Top seed Denis Shapovalov stunned by Arthur Rinderknech at Qatar Open
2 years, 10 months ago

Top seed Denis Shapovalov stunned by Arthur Rinderknech at Qatar Open

Firstpost  

Arthur Rinderknech broke once in each set to advance 6-4, 6-4 to a semi-final against Nikoloz Basilashvili, the third seed and defending champion in Doha. Top seed Denis Shapovalov lost in straight sets to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday. World number 61 Rinderknech broke once in each set to advance 6-4, 6-4 to a semi-final against Nikoloz Basilashvili, the third seed and defending champion in Doha. Spanish second seed Roberto Bautista Agut, who sent Andy Murray crashing to his heaviest loss in over seven years on Wednesday, was just as ruthless with compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

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Shelton Battles Rublev in Thrilling Semifinal Showdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shelton Battles Rublev in Thrilling Semifinal Showdown

The Hindu  

Ben Shelton defeated Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors. Shelton saved six break points and converted the only two he forced, overcoming Rublev's top-seeded status. He will face Arthur Fils in the semifinals, seeking revenge for their previous encounter. Meanwhile, Holger Rune and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard booked their semifinal matchups, with Rune facing …

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.” …

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev
6 months ago

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen recorded his second career victory over a top-5 player when he upset third-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 on grass at the Halle Open on Wednesday. OSPORTS First on clay and now on grass, China's pioneering tennis star Zhang Zhizhen has served up further proof of his all-around evolution with a shock victory over world No 5 …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals

The Independent  

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Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
6 months, 3 weeks 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: Rybakina sees off Rus to move into third round, Sabalenka eases past Uchijima
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Alex de Minaur and Australian contingent poised to break French Open hoodoo, Rinky Hijikata says
7 months ago

Alex de Minaur and Australian contingent poised to break French Open hoodoo, Rinky Hijikata says

ABC  

In short: Australia will take its largest men's singles contingent for 25 years to this year's French Open Australia will take its largest men's singles contingent for 25 years to this year's French Open World number 11 Alex de Minaur is in fine form and a strong chance to break Australia's second-week hoodoo at Roland Garros What's next? The French …

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev and top seed Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with convincing victories. Daniil Medvedev serves against Dominik Koepfer of Germany during their match on day 11 of the Miami Open Medvedev earned a 7-6, 6-0 win over Germany's Dominik Koepfer while Alcaraz took care of Italian Lorenzo Musetti with …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Qatar Open: Czech teenager Mensik stuns top seed Rublev to reach maiden ATP semifinal
10 months ago

Qatar Open: Czech teenager Mensik stuns top seed Rublev to reach maiden ATP semifinal

The Hindu  

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semifinal and guarantee a spot in the world’s top 100 for the first time. Hopefully I can play like this again in the semis and go on to make the final.” With his one-hour, 38-minute win on …

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek

The Hindu  

Third seed Elena Rybakina is into the final of the Qatar Open after a 6-2 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Friday’s semifinal and will now meet world number one Iga Swiatek in the decider. After an even opening, Rybakina served to love to make it 2-2 before going on to break the Russian’s serve twice in the first set. …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. “I played great, from the first to the last point,” said the defending champion, who is red-hot favourite to collect an 11th Melbourne title and a record 25th Grand …

Djokovic into the 4th round after beating Etcheverry in his 100th Australian Open match
11 months ago

Djokovic into the 4th round after beating Etcheverry in his 100th Australian Open match

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — With 100 matches at the Australian Open and a record 24 titles across the four majors, Novak Djokovic is well placed to judge how he’s progressing at a Grand Slam. “I played better than I did in the first two rounds, so that’s a positive change, I guess,” he said. He closed with a pair of aces …

Djokovic and Swiatek expectedly get No. 1 seedings ahead of Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic and Swiatek expectedly get No. 1 seedings ahead of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

Playing true to their rankings, defending champion Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will be the top seeds at the Australian Open in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. 1-32, with 24-time major winner Djokovic followed by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, the only player to beat him at a Grand Slam event in …

Djokovic plays down injury concern after rare loss Down Under
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic plays down injury concern after rare loss Down Under

China Daily  

PERTH, Australia — Novak Djokovic expects to be back in full shape for the Australian Open starting next week after a wrist injury prevented him from finding his best level during a 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. "That's what we're going to work on, to get my body in the right shape, optimal state, so that …

China Open: Daniil Medvedev Overcomes Alex de Minaur In Two Sets To Reach Quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

China Open: Daniil Medvedev Overcomes Alex de Minaur In Two Sets To Reach Quarterfinals

News 18  

World number three Daniil Medvedev progressed to the quarter-finals of the China Open with a hard-fought win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in Beijing on Saturday. @DaniilMedwed #2023ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/7cMbFrYQAP— China Open September 30, 2023 READ: US Open Champion Coco Gauff Says ‘Questions’ Remain Over Peng Shuai Assault Case He found his range in the second set, securing an early break …

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur rallied from a breakdown in the deciding set to beat three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 Thursday in the first round of the China Open. In first-round other matches, Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Lloyd Harris 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Chinese wild-card Yi Zhou 6-2, 6-2. At the Astana Open, Marcos …

US Open 2023, Day 10 Wrap: Carlos Alcaraz takes down Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka in semis
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 10 Wrap: Carlos Alcaraz takes down Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka in semis

India Today  

In an electrifying showdown at the US Open 2023, world number one Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance by overpowering Alexander Zverev with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, endured scorching conditions as he battled past fellow Russian Andrey Rublev with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Keys, who last participated in an all-American final …

US Open 2023, Day Three Results: Djokovic, Swiatek progress to third round; Tsitsipas, Ruud knocked out
1 year, 3 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 Draw: Returning Novak Djokovic faces tough road to potential final against Carlos Alcaraz
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023 Draw: Returning Novak Djokovic faces tough road to potential final against Carlos Alcaraz

India TV News  

The world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz has been handed an easy draw at the upcoming US Open 2023 on Thursday. He will be facing Dominik Koepfer in his first round and then potentially clash with Italian youngster Jannick Sinner in the quarterfinal clash for the second consecutive US Open year. The 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will take on France's …

US Open 2023 draw: Alcaraz vs Sinner rematch on cards in quarterfinal, Medvedev in same half; Djokovic learns path
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023 draw: Alcaraz vs Sinner rematch on cards in quarterfinal, Medvedev in same half; Djokovic learns path

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has been handed a tricky draw at the 2023 US Open as the men's singles draw was was released on Thursday, officially setting the stage of the main draw for the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The 2022 winner, who heads …

Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev continued building momentum after recent setbacks as he moved into the quarterfinals of the Halle Open on Wednesday, beating Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 at the grass-court tournament. Medvedev could have wrapped up the second-round match in straight sets when he took a 4-1 lead in the second-set tiebreaker but lost the next four points as Djere took …

Carlos Alcaraz rallies to beat Rinderknech in 1st round at Queen’s Club
1 year, 6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz rallies to beat Rinderknech in 1st round at Queen’s Club

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down Tuesday to beat lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech in the top-seeded player’s first match at the grass-court Queen’s Club Championships. It was Alcaraz’s first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals, after which he went to Spanish party island Ibiza. Second-seeded Holger Rune beat big-serving American Maxime Cressy 7-6, 7-6 …

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas

India TV News  

With no surprises on Day 8 at the French Open 2023, title favorites Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarter-finals on Sunday, June 4. In one of the biggest matches of the tournament this year, the world no.1 Alcaraz beat Italian star Lorenzo Musetti to take his revenge for a defeat in last year's Hamburg …

Khachanov beats Sonego to reach French Open last eight
1 year, 6 months ago

Khachanov beats Sonego to reach French Open last eight

The Hindu  

Karen Khachanov showed good resilience to down Italian Lorenzo Sonego 1-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 and reach the French Open quarterfinals for the second time on Sunday. Khachanov will now face either two-time Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic or Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas. Sonego was strong on serve, not facing a single break point, as he outplayed his opponent in a …

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud All Progress
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud All Progress

News 18  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek continued her imperious march towards a third French Open title in four years with a 6-0 6-0 humiliation of Wang Xinyu on Saturday to reach the fourth round. The world number one swept her Chinese opponent aside in 51 minutes with a potential quarter-final clash against Coco Gauff, who she demolished in last year’s final, looming. …

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round

Hindustan Times  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz bludgeoned Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-4 6-2 to breeze into the French Open fourth round on Friday and edge closer to the second Grand Slam title of his career. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his third round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov The Spaniard was imperious and showed no mercy to set up a …

Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

World number one Carlos Alcaraz bludgeoned Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-4 6-2 to breeze into the French Open fourth round on Friday and edge closer to the second Grand Slam title of his career. The Spaniard was imperious and showed no mercy to set up a fourth round clash with Italy’s 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti. “But I had to be …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, came through a marathon first set against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics before prevailing 7-6, …

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Alcaraz through World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set blip to blow away Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and set up a tie with Canadian …

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Aryna Sabalenka, Caroline Garcia and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the top seeds that will be in action in Round 2 on Day 4 of the French Open 2023. Like the Spaniard, World No.3 Novak Djokovic also had to fight hard in his third set of his first-round match before defeating USA’s Aleksander Kovacevic 6-3, …

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout

News 18  

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic’s Kosovo controversy. “I was cramping in the second set and couldn’t really serve the way I wanted but I tried to …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic eases into second round, breaks Rafael Nadal's big record at Roland-Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic eases into second round, breaks Rafael Nadal's big record at Roland-Garros

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic kicks off his French Open 2023 campaign with a dominant win over USA's Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round on Monday, May 29. The Serbian ace beat Kovacevic in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 at Court Philippe Chatrier and surpassed Rafael Nadal in the big record at French Open. This was Djokovic record 19th win in the first …

French Open 2023 Day 1: Top-ten seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev through second round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023 Day 1: Top-ten seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev through second round

India TV News  

French Open 2023 First Round kicked off on Sunday, May 28 with no surprise results in the men's singles event. Another top-ten-seeded star Andrey Rublev battled through four sets to progress to the second round to avoid surprises on Day 1. In another surprising result, star Polish player Hubert Hurkacz survived a five-set scare against David Goffin by 6-3, 5-7, …

French Open 2023, men’s singles draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic in same half, could meet in semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, men’s singles draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic in same half, could meet in semifinals

The Hindu  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz could meet two-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2023 French Open, as per the draw announced on Thursday. 1 Alcaraz begins his campaign against a qualifier/lucky loser while Djokovic, who will eye a record-breaking 23rd Major, faces USA’s Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round. Defending champion Rafael Nadal, who has lifted the Musketeers’ …

ATP Rankings: Rafael Nadal loses spot in top 10, 1st time in 18 years
1 year, 9 months ago

ATP Rankings: Rafael Nadal loses spot in top 10, 1st time in 18 years

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 10 positions in the ATP rankings declared on Monday. This was the first time in the last 18 years that the star player did not make it to the first 10 players. It was the first time in the last 18 years since April 2005 that he lost his position in the top …

Carlos Alcaraz routs Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final, reclaims No. 1 ranking
1 year, 9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz routs Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final, reclaims No. 1 ranking

The Hindu  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz snapped Daniil Medvedev’s 19-match win streak with a 6-3 6-2 rout in the Indian Wells final on Sunday that will see him leapfrog Novak Djokovic and return to world number one in the rankings. I’m looking forward to playing this level in Miami as well.” Alcaraz enjoyed a dream start to the matchup of first-time Indian …

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev shook off a mid-match ankle injury to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a gutsy 6-7 7-6 7-5 victory over Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Tuesday, extending his winning streak to 17 matches. “When I twisted it I thought I am going to stand up just fine and then the pain started growing very fast and I thought, ‘Oh, …

Qatar Open 2023: Andy Murray Marches into Semifinal, Top Seeded Andrey Rublev Crashes Out
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar Open 2023: Andy Murray Marches into Semifinal, Top Seeded Andrey Rublev Crashes Out

News 18  

Battle-hardened former world number one Andy Murray staged a defiant new fightback Thursday to beat French qualifier Alexandre Muller to a place in the Qatar Open semi-finals and declared himself ready to win another title before he retires. On Friday, Murray will now take on Czech power hitter Jiri Lehecka, 21, who also came back from a set down to …

Australian Open 2023: Jiri Lehecka Stuns Felix Auger-Aliassime as Another Seed Falls
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Jiri Lehecka Stuns Felix Auger-Aliassime as Another Seed Falls

News 18  

Jiri Lehecka stunned Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday to surge into the Australian Open quarter-finals in only his fifth Grand Slam appearance as yet another seed fell. The 21-year-old Czech was knocked out in the first round at the four majors last year but was too hot for the sixth-seeded Canadian on Margaret Court Arena, winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. “After …

Ailing Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, Swiatek eases through
1 year, 11 months ago

Ailing Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, Swiatek eases through

China Daily  

Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks at a post-match press conference after losing to Mackenzie McDonald of the USA in the men's singles match match on day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena, in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE - Top seed Rafael Nadal's title defense came to an end after a second round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald, while …

Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Top Seeds in Melbourne
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Top Seeds in Melbourne

News 18  

With U.S Open winner Carlos Alcaraz of Spain withdrawing due to an injury, his compatriot Rafael Nadal has been given the top billing in the men’s singles draw in the Australian Open, starting in a few days. Nadal is the second highest-ranked player in the ATP Rankings and will be the top seed in the Australian Open with Norway’s Casper …

Adelaide International 1: Novak Djokovic decimates Shapovalov to set-up blockbuster semi-final vs Medvedev
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International 1: Novak Djokovic decimates Shapovalov to set-up blockbuster semi-final vs Medvedev

India Today  

Top seed Novak Djokovic brushed past a challenge from 7th seed Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-final of Adelaide International 1, an ATP 250 tournament in the lead-up to the Australian Open. The Serb was good with his first serves as he fended off a fine challenge from Shapovalov, who went toe-to-toe with the 21-time Grand Slam champion, bringing joy to …

French Open updates | Cilic eliminates No. 2 seed Medvedev
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open updates | Cilic eliminates No. 2 seed Medvedev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : ___ 11 p.m. ___ 5:55 p.m. Jessica Pegula has made it to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time by coming back to beat Irina-Camelia Begu 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. ___ 5:15 p.m. Danish teenager Holger Rune has eliminated 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach his first …

Daniil Medvedev Pushing for Return to Top of World Rankings
2 years, 6 months ago

Daniil Medvedev Pushing for Return to Top of World Rankings

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev, determined not to be remembered for his short-lived stay at world number one, said that he is targeting a return to the top with a stellar showing at the French Open. Medvedev, ranked second, claimed top spot in late February but was overtaken by Novak Djokovic just two weeks later. 1 players in the world, and the first …

French Open: Top Seed Novak Djokovic Blazes Past Aljaz Bedene Into Fourth Round
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Top Seed Novak Djokovic Blazes Past Aljaz Bedene Into Fourth Round

News 18  

Top seed Novak Djokovic powered past Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia 6-3 6-3 6-2 on Friday to advance to the French Open fourth round and stay firmly on course to challenge for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam win. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 35-year-old world number one, …

Jabeur, Muguruza exit French Open after shock defeats
2 years, 7 months ago

Jabeur, Muguruza exit French Open after shock defeats

The Hindu  

Tunisian Ons Jabeur became the first major casualty on the opening day of the French Open on Sunday when the in-form sixth seed crashed out with a 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 loss to Poland's Magda Linette. Linette, who lost to Jabeur in the third round last year, went up 4-2 in the third set but saw her advantage slip away when …

Novak Djokovic into Rome Semis, Extends Stay as World Number One
2 years, 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic into Rome Semis, Extends Stay as World Number One

News 18  

Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 7-6 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime which guaranteed that he would remain world number one for a 370th week. Canada’s Auger-Aliassime crashed in serves of over 200km/h, hitting 11 aces, and showed a wide range of bold shots in his first ever match against 20-time Grand …

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