Latest posts by Jamie Malachy
Emotional Venus Williams exits after valiant effort at US Open
Sporting icon Venus Williams was knocked out of the US Open by 11th-seeded Karolina Muchova, eventually going down 6-3 2-6 6-1 to the Czech after a spirited display. It was an emotional night in New York, where large swatches of fans had gathered to watch the all-time American great in what could very possibly be […]
Djokovic admits “physical struggle” in laboured victory over Learner Tien at the US Open
Novak Djokovic has revealed that he struggled physically during his first-round win over rising young American Learner Tien in New York. Eventually coming through 6-1 7-6 (7-3) 6-2, the Serb – going for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title at Flushing Meadows – looked sluggish and laboured during periods. Having taken the first […]
Alexandra Eala makes history in stunning US Open comeback win
Alexandra Eala earned her own slice of sporting history on Sunday by becoming the first Filipino player to win a main-draw singles match at a Grand Slam in the Open era. And she did so in extraordinary style. Backed by the vociferous vocal support of a sizeable local Filipino contingent inside Grandstand arena, Eala stunned […]
“Still room for improvement”, Djokovic on Grand Slam prize money
Djokovic claims still “room for improvement” on Grand Slam prize money, despite largest purse in tennis history at 2025 US Open. Novak Djokovic claims that Grand Slam tournaments still have work to do in bridging the gap between recent player demands and increases in prize money. Tournament prize money has again been a contentious focal […]
Sorana Cirstea’s Cleveland win, her first WTA Title since 2021
Sorana Cirstea clinches first WTA Title since 2021 with victory over Anne Li in Cleveland Sorana Cirstea came through two rounds of qualifying and five main-draw matches to put together an excellent run to the title at the Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently ranked 112th in the world, the resurgent Romanian […]
“It’s iconic” – Maria Sharapova inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is set to be inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame as part of 2025’s honour roll. “I just arrived yesterday and it’s iconic. There is the feeling that you have to walk through these halls and you realize you’re a small part of such a bigger […]
Coco Gauff hires biomechanics expert, in bid to arrest service woes
World No 3 Coco Gauff has split with coach Matthew Daly in an eyebrow-raising mix-up to her coaching set–up. With the decision coming just days before the US Open, the 2023 champion will enter her home Grand Slam with a new-look team in her corner, although she will continue to have the presence of long-term […]
“Great for the sport” – Emma Raducanu keen for other Grand Slams to adopt US Open mixed doubles event
Emma Raducanu has revealed that she would like to see the Australian Open, Roland-Garros and Wimbledon follow in the footsteps of the US Open in adopting the New York Slam’s new-look mixed doubles competition. This year, the US Open introduced a revamped edition of the traditional mixed doubles competition, including a lucrative prize pot to […]