Spanish tennis player, Sara Sorribes Tormo, defied the odds and secured her second career singles title at the Tennis in the Land tournament. As a lucky loser entry into the competition, she faced tough competition from fourth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia. However, Sorribes Tormo showcased her resilience and determination, rallying from a 4-2 deficit in
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Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, has been forced to withdraw from this year’s tournament due to a back injury. The news comes as a blow to the 23-year-old Canadian who was looking forward to competing at Flushing Meadows once again. This setback follows her withdrawal from the previous tournament in Cincinnati, where she
Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open last year due to his vaccination status garnered much attention, and his return this year is one of the most anticipated storylines of the tournament. The Serbian tennis champion, who has an impressive record of winning three out of his 23 Grand Slam titles in New York, will
MASON, Ohio — In a thrilling match at the Western & Southern Open, top-ranked Iga Swiatek showcased her resilience as she overcame a rough start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-6, 6-1 on Friday. Despite facing a skilled opponent and experiencing a dispute with the chair umpire, Swiatek managed to secure her spot in
In a thrilling match filled with rain delays and unpredictable weather, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience and determination to defeat Tommy Paul in three sets. Despite facing two rain delays totaling over two hours, Alcaraz maintained focus and composure. The defending U.S. Open champion and this year’s Wimbledon titlist had his work cut out for
The tennis world is abuzz with the news that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) will be using the same ball for both men and women during the upcoming 2023 US Open. This decision comes after numerous players expressed their dissatisfaction with the use of separate balls for each gender in the previous year’s tournament.
Novak Djokovic’s return to the United States has not started on a high note. In his first match since 2021, the Serbian star, along with his partner Nikola Cacic, suffered a defeat in the doubles match at the Western & Southern Open. They lost 6-4, 6-2 to Jamie Murray and Michael Venus. This disappointing loss
Andy Murray, the legendary 36-year-old tennis player, has been forced to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open due to an abdominal strain. This comes as a disappointment for both Murray and his fans, as he continues to recover from the injury in time for the highly anticipated US Open, which is set to begin later this
Unseeded American tennis player Sloane Stephens fought through a sluggish start at the Cincinnati Open on Monday against Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto. Both players were affected by the rain delay, which prevented them from having a proper warm-up before the match. In a match that lasted for 76 minutes, Stephens broke Cocciaretto five times and saved
In a stunning upset, American tennis player Tommy Paul ended top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible winning streak of 14 matches. The 26-year-old Paul showcased his skills and determination as he defeated the 20-year-old Spanish star with a final score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to secure his place in the National Bank Open semifinals. While Alcaraz delivered
In a thrilling display of mental fortitude, Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked Spanish player, fought back from a set down to defeat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a three-set battle at the National Bank Open. The 20-year-old Wimbledon champion extended his match winning streak to 14, showcasing his determination and resilience on the court. Alcaraz’s unwavering belief
Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked tennis player, showcased his skills at the National Bank Open in Toronto, winning his first match since his triumph at Wimbledon. The 20-year-old Spaniard defeated Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3), extending his impressive match winning streak to 13. Alcaraz’s recent success adds to his already impressive record
Britain’s tennis star Andy Murray showcased his exceptional skills on the court as he began his campaign for a fourth National Bank Open title. In an intense match against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego, Murray triumphed in two thrilling sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0. This victory reflects Murray’s determination and resilience, as he saved two set points
The US Open tennis tournament is set to reach new heights in terms of total prize money and player compensation. According to the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), this year’s tournament will offer a staggering $65 million in prize money. This is a significant increase from last year’s total payout of about $60 million. The boost
Washington witnessed a remarkable display of skill and determination as Dan Evans, a 33-year-old tennis phenom hailing from Britain, emerged victorious at the DC Open. Battling against all odds, Evans clinched his second ATP Tour title in a thrilling rain-interrupted final against Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 7-5, 6-3. With this astonishing feat, Evans
Just over a month ago, Coco Gauff left Wimbledon in disappointment after a first-round loss that left her questioning herself and her game. However, her recent victory at the DC Open has completely changed the narrative. Displaying incredible resilience and determination, Gauff defeated Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in the women’s final to secure her fourth
Maria Sakkari showcased her unwavering determination as she overcame a considerable obstacle and defeated top-seeded Jessica Pegula in a thrilling three-set match during the DC Open semifinals on Saturday. The 28-year-old Greek tennis player, currently ranked No. 9 and seeded No. 4 at the US Open warm-up tournament, demonstrated her mental fortitude and resilience on
In a captivating match that lasted over two hours, Jessica Pegula showcased her determination and resilience as she fought back to defeat Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the DC Open. After dropping the first set 4-6, Pegula bounced back to claim the next two sets 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling comeback victory. Throughout the