Sinner ousts Alcaraz in China Open semifinals. Top-ranked Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff advance
1 year, 2 months ago

Sinner ousts Alcaraz in China Open semifinals. Top-ranked Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff advance

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Sixth-seeded Jannik Sinner will bid for his third title of the year after beating second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the China Open on Tuesday. SABALENKA, SWIATEK, GAUFF ADVANCE Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff navigated tricky second-round opponents to advance at the China Open. In other second-round matches, Marta Kostyuk ousted seventh-seeded Ons Jabeur 7-6, 6-1, ninth-seeded Caroline Garcia beat Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and China’s Wang Xinyu beat 11th-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 6-2. MANNARINO WINS ASTANA OPEN Adrian Mannarino rallied from a set down to beat fifth-seeded Sebastian Korda 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Astana Open final and win his fourth career title.

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Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina on Thursday, earning a return trip to the Davis Cup semifinals. Italy fell behind 1-0 in the quarterfinals when Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 on an indoor hard court at the Palacio …

'Playing too well': Sinner completely dominated ATP Finals
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1 month ago

'Playing too well': Sinner completely dominated ATP Finals

China Daily  

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their ATP Finals group match at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on Nov 14. That's because Jannik Sinner's game reached such a high level in Turin that his fellow competitors — all of them ranked in the top 10 — said "there's nothing you can really do" because …

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory
1 month ago

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory

India Today  

Home favourite Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian to win the prestigious ATP Finals title after a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz. The American, who made history by becoming the first U.S. player to reach the ATP Finals since James Blake in 2006, struggled to maintain consistency against the relentless Sinner. His win in …

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider

The Hindu  

Imperious home favourite and world number one Jannik Sinner outclassed Norway’s Casper Ruud to set up an ATP Finals title decider against Taylor Fritz on Saturday. Sinner was unstoppable as he dispatched Ruud 6-1, 6-2 in the evening session at a packed Inalpi Arena and will be favourite to become Italy’s first winner of the prestigious year-ender. The second semi-final …

Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz
1 month, 1 week ago

Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz

New Indian Express  

TURIN: Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz, the man he beat to win the US Open two months ago. Roared on by a partisan home crowd in Turin, Sinner extended his winning streak to 10 matches with …

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown
1 month, 1 week ago

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Taylor Fritz is starting to make reaching big finals a habit. This week is huge.” In Sunday’s final, Fritz will will face top-ranked Jannik Sinner — the player he lost to in the U.S. Open final. “I trust my game and I trust my level and I don’t feel nearly as uncomfortable in these situations anymore because …

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

India Today  

Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals, cruising past 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday. Medvedev, who needed a straight-sets victory to eliminate U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, fought hard in the second set but saw his hopes dashed when Sinner levelled the score at 4-4 and then sealed the …

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — He’s got a stranglehold on the No. Things couldn’t get much better for Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals so far — despite an ongoing doping case that likely won’t be decided until early next year. Sinner and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals on Thursday at the season-ending tournament for the year’s top …

Sinner's the winner, as Fritz falls short
1 month, 1 week ago

Sinner's the winner, as Fritz falls short

China Daily  

Taylor Fritz of the United States reacts during his 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Italy's Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Tuesday. Sinner made it two wins in two matches in front of his home fans at the Finals, beating Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of the US Open final that the Italian also won in …

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — The soccer-like “Ole” chants. The banners and signs — one of which declared, “Sinner for president.” Late in the second set of his victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, Jannik Sinner used all the adulation in his home country to his advantage. Sinner made it two wins in two matches before his home …

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’
1 month, 1 week ago

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’

CNN  

CNN — For many tennis fans, rivalries are what keeps the sport going. When Federer officially retired in 2022, fears over fading stardom in men’s tennis began to intensify, with fans coming to terms with life after the “Big Three” for the first time. “Honestly, in the last 20 years, the Big Three were dominating tennis … But right now, …

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur

The Hindu  

World number one and home favourite Jannik Sinner began his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of tournament debutant Alex de Minaur on Sunday. Sinner, runner-up to Novak Djokovic in the prestigious year-ending tournament last year, dropped behind early in the first set but quickly hit back to dominate the contest. …

Sinner gears up for ATP Finals at home after injury setback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sinner gears up for ATP Finals at home after injury setback

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner said the ATP Finals will be more special for him this time around as it gives him the chance to play on home soil in Italy, months after missing this year’s Italian Open in Rome due to a hip injury. The ATP Finals, which feature the world’s best eight singles players and doubles teams, are …

Sinner and Alcaraz headline the ATP Finals with Djokovic out
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sinner and Alcaraz headline the ATP Finals with Djokovic out

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to add another entry into their rapidly developing rivalry when the ATP Finals open on Sunday without any of the Big Three for the first time in 23 years. 3 Alcaraz evenly split the year’s Grand Slam titles between them with two apiece and it would be fitting if the …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win

China Daily  

World No 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return to Ben Shelton of the United States during their round-of-16 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. AFP SHANGHAI — World No 1 Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Rolex Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in …

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner to face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

New Indian Express  

SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals after both had straight-set victories on Wednesday. Sinner put some old demons to rest in overcoming American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6, while Medvedev took out Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 6-3. Sinner beat Medvedev in the semi-finals at Miami, the quarter-finals at the US Open and …

Gauff Battles Back to Reach China Open Final, Faces Muchova in Final
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gauff Battles Back to Reach China Open Final, Faces Muchova in Final

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured her place in the China Open final with a thrilling 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Paula Badosa. She will face Karolina Muchova in the final, who defeated Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the other semifinal. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued their impressive form, advancing to the semifinals with comfortable straight-set victories. Alcaraz defeated Shang …

Alcaraz Sets New Record With China Open Win Over Sinner, Becomes First To Claim ATP 500 Titles On Clay, Grass & Hard Courts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz Sets New Record With China Open Win Over Sinner, Becomes First To Claim ATP 500 Titles On Clay, Grass & Hard Courts

ABP News  

2 Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to beat reigning champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to lift his first China Open ATP 500 title here on Wednesday. With his title run on the hard courts of Beijing, Alcaraz became the first player to win an ATP 500 crown on all three surfaces in series history. Despite struggling to find his …

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a scare from Nicolas Jarry to begin his defense of the China Open title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 first-round victory on Thursday. Fils peeled off 32 winners in a power-hitting display against Fritz, who made his first Grand Slam singles final at the U.S. Open this month. Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off …

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is making big strides in a short amount of time. “I’ve gone through a lot things quickly,” said Sinner, Italy’s second U.S. Open singles title winner, joining 2015 women’s champ Flavia Pennetta. “He creates a lot of unique challenges, because he’s so dangerous off both sides, the forehand and the backhand, …

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final

Deccan Chronicle  

Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows.If that episode initially hung over him during the tournament, Sinner was able to put it aside while on court. 1-ranked Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 …

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner gets a hug from his friend Seal after winning the US Open title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner climbed into the stands after winning the U.S. Open title Sunday to hug the people rooting hardest for him in a crowd that was largely behind his American opponent. 1-ranked men’s tennis player from Italy became friends at the U.S. Open two years ago and Seal was back to watch Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, …

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday. Sinner, held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Fritz …

US Open finalist Jannik Sinner given rest time and won’t compete in Davis Cup for Italy next week
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open finalist Jannik Sinner given rest time and won’t compete in Davis Cup for Italy next week

Associated Press  

ROME — U.S. Open finalist Jannik Sinner needs time to rest after Sunday’s final against Taylor Fritz in New York and will not compete in the Davis Cup Finals group stage next week in Bologna, Italy captain Filippo Volandri announced on Saturday. Olympic bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti also needs rest and asked not to play, Volandri said. Sinner led Italy …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Ollie Pope has shut his critics down with a well-compiled hundred on day one of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval. On the other hand, Jannik Sinner has booked his place in the men's singles final of the US Open. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Jannik Sinner enters US Open men's singles final …

Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exoneration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exoneration

The Independent  

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US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive, net-rushing style to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We know each other quite well.. We knew it was going to be very physical,” said Sinner, who lost to Medvedev in five sets at …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The Independent  

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US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets past Tommy Paul to set up a quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals by shaking off a slow start and coming through in the clutch at the end of tiebreakers that decided the first two sets, then pulling away to get past No. Two weeks removed from being cleared in a doping case stemming from two positive tests in March, Sinner moved …

Sinner, Swiatek and Medvedev record easy wins to enter US Open quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Swiatek and Medvedev record easy wins to enter US Open quarters

Al Jazeera  

Top seed Jannik Sinner broke American hearts as he beat Tommy Paul, albeit home favourite Jessica Pegula marched into the last eight. “So I’m happy that I got some matches here and, for sure, I’m feeling better and better every day.” American fans at Arthur Ashe earlier did have a success to cheer on their Labor Day holiday as Jessica …

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell of Australia during a US Open third-round match on Saturday in New York. The only past men's champion at the US Open still in the bracket, 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round, where the Russian fifth seed will face Portugal's Nuno …

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner stakes his claim as Open favorite

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell of Australia during a US Open third-round match on Saturday in New York. The only past men's champion at the US Open still in the bracket, 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round, where the Russian fifth seed will face Portugal's Nuno …

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner swats aside Christopher O’Connell to reach fourth round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner swats aside Christopher O’Connell to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner’s bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O’Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open 2024 fourth round. Australian O’Connell provided a degree of resistance in the second set, but Sinner broke early to take a 2-1 lead and went on to clinch the …

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 …

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner never gives US Open opponent hope of an upset like those against Djokovic and Alcaraz

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upset that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Whenever you drop a little bit of your level — if it’s mental, if it’s tennis-wise or physical — at the end, it …

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner never gives U.S. Open opponent hope of an upset
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner never gives U.S. Open opponent hope of an upset

LA Times  

Jannik Sinner returns a shot to Christopher O’Connell during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to contemplate pulling off the sort of monumental upsets that eliminated Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. 1-ranked Sinner, suddenly the favorite to win the …

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.” …

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — 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. But on the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court at night, Osaka’s forehand faltered in key moments and …

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Australia's Li Tu during a US Open first-round match in New York on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who won the first of his four Grand Slam titles in New York in 2022, opened the night session against Tu, who hasn't won a match on the main tour this year. Fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, …

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Alcaraz survive opening wobbles

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Australia's Li Tu during a US Open first-round match in New York on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who won the first of his four Grand Slam titles in New York in 2022, opened the night session against Tu, who hasn't won a match on the main tour this year. Fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, …

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner overcomes slow start to reach second round amid doping cloud
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner overcomes slow start to reach second round amid doping cloud

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner shrugged off the doping furore surrounding him and overcame a bad start to reach the second round of the U.S. Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over American Mackenzie McDonald on Tuesday. Sinner became embroiled in controversy in the week before the year’s final Grand Slam after the International Tennis Integrity Agency said that …

Jannik Sinner starts poorly at the US Open but wins his first match since his steroids case emerged
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner starts poorly at the US Open but wins his first match since his steroids case emerged

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If there were any boos directed Jannik Sinner’s way at the U.S. Open, they were imperceptible amid the polite applause from the sparse crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium when he was introduced Tuesday before the No. In his first public comments on the matter, at a pre-tournament news conference Friday, Sinner said he had fired the fitness …

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 …

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace
4 months ago

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day seven of the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 18, 2024. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but will not be suspended because the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the banned performance-enhancer …

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace
4 months ago

Sinner or not, cloud hangs over Italian ace

China Daily  

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day seven of the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, OH, USA on August 18, 2024. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but will not be suspended because the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the banned performance-enhancer …

Novak Djokovic to battle it out against young guns Alcaraz and Sinner: Top contenders for 2024 US Open men's title
4 months ago

Novak Djokovic to battle it out against young guns Alcaraz and Sinner: Top contenders for 2024 US Open men's title

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 US Open approaches, the men’s singles competition is packed with top contenders, each with a strong case for why they could be the last man standing at Flushing Meadows. Despite limited play on hard courts this year, Novak Djokovic remains a formidable contender for the US Open title. Although Djokovic hasn’t played a hard-court match since Indian …

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