NEW YORK (AFP) -- Caroline Wozniacki's fairytale return to Grand Slam tennis carried her into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, Aug. 30, as the former world number one upset 11th seed Petra Kvitova in straight sets. Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki walks to the baseline as she plays against...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Zhang Zhizhen sent fifth seed Casper Ruud crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday, Aug. 30, creating tennis history by becoming the first man from China to beat a top-five player. Zhizhen Zhang of China celebrates a point against Casper Ruud of Norway during their Men's Singles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic sailed into the US Open third round on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in his quest for a 24th Grand Slam triumph as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stayed on a quarterfinal collision course in New York. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles...
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...
