French Open Lookahead: Serena Williams vs Danielle Collins, Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka in 3rd round
3 years, 7 months ago

French Open Lookahead: Serena Williams vs Danielle Collins, Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka in 3rd round

India TV News  

A quick look at the French Open: LOOKAHEAD TO FRIDAY Serena Williams faces a dangerous opponent in her third-round match: fellow American Danielle Collins, who reached the quarterfinals in the tournament last September before losing to Sofia Kenin. Four American men made it to the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since a half-dozen advanced that far in 1996. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 6-2, 6-4; No. STAT OF THE DAY Three — number of times in the professional era that the top two seeded women departed in the first two rounds at Roland Garros, as happened this week.

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

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

ABC  

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

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
4 months 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: 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 …

Madison Keys injury ends Wimbledon dream in tears against Jasmine Paolini
6 months ago

Madison Keys injury ends Wimbledon dream in tears against Jasmine Paolini

New York Times  

American Madison Keys wept on Court One at Wimbledon as an horrifically timed injury forced her to retire against Jasmine Paolini of Italy. In a hugely entertaining round-of-16 clash, No 12 seed Keys had overturned a 3-6 loss of the first set to win the second 7-6, before taking a decisive 5-2 lead in the third over Paolini, a French …

French Open: “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek seals a Roland Garros hat-trick
7 months ago

French Open: “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek seals a Roland Garros hat-trick

Hindustan Times  

What makes Iga Swiatek so good on clay? Poland's Iga Swiatek poses for a picture with the trophy after winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini Ahead of her French Open final with 12th seed Jasmine Paolini on Saturday, people ran polls on social media wondering whether Swiatek would produce another bagel. The world No.1 became the third player …

Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini
7 months ago

Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini

Associated Press  

PARIS — For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. The 12th-seeded Paolini, a 28-year-old from Italy appearing in her first Slam final, called facing Swiatek at Roland Garros “the toughest challenge in this sport.” Swiatek also won the French Open in 2020 and the …

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 …

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 …

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. In women’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka plays against 22nd-seeded American Emma Navarro while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on 15th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Here’s the full list …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise into quarterfinals
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek needed just 40 minutes to reach the French Open quarterfinals on June 2 with a 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Russia’s Anastasia Potapova. World number one Swiatek, chasing a fourth Roland Garros title, will face either Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova or Serbia’s Olga Danilovic for a place in the semifinals. The 23-year-old Pole’s quickfire victory came on …

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek faces Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In men’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner plays against local favourite while third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for …

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 …

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
7 months, 1 week ago

Tsitsipas eases into the French Open fourth round while Swiatek, Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — 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. On the women’s side, top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the fourth round by beating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2. The …

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round
7 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz's forehand was giving him a hard time at the French Open. After ceding the third set and trailing by a break in the fourth, Alcaraz needed to get in gear — and he did, taking the last five games to beat Jesper de Jong 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 Wednesday in the second round. “I prefer to not spend …

French Open 2024, May 29 schedule: Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sinner in second-round action
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, May 29 schedule: Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sinner in second-round action

The Hindu  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in the second round of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Wednesday. In women’s singles, defending champion Iga Swiatek will be up against former World No. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day four of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Caroline Garcia vs …

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes

The Hindu  

Seasoned campaigners Caroline Garcia and Richard Gasquet kept French hopes alive at Roland Garros with battling victories on Sunday, but it was the end of the road for talented 17th seed Ugo Humbert who fell in the first round. “It’s never easy to start a new Roland Garros, there have been difficult moments for me in this tournament, even if …

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 …

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek could run into four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the second round of the 2024 French Open tournament which begins from May 26 onwards at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Swiatek is seeded to face former French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova, who starts against Viktorija Golubic, in the fourth round, while Danielle Collins or …

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros

Associated Press  

PARIS — A glance at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Red clay Site Roland Garros Schedule Play begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. 1 in the women’s bracket, with Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka next, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff at No. 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Iga Swiatek, Poland 2023 Men’s Singles …

Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals

Associated Press  

ROME — Danielle Collins has been nearly unbeatable lately. I want to go out playing my best tennis.” Collins frustrated Azarenka with her aggressive baseline play and even took out her aggression on a TV cameraman at one point, telling him after being approached on a changeover, “Hey dude, you’re going to have to back up a little bit.” Late …

Charleston Open: Miami Open champion Danielle Collins wins twice to reach quarterfinals
9 months ago

Charleston Open: Miami Open champion Danielle Collins wins twice to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Miami Open champion Danielle Collins continued an amazing run by winning two matches on Thursday, beating Ons Jabeur and Sloane Stephens to reach the quarterfinals of the rain-delayed Charleston Open. She topped Jabeur 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in 2 hours, 3 minutes, then returned about five hours later to take out former U.S. Open champion Stephens 6-2, 6-2 in 1 hour, …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek exits Australian Open in a 3rd-round loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek exits Australian Open in a 3rd-round loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Already down a set and facing a break point against Iga Swiatek, No. Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Iga Swiatek of Poland serves to Linda Noskova of …

Former US Open Champion Sloane Stephens Through to The Second Round in Brisbane
1 year ago

Former US Open Champion Sloane Stephens Through to The Second Round in Brisbane

News 18  

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens battled into the second round of the season-opening Brisbane International with a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 win over Katerina Siniakova on Sunday. “I’m really proud of that performance.” In other first-round matches, there were wins for Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk over Romanian Ana Bogdan 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, and Italian Camila Giorgi, who beat American Peyton Stearns …

Guadalajara Open: Emma Novarro Sinks Madison Keys in Second Round
1 year, 3 months ago

Guadalajara Open: Emma Novarro Sinks Madison Keys in Second Round

News 18  

Madison Keys stumbled in her first match after reaching the U.S. Open semifinals, falling 6-2, 7-6 in an all-U.S. second-round matchup against Emma Novarro at the Guadalajara Open Akron on Tuesday. Third-seeded Caroline Garcia of France came from behind to beat Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, and eighth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia eked out a 7-6, 7-6 victory over …

Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in US Open 2023 semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday
1 year, 4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in US Open 2023 semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka reached her first US Open final by edging Madison Keys 0-6, 7-6, 7-6 on Thursday night. The Australian Open champion had been just 1-5 in Grand Slam semifinals, including losses the last two years in the round in New York. US Open 2023 Semifinals Highlights: Sabalenka, Gauff set up summit clash But she won this one by taking …

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev advance to semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev advance to semifinals

India TV News  

US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has stormed into the semifinals of the US Open 2023 after emerging victorious in the quarterfinal clash against Alexander Zverev on Thursday, September 7. The top seed took two and a half hours to beat the German tennis star in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. In another fixture, Russia's …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 4 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, 4 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: Pegula, Keys cruise into second round, Garcia falters
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Pegula, Keys cruise into second round, Garcia falters

The Hindu  

Third seed Jessica Pegula and former finalist Madison Keys each punched their tickets into the second round of the U.S. Open with routine victories on Tuesday that bolstered hopes for a homegrown winner at the year’s final Grand Slam. Pegula, whose U.S. Open tune-up included a triumph in Montreal just over two weeks ago, earned a 6-2 6-2 victory over …

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands
1 year, 5 months ago

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands

The Hindu  

Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended. In earlier action on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating …

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to set up final vs Karolina Muchova
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to set up final vs Karolina Muchova

India Today  

World number one Iga Swiatek has stormed into the 2023 French Open Final following her straight sets win over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. Swiatek beat Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6 to book a spot in her third final at Roland Garros. Swiatek then beat sixth seed and last year’s runner-up Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the quarter-final …

Mirra Andreeva is a teen who doesn’t like homework, wins easily at French Open; Coco Gauff next
1 year, 7 months ago

Mirra Andreeva is a teen who doesn’t like homework, wins easily at French Open; Coco Gauff next

Associated Press  

PARIS — Mirra Andreeva is the latest teen sensation in tennis, a 16-year-old Russian who is the youngest player to win a match in the women’s main draw at the French Open since 2005. I love to watch some TV series when I have free time,” Andreeva said, before offering one of a handful of punch lines over the course …

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros

News 18  

When the French Open introduced night sessions a year ago, just one of the 10 matches scheduled for under the lights in the main stadium featured women. “If the tournament is not going to change it, then there’s nothing we can do,” 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist Sloane Stephens said. Play begins at 11 a.m. local …

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’

The Hindu  

Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0, 6-4 first-round victory over former world number one Katerina Pliskova on Monday to put down an early marker at the French Open. The 30-year-old, runner-up in Paris five years ago, gave erratic Pliskova no chance on the main Philippe-Chatrier …

WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros
1 year, 7 months ago

WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from May 28 to June 11 at Roland-Garros in Paris. STORYLINES TO FOLLOW Nadal to miss French Open Do you remember how the world was like at the time of 2004 French Open? Opportunity for Djokovic and Alcaraz Nadal’s absence in …

French Open draw LIVE: Latest updates as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz learn fate
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open draw LIVE: Latest updates as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz learn fate

The Independent  

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Coco Gauff loses lead, match against Potapova at Miami Open
1 year, 9 months ago

Coco Gauff loses lead, match against Potapova at Miami Open

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff let a big lead slip away and wound up dropping the last five games of a mistake-filled 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Miami Open. “I think I have to change my mentality in the game about not relying on that too much because I think sometimes I play a little …

Ukraine’s Kostyuk beats Russia’s Gracheva for 1st WTA title
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine’s Kostyuk beats Russia’s Gracheva for 1st WTA title

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA title at age 20 by beating Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 7-5 in the ATX Open final on Sunday, then dedicated the victory to her home country of Ukraine. “Being in the position that I am in right now, it’s extremely special to win this title,” Kostyuk said during the trophy ceremony …

French Open 2023: Dates and defending champions
1 year, 11 months ago

French Open 2023: Dates and defending champions

The Hindu  

The 2023 French Open, second Major of the year, will be held at Roland Garros in Paris from May 28 to June 11. Nadal beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in last year’s men’s final to lift the winner’s trophy, La Coupe des Mousquetaires, at the Philippe-Chatrier Court for a record-extending 14th time. 1 Swiatek defeated USA’s Coco Gauff …

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind
1 year, 11 months ago

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind

The Hindu  

Two ageless champions continued their reign, while two tennis giants retired after long and brilliant careers. As the Eurosport TV commentator said, “We’ve just seen one of the great pieces of sportsmanship.” BEST U.S. OPEN FINAL NET STATS — The precocious 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz won 34 of 45 points at the net, including 15 of 21 on serve and volley, …

WTA Roundup: Belinda Bencic, Danielle Collins Cruise in Adelaide
1 year, 11 months ago

WTA Roundup: Belinda Bencic, Danielle Collins Cruise in Adelaide

News 18  

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International on Monday in Australia. Brazilian 11th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, Czech 12th seed Petra Kvitova, Jil Teichmann of Switzerland and Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia also advanced. Hobart International Fourth seed Sloane Stephens lost her first-round match to fellow American Lauren Davis …

Azarenka cruises past Keys to set up meeting with Gauff in Guadalajara
2 years, 2 months ago

Azarenka cruises past Keys to set up meeting with Gauff in Guadalajara

The Hindu  

Victoria Azarenka battled past Madison Keys 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in Guadalajara on Thursday, ending the American’s hopes of reaching the WTA Finals and setting up a quarterfinal showdown with Coco Gauff, who rolled past Italian Martina Trevisan 6-0, 6-3. It will be the first meeting between the 33-year-old twice major winner Azarenka and the American 15 years her junior, after …

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Enters Semi-finals With Win Over Caty McNally
2 years, 3 months ago

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Enters Semi-finals With Win Over Caty McNally

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek reached her 10th semi-final of the season on Friday by defeating American qualifier Caty McNally in straight sets at the Ostrava WTA tournament. “It was definitely physical, at the beginning of the second set I could feel my energy level went down a little bit," said Swiatek, who fired 24 winners to McNally’s 18. Former …

Maria Sakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Sloane Stephens loses
2 years, 3 months ago

Maria Sakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Sloane Stephens loses

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Arantxa Rus 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Parma Ladies Open. Maria Sakkari of Greece Sakkari, who accepted a late wild card to the red clay court tournament, was playing her first event since losing to Wang Xiyu in the second round of the U.S. Open. Fourth-seeded Sloane Stephens of the United …

Sakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Stephens loses
2 years, 3 months ago

Sakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Stephens loses

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Arantxa Rus 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Parma Ladies Open. Sakkari, who accepted a late wild card to the red clay court tournament, was playing her first event since losing to Wang Xiyu in the second round of the U.S. Open. Kovinic will face Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals after the …

US Open 2022: Danielle Collins Downs Alize Cornet to Set Up Aryna Sabalenka Encounter
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: Danielle Collins Downs Alize Cornet to Set Up Aryna Sabalenka Encounter

News 18  

American Danielle Collins came out all guns blazing, hammering 52 winners past experienced Alize Cornet of France in a 6-4 7-6 victory on Saturday to book her spot in the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time. But didn’t have my best results at this specific one," Collins, who beat two-time former champion Naomi Osaka in her …

Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
2 years, 4 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 …

Murray out of US Open in 3rd round; Serena eliminated
2 years, 4 months ago

Murray out of US Open in 3rd round; Serena eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Andy Murray’s latest Week 1 exit at a Grand Slam tournament did not discourage him. It’s been a difficult six years for me.” Berrettini, a big hitter who reached the 2019 semifinals at Flushing Meadows, dominated in just about every statistical way at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hours before 23-time Grand Slam title winner Serena Williams was eliminated …

Medvedev ends Wu’s run in third round | US Open updates
2 years, 4 months ago

Medvedev ends Wu’s run in third round | US Open updates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament : 12:50 a.m. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev ended the historic run of Wu Yibing with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory in the third round. “She’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed.” Williams had said before the tournament she was preparing for the end of a career in which she …

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