Today in Sports - Mary Joe Fernandez, 14, becomes youngest player to win a match at the U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Mary Joe Fernandez, 14, becomes youngest player to win a match at the U.S. Open

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Aug. 27 1884 — Richard Sears beats Howard Taylor 6-0, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2 to win his fourth straight U.S. national tennis championship. 1975 — Onny Parun of New Zealand defeats Stan Smith 6-4, 6-2 in the first night match at the U.S. Open before a crowd of 4,949 at the West Side Tennis Club. 1985 — Mary Joe Fernandez, 14, becomes the youngest player to win a match at the U.S. Open. 1996 — Stefan Edberg stuns Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek at the U.S. Open, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in his record 54th straight and final Grand Slam event.

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Today in Sports - Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis at age 41 with 20 grand slam wins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis at age 41 with 20 grand slam wins

Associated Press  

Sept. 15 1899 — Willie Smith wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating George low, Val Fitzjohn and W.H. 1971 — Stan Smith wins the U.S. Open title over Jan Khodes and Billie Jean King beats Rosemary Casals for the women’s title. 2002 — Sam Hornish Jr. wins another incredible race at Texas Motor Speedway, and his second straight IRL …

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 …

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner begin play in the US Open men's final
4 months ago

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner begin play in the US Open men's final

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 Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner …

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought
4 months ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought

CNN  

New York CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has won his second grand slam singles title, beating American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. “Yeah, it was and is a really difficult moment also now, but, you know, just also have to accept that, yeah, not everything is perfect.” …

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought
4 months ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought

CNN  

New York CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has won his second grand slam singles title, beating American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. “Yeah, it was and is a really difficult moment also now, but, you know, just also have to accept that, yeah, not everything is perfect.” …

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
4 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 …

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again
4 months ago

US Open: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro reach the semifinals and make US tennis matter again

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — To hear Frances Tiafoe tell it, Taylor Fritz predicted this sort of moment for the two of them. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates after winning a point against Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in New York. Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal
4 months ago

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal

The Hindu  

As he watched one last errant forehand from his higher-ranked, more-accomplished U.S. Open opponent land wide, Taylor Fritz dropped his neon-coloured racket, clenched both fists and screamed, “Come on!” Fritz gathered himself and his equipment, walked to the net for a hug with No. 4 Alexander Zverev, who twice was a Grand Slam runner-up, then stepped to the center of …

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal
4 months ago

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal

Al Jazeera  

New Yorker Emma Navarro also progressed with a win over Paula Badosa to book a semifinal against Sabalenka. Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have set up an all-American US Open semifinal as compatriot Emma Navarro reached the women’s last four to boost home hopes of a title sweep. “It’s not the way I wanted to win even if I’m happy …

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
4 months 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: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited the U.S. Open to appear with Michael Phelps for a discussion about mental health. Naomi Osaka, of Japan, walks on the court before playing against Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 23 - Aug. 29
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 23 - Aug. 29

Associated Press  

Aug. 27 1884 — Richard Sears beats Howard Taylor 6-0, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2 to win his fourth straight U.S. national tennis championship. 1975 — Onny Parun of New Zealand defeats Stan Smith 6-4, 6-2 in the first night match at the U.S. Open before a crowd of 4,949 at the West Side Tennis Club. _____ Aug. 28 1886 — Richard …

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 …

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 …

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: How Novak Djokovic is re-writing tennis history

Live Mint  

Daniil Medvedev began his gracious runners-up acceptance speech at the 2023 US Open by saying, “First of all, I want to ask Novak, ‘What are you still doing here?’” It drew a chuckle from the crowd. But the Serb still outlasted an opponent nine years his junior 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in an exhausting three-hour, 16-minute final, to claim his US …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 3 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 …

Djokovic wins US Open 2023: Rod Laver, Billie Jean King among those to post congratulatory messages
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic wins US Open 2023: Rod Laver, Billie Jean King among those to post congratulatory messages

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic extended his Grand Slam win record to 24 after defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 at the 2023 US Open men’s singles final on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ybqDDNHpD2 — Daniil Medvedev September 11, 2023 Toni Kroos - Real Madrid and Germany football star Novak 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 — Toni Kroos September 10, 2023 Billie Jean King - 39 time Grand Slam Champion …

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one
1 year, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. 2: 2011 Australian Open Final: Beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 What He Did: Broke to end the first set with the help of a 38-stroke point exchange. 6: 2013 Australian Open Final: Beat Murray …

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris’ 37-year-old home run record, 62nd of the season

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 8 - September 14
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 8 - September 14

Associated Press  

Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1991 — Stefan Edberg wins his first U.S. Open men’s singles title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jim Courier. 2001 — Venus Williams wins her second consecutive U.S. Open title by beating her sister, Serena, 6-2, …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 4 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 …

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic enters semifinal; shatters Roger Federer's elusive record
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic enters semifinal; shatters Roger Federer's elusive record

India TV News  

The 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic kept his winning run in the ongoing US Open intact as he won his quarterfinal clash against USA's Taylor Fritz to advance to the semifinals. Djokovic beat Fritz in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 after a two-hour and 35 minute-long clash and also broke the record of tennis legend Roger Federer. Djokovic's victory …

US Open 2023, Day Three Results: Djokovic, Swiatek progress to third round; Tsitsipas, Ruud knocked out
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023, Day Three Results: Djokovic, Swiatek progress to third round; Tsitsipas, Ruud knocked out

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek progressed to the third round while Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a shock defeat at the US Open on Wednesday. Three-time champion Djokovic defeated Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain in straight sets to set up a third-round clash with compatriot Laslo Djere, who beat French qualifier Hugo Gaston. pic.twitter.com/DlxdUZin6h — US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 Iga …

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, Day 2 wrap: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Andy Murray cruise to R2, Venus Williams out
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 2 wrap: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Andy Murray cruise to R2, Venus Williams out

India Today  

Day 2 of the US Open 2023 took an intriguing turn as Carlos Alcaraz's bid to defend his men's singles title encountered an unexpected twist on Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/qMbAZ3nG0g — US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 MURRAY CLOCKS 200 Meanwhile, former US Open champion Andy Murray achieved a significant milestone, securing his 200th major win on August 29. Most Grand …

US Open: Stanislas Wawrinka Defeats Yoshishito Nishioka To Become Oldest Player Ever To Register A Win In The US Open
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open: Stanislas Wawrinka Defeats Yoshishito Nishioka To Become Oldest Player Ever To Register A Win In The US Open

News 18  

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday became the oldest man to win a match at the tournament since 40-year-old Jimmy Connors in 1992. Stan is the man in Round 1 👊 pic.twitter.com/COQYCdHlk8— US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 “I think I’m playing well. I’m not trying to compare from the past because it’s never good idea to compare …

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 4 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 …

US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe and other US men know it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick’s title
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe and other US men know it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick’s title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — They were 10 words, 10 simple and factual and essentially harmless words — “It’s 20 years since Andy Roddick won the singles here.” — yet as soon as that phrase hung in the air at Frances Tiafoe’s pre-U.S. Open news conference, and before the question could be completed, the 25-year-old from Maryland rolled his eyes. Then he …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards

Firstpost  

Wozniacki, a 33-year-old Dane, will make her first Grand Slam appearance since retiring after the 2020 Australian Open to start a family Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams were among those awarded US Open wildcard spots on Wednesday by the US Tennis Association. US star John Isner received a wildcard spot on …

Djokovic loses doubles match in Western and Southern Open, falls in first U.S. match since 2021
1 year, 4 months ago

Djokovic loses doubles match in Western and Southern Open, falls in first U.S. match since 2021

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic fell in his first match in the United States since 2021, losing in doubles on Tuesday in the Western & Southern Open. Wozniacki shifts focus to U.S. Open after early Cincinnati exit The winner of a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Djokovic is set to open singles play on Wednesday night against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. In women’s …

Dan Evans wins his second career ATP title by beating Tallon Griekspoor in Wasington
1 year, 5 months ago

Dan Evans wins his second career ATP title by beating Tallon Griekspoor in Wasington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dan Evans won his second ATP Tour title by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted DC Open final on Sunday. “I had to keep telling myself it was match-by-match and not so long ago I wasn’t playing great,” he said. “I played some very good tennis this week and super happy to come out on top.” …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13

Associated Press  

July 7 1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1985 — West Germany’s Boris Becker, 17, becomes the youngest champion and first unseeded player in the history of the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7, …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, June 30 - July 6
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, June 30 - July 6

Associated Press  

July 4 1907 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires of Australia in round 1 in Colma, California, his 6th title defense. _____ July 5 1919 — Suzanne Lenglen beats reigning champion Dorothea Lambert Chambers 10-8, 4-6, 9-7, in the challenge round to win her first women’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1952 — Maureen Connolly wins …

Nadal, Alcaraz congratulate Djokovic on record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Nadal, Alcaraz congratulate Djokovic on record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday in the French Open final to win a record 23rd Grand Slam title. 👏🏻 — Rafa Nadal June 11, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz Many congrats for the 🏆 and for the new record! 🫶🏻 @DjokerNolehttps://t.co/Yuyvg5YNtB — Carlos Alcaraz June 11, 2023 Rod Laver Congratulations on winning 23 majors @DjokerNole and cementing …

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, …

Five storylines ahead of the Australian Open 2023 - Djokovic’s return, Nadal’s defence to Swiatek’s opportunity
1 year, 11 months ago

Five storylines ahead of the Australian Open 2023 - Djokovic’s return, Nadal’s defence to Swiatek’s opportunity

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from January 16 to 29 in Melbourne. Men’s Draw: Here are five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses for a selfie with fans after the Arena Showdown charity match …

Swiatek’s perfectionism and more to know at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Swiatek’s perfectionism and more to know at Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — As well as everything is going so far for Iga Swiatek — the No. When I’m not feeling comfortable on court, it’s kind of hard to not be harsh,” Swiatek said at Melbourne Park, where she is the top-seeded woman for the Australian Open and scheduled to play Jule Niemeier in Rod Laver Arena as the tournament …

A different Slam: The Hindu Editorial on U.S. Open 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

A different Slam: The Hindu Editorial on U.S. Open 2022

The Hindu  

The U.S. Open defies tradition. In the same time span, U.S. Open has had 10, the last of which is Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz, crowned the king of New York on Sunday after a four-set victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud. He is also the first teenager to win a Grand Slam tournament since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. …

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history

NPR  

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Charles Krupa/AP The U.S. Open tennis tournament ended Sunday and history was made, as several competitors broke ground as the firsts, while 27-year veteran Serena Williams punctuated her career by participating in what is thought to be her last …

US Open: Casper Ruud into Final and Brink of World Top Ranking
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Casper Ruud into Final and Brink of World Top Ranking

News 18  

Casper Ruud reached the US Open final and closed in on the world number one ranking with a four-set victory over Karen Khachanov on Friday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS It will be world number seven Ruud’s second Grand Slam final of the season after finishing runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June. …

Frances Tiafoe arrives in signature win over Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Frances Tiafoe arrives in signature win over Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The last two decades of American men’s tennis have been a cruel cycle of great expectations and broken dreams, of young prodigies who flame out and top prospects who hit the wall, unable to compete with a generation of ageless greats. Before Monday afternoon at the U.S. Open, for instance, the last American to defeat Rafael Nadal …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
2 years, 4 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

US Open 2022: Naomi Osaka bundled out by Danielle Collins in the first round
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: Naomi Osaka bundled out by Danielle Collins in the first round

Firstpost  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by 19th-seeded Collins New York: Naomi Osaka’s hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at …

US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray Register First Win; Ukrainian Snigur Exits Simona Halep
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray Register First Win; Ukrainian Snigur Exits Simona Halep

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on Monday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS On the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where Serena Williams began what could be the final tournament of her career with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Danka Kovinic on Monday night, …

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