Novak Djokovic’s triumphant return to the US Open was marked with resounding victory as he defeated Alexandre Muller of France in a commanding performance. The world-renowned tennis star was forced to miss the tournament last year due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that did not hinder his undying determination to reclaim
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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek began her US Open title defense with a commanding performance on Monday, overwhelming unseeded Rebecca Peterson in a 6-0, 6-1 victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Swiatek, who has won four Grand Slam titles, showcased her dominance by hitting 20 winners and serving four aces. Her impressive display of skill sets
In a stunning turn of events, Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain emerged victorious at the Tennis in the Land tournament, securing her second career singles title. Overcoming a 4-2 deficit in the second set and a 4-3 disadvantage in the third, Sorribes Tormo displayed resilience and determination throughout the match. Ranked No. 95 in the
It is with great disappointment that Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the 2022 US Open due to a back injury. This unfortunate news has left fans and fellow players disheartened, as the 2019 US Open champion was expected to return to the tournament and showcase her extraordinary talent once again. The United
The anticipation is building as the 2022 US Open approaches. With the return of Novak Djokovic after missing last year’s tournament due to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, tennis fans around the world are eagerly awaiting his performance. As the tournament draw was revealed, there were some intriguing matchups and potential quarterfinal clashes that caught the attention
In an impressive performance, top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a challenging start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-6, 6-1 at the Western & Southern Open. Despite being down 5-4 and facing a set point, Swiatek broke Vondrousova and went on to win a tiebreaker before dominating the second set. It was a hard-fought battle as
Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked player in tennis, had to battle not only a formidable opponent but also adverse weather conditions at the Western & Southern Open. Despite facing two rain delays totaling 2 hours and 35 minutes, Alcaraz managed to conquer the challenges and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. In a thrilling and grueling
The 2022 US Open faced significant criticism from players due to the use of different balls for men and women’s matches. Addressing these concerns, tournament director Stacey Allaster recently announced that the same ball would be used for both genders during the 2023 event. This decision was made after thorough feedback from players. In an
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star and winner of a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, had a disappointing start to his return to the United States in the Western & Southern Open. Teaming up with Nikola Cacic, Djokovic suffered a 6-4, 6-2 loss in the doubles match against Jamie Murray and Michael Venus. This
Andy Murray, the 36-year-old British tennis player, has been forced to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open due to an abdominal strain. This setback comes as Murray is working hard to recover from the injury and prepare for the upcoming US Open set to kick off in New York later this month. The Cincinnati Open is
Despite a sluggish start due to rain delays, unseeded American Sloane Stephens powered through to secure a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Monday. Stephens, ranked 38th in the world, broke Cocciaretto five times and saved three out of five break points en route to
In a stunning turn of events, American player Tommy Paul brought an end to top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive winning streak of 14 matches. Paul secured a hard-fought victory, defeating the 20-year-old Spanish star with a scoreline of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the National Bank Open semifinals. While Alcaraz showcased his skills with an