Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semifinal of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier on Thursday, Sabalenka brushed past Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 as their ninth meeting on tour and first on clay ended with the 24-year-old Belarusian extending her win-loss record over the Greek ninth seed to 6-3. TSITSIPAS KNOCKED OUT In men’s singles, world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out following a 7-6 5-7 6-3 defeat by Germany’s lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the quarterfinals. In-form Struff will next face qualifier Aslan Karatsev on Friday as both reached their first Masters 1000 semi-final, the Russian doing so by beating China’s Zhang Zhizhen 7-6 6-4 earlier on Thursday.

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Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy
1 month, 1 week ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinals after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back for a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today  

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette

ABC  

Second-seeded Iga Świątek has rallied to beat Barbora Krejčíková 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Świątek, who arrived at the WTA Finals with new coach Wim Fissette, had not played a match since losing to Pegula in straight sets in the US Open quarterfinals in September. "Even though I …

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking

The Hindu  

The WTA Finals 2024 will be a battle for the top two spots in the world rankings. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the only players to hold the number one ranking since April 2022 and will battle hard for year-end glory. Sabalenka aims to secure the year-end world number one ranking, while Swiatek will try to reclaim top spot. …

Sabalenka's Reign Enters Final Chapter as World Number One Battles for the Throne
2 months ago

Sabalenka's Reign Enters Final Chapter as World Number One Battles for the Throne

The Hindu  

Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings is on the line as she prepares to compete in the upcoming WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Despite missing the Asian swing due to fatigue, she remains a force to be reckoned with, currently sitting at number one in the rankings. Her stellar season has seen her secure titles in Australia …

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
2 months ago

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka reclaims the World No.1 spot after a year, defeating Iga Swiatek in the 2024 Australian Open. Sabalenka's stellar season has propelled her back to the top of the rankings, while Swiatek's absence due to fatigue has allowed Sabalenka to move up to the top position. The WTA Finals will be a highly competitive showdown between the two players …

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek swept past Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the quarterfinal at the US Open 2024 on Monday as the top seed continued her flawless run through the Flushing Meadows draw. Swiatek, the only former women’s champion still standing, has not dropped a set in New York and in her 100th Grand Slam match the …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

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

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

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. But on the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court at night, Osaka’s forehand faltered in key moments and …

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka faced little resistance from Lucia Bronzetti as the hard-hitting Belarusian eased past the Italian 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to claim her spot in the U.S. Open third round. Sabalenka, who is one of the favourites to win the tournament, put her punishing serve to good use, pounding five aces to just one double fault while never facing a …

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek overcame a slew of unforced errors to secure her spot in the second round of the US Open with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday. Swiatek, who counts the 2022 US Open among her five Grand Slam titles, converted three of six break-point chances but also racked up 41 unforced errors en route to …

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final
4 months ago

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final with relative ease, defeating Polish world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals on Sunday. American Jessica Pegula beat Spain's Paula Badosa 6-2 3-6 6-3 in a much tougher second semi-final that was briefly suspended due to rain. Belarusian world number three Sabalenka showcased her prowess with a fast-paced, …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash
4 months ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.t Four-time Cincinnati semi-finalist Sabalenka will rise to second in the WTA rankings with a week to go before the start of the US Open. Sabalenka was broken for 5-3 but …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner reach semifinals in Cincinnati
4 months, 1 week ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner reach semifinals in Cincinnati

Associated Press  

MASON, Ohio — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner fended off challenges Saturday to reach the semifinals in the Cincinnati Open. Swiatek will face third-ranked Arnya Sabalenka, a 6-3, 6-2 winner over 10th-ranked Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-2. “First time that I’ve played a semifinal in this place, so that’s very positive.” Swiatek and Sabalenka have met twice already this year, …

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

LONDON — After putting one shot into the net, Iga Swiatek muttered to herself. 1-ranked Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak ended with a listless performance and a slew of mistakes on Saturday, adding up to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva in the third round at the All England Club. “Going from this kind of tennis, where I …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon

LA Times  

1-ranked Iga Swiatek again faltered at Wimbledon, losing in the third round to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday. She is a five-time Grand Slam champion, including four titles on the red clay at the French Open — most recently last month — and one on the hard courts at the U.S. Open. Really, I don’t.” Here is at …

Swiatek claims 3rd consecutive French Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek claims 3rd consecutive French Open title

China Daily  

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France June 8, 2024. PARIS - Top-seeded Iga Swiatek clinched her third consecutive French Open title, her fifth Grand Slam victory overall, with a dominant straight-set win over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday. Swiatek also recalled her second-round match against former …

Iga Swiatek says fourth French Open title ’emotional’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek says fourth French Open title ’emotional’

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek races to third straight French Open title with victory over Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek races to third straight French Open title with victory over Jasmine Paolini

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women's title by defeating Jasmine Paolini

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek wins a third consecutive French Open women’s title by overwhelming Jasmine Paolini
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

World no.1 Iga Swiatek sweeps Jasmine Paolini to clinch third successive French Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

World no.1 Iga Swiatek sweeps Jasmine Paolini to clinch third successive French Open title

India TV News  

Iga Swiatek successfully defended her title by beating the world no.12 Jasmine Paolini in the final of the women's singles of the French Open 2024. The World no.1 Swiatek did easy work over the Italian opponent to register a 6-2, 6-1 win to claim her fourth French Open title. But I was trying to hit as hard as I could.” …

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women's final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women's final

The Independent  

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French Open day 12: Coco Gauff fumes at umpire as Iga Swiatek reaches semi-final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open day 12: Coco Gauff fumes at umpire as Iga Swiatek reaches semi-final

The Independent  

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French Open: Iga Swiatek on cusp of hat-trick after beating Coco Gauff in semi-final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Iga Swiatek on cusp of hat-trick after beating Coco Gauff in semi-final

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek is one step away from achieving the distinction of winning the French Open women’s singles title for 3 seasons in a row. Moreover, Swiatek is looking to become the first woman to complete a hat-trick of French Open titles since Justine Henin achieved the feat from 2005 to 2007. French Open 2024 Live Updates Gauff, who …

Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff at the French Open and will face Jasmine Paolini in the final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff at the French Open and will face Jasmine Paolini in the final

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek is as good as it gets in tennis at the moment, especially at the French Open. Displaying her usual brand of powerful-but-clean groundstrokes, Swiatek needed only 10 winners to advance on Thursday, because she made only 14 unforced errors — while Gauff finished with 39. “For the most part, I do think I had the right …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek overwhelms Coco Gauff to reach third straight final
6 months, 2 weeks 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: 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 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Aryna Sabalenka faces shock defeat in French Open quarterfinals, loses to Mirra Andreeva
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka faces shock defeat in French Open quarterfinals, loses to Mirra Andreeva

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka became the second seeded player to face an upset on Wednesday at the French Open quarterfinals, as she faced a three-set defeat at the hands of Mirra Andreeva. The Belarusian second seed faced a 7-6, 4-6, 4-6 defeat against Andreeva, setting up a semi-final clash against Jasmine Paolini of Italy, who defeated Elena Rybakina earlier on the day. …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Iga Swiatek dispatches Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach 2024 French Open semi-finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek dispatches Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach 2024 French Open semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek produced a dominant show in the quarterfinals of women's singles in the French Open 2024 to outclass Marketa Vondrousova with a 6-0, 6-2 win on Tuesday. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise into quarterfinals
6 months, 3 weeks 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: Stefanos Tsitsipas fights past Matteo Arnaldi, Carlos Alcaraz into quarters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas fights past Matteo Arnaldi, Carlos Alcaraz into quarters

India Today  

Stefanos Tsitsipas rallied back from the set down to beat Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the fourth round of the French Open 2024. The 25-year-old Tsitsipas took 3 hours and 11 minutes to win the match 3-6, 7-6,, 6-2, 6-2 at Court Suzanne-Lenglen and made her way through to the quarterfinal at Roland Garros. Tsitsipas has his task cut out as …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Swiatek survives Osaka classic, Alcaraz moves on at rain-lashed French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek survives Osaka classic, Alcaraz moves on at rain-lashed French Open

China Daily  

Japan's Naomi Osaka and Poland's Iga Swiatek embrace after their second round match at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France May 29, 2024. PARIS - Defending champion Iga Swiatek escaped from match point down against Naomi Osaka to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz overcame a scare of his own as persistent rain …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka to keep Roland Garros three-peat dreams alive
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka to keep Roland Garros three-peat dreams alive

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek saved a match point to outlast fellow four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka 7-6, 1-6, 7-5 in a breathtaking second-round clash at the French Open on Wednesday. World number one Swiatek trailed 5-2 in the final set but the Pole won the last five games of the match to keep her bid for a third successive …

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 …

French Open 2024: Two-time finalist Casper Ruud makes winning start in quest for title
6 months, 3 weeks 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: Swiatek breezes past Jeanjean into round two
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Swiatek breezes past Jeanjean into round two

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek kicked off her bid for a fourth French Open title by dropping just three games in a trademark demolition of French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in the first round on Monday. The world number one raced to a 6-1, 6-2 victory after just 61 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier to set up a second-round meeting with fellow four-time Grand …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 4 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 …

Swiatek aims to go 'fourth' into history at Roland Garros
7 months ago

Swiatek aims to go 'fourth' into history at Roland Garros

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, hits a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the Italian Open final in Rome last Saturday. AP Iga Swiatek admits that she is the favorite, and "confident" ahead of her bid to become only the fourth woman to win four Roland Garros singles titles in the Open era. "I'm No 1, so I'm the …

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