Thursday, 12 September 2024

Tennis

US Open: Sabalenka beats Pegula to clinch women's singles title
THIRD GRAND SLAM

US Open: Sabalenka beats Pegula to clinch women's singles title

NEW YORK: No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka captured her third Grand Slam singles title, and her first in New York City, defeating American Jessica Pegula, 7-5, 7-5 to win the US Open title.

US Open: Djokovic advances after compatriot Djere retires
THE RETIREMENT

US Open: Djokovic advances after compatriot Djere retires

NEW YORK: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open third round when his compatriot Laslo Djere retired early in the third set. The second seed led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before the retirement under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open: Kenin beats former champ Raducanu; Rybakina advances
BEATS

US Open: Kenin beats former champ Raducanu; Rybakina advances

NEW YORK:America's Sofia Kenin prevailed in a closely-contested showdown between Grand Slam champions at the US Open, beating Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round.

US Open: Swiatek saves triple set point, overcomes Rakhimova in first round
A GRITTY CHALLENGE

US Open: Swiatek saves triple set point, overcomes Rakhimova in first round

NEW YORK: Women's World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland survived a scare at the US Open on Tuesday, overcoming a gritty challenge from lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of women's singles at the Arthur Ashe Stadium here.

ATP Tour: Borna Coric avenges last year's Winston-Salem loss to Sebastian Baez
THE TOP SEED

ATP Tour: Borna Coric avenges last year's Winston-Salem loss to Sebastian Baez

WINSTON SALEM: A year after his marathon semifinal loss, Borna Coric avenged that defeat at the Winston-Salem Open, the Croatian getting the better of the top seed and defending champion, Sebastian Baez with a 6-3, 6-4 victory. Coric seems to have used the learnings from that match one year ago and came back roaring at the same event.

Sumit Nagal, Hugo Gaston & Magda Linette to feature in TPL 6
SIXTH SEASON

Sumit Nagal, Hugo Gaston & Magda Linette to feature in TPL 6

MUMBAI: The Tennis Premier League (TPL) sixth season is scheduled to take place between December 3 to 8 at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai.

‘Happy for the effort I had all week’: Tiafoe after losing Cincinnati final to Sinner
A BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT

‘Happy for the effort I had all week’: Tiafoe after losing Cincinnati final to Sinner

CINCINNATI: Despite falling short against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final, Frances Tiafoe walked away with his head held high, thrilled with his deep run in the ATP Masters 1000 event. For Tiafoe, reaching his first Masters 1000 final was a breakthrough moment in what has been a challenging year.

Sabalenka wins Cincinnati Open title
THE CHINCINNATI OPEN FINAL

Sabalenka wins Cincinnati Open title

CINCINNATI: Aryna Sabalenka secured her first title since January's Australian Open by overpowering Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final. The Belarusian displayed her dominant form, taking just 76 minutes to claim a 6-3, 7-5 victory, marking the 15th title of her career and her sixth at the WTA 1,000 level.

Tennis: Tiafoe, Michelsen advance to Cincinnati Open second round
FIRST ROUND DISPLAY

Tennis: Tiafoe, Michelsen advance to Cincinnati Open second round

CINCINNATI: Home favourite Frances Tiafoe put together a high-quality first-round display to down Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6(6) at the Cincinnati Open.

Tennis: Popyrin stuns Rublev to clinch Montreal Masters title
THE MONTREAL FINAL

Tennis: Popyrin stuns Rublev to clinch Montreal Masters title

MONTREAL: Australian Alexei Popyrin stunned World No. 6 Andrey Rublev in the Montreal final on the back of 18 forehand winners to clinch the ATP Masters 1000 title.

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