It was destined to be the match of the day, under the New York City lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a battle of two Grand Slam champions and two of the most likeable … Continue reading
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Williams battles past Suarez Navarro
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At the age of 37, Venus Williams of America reached her 12th US Open quarter-final, after defeating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain, 6-3 3-6 6-1 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium yesterday. Williams, who was a finalist at this year’s Australian … Continue reading
Anastasija Sevastova outplays Maria Sharapova
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It was certainly a case of fortune favours the brave when the 16th seed, Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia walked on to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court to face the unseeded Maria Sharapova of Russia. The two, who had never played each other … Continue reading
The ladies headline the US Open today
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If yesterday’s top half third round Ladies action at the US Open had you out of your seats, then don’t bother sitting down, as today’s lower half fourth round action will certainly have you jumping around. On the Arthur Ashe … Continue reading
Rafa and Roger on course for a semi-final clash
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The No. 1 and No. 3 seeds, Rafael Nadal from Spain and Roger Federer from Switzerland, who between them have amassed an impressive 34 Grand Slam titles, are still on course for a semi-final clash on the Arther Ashe Stadium … Continue reading
Fabio Fognini’s foul mouth gets him suspended from the US Open
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He is animated, expressive, emotional and funny but he is also a hot-head, which has again landed the Italian Men’s tennis player, Fabio Fognini, in trouble following his misogynistic outburst towards the Swedish umpire, Louise Engzell, during his first round 2017 … Continue reading
Coco uses her magic on Radwanska
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The Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd were still recovering from the 2 hours and 20 minutes Pliskova/Zhang match when the 20th seed American, Coco Vandeweghe stepped on to the Centre court to face the 10th seed, Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland. Everyone was bracing … Continue reading
Garbine Muguruza defeats Venus Williams for the Wimbledon title
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It what can only be described as a dream run at Wimbledon, 23 year old Garbine Muguruza of Spain, the 14th seed, yesterday became only the second Spanish woman to lift the Ladies Singles Venus Rosewater Dish bowl, after defeating … Continue reading
Kvitova bows out to Brengle
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It was unfortunately one step too far for the two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, as she battled injury and illness before going down to Madison Brengle of the USA, 6-3 1-6 6-2 during their second round match … Continue reading