French Open: Barty battles past Anisimova, willi face teenager Vondrousova in Roland Garros final
5 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Barty battles past Anisimova, willi face teenager Vondrousova in Roland Garros final

The Hindu  

Ashleigh Barty of Australia stormed into her first Grand Slam final at the 2019 French Open with a win over the 17-year-old American sensation Amanda Anisimova, in a match that saw the momentum swing wildly throughout, despite the final scorecard reading 6-7, 6-3, 6-3. READ | Teenager Vondrousova beats Konta to reach French Open final The American then took a 3-0 lead in the second set. Barty broke back twice and held three match points at 5-3 on Anisimova’s serve. She won her first Grand Slam doubles title in her fifth final at the 2018 US Open, and then she reached her first Major quarterfinals in singles at the Australian Open earlier this year.

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Ash Barty plays exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but happy to stay retired
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ash Barty plays exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but happy to stay retired

The Hindu  

Ash Barty was searching for a thesaurus after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon on July 10. '” Barty played an invitation doubles match on Centre Court three years to the day after she beat Karolina Pliskova for the Wimbledon title. I don't know whether I'm right, wrong or indifferent, but I'm enjoying it as well.” The 28-year-old Barty said …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
7 months ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal

India TV News  

Mirra Andreeva pulled off the biggest upset of the French Open 2024 by beating the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-final of the women's singles on Wednesday, June 5. Andreeva, 17, registered a stunning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since 1997. In the first women's singles semifinal, the world no.1 and …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
7 months, 1 week 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: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances
7 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

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

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban

China Daily  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

French Open 2024: Two-time finalist Casper Ruud makes winning start in quest for title
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Two-time finalist Casper Ruud makes winning start in quest for title

The Hindu  

Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud eased past Brazilian qualifier Felipe Alves in straight sets on May 28 as he launched a renewed bid for a maiden title in Paris. Sabalenka powers into French Open second round World number two Aryna Sabalenka over-powered Russian teenager Erika Andreeva in straight sets to reach the French Open second round. Sabalenka has made …

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal was handed a tough start to what is expected to be his farewell to the French Open as the record 14-times champion was drawn against fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. Two-times Grand Slam champion and last year's losing semi-finalist Carlos Alcaraz begins against a qualifier, while newly-crowned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces American Christopher …

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 …

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mirra Andreeva was a set away from being the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1997 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. The 16-year-old Andreeva took the first set off 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the round of 16 on Sunday, later admitting that’s when she started thinking about the last eight. “After winning the …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out

Firstpost  

Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. Women’s fourth seed Gauff said ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year that she wanted to win “multiple” major titles after her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows in 2023. “She …

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a backhand return to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during their first round match at the Australian Open The Czech seventh seed pulled out of the warm-up Adelaide International last week …

Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress
1 year ago

Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: “You’ve got him worried now!” It was a fleeting concern for the 22-time major winner on Thursday in his second match back from a year-long injury layoff. “Something I …

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 …

Wimbledon teen sensation snubs Djokovic to pick Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as favourite tennis players of all time
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon teen sensation snubs Djokovic to pick Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as favourite tennis players of all time

Hindustan Times  

Having caught everyone's attention in Wimbledon 2023, Mirra Andreeva stunned tenth seed Barbora Krejcikova in the women's second round, sealing a 6-3 4-0 win as her opponent ended up giving her a walkover. The Russian teen sensation's adventure just didn't end there as she cruised past Anastasia Potapova, seeded 22nd, in the third round in straight sets. Up against Madison …

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva

Firstpost  

Paris: Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament …

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament in …

French Open: Coco Gauff defeats Rebeka Masarova to progress to round two
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Coco Gauff defeats Rebeka Masarova to progress to round two

Daily Mail  

Coco Gauff survived a first-round scare at the French Open after the American came from a set down to beat world No. Sporting some specialized ‘Twisted Net’ New Balance trainers, Gauff won from a set down for the first time since Wimbledon last year against Elena Ruse. She dealt well with the powerful and aggressive game of Masarova, the 23-year-old …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva wins on French Open debut
1 year, 7 months ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva wins on French Open debut

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva began her Grand Slam career with a straight-sets win over USA’s Alison Riske-Amritraj at French Open in Paris on Tuesday. Starting strong 💪 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva begins her Grand Slam career with an impressive 56 minute win over Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-1.#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/xdlqxOSVkJ — Roland-Garros May 30, 2023 She defeated world number 85 Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-1 in just …

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister

Firstpost  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Don’t Miss: French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz placed in …

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Also making the main draw for the French Open, which gets …

Final WTA Rankings before 2023 French Open: Swiatek stays on top, Rybakina climbs to fourth
1 year, 7 months ago

Final WTA Rankings before 2023 French Open: Swiatek stays on top, Rybakina climbs to fourth

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on May 22, 2023. Elena Rybakina reached a new career-high ranking of four in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. The victory helped Rybakina jump two spots while Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia and USA’s Coco Gauff dropped one place each. Women's Top 10 Iga Swiatek - 8940 …

Australian Open 2023: Ash Barty brings winner’s trophy to Rod Laver Arena before Rybakina vs Sabalenka final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Ash Barty brings winner’s trophy to Rod Laver Arena before Rybakina vs Sabalenka final

The Hindu  

Ash Barty, last year’s Australian Open champion, brought the winner’s trophy, the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, to the Rod Laver Arena before the women’s singles final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne on Saturday. Listen to the crowd 🙌@ashbarty delivers the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ahead of the women's singles final.#AusOpen • #AO2023pic.twitter.com/5hqEg4GI2H — #AusOpen January 28, 2023 …

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis

News 18  

Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. Now 33 and a mother, she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favourite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, Azarenka delivered big shot after big shot, raced to a 3-0 lead in 12 …

Australian Open 2023: Coco Gauff Downs Bernarda Pera; Jessica Pegula Beats Marta Kostyuk to Reach Round Four
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Coco Gauff Downs Bernarda Pera; Jessica Pegula Beats Marta Kostyuk to Reach Round Four

News 18  

American title favourites Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff had convincing third-round wins on Friday at the Australian Open. “I thought I just didn’t give away a lot of free points,” said Pegula, who will meet Barbora Krejcikova, the 2021 French Open champion, in the next round. Krejcikova was the first player to advance to the fourth round after a 6-2, …

Australian Open 2023: No. 2 Ons Jabeur crashes out after losing to Marketa Vondrousova
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: No. 2 Ons Jabeur crashes out after losing to Marketa Vondrousova

India Today  

Second seed Ons Jabeur was knocked out of the Australian Open 2023 on Thursday after a sloppy performance against former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova in the second round of the women's singles. Jabeur saved some face by breaking the Olympic silver medallist when she was serving for the match for the first time, but Vondrousova broke straight back to …

Barty does not regret retirement, has no plans to become pro golfer
2 years, 5 months ago

Barty does not regret retirement, has no plans to become pro golfer

Hindustan Times  

Former world number one Ash Barty has no regrets about retiring from tennis in March aged 25 and also does not plan to start playing golf professionally, ending speculation that she would now focus her career on that sport. Former tennis player Ashleigh Barty during a celebrity fourball Barty sent shockwaves around the tennis world when she unexpectedly announced her …

French Open 2022: Rafael Nadal wins 14th Roland Garros and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Rafael Nadal wins 14th Roland Garros and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal won the last 11 games of the final and is now two Slams ahead of rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Paris: Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros and he vowed to “keep …

French Open: More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open: More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

The Hindu  

French pair Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday and lift the French Open women's doubles title for the second time. For Gauff, it was a second final defeat in less than 24 hours, after the 18-year-old lost in straight sets by top seed …

French Open updates | Gauff, 18, reaches her 1st Slam final
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Gauff, 18, reaches her 1st Slam final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : ___ 6:15 p.m. American teenager Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Martina Trevisan of Italy 6-3, 6-1 at the French Open. ___ 4:20 p.m. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek advanced to the final of the French Open by beating Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 in a dominant …

American teenager Coco Gauff reaches French Open semi-final, sets up clash with Italy's Martina Trevisan
2 years, 7 months ago

American teenager Coco Gauff reaches French Open semi-final, sets up clash with Italy's Martina Trevisan

ABC  

Coco Gauff left Roland Garros 12 months ago, crestfallen, knowing she let a big lead slip away in her major quarter-final debut. French Open Women's singles QF Martina Trevisan def Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 Coco Gauff def Sloane Stephens, 6-3 score in a match between a pair of left-handers. Italy's Martina Trevisan won her 10th match in a row …

French Open updates | Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : 1:15 a.m. Rafael Nadal has beaten Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 in a monumental match in the quarterfinals to move a step closer to his 14th championship at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament and 22nd major trophy overall. ___ 4:30 p.m. American teenager Coco Gauff reached the semifinals …

French Open updates | Teen Alcaraz hits ‘tweener lob in win
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Teen Alcaraz hits ‘tweener lob in win

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : 11:35 p.m. Carlos Alcaraz produced one remarkable back-to-the-net, between-the-legs lob to a corner to earn the last service break he would need in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Karen Khachanov that put the Spanish teenager in the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. ___ 8:45 …

French Open: Trevisan, Fernandez and Gauff reach quarterfinals
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Trevisan, Fernandez and Gauff reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

59 Martina Trevisan could not contain her joy when she earned a match point against Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Sunday and she put on her biggest smile before booking her French Open quarterfinal spot with a 7-6, 7-5 win. “I remember to smile and I feel better.” “It’s not easy to do because the situation is very tough but I practise …

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : 11 p.m. Alizé Cornet beat 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the third round at the French Open. ___ 6:10 p.m. Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is out of the French Open in the second round. ___ 3 p.m. Daniil Medvedev keeps …

French Open player wins after thrown racket lands in stands
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open player wins after thrown racket lands in stands

Associated Press  

PARIS — A player at the French Open was allowed to continue her match — and ended up winning it — after she threw her racket and it bounced into the stands, the latest in a series of episodes involving professional tennis players who take their anger out on their equipment. Begu walked to the sideline and chucked her racket, …

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses

India Today  

American ninth seed Danielle Collins and former champion Simona Halep were knocked out in the women's singles' second round of the French Open on Thursday. Sabalenka tamed Madison Brengle 6-1, 6-3 In a battle of Americans, Shelby Rogers upset 9th-seeded Collins 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2017. The 74th-ranked Zheng …

French Open 2022: Djokovic enters round two, Nadal records 299th Grand Slam win
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic enters round two, Nadal records 299th Grand Slam win

India TV News  

1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 to advance to the second round of the French Open at the Roland Garros. Meanwhile, the 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal was up and running as he went past Australian Jordan Thompson for a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory in the first round. Nadal spoke of a …

Naomi Osaka gets rematch as she returns to French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka gets rematch as she returns to French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka will not have the luxury of easing into her return to the courts of the French Open, facing a tough foe in her very first match. Week 2 at Roland Garros, meanwhile, could be quite fascinating for Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz — the three leading favorites for the men’s title ended up on …

FRENCH OPEN 2022: The AP’s quiz about the clay-court Slam
2 years, 7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2022: The AP’s quiz about the clay-court Slam

Associated Press  

How well do you know the French Open, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris? Once c.) Twice d.) Three times ___ 2nd Round: Who was the last opponent beaten by 2021 French Open champion Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam match? Daniil Medvedev c.) Alexander Zverev d.) Matteo Berrettini ___ 3rd Round: How …

Teen Machines: Carlos Alcaraz Looks to Join Elite Grand Slam Club at French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Teen Machines: Carlos Alcaraz Looks to Join Elite Grand Slam Club at French Open

News 18  

At just 19, Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to become only the eighth teenager to win a Grand Slam men’s singles title at the French Open which gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Here’s a look at the seven men to have …

Data | Can teenager Carlos Alcaraz challenge the ageing champions in 2022 French Open?
2 years, 7 months ago

Data | Can teenager Carlos Alcaraz challenge the ageing champions in 2022 French Open?

The Hindu  

Since 2003, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won 80% of all the Grand Slam titles. On Sunday, teenager Carlos Alcaraz won a clay court tournament by defeating 13-time French Open winner Nadal in the quarters on Friday and current numero uno Djokovic in the semi finals a day later. Alcaraz broke into the top 10 at an …

Ashleigh Barty: Down-to-Earth Star of Many Sporting Talents
2 years, 9 months ago

Ashleigh Barty: Down-to-Earth Star of Many Sporting Talents

News 18  

Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty excels at so many sports that she has played professional cricket and even won a golf tournament, but it was in tennis where she rose to become the best in the world. She leaves the sport having been world number one for more than two years and with three Grand Slam singles titles, having also won the …

Ash Barty: A short but glittering tennis career
2 years, 9 months ago

Ash Barty: A short but glittering tennis career

Daily Mail  

April 2010 - Ash Barty turns professional at just 14-years-old, playing in an ITF Women's Circuit tournament in her hometown of Ipswich June 2011 - Wins the girls' singles title at Wimbledon - her first junior grand slam January 2012 - Debuts in her first professional grand slam at just 16 as a wildcard at the Australian Open January 2013 …

Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from tennis
2 years, 9 months ago

Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from tennis

The Hindu  

Australia's world number one Ash Barty has retired at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour. Be happy and enjoy your life to the max xo [email protected]/WbX7kXnJ1l — Simona Halep March 23, 2022 American tennis player Madison Keys said: "An incredible tennis …

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25
2 years, 9 months ago

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25

India TV News  

Highlights She won Australian Open for her third Grand Slam singles title. Saying it was time to “chase other dreams,” Barty said she no longer feels compelled to do what she knows is required to be the best she can be at tennis. “It's the first time I've actually said it out loud and, yeah, it's hard to say,” Barty …

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