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Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA title with victory in Guadalajara
Alexandra Eala has written another chapter in the history books by becoming the first Filipino to win a WTA title. The world No 75 fought back from a set down to defeat Hungarian Panna Udvardy 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and claim the Abierto Zapopan title in Guadalajara, a WTA 125 which sits just below the lowest […]
“I’m not giving up on Grand Slams” – Djokovic vows to keep alive his search for 25th major
For all the post-match talk of Novak Djokovic’s waning physicality, and the seemingly growing distance between himself and the sport’s leading stars, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the main takeaway from the Serb’s analysis of it all is that he is not yet going anywhere. Despite a common thread running throughout Djokovic’s Grand Slam season […]
Anisimova sets up Sabalenka showdown in tantalising US Open final
Amanda Anisimova came through a tight, three-set tussle against the resurgent Naomi Osaka under the New York lights last night, defeating the two-time champion 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 to reach a second consecutive Grand Slam final, just weeks after reaching her first. The American has powered her way to a maiden US Open final […]
“Most meaningful victory of my life” – Anisimova basks in redemptive glory of US Open victory over Swiatek
There have been few greater redemption stories in this sport in recent years. Just seven weeks ago, Amanda Anisimova was on the wrong side of a historically one-sided Wimbledon final. After being crushed 6-0, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek, Animisova’s tear-soaked speech in the next moments laid bare the toll that this collapse had taken on […]
Resurgent Auger-Aliassime returns to US Open semi-finals with grinding win over Alex de Minaur
Four years after reaching his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open, Felix Auger-Aliassime has returned to the last four in New York, coming through an extended and testing encounter against Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4). It is the Canadian’s second appearance in the semi-finals of a major, with that […]
“It’s going to be a great match, I hope… this time” – Anisomova relishing US Open rematch against Swiatek, just weeks after Wimbledon final whitewash
It’s been a little over seven weeks since Amanda Anisimova suffered the ignominy of one of the heaviest defeats in Grand Slam final history, when she was dismantled 6-0, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek at SW19. What had developed over the previous fortnight as one of the most inspiring storylines of this year’s Wimbledon was so […]
Venus Willams and Leylah Fernandez continue dream run in New York as pair reach US Open Quarter-finals
At 45 years old, 28 years after her debut appearance at this tournament back in 1997, Venus Williams remains an active competitor in the US Open draw. Alongside her partner and 2021 runner-up, Leylah Fernandez, the American veteran extended her stay in New York by reaching the quarter-finals of the women’s doubles. The pair – […]
Daniil Medvedev parts ways with coach Gilles Cervara after eight years
After eight seasons together, Daniil Medvedev and Gilles Cervara have ended their partnership. The news was broken by the Frenchman via a post on Instagram, in which he spoke warmly of Medvedev and reflected on the eventful period the pair shared. Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Gilles Cervara (@gillescervara) Cervara first […]
“I don’t care about what happened last year” – Sabalenka putting title defence out of her mind as she cruises into another quarter-final at US Open
Just moments after reaching her fifth consecutive US Open quarter-final, Aryna Sabalenka was asked about the unique pressures of defending the crown she claimed in New York twelve months ago. Her answer raised some eyebrows in the post-match press conference room. “I don’t care about what happened last year,” was Sabalenka’s initial blunt assertion. Yet […]
Jessica Pegula powers past Li to return to the US Open quarter-finals
World No 4 Jessica Pegula returned to the quarter-finals of the US Open for the third time in her career, dispatching fellow American Ann Li 6-2, 6-1 in emphatic style. A first-time finalist in New York last season, Pegula is rapidly establishing herself as an outside contender for the title this year, after a dominant […]