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Australian Open adds an extra day to stop matches going late into the night | CNN

Posted on November 11, 2023 by admin

CNN — The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours. The new 15-day schedule for January’s season-opening grand slam in Melbourne comes after growing calls to limit finish times across a notoriously crowded schedule marked by a number of matches going long into the…

US Open provides the scene for the latest chapter in rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — The stage is set for another epic showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open which starts on Monday. The pair have thrilled tennis fans this season with two special matches, first in the Wimbledon final and then most recently at the Cincinnati Open. Djokovic described last Sunday’s Cincinnati Open final victory over Alcaraz as “one of the toughest matches” of his career and the three-set, nearly four-hour clash will…

ESPN tennis analyst John McEnroe will miss some of US Open after positive Covid-19 test | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — ESPN’s lead tennis analyst John McEnroe said he tested positive for the virus that causes Covid-19 and will miss some time covering the US Open tennis championships. “Unfortunately, after feeling a bit under the weather, I tested positive for Covid,” McEnroe said in a statement Tuesday. “I’m watching the US Open from home & can’t wait to get back to work soon.” ESPN said it wishes the tennis Hall of Famer well and…

US Open: Defending champion Iga Świątek stunned by Jelena Ostapenko | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — Jeļena Ostapenko extended her impressive unbeaten record over world No. 1 Iga Świątek on Sunday, eliminating the defending US Open champion in the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows. The sheer power from the big-hitting Ostapenko once again proved too much for Świątek, with the Latvian winning 3-6 6-3 6-1 to improve to 4-0 in their head-to-head record. Ostapenko, the 20th seed in New York, struck 31 winners en route to her victory,…

Madison Keys breezes past fellow US star Jessica Pegula to reach US Open quarterfinals | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — Madison Keys comfortably beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Monday to earn a spot in the US Open quarterfinals. Keys won 6-1 6-3 against world No. 3 Pegula and reach her second straight grand slam quarterfinal – she reached the same stage at Wimbledon earlier in the year. Pegula had entered the tournament as one of the favorites after an impressive buildup to the tournament, but she was never able to create…

Novak Djokovic beats American star Taylor Fritz to reach US Open semifinals and celebrates with a singalong | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the US Open semifinals with an emphatic victory over American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. The world No. 2 looked his assured self, rapid around the court and hitting winners from all manners of angles, in his 6-1 6-4 6-4 win. Fritz did show glimpses of why he’s being tipped as part of tennis’ next generation of star players, but he was not able to hold out in…

Tiafoe and Shelton make history in the first US Open quarterfinal between 2 Black men | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — No matter who was to win Tuesday’s US Open quarterfinals match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, history was going to be made: For the first time, two Black men faced off in the match. Shelton came out on top in the milestone match, upsetting world No. 10 Tiafoe 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2 and booking a semifinal clash with 23-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic. It also was the first time since 2008…

Coco Gauff dominates Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first US Open semifinal | CNN

Posted on November 9, 2023 by admin

CNN — Coco Gauff continued her run of emphatic victories at the US Open on Tuesday, breezing past Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets. The world No. 6 didn’t lose a game in the opening set before wrapping up a convincing 6-0 6-2 victory to book her first ever semifinal spot at the US Open. With many of the top seeds in the women’s draw having already been knocked out, Gauff remains one of the few…

Aryna Sabalenka breezes past Zheng Qinwen to reach US Open semifinals | CNN

Posted on November 9, 2023 by admin

CNN — Aryna Sabalenka showed why she’s one of the favorites to win this year’s US Open after producing a dominant performance against Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday to reach the semifinals. The world No. 2 breezed past the Chinese 20-year-old, winning 6-1 6-4 inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zheng was no match for Sabalenka’s big serve and powerful shots, as the Belarusian comfortably cruised into the US Open’s final four. After some early high-profile exits,…

Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024 | CNN

Posted on November 9, 2023 by admin

CNN — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday. The four-time major champion – who welcomed a baby girl in July with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae – said she plans to play a busy schedule next year. “It’s definitely way more tournaments than I used to play,” Osaka told ESPN. “So, I think some people will be happy…

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