Madrid Open: Jan-Lennard Struff Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Iga Swiatek-Aryna Sabalenka Set up Blockbuster Final
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Jan-Lennard Struff Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Iga Swiatek-Aryna Sabalenka Set up Blockbuster Final

News 18  

Jan-Lennard Struff thought he was done at the Madrid Open when he lost to Aslan Karatsev in the final round of qualifying last week. Then he got an unexpected spot in the tournament’s main draw as the so-called lucky loser and has really made it count, upsetting fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 on Thursday to set up another shot at Karatsev — this time in the semifinals. “You have to keep going and believe, and I have a team behind me that is always supporting me and believing in me.” Swiatek cruised past 12th-seeded Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-1 to make it to her first final in Madrid and set up the rematch with Sabalenka, who advanced 6-4, 6-1 over Maria Sakkari. “I’m super happy with the level that I played, and especially with my mental game.” The Australian Open champion is seeking her fifth WTA 1000 title and 13th career title overall.

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Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press  

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

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 …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win ‘crazy’ Madrid Open title
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win ‘crazy’ Madrid Open title

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek came through “the most intense and crazy final” she has ever contested to avenge her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s Madrid final with a gruelling three-hour 11-minute victory in the Spanish capital on Saturday. “I was surprised that in the third set I felt the best mentally,” said Swiatek, who improved to 7-3 lifetime against …

Nadal says he is not 100% fit ahead of Madrid debut. Spaniard still unsure about playing French Open
8 months ago

Nadal says he is not 100% fit ahead of Madrid debut. Spaniard still unsure about playing French Open

Associated Press  

MADRID — Rafael Nadal will play in the Madrid Open despite not being fully fit and didn’t seem too optimistic about his chances of being ready for the French Open next month. “It’s a work in progress for me, but I’m watching a lot more matches on clay, I’m trying to do my homework as best as I can.” Qualifier …

Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek Dominate But Woes for Americans
9 months ago

Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek Dominate But Woes for Americans

News 18  

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruised to straight set victories at the Miami Open on Saturday while the home nation suffered a series of early exits. In the WTA event, Swiatek was even more dominant, beating Italy’s Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-1 as the rain impacted tournament packed in the big names including postponed matches from Friday. Also, check …

Miami Open 2024: Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek reach third round
9 months ago

Miami Open 2024: Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek reach third round

The Hindu  

Indian Wells champion and second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz began his Miami Open campaign with an emphatic 6-2, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Roberto Carballés Baena on Saturday night. But I feel just mentally quite free to play, and I think that’s most important.” Andy Murray advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over 29th-ranked Tomás Martín Etcheverry. It’s …

Novak Djokovic headlines Miami Open 2024 entry list
10 months ago

Novak Djokovic headlines Miami Open 2024 entry list

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is set to return to the Miami Open next month after a five-year hiatus due to COVID-19 and U.S. travel restrictions, after being included on the entry list released by tournament organisers on Wednesday. The Serbian world number one owns a joint record six Miami Open titles but was unable to even attempt adding to that tally in …

Top-seeded Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Top-seeded Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open

The Hindu  

Anastasia Potapova stunned top-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday. “Ons is very tough to play,” said Potapova, who had edged Alycia Parks in three sets in the first round as Jabeur enjoyed a first-round bye. I’m really happy and proud to get this win.” READ | Davis Cup …

Top-seeded Ons Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Top-seeded Ons Jabeur crashes out of WTA San Diego Open

Hindustan Times  

Anastasia Potapova stunned top-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia Potapova, ranked 27th in the world, said patience was the key against the world number seven, who reached her third Grand Slam final at Wimbledon this year. "Ons is very tough to play," said Potapova, …

WTA San Diego Open: Ons Jabeur Sent Crashing Out by Anastasia Potapova in Pre-quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

WTA San Diego Open: Ons Jabeur Sent Crashing Out by Anastasia Potapova in Pre-quarters

News 18  

Anastasia Potapova stunned top-seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday. “Ons is very tough to play,” said Potapova, who had edged Alycia Parks in three sets in the first round as Jabeur enjoyed a first-round bye. Potapova notched her sixth career victory over a top-10 player and lined up …

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

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will have a spring in her step when she meets Daria Kasatkina in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday, with the Belarusian set to take over as world number one. “Reaching the WTA world number one singles ranking is something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little girl when I started playing tennis,” Sabalenka, 25, …

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 …

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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Madrid Open title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff on Sunday, moving closer to recovering his world No. It was Alcaraz’s 29th win of the season, and 21st straight in Spain going back to a loss to Rafael Nadal in Madrid on his 18th birthday two years ago. He joined …

Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, the world number 65 who had originally been knocked out in qualifying before winning a reprieve, in Sunday’s final. He came from a set down to see off 121st-ranked Karatsev 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and become the first ‘lucky loser’ to go all the way to a Masters final. “I played one final before in Munich but there …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out

Firstpost  

Sabalenka, the 2021 champion in Madrid, will face Swiatek in Saturday’s championship match after the French and US Open winner swept aside 13th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-1. Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga …

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semifinal of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier on Thursday, Sabalenka brushed past Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 as their ninth meeting on tour and first on clay ended with the 24-year-old Belarusian extending her …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka reaches final, Karatsev ends Zhang’s run
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka reaches final, Karatsev ends Zhang’s run

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years by defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday. Men’s qualifier Aslan Karatsev reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal after ending a strong run by Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen 7-6, 6-4. The 99th-ranked Zhang was the first Chinese man to make the quarterfinals of a Masters …

Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win

Firstpost  

Madrid: Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday became only the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main draw match as she defeated US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open. The Russian also became just the second 15-year-old to beat a top 50 opponent at WTA 1000 level, after Bellis beat Zarina Diyas, who was ranked 32nd at the …

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva upset Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday to clinch her first win on the WTA Tour. The 15-year-old Andreeva, awarded a main-draw wildcard, hit four aces and converted three of five break points to defeat 2021 US Open runner-up Fernandez in an hour and 16 minutes in …

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

Firstpost  

Bianca Andreescu was wheelchaired off court after suffering a left ankle injury and retiring against Ekaterina Alexandrova at Miami Open. Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens on Monday while world number two Aryna Sabalenka powered past Barbora Krejcíkova …

Miami Open: Bianca Andreescu, Aryna Sabalenka Move Into Last 16 With Straight Set Victories
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Bianca Andreescu, Aryna Sabalenka Move Into Last 16 With Straight Set Victories

News 18  

Former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu and world number two Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last-16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with straight sets victories at Hard Rock Stadium. “These victories are definitely very sweet and I’ve had many tough matches against Sofia, so it feels really good to get through,” said Andreescu who converted all three of her …

Miami Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka and Bianca Andreescu march into last-16
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka and Bianca Andreescu march into last-16

Firstpost  

Sabalenka’s power was simply too much for Czech Marie Bouzkova, with the Belarussian breaking serve twice in the opening set on the way to a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Miami Gardens, Florida: Former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu and world number two Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last-16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with straight sets victories at Hard Rock …

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance

Firstpost  

While Ons Jabeur suffered a 6-2, 6-2 loss against Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva, the 31st-ranked Bianca Andreescu overcame seventh seed Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in a gruelling contest that lasted more than three hours. Miami Gardens: Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-2. …

Carlos Alcaraz rolls into Miami Open third round, Bianca Andreescu stuns Maria Sakkari
1 year, 9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz rolls into Miami Open third round, Bianca Andreescu stuns Maria Sakkari

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz motored into the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-0 6-2 win over Argentine Facundo Bagnis on Friday while Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates a point against Facundo Bagnis The Spanish top seed, looking to back up his Indian Wells …

Aryna Sabalenka ends Linda Nosková's dream run to win Adelaide International
1 year, 11 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka ends Linda Nosková's dream run to win Adelaide International

ABC  

World number five Aryna Sabalenka has ended Linda Nosková's impressive Adelaide International campaign with a straight-sets victory in the final. Key points: Sabalenka defeated Nosková 6-3, 7-6 It was her first WTA Tour tournament win since 2021 Nosková had beaten world number two Ons Jabeur in the semifinals Sabalenka defeated 18-year-old qualifier Nosková 6-3, 7-6 to claim her 11th WTA …

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards
2 years ago

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards

News 18  

Venus Williams will roll back the years next month, with the 42-year-old accepting wildcards to play in the main draws of both the Australian Open and the Auckland WTA tournaments, it was announced Wednesday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who last took the court at September’s US Open playing doubles with her sister Serena, will be in the singles field …

San Diego Open: Donna Vekic Ousts Karolina Pliskova; Coco Gauff Halts Robin Montgomery
2 years, 2 months ago

San Diego Open: Donna Vekic Ousts Karolina Pliskova; Coco Gauff Halts Robin Montgomery

News 18  

Croat qualifier Donna Vekic beat former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the San Diego Open WTA 500. Sixth-seeded Coco Gauff turned back an inspired effort from 294th-ranked Robin Montgomery, 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday in the resumption of a match that was postponed due to rain a night earlier. Gauff, …

San Diego Open: Bianca Andreescu Defeats Russia's Samsonova in First Round
2 years, 2 months ago

San Diego Open: Bianca Andreescu Defeats Russia's Samsonova in First Round

News 18  

Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu defeated Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round of the San Diego Open, here. Samsonova came into San Diego on a red-hot tear with three wins in her past four tournaments, including her most recent run to the title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Playing her first tournament since making …

Swiatek met Serena; Jabeur met Roddick; US Open final next
2 years, 3 months ago

Swiatek met Serena; Jabeur met Roddick; US Open final next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek finally got to meet Serena Williams at this U.S. Open. Iga did inspire us with her winning streak, and we are going to continue fighting.” The two finalists, whose head-to-head series is tied 2-all, are first and second on the tour in match wins this season: Swiatek is 54-7, Jabeur is 44-13. “Iga never loses …

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown. But, I don’t know, like I …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points. “So I was really happy, excited, but kind of scared, to face them.” Arthur Ashe Stadium had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two members of one family …

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her
2 years, 3 months ago

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The next woman who must deal with the daunting task of playing Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Ajla Tomljanovic, considers herself an admirer of the 23-time Grand Slam champion. “I’ve been a Serena fan,” Tomljanovic said, “since I was a kid.” Tomljanovic, an Australian who is 29, will face Williams, who turns 41 next month, for …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of U.S. Open doubles
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of U.S. Open doubles

The Hindu  

Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6, 6-4 in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night. Ashe had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two American sisters …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles

The Hindu  

Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6, 6-4 in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night. Ashe had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two American sisters …

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her
2 years, 3 months ago

Facing Serena not easy for Open opponents who look up to her

The Hindu  

The next woman who must deal with the daunting task of playing Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Ajla Tomljanovic, considers herself an admirer of the 23-time Grand Slam champion. “I’ve been a Serena fan,” Tomljanovic said, “since I was a kid.” Tomljanovic, an Australian who is 29, will face Williams, who turns 41 next month, for the first time …

Serena, Venus bring their Sister Act back on US Open Day 4
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena, Venus bring their Sister Act back on US Open Day 4

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — LOOKAHEAD TO THURSDAY Serena Williams is right back in Arthur Ashe Stadium for a night match, and this time she’ll have her big sister beside her. 2 seed Rafael Nadal against Fabio Fognini, who beat the four-time U.S. Open champion in New York in 2015 — the first time Nadal ever lost a match after winning the …

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open

Al Jazeera  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. Williams eliminated No 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in the US Open’s second round on Wednesday to ensure she will play at least one more singles match. One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her sport, Williams …

Serena Williams Battles Down Danka Kovinic To Begin US Open With A Win
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams Battles Down Danka Kovinic To Begin US Open With A Win

News 18  

Serena Williams delayed her farewell to tennis on an electrifying opening night at the US Open on Monday as the sporting icon battled to victory in front of a star-studded crowd. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS A galaxy of celebrities ranging from Hollywood stars, fashion icons and former presidents were out in force at Flushing Meadows’ …

Serena’s Farewell: Stories from the leadup to the US Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena’s Farewell: Stories from the leadup to the US Open

Associated Press  

The talk of tennis — and beyond — for most of the past three weeks has been about Serena Williams and her announcement that she is planning to stop playing professional tennis. That all leads up to the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam tournament, which began Monday, with Williams scheduled to play her first-round match in Arthur Ashe …

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Serena Williams’ last hurrah at home grand slam headlines fascinating two weeks of tennis

CNN  

CNN — The curtain will soon come down on one of the greatest careers the world of sport has ever seen and Flushing Meadows, the home of the US Open, will provide a fitting stage for Serena Williams’ final act. Serena Williams beat Martina Hingis in the 1999 US Open final to win her first grand slam title. Video Ad …

Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card
2 years, 4 months ago

Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card on Wednesday into what could be younger sister Serena’s final tournament. Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S. Open last year because of injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion recently returned to tour after missing nearly …

Serena Williams loses to Raducanu; US Open next
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams loses to Raducanu; US Open next

Associated Press  

MASON, Ohio — The second stop on Serena Williams’ farewell tour was a short one. The 40-year-old Williams fell to 0-2 in matches since announcing “the countdown has begun” on her career, losing 6-4, 6-0 to U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu in the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday night. Williams said last week in a Vogue magazine essay and …

Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis. Others held aloft handrawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messsages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.” No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play …

Madrid Open 2022: Rafael Nadal survives David Goffin scare to reach quarterfinals
2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open 2022: Rafael Nadal survives David Goffin scare to reach quarterfinals

India Today  

Rafael Nadal saved four match points before outlasting David Goffin in three sets to reach the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Thursday. Nadal emulated his favourite club Real Madrid's come-from-behind win in the Champions League to win a lengthy tiebreak and secure the 1,050th win of his career. Just as his beloved Real Madrid came back from the brink to reach …

Osaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka and Garbine Muguruza were among leading players to be knocked out of the Madrid Open on a day of upsets. Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo beat Osaka 6-3, 6-1 in the second round Sunday on the Spanish capital’s outdoor clay courts. Four-time Grand Slam winner Osaka enjoyed six aces but had her serve broken five times by Sorribes Tormo, …

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