliskova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 2nd Round: bt Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-3 3rd Round: bt Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 4th Round: bt Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-0 Quarter-final: bt Coco Gauff 7-6, 6-3 Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
11 hours, 4 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily  

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

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

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

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

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

Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot

The Independent  

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

WTA Mérida Open Final: Kempen and Salden Shine in Women's Doubles Final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mérida Open Final: Kempen and Salden Shine in Women's Doubles Final

BBC  

The WTA Mérida Open semi-finals saw some exciting women's doubles action. In the Women's Doubles, Magali Kempen and Lara Salden defeated Anastasia Tikhonova and Renata Zarazua, while Quinn Gleason and Ingrid Gamarra Martins overcame Magali Kempen and Lara Salden in the final. In the Women's Singles, Ann Li defeated Polina Kudermetova, while Zeynep Sonmez overcame Alina Korneeva in the semi-finals.

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

WTA Jiangxi Open Semi-final: Piter and Stollar Dominate in Women's Doubles

BBC  

Two semi-finals took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open Centre Court. In the Women's Doubles, Katarzyna Piter and Fanny Stollar defeated Elena Pridankina and Ekaterina Yashina, while Viktorija Golubic and Marie Bouzkova battled their way to a 6-6 tie-break victory in the Women's Singles semi-final. In the Women's Singles semi-final, Rebecca Sramkova overcame Laura Siegemund in a thrilling match, with …

ATP Rolex Paris Masters Semi-final: Koolhof and Mektic Dominate in Men's Doubles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ATP Rolex Paris Masters Semi-final: Koolhof and Mektic Dominate in Men's Doubles

BBC  

The ATP Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals saw some exciting matches on the court. In the Men's Doubles, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic defeated Neal Skupski and Michael Venus in a thrilling match, while Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune battled it out in the Men's Singles semi-final, with Zverev emerging victorious in a thrilling tie-breaker. In the Women's Doubles, Lloyd Glasspool …

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

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

BBC  

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

WTA Mérida Open: Top Seeds Clash in Round of 16
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mérida Open: Top Seeds Clash in Round of 16

BBC  

The WTA Mérida Open has concluded with exciting quarter-final matches across all the women's categories. In the Women's Doubles, Anastasia Tikhonova and Renata Zarazua emerged victorious, defeating Maria Paulina Perez and Christina Rosca in a thrilling match. In the Women's Singles, Polina Kudermetova secured a comfortable victory against Nina Stojanovic, while Alina Korneeva overcame Sara Sorribes Tormo in a thrilling …

WTA Jiangxi Open: Top Seeds Battle It Out in Round of 16
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Jiangxi Open: Top Seeds Battle It Out in Round of 16

BBC  

A mix of singles and doubles action took center court at the WTA Jiangxi Open. In the Round of 16, Marie Bouzkova dominated the women's singles competition, defeating Xinxin Yao in a straight set. Meanwhile, in the doubles, Bouzkova and Zhang emerged victorious against Cavalle-Reimers and Rus, showcasing their formidable partnership. In the quarter-finals, Anna Bondar and Kimberley Zimmermann secured …

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

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, Arantxa Rus and Yulia Starodubtseva emerged victorious in their women's singles match, while Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare secured a win in the women's doubles competition. In the men's section, Marie Bouzkova and Alexandra Eala …

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC  

A mixed bag of results in the second round of the WTA Jiangxi Open. Arantxa Rus and Marie Bouzkova emerged as the top seeds, winning their respective matches in straight sets. However, the likes of Yulia Starodubtseva and Alexandra Eala struggled to find their footing, with Starodubtseva falling to Arantxa Rus and Eala losing to Marie Bouzkova. Meanwhile, the likes …

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16
2 months ago

Kenin and Mattek-Sands Shine in Pan Pacific Open Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the quarterfinals featuring several notable matchups. In the Women's Singles Round of 16, Sofia Kenin defeated Clara Tauson 6-8, while Daria Kasatkina overcame McCartney Kessler 3-6. Katie Boulter emerged victorious against Kyoka Okamura, and Qinwen Zheng overcame Moyuka Uchijima 7-5. In the Women's Doubles Round of …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16
2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Fernandez and Gracheva Shine in Round of 16

BBC  

A total of 16 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with the first round of 16 featuring a variety of players. In the first match, Leylah Fernandez defeated Varvara Gracheva 6-0 in a dominant display. In the second match, Diana Shnaider overcame Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 in a close contest. Sayaka Ishii emerged victorious against Zeynep Sonmez 4-6, …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16
2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: Women's Doubles Powerhouse Show Down in Round of 16

BBC  

A thrilling match took place on Court 1 at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a thrilling Round of 16 encounter between Nicole Melichar and Diana Shnaider. The match showcased exceptional tennis skills, with both players showcasing their prowess in the first two sets. In a thrilling tie break, they fought their way to a victory, proving their mettle. Meanwhile, …

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
2 months ago

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka reclaims the World No.1 spot after a year, defeating Iga Swiatek in the 2024 Australian Open. Sabalenka's stellar season has propelled her back to the top of the rankings, while Swiatek's absence due to fatigue has allowed Sabalenka to move up to the top position. The WTA Finals will be a highly competitive showdown between the two players …

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy
2 months ago

WTA Pan Pacific Open: A Battle of Skill and Strategy

BBC  

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Pan Pacific Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, we saw exciting victories and surprising upsets. Notably, Leylah Fernandez defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a thrilling women's singles match, while Ajla Tomljanovic and Diana Shnaider's singles match was cancelled due to a lack of …

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

Top Seeds Clash in Battle of Top Seeds at WTA Japan Open

BBC  

A battle of top seeds is underway at the WTA Japan Open. In the Round of 32, a stellar performance from Greet Minnen (Belgium) saw her overcome Bianca Andreescu (Canada) in a thrilling 6-3 win. Marie Bouzkova (Czech Republic) and Moyuka Uchijima (Japan) fought valiantly in the other half of the court, with Bouzkova claiming a 7-8 victory in a …

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player
3 months, 1 week ago

Olivia Gadecki loses WTA final in Guadalajara to Poland's Magdalena Fręch, but she is set to become Australia's top-ranked women's player

ABC  

Qualifier Olivia Gadecki's audacious Mexican run has been halted at the final hurdle, with Australia's new women's number one beaten in the Guadalajara final. Olivia Gadecki's big week Guadalajara Open Qualifying: def Timea babos 6-2, 6-3 Qualifying: def Maya Joint 6-1, 6-3 Rd 32: def Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 Rd 16: def Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-3 QF: def Martina Trevisan …

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final
3 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 …

First Grand Slam Final For Jessica Pegula! 30-Year-Old American Beats Karolina Muchova In US Open Semifinal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

First Grand Slam Final For Jessica Pegula! 30-Year-Old American Beats Karolina Muchova In US Open Semifinal

ABP News  

Jessica Pegula may have gone down by a set in the semifinal of the Women's singles event at the US Open 2024. Pegula's win not only ensured her a place in the final of the summit clash but meant that at 30 she would be the oldest player in a debut Grand Slam final at the US Open since Flavia …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 2003 — Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men’s singles final. 2012 — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 to …

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again
3 months, 2 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 …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
3 months, 2 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 …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will meet in an all-American semifinal in New York
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will meet in an all-American semifinal in New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set up an all-American semifinal at the U.S. Open with victories Tuesday, guaranteeing the United States a man in the title match at the country’s Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 18 years. “It’s not the way I want to get through,” Tiafoe said, “but obviously happy to get through. …

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of day nine at the 2024 U.S. Open Day nine of the U.S. Open brings the first batch of quarterfinals. Americans Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe are two wins away from a home Grand Slam final, while one matchup offers a rerun of January’s Australian Open final. GO DEEPER Coco Gauff knocked out of U.S. Open by …

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I feel like there’s been more pressure this year, because I did so well coming into this tournament,” said the 30-year-old Pegula, the oldest woman …

US Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen defeats Donna Vekic in tournament’s latest finish for a women’s match
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen defeats Donna Vekic in tournament’s latest finish for a women’s match

The Hindu  

Zheng Qinwen beat Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in a rematch of their Paris 2024 Olympics title clash to reach the US Open 2024 quarterfinals after the pair battled back and forth in the latest finishing women’s match in the tournament’s history. The late-night thriller at Arthur Ashe Stadium wrapped up at 2.15 am on Monday, beating the previous …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
3 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 …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
3 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
3 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.” …

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff set to shine under US Open lights

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year’s US Open, taking the first two …

US Open 2024: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out after losing to Ruse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse bounced Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova from the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, beating the Czech 6-4, 7-5 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. “It’s just a dream for me.” Ruse, ranked 122nd in the world, pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far with …

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
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 …

Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The chant rang out in cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday at the U.S. Open before Coco Gauff’s first service game of her first match of her first Grand Slam tournament as a defending champion: “Here we go, Coco! Just that perspective and just having the belief that I can — but not the expectation that I …

US Open 2024: Even the players aren’t sure who will be at their best on New York’s hard courts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Even the players aren’t sure who will be at their best on New York’s hard courts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tennis fans unable to decide who has the best shot at doing well at the U.S. Open have company as the year’s last Grand Slam tournament is set to begin Monday. You can be ready ‘better’ than the rest of the group,” said Sabalenka, a two-time champion at the Australian Open and runner-up to Gauff at last …

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?
4 months ago

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Aryna Sabalenka was clear about why she chose to skip the Paris Olympics. She watched from afar as Coco Gauff, USA’s co-flagbearer at the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, tearfully crashed out in the singles third round and returned medal-less from her three-event Games. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion and the runaway gold medal favourite on …

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months ago

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis

The Hindu  

Top seed Jannik Sinner, whose doping case has dominated the lead-up to the U.S. Open, faces a tough road to the New York final while in-form Aryna Sabalenka will also be tested, according to the draw released on Thursday. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who lost the opening match of his only U.S. Open tune-up event, will also …

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