US Open final: Serena Williams not chasing Margaret Court's grand slam record
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open final: Serena Williams not chasing Margaret Court's grand slam record

The Hindu  

Winning grand slams, and not the pursuit of Margaret Court's record, is the focus for Serena Williams after she again missed out on a major title at the US Open. The 23-time grand slam champion suffered her fourth defeat in four major finals since returning to the tour after giving birth to her daughter as she was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by teenager Bianca Andreescu at Flushing Meadows on Saturday. It means she remains behind Court's record tally of 24, with many sure to question how many more opportunities the American will have to potentially surpass that mark and definitively secure her status as the greatest of all time. RELATED | Andreescu stuns Serena Williams to clinch maiden grand slam title However, speaking in a post-match media conference, Williams indicated the thought of overtaking Court has not been on her mind.

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Alize Cornet announces return to tennis less than a year after retiring
5 days, 22 hours ago

Alize Cornet announces return to tennis less than a year after retiring

The Hindu  

Less than a year after ending her tennis career, veteran Frenchwoman Alize Cornet is making a comeback. Cornet said in a statement relayed by Rouen tournament organizers on Monday that she will be playing at the indoor clay-court event next month. “You thought you’d got rid of me, but it’s not quite the case yet,” said Cornet, who added that …

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44

The Hindu  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells
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Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells

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Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams …

Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud

New York Times  

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, Daniil Medvedev’s slump continued, another tennis tournament confirmed it was getting longer, and an American reached her first 500-level final after a strange week for her compatriots. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis …

The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon

LA Times  

Tyler Bilodeau and Oregon’s Nate Bittle battle for a loose ball in the first half. Continue reading here Anthony Davis and James Harden selected as NBA All-Star reserves Lakers box score NBA scores NBA standings FIGURE SKATING Two teenage figure skaters, their mothers, and two former world champions who were coaching at a historic Boston club were among the 14 …

Naomi Osaka's comeback is a rallying cry for mums at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka's comeback is a rallying cry for mums at Australian Open

ABC  

This time last year, there were high expectations for Naomi Osaka. "Not all pregnancies and births are going to be the same," said Professor McGhee, adding the health of the baby could also impact the parent's return to training. While there's often a focus on the negative sides of returning to elite sport and the body "bouncing back", Professor McGhee …

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

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 …

U.S. Open Women’s Champions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open Women’s Champions

Associated Press  

2024 - Aryna Sabalenka 2023 — Coco Gauff 2022 — Iga Swiatek 2021 — Emma Raducanu 2020 — Naomi Osaka 2019 — Bianca Andreescu 2018 — Naomi Osaka 2017 — Sloane Stephens 2016 — Angelique Kerber 2015 — Flavia Pennetta 2014 — Serena Williams 2013 — Serena Williams 2012 — Serena Williams 2011 — Sam Stosur 2010 — Kim Clijsters …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

First Grand Slam Final For Jessica Pegula! 30-Year-Old American Beats Karolina Muchova In US Open Semifinal
6 months, 3 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 - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
6 months, 3 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 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the quarterfinals at the US Open 2024 after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I’ll just try to draw from those experiences and kind of how I felt going into the next match, but it’s just so tough,” Pegula said. …

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
6 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 …

US Open: Who is Emma Navarro, the woman who beat defending champion Coco Gauff?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open: Who is Emma Navarro, the woman who beat defending champion Coco Gauff?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Emma Navarro’s 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory over defending champion Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open on Sunday earned her a trip to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive Grand Slam tournament. And, also, just because I think I have more belief in myself to be able to actually execute those types of shots.” What is Emma Navarro’s …

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
6 months, 4 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 …

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Welcome back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to Flushing Meadows on Saturday — but she was watching tennis, not playing it. She made it to the third round then before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in her last match, although Williams was careful not to say she was retiring, …

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

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw
7 months, 1 week ago

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

The Hindu  

Injuries, slumps and the lack of a tennis force of nature like Serena Williams have left the women’s field at the season’s final Grand Slam wide open. The U.S. Open has not witnessed a successful defence of the women’s crown since Williams won three straight titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014. “On the women’s side, it is very …

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus
8 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2009: Serena Williams reclaims Wimbledon title from sister Venus

The Independent  

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The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion

The Independent  

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Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?
9 months ago

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?

The Hindu  

With the iconic grass Major - Wimbledon - beginning from Monday, tennis enthusiasts all over the world are guaranteed a sporting spectacle of the highest quality. However, since 1968, when the Open Era began, no male or female player has won more singles titles than USA’s Martina Navratilova. She reached the women’s singles final 12 times and ended up lifting …

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu are among the women to watch
9 months ago

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu are among the women to watch

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Here are some of the women to watch at Wimbledon, which starts at the All England Club on Monday: Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record: 45-4 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 5 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Wimbledons: 2023-Lost in the Quarterfinals, 2022-Lost in …

How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
9 months ago

How well do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — How well do you know Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday on the grass courts of the All England Club? Give this AP quiz a try: 1st Round: Williams sisters Neither Serena Williams, who played the last match of her career in 2022, nor Venus Williams, who has participated in just seven matches over …

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros
9 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2015: Serena Williams wins 20th grand slam title at Roland Garros

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Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?
1 year ago

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?

New York Times  

Coco Gauff is that rare person who can seem young and old at the same time, and never more so than today, March 13 — which this year is her 20th birthday. Then again, having won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open last September, Gauff may just be getting started. If it doesn’t, whatever.” She’s Martina …

Never past your prime
1 year, 1 month ago

Never past your prime

The Hindu  

The older they are, the better they get at sports. Swiss great Roger Federer won his 20th and last Grand Slam title — the 2018 Australian Open — when he was 36 and played a Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic a year later that lasted longer than an average Netflix binge. Their utter dominance has birthed the “lost generation” in …

How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?
1 year, 2 months ago

How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has never done it. "To win a home grand slam is incredibly difficult," Australian Open director Craig Tiley says in Australia's Open, the recent ABC Documentary. Likewise, all six of Mark Edmondson's career singles titles came on grass, including his come-from-the-clouds triumph at the 1976 Australian Open when he was ranked 212th in the world, making him the …

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

On This Day in 2018 – New mother Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open

The Independent  

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Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career
1 year, 5 months ago

Serena Williams has a two-book deal, starting with an ‘‘intimate’‘ and ‘‘open-hearted’‘ memoir about her career

The Hindu  

Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film “King Richard,” to …

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
1 year, 5 months ago

Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from her childhood and early tennis training, dramatized in the 2021 film …

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Margaret Court - who is Australian tennis great whose record of 24 Grand Slam wins Novak Djokovic equalled at US Open

The Hindu  

When dealing with the number 24 in Grand Slam tennis’ history books, before Novak Djokovic, there was Margaret Court Here’s a closer look at the life of fierce and often controversial figure in global sport The Australian, whose career flourished alongside the likes of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, was born in 1942 in Albury, New South Wales Court …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Watch: Novak Djokovic pays special tribute to late great Kobe Bryant after US Open 2023 win
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic pays special tribute to late great Kobe Bryant after US Open 2023 win

India Today  

The Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York was abuzz with anticipation as Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic faced off against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the US Open 2023 final. Djokovic, one set away from his 24th Grand Slam title, played with determination and precision. Despite Medvedev's best efforts, Djokovic secured the set 6-3, sealing his victory in the US Open …

Today in Sports - Pete Rose becomes the all-time hit leader with 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb’s record
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Pete Rose becomes the all-time hit leader with 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb’s record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1937 — Don Budge beats Gottfried von Cramm in five sets to win his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. 1977 — In the last U.S. Open match played at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York, Guillermo Vilas beats Jimmy Connors, 2-6, …

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff

Firstpost  

Coco Gauff’s breakthrough victory in US Open women’s singles final will catapult her to a new level in the hierarchy of American sport. Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title. “We couldn’t be prouder of you on …

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win
1 year, 6 months ago

Williams sisters paved the way says Gauff after US Open win

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title. But all the things that they had to go through, they made it easier for someone like me to do this.” Gauff referenced the Williams sisters’ 14-year boycott of the …

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final to win first Grand Slam
1 year, 6 months ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final to win first Grand Slam

Al Jazeera  

United States teenager Coco Gauff has beaten Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open women’s final to claim her first Grand Slam title. With the win on Saturday, sixth seed Gauff became the first American to win a US Open singles title since Sloane Stephens in 2017. Sabalenka had a superb start but could not …

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

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

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Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set Major League record

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1920 — Bill Tilden wins his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles, defeating Bill Johnston, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. 1941 — Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs in …

US Open Comeback Run Shows Caroline Wozniacki 'On Right Track'
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open Comeback Run Shows Caroline Wozniacki 'On Right Track'

News 18  

Caroline Wozniacki said she still believes she “can beat anyone on any given day” after her fairytale return to Grand Slam tennis ended Sunday in the last 16 of the US Open after defeat by Coco Gauff. “I think my experience makes me believe that even if I’m not playing week in, week out, that I can still go out …

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?
1 year, 6 months ago

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Legendary American tennis player Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th US Open appearance came to a sorry end after she was defeated by Greet Minnen in the first round earlier this week. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Greet Minnen, of Belgium, at the first round of the U.S. Open Williams was given a wild card entry …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 6 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 …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 6 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 7 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 …

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 7 months ago

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open

The Hindu  

The last men’s singles player to defend the U.S. Open title was Roger Federer in 2008. The 23-time Major winner may well find added motivation if he so desires to course-correct at the U.S. Open, a tournament where he has lost a record six finals, been defaulted once and barred from competing for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The …

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