Another seed out in Australian Open as Garbiñe Muguruza beats Elina Svitolina in straight sets
4 years, 11 months ago

Another seed out in Australian Open as Garbiñe Muguruza beats Elina Svitolina in straight sets

India TV News  

Two-time major winner Garbiñe Muguruza has beaten fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. Muguruza, who won the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon the following year, took the first set in 23 minutes and conceded just 12 points in seven games. Against Svitolina, a quarterfinalist at the last two Australian Open tournaments and a semifinalist last year at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, Muguruza was dominant. CiCi Bellis' return to Grand Slam tennis after a two-year absence has ended in a third-round loss to 16th-seeded Elise Mertens at the Australian Open.

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AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
1 hour, 51 minutes ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field
1 day, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women’s field

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top women at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday local time, with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Aryna Sabalenka Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Belarus Age: 26 2024 Record: 56-14 2024 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 18 Grand Slam Titles: 3 — Australian Open, U.S. Open Last 5 …

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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1 day, 2 hours ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
1 day, 3 hours ago

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match. Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
1 day, 7 hours ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

Adelaide International: Kasatkina rolls into second round as Vekic crashes
4 days, 1 hour ago

Adelaide International: Kasatkina rolls into second round as Vekic crashes

The Hindu  

Adelaide World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round on Monday, but Paris Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic crashed to her third straight defeat of the season. Russia’s Kasatkina, runner-up at the last two editions of the Australian Open warm-up event, broke Australia’s Olivia Gadecki five times to advance 6-2, 6-3. She will next face last …

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury
4 days, 23 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Wimbledon champion Krejcikova withdraws due to injury

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open due to an injury, the defending Wimbledon champion announced on Sunday. It’s really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarterfinals last year,” she said via a post on her X account. During last year’s edition of the tournament Down Under, the Czech …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
5 days, 7 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 2 days ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 2 days ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Gauff, Fritz qualify the US for the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals
1 week, 3 days ago

Gauff, Fritz qualify the US for the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — The top-seeded pair of Coco Gauff and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz of the United States are into the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals. Fritz beat Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday as the American team needed to win only one match to top Group A. The Olympics loss hurt so I definitely was thinking about it …

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
3 months, 4 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 quarterfinals watch guide: Emma Navarro aims for semis; an Australian Open final rematch
4 months, 1 week 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: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
4 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years

Live Mint  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset on Friday as the defending champion lost to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of US Open, ending hopes for a 25th Grand Slam title and 100th career title. Notably, this is the first time Djokovic has failed to make it to the 4th round of US Open in 18 years, …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe set to meet in 3rd round
4 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe set to meet in 3rd round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe is getting the rematch he wants, a second shot at Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open. Three men’s matches ended when an opponent stopped playing, the last one sending defending champion Novak Djokovic to the third round when Laslo Djere retired early in the third set with what appeared to be pain near his hip …

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense
4 months, 1 week ago

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

New York Times  

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

Sinner gets tough U.S. Open draw, Sabalenka could see Gauff in semis
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Here are some of the women to watch at the U.S. Open, which starts in New York on Monday : Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record: 50-6 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 5 — U.S. Open, French Open Last 5 U.S. She Said It: “There’s like …

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic targets Grand Slam record, Jannik Sinner under cloud

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drug tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
5 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their semifinal match at the Wimbledon tennis championships After a so-so opening set, Alcaraz transformed back into the …

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday. Just hours after Paolini beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club, it was Krejcikova's turn to dig …

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 Highlights: Djokovic gets walkover, Musetti beats Fritz in five-setter; Rybakina, Krejcikova set up semifinal clash
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 Highlights: Djokovic gets walkover, Musetti beats Fritz in five-setter; Rybakina, Krejcikova set up semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic progressed to the semifinals after getting a walkover from ninth-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur on the 10th day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday. In women’s singles quarterfinals, former champion and fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina beat 21st-seeded Ukrainian and last year’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina while …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
6 months ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses
6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses

Associated Press  

LONDON — There Carlos Alcaraz was, down on his backside at a baseline below the Royal Box, briefly taking a seat in the grass after doing the splits when he slipped while running to hit a forehand during his fourth-round match Sunday. 1 in the ATP rankings, and last month’s French Open championship made him the youngest man to win …

Elina Svitolina ends Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon dream in third round
6 months ago

Elina Svitolina ends Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon dream in third round

Hindustan Times  

Fifty one weeks after a heartbroken Ons Jabeur trudged off Wimbledon's Centre Court with tears streaking down her face after a second successive defeat in the final, the tormented Tunisian was left to digest another painful loss on Saturday. Elina Svitolina Ukraine reacts after win ng a point against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during their third round match at the …

Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through
6 months ago

Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against US player Frances Tiafoe during their men's singles match at Wimbledon Alcaraz came through 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 on the back of 16 …

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon
6 months ago

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns against Australia's Aleksander Vukic during their men's singles second round tennis match on the third day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2024. LONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Aleksander Vukic in straight sets to reach the men's singles …

Carlos Alcaraz, Janik Sinner win Wimbledon openers
6 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz, Janik Sinner win Wimbledon openers

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with an injury. China's world number eight Zheng Qinwen, the Australian Open runner-up, was the biggest casualty of the day, losing in the first round for a second successive year. Former world number one Naomi Osaka …

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in the draw after recent operations
6 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in the draw after recent operations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek overwhelms Coco Gauff to reach third straight final
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek overwhelms Coco Gauff to reach third straight final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek took a big step towards a third successive Roland Garros title by dismantling teary American third seed Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinal of French Open 2024 on Thursday to match her longest winning streak on clay. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek also extended her dominance over Gauff by sealing an 11th victory in 12 …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
7 months ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic pulled off another astonishing escape as he beat Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller to reach a 15th consecutive French Open quarterfinal on Monday, June 3, 2024. Medvedev’s best performance in the French Open remains a quarterfinal run in 2021, while he has also lost in the first round in five of his eight appearances. …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
7 months ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win
7 months, 1 week ago

No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win

Associated Press  

PARIS — After the French Open marathon came the sprints. “That’s not the preparation for the fourth round of a grand slam against the world number one.” Swiatek remains on course for her third consecutive French Open title and fourth overall. In the men’s draw, two-time Grand Slam title winner Carlos Alcaraz and 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas set …

Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s French Open title defence — and his hold on the No. That’s why, a week ago, Djokovic assessed his mindset when arriving in Paris with a 14-6 record this year: “Low expectations and high hopes.” Those words also might have described Djokovic’s thoughts entering the fourth set against Musetti, who never has been past the fourth round at …

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances

The Hindu  

Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on June 1. 1-ranked Sabalenka's best performance at Roland Garros is reaching the semifinals while Rybakina — the only player from Kazakhstan to win a major title — has one quarterfinal appearance here. Russian-born Varvara Gracheva of France advanced to the …

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on Saturday. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, seeded second, followed her on Court Philippe Chatrier and won against Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1. Zverev, who won the Italian Open last month, has reached the semifinals at the past three French …

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4

India Today  

Elena Rybakina continued her decent run on clay as she made her way through to the fourth round of the French Open 2024 women’s singles. On Saturday, June 1, the Kazakh star defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Rybakina hasn’t dropped a set at Roland Garros this season as she defeated Greet Minnen, and Arantxa …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
7 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban

China Daily  

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match against Spain's Roberto Carballes at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France May 30, 2024. PARIS, May 30 - Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros …

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina made a sluggish start before beating Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to move into the third round of the French Open. But she’s an experienced player and it’s not easy to play her.” There was little to separate the duo early in the second set before the lanky Rus took advantage of mistakes from …

The last lap: On the French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
7 months, 2 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 …

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