Tag: U.S Open
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Terrific Tiafoe knocks out Nadal in major U.S. Open upset
American Frances Tiafoe played the match of his life to beat second seed, Rafa Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. It was the first time this year that Nadal, who had been chasing a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, has been beaten in a major.
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Former tennis player, McEnroe describes Djokovic’s season as “trainwreck of trainwrecks”
Serbian Tennis star, Novak Djokovic has once again missed another Grand Slam, the U.S open over his refusal to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Former tennis star and seven time Grand slam champion has described his 2022 season as “trainwreck of trainwrecks” while commenting on his absence at the tournament.
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Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios expresses ‘sadness’ after defeating compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis
Kyrgios posited that he hopes and prays that he wouldn’t have course to play against his very good friend again in any Grand slam. Kyrgios defeated Kokkinakis in three straight sets, 6-4 6-4 7-6 to proceed to the next round of the U.S open.
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U. S. Open: Serena Williams puts off retirement
Serena Williams signaled she is not ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic. The victory over the 80th-ranked Kovinic, just her second this year, will be a confidence boost for Williams but the path to a record-equalling 24th Grand…
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US Open: Serena Williams preparation to quit tennis causes ticket sales increase
The announcement by the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, that she is prepared to retire from tennis, after the 2022 US Open, has triggered ticket sales. Following her announcement, approximately 13,000 U.S. Open tickets were sold on Tuesday, tournament organizers said. 40-year-old Williams announced that she is “evolving away from tennis” and hopes to…
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Osaka withdraws from Indian Wells after U.S Open collapse
Former world number one, Naomi Osaka unsurprisingly withdrew from October`s Indian Wells Masters, having flagged a break from tennis following her US Open meltdown. Osaka’s absence was confirmed by organisers on Wednesday, with the Indian Wells Masters scheduled to take place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 17 after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to…
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Serena withdraws from U.S. Open due to torn hamstring
Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s U.S. Open due to her torn hamstring that has not completely healed ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, the American said on Wednesday. Williams, a six-times winner at Flushing Meadows, has had an injury-marred season and limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon in…
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Novak Djokovic disqualified from U.S. Open
World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the U.S. Open fourth round on Sunday in New York after striking a line judge with a ball. This was after a point loss during the first set of his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta. Djokovic was becoming frustrated after failing to take the opening…
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Tennis : Americans ‘selfish’ to go ahead with U.S. Open – Kyrgios
Australian Nick Kyrgios says the United States Tennis Association is being “selfish” by pressing ahead with the U.S. Open on its original dates from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. Multiple media reports on Monday said the USTA would confirm the Grand Slam tournament would go ahead without fans despite New York City still recording hundreds…