NEW YORK (AFP) -- Ukraine-born Belgian player Maryna Zanevska brought the curtain down on her tennis career by snubbing a post-match handshake after losing to Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Maryna Zanevska of Belgium waits to return a shot against Aryna Sabalenka of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz launched the defense of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday, Aug. 29, as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a poin against Dominik...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Caroline Wozniacki won her opening match in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years on Monday, Aug. 28, beating Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova, 6-3, 6-2, at the US Open. Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki celebrates her victory over Russia's Tatiana Prozorova during the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launches his quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on Monday, Aug. 28, as the US Open gets underway with the Serb needing only a first round victory to reclaim the world number one ranking. Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to the crowd as he walks on court for...
In a matter of one week, Alex Eala is back on the semifinal round, this time in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Aldershot GB Pro Series after beating American Jenna Defalco in dominant style, 6-1, 6-2, on Friday, Aug. 18 (Manila time) in Great Britain. Alex Eala (AFP) The...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The US Open will stick with its policy of placing two night matches on the main Arthur Ashe court despite concerns from players about finishes in the early hours. US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster. (AFP) Matches at Flushing Meadows often finish in the early hours and last...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Croatia's Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, and Canadian Denis Shapovalov have withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, tournament officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Croatia’s Marin Cilic. (AFP) Both players were sidelined from the year's final Grand Slam event on the...
Alex Eala made swift work of Australia's Arina Rodionova, 6-2, 6-3, to clinch her second International Tennis Federation (ITF) title this year at the W25 Roehampton on Sunday night, Aug. 13, in Great Britain. Alex Eala wins her second ITF title this year in Great Britain. (Alex Eala Facebook)...
Alex Eala reached her second finals appearance this year after surviving third seed Arianne Hortono of the Netherlands, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-1, in the W25 Roehampton on Saturday night, Aug. 12 in Great Britain. Alex Eala reaches her second finals appearance this year in the Great Britian...
UNITED KINGDOM (AFP) -- World number one Nelly Korda said recent performances have given her a "confidence boost" following a back injury, ahead of the start of the Women's British Open on Thursday, Aug. 10. US Nelly Korda. (AFP) The 25-year-old American has impressed since missing the cut at the...
LONDON (AFP) -- Celine Boutier admits it is a long shot but the French player still starts as favourite to make it three wins in a row at the final major of the season, this weekend's Women's British Open at Walton Heath. France's Celine Boutier. (AFP) The 29-year-old claimed her first major on...
HOYLAKE (AFP) -- American Brian Harman won the British Open by six shots on Sunday, July 23, finishing 13 under par to claim his first major title at a rainswept Hoylake. *US golfer Brian Harman poses with the Claret Jug, the trophy for the Champion golfer of the year after winning the 151st British...
