The US Open has always been a tournament that brings significant changes to the ATP rankings, and this year was no different. Men’s champion Jannik Sinner solidified his position as the No. 1 player in the world after defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. Sinner’s dominant performance not only secured his status as the top
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Winning her first championship at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka’s victory marks a significant milestone in her tennis career. Known for her powerful strokes and aggressive playing style, Sabalenka’s road to success has been paved with challenges. After being the runner-up in the US Open last year, as well as exiting in the semifinals in
When Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe faced off in the Arthur Ashe Stadium under the US Open semifinals, it was a momentous occasion for American tennis. Despite their close friendship and shared history, the crowd was torn on who to support. The match began with a burst of excitement, setting the stage for an intense
Lyudmyla Kichenok and her fiance, Stanislav Khmarskiy, had plans to tie the knot this week, but their wedding had to take a back seat due to their unexpected run to the US Open women’s doubles championship. On Friday, Kichenok and her partner, Jelena Ostapenko, clinched their first major title as a team by defeating Kristina
Jannik Sinner’s journey to the US Open semifinals has been nothing short of remarkable. The top-ranked player from Italy has defied the odds and utilized an aggressive, net-rushing style of play to secure his spot in the final four. His recent victory over 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev is a testament to his skill and determination
No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her dominance at the US Open as she breezed past Qinwen Zheng, surrendering only three games. This victory marked her fourth consecutive appearance in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows, solidifying her reputation as a force to be reckoned with in women’s tennis. With a match-up against Emma Navarro looming in
Rafael Nadal has come forward to defend Jannik Sinner amidst the doping controversy that has surrounded the young Italian tennis player. Nadal, who is currently the world No. 1, expressed his belief in Sinner’s innocence and stated that he does not think Sinner would ever intentionally dope. Despite the positive test for clostebol, a banned
The US Open’s fourth-round match between defending champion Coco Gauff and Emma Navarro was a rollercoaster of emotions for both players and fans. Gauff’s surprising 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Navarro left many wondering what went wrong for the young star. One glaring statistic from the match was Gauff’s 19 double faults, which outnumbered her
Serena Williams, a legendary 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, made her triumphant return to the US Open at Flushing Meadows this past Saturday. However, instead of dominating on the court, she took a different role this time – that of a spectator. Sporting a denim skirt reminiscent of her 2004 look, Serena was back in
Frances Tiafoe’s recent victory over fellow American Ben Shelton at the US Open was nothing short of spectacular. It was a match that showcased Tiafoe’s tenacity, skill, and determination, ultimately leading him to win 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3. Tiafoe’s ability to solve Shelton’s powerful serve and dominate at the net solidified his return
In recent events, women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and other tennis players have been speaking out about the rising issue of online abuse targeting athletes on social media platforms. Caroline Garcia’s testimonial about the hateful messages she has received after her losses shed light on the severity of this problem. She mentioned the prevalence
Novak Djokovic faced a challenging match at the US Open that left him physically and mentally exhausted. Despite knowing that the match would be difficult, Djokovic found himself struggling with his serve, missing more than he was making. This led to a lack of quick points and put him in a precarious position. Djokovic even
On a hot day at the US Open, Daniel Evans and Karen Khachanov faced off in a match that would go down in history. The match lasted a grueling 5 hours and 35 minutes, breaking the previous record set in 1992. Evans had to fight through physical and mental exhaustion to emerge victorious in a
Dominic Thiem, the Austrian tennis star, recently bid adieu to his professional tennis career at the Arthur Ashe Stadium where he once claimed his only major title. The setting was familiar, yet the circumstances were vastly different compared to his triumphant victory in 2020. Despite the lopsided loss to Ben Shelton, ranked No. 210, Thiem
Dominic Thiem, the Austrian tennis sensation, bid farewell to his Grand Slam career with a bittersweet defeat at the hands of Ben Shelton at the US Open. While his journey ended in a first-round loss, Thiem expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in front of a live audience once again, reminiscing about his past
The recent case of Jannik Sinner, who was not suspended despite testing positive for steroids twice, has brought to light the lack of consistency in tennis anti-doping protocols. Novak Djokovic, the current world No. 1, expressed his understanding of the frustration among players regarding this issue. While Sinner’s case was cleared due to unintentional ingestion
Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis sensation from Spain, encountered a setback during a US Open training session when he twisted his right ankle. Despite the incident, he expressed optimism that the injury would not hinder his participation in the upcoming Grand Slam tournament. Alcaraz emphasized that he stopped the practice session as a precautionary measure
Shelby Rogers, a prominent American tennis player known for her two major quarterfinal appearances, recently announced her retirement from the sport. At the age of 31, Rogers took to social media to share the news of her decision to step away from professional tennis following the conclusion of the upcoming US Open. Citing a string
The US Open draw was recently released, with defending champion Novak Djokovic and rising star Carlos Alcaraz placed on opposite sides of the bracket. This sets the stage for a possible showdown between the two in a high-stakes final, following their encounters at Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics. Alcaraz, seeded third, may have to navigate
Jannik Sinner’s victory over Frances Tiafoe at the Cincinnati Open final demonstrated his resilience and determination despite recent health struggles. Sinner, who had been dealing with a hip issue and tonsillitis that forced him to miss the Paris Olympics, proved that he is still a force to be reckoned with on the court. His ability
In a thrilling semifinal match at the Cincinnati Open, top-ranked Jannik Sinner emerged victorious over Alexander Zverev after a grueling three-set battle that ended in a tiebreaker. Sinner’s resilience and determination were on full display as he secured a hard-fought 7-6 (9), 5-7, 7-6 (4) victory, after 3 hours and 7 minutes on the court.
In the intense matches at the Cincinnati Open, top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have managed to secure their spots in the semifinals. Swiatek extended her remarkable match winning streak to 15 by defeating 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in a tight three-setter. Despite facing challenges, Swiatek has proven her resilience on the court. Swiatek will now
Carlos Alcaraz’s match against Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open was a rollercoaster of emotions. The young talent repeatedly smashed his racket on the court, a rare show of frustration for the typically composed player. Despite being up in the match, Alcaraz fell to Monfils in three sets, ultimately calling it his „worst match“ ever.
The Cincinnati Open kicked off with an unexpected turn of events as defending champion Coco Gauff faced a tough loss in her opening match against Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. Despite being the youngest Cincinnati champion last year and later winning the US Open, Gauff failed to maintain her winning streak this time around. The No. 2
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek faced a challenging return to hard courts in the Cincinnati Open. Despite a strong start, she was taken to three sets by Varvara Gracheva before ultimately clinching the victory. Swiatek, who had been competing on clay at the Paris Olympics, acknowledged the difficulty of transitioning from the slowest surface to
Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked player on the WTA Tour, successfully defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating fellow American Amanda Anisimova. The all-American final ended with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 score in favor of Pegula. This victory marked Pegula’s second consecutive win at the National Bank Open,
Alexei Popyrin, the Australian tennis player ranked 62nd in the world, made a stunning breakthrough at the National Bank Open by defeating fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia in the final. This victory marked the biggest singles title of Popyrin’s career, showcasing his talent and determination on the court. Popyrin’s path to the championship was not
Andrey Rublev, the fifth seed, showcased his dominance on the court by defeating Matteo Arnaldi in the semifinals of the National Bank Open. Despite facing a rain delay early in the second set, Rublev remained composed and clinched the victory with a score of 6-4, 6-2. The Russian player, who has already secured victories in