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US Open 2023: Ostapenko’s vulnerabilities return, as Gauff-Muchova rematch up next

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Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in the quarter-final on Day 9 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King...

Jelena Ostapenko hit 36 unforced errors and recorded a lowly 38% first serve percentage, as the 2017 French Open champion couldn’t back up her Iga Swiatek scalp in the previous round with an in-form Coco Gauff holding firm during their baseline rally exchanges to sweep past her in straight-sets. Now, the teenage American faces Karolina Muchova in a rematch of their Cincinnati final from last month, as a first-time finalist berth awaits tonight’s victor. Continue reading “US Open 2023: Ostapenko’s vulnerabilities return, as Gauff-Muchova rematch up next” →

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Brad Gilbert in her corner and changing mentalities, Gauff’s growth clear to see

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Coco Gauff of the United States poses with the champions trophy after defeating Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the womens singles final on...

Coco Gauff completed her pre-US Open preparations in style, capping off a memorable hard court stint by winning the biggest title of her career to date – having snapped her Iga Swiatek hoodoo in the semifinals – outlasting Karolina Muchova in humid Cincinnati conditions little over 24 hours later. Armed with new coaches and more self-belief buoyed by recent results, the 19-year-old still remains a work in progress and that is a scary proposition for her rivals on tour. Continue reading “Brad Gilbert in her corner and changing mentalities, Gauff’s growth clear to see” →

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Coco Gauff’s aggression key as she collects Washington title, her first at WTA 500 level

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Coco Gauff of the United States poses with the trophy after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece during the women’s singles final on Day 9 of the...

Attack the forehand as they might, Coco Gauff bounced back from her Wimbledon disappointment and produced an excellent week’s worth of tennis – not dropping a set – en route to her first WTA 500 title in Washington, after beating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday night. How does she build from here? Continue reading “Coco Gauff’s aggression key as she collects Washington title, her first at WTA 500 level” →

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Zverev, Fritz and Swiatek all clinch titles on home soil, as Popyrin pips Wawrinka

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Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning during day eight of the Hamburg European Open 2023 at Rothenbaum on July 29, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.

Homecooking was in the air for Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, 2022 Indian Wells winner Taylor Fritz and four-time Major titlist Iga Swiatek as the trio all prevailed in their respective tournaments on Sunday, while Australia’s Alexei Popyrin was rewarded for his persistence – securing a second ATP tour-level title at Stan Wawrinka’s expense after a three-set battle in Umag. Continue reading “Zverev, Fritz and Swiatek all clinch titles on home soil, as Popyrin pips Wawrinka” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova topples Jabeur in straight-sets – where was Ladies’ Final won and lost?

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She was broken twice in a first set that twisted one way and suddenly the next. Then she spluttered a quartet of double-faults in set two, against a player who has seized upon smaller errors over the preceeding fortnight’s play. Yet Marketa Vondrousova played the bigger points smarter and stayed composed vs. Ons Jabeur, who has now lost consecutive Wimbledon finals. How did this happen? Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova topples Jabeur in straight-sets – where was Ladies’ Final won and lost?” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina stifles Swiatek, Djokovic punishes Rublev in quarterfinals

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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in action against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the quarter-final during Day Nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All...

Elina Svitolina returned to the Wimbledon semifinals, four years after her career-best Major achievements, but had to do it the hard way against world no. 1 Iga Swiatek – eventually ousting her in three sets. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic was down a set before clicking into gear and holding his nerve when it mattered most against Andrey Rublev, as Jannik Sinner awaits him on Friday.
Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina stifles Swiatek, Djokovic punishes Rublev in quarterfinals” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Rublev rallies, Swiatek saves match points, Hurkacz’s big task

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia interacts with Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in their Men's Singles fourth round match during day seven of The Championships...

Having led in both sets, with three set points on his racquet in the first, Hubert Hurkacz has a mountain to climb against Novak Djokovic after their entertaining R4 encounter paused due to curfew rules overnight. Andrey Rublev and Iga Swiatek battled back to prevail elsewhere as five maiden Wimbledon quarterfinalists sealed their place into the second week proper on Day 7. Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Rublev rallies, Swiatek saves match points, Hurkacz’s big task” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Tsitsipas topples Murray, while Eubanks earns big win over Norrie

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Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates the victory in the Men's Singles second round match against Andy Murray of United Kingdom during day five of...

Britain’s no. 1 Cameron Norrie was bested in four sets, Casper Ruud’s conqueror Liam Broady led early but suffered the same fate while Andy Murray was left to rue what might’ve been as Stefanos Tsitsipas recovered from an overnight deficit to beat him in a decider. Katie Boulter is now the country’s last remaining singles hope, Aryna Sabalenka survived a scare and more seeds fell.
Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Tsitsipas topples Murray, while Eubanks earns big win over Norrie” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Kasatkina downs Burrage, Medvedev and Sinner both excel

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Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning match point against Arthur Fery of Great Britain in the Men's Singles first round match during day three of The...

2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev got his Wimbledon campaign up-and-running with a straight-sets win over a spirited effort from British wildcard Arthur Fery, who finds himself with a decision to make over his college status this autumn. Elsewhere, Daria Kasatkina made quick work of Jodie Burrage, while Jannik Sinner is into R3 after overwhelming Diego Schwartzman.
Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Kasatkina downs Burrage, Medvedev and Sinner both excel” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Kyrgios again injured before Swiatek, Djokovic earn solid wins

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Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates defeating Lin Zhu of China in the first round during Day One of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn...

Last season’s Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdrew from this year’s tournament at the eleventh hour before his first-round match against David Goffin, having sustained a torn wrist ligament in Mallorca during the build-up to SW19. On Day 1, the French Open champions won clean before American pair Sofia Kenin and Coco Gauff battled during a pulsating three-set encounter. Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Kyrgios again injured before Swiatek, Djokovic earn solid wins” →

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Casper Ruud’s Halle withdrawal, Kyrgios and Berrettini’s losing returns and more

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Casper RUUD of Norway show his second place trophy during the Day 15 of Roland Garros at Roland Garros on June 11, 2023 in Paris, France.

French Open finalist Casper Ruud has withdrawn from next week’s ATP500 event in Halle, Nick Kyrgios and Matteo Berrettini – Wimbledon runner-ups over the previous two seasons – suffered frustrating defeats on their respective returns to grass, and more besides as the season’s cycle continues to turn… Continue reading “Casper Ruud’s Halle withdrawal, Kyrgios and Berrettini’s losing returns and more” →

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French Open 2023: Swiatek weathers Muchova storm to defend her title in three-set thriller

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Iga SWIATEK celebrates her victory with the trophy during the Day 14 of Roland Garros at Roland Garros on June 10, 2023 in Paris, France.

Iga Swiatek became the first woman to successfully defend her French Open title since Justine Henin’s three-peat (2005-07) as the world no. 1 absorbed a storm of pressure from first-time finalist Karolina Muchova and emerged stronger, coming out on top in a gripping finale lasting almost three hours. 

Continue reading “French Open 2023: Swiatek weathers Muchova storm to defend her title in three-set thriller” →