Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American star Amanda Anisimova
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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for her 2nd consecutive US Open title and 4th at a major
NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka did not make many mistakes — well, until near the end — despite not sacrificing any power, and outplayed Amanda Anisimova for a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in the US Open final Saturday, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago. The No. 1-ranked Sabalenka picked up the fourth Grand Slam title of her career, all on hard courts.
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Power struggle in US Open final as Sabalenka faces Anisimova
NEW YORK :A showdown between two of tennis' heaviest hitters awaits fans in Saturday's U.S. Open women's final, where Amanda Anisimova will hope to derail Aryna Sabalenka's title defence while chasing Grand Slam redemption.
Toothless Denmark held to scoreless draw by spirited Scotland
COPENHAGEN :Denmark's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered an early setback when they were held to a scoreless draw by Scotland in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Friday as they dominated possession but could not convert it into goals.
Chess Federation looking into alleged ban on Israeli flag at Spanish tournament
MADRID: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Friday it was not involved in and had not been consulted over an alleged decision by a Spanish tournament to forbid Israeli players from competing under their national flag. “FIDE had no prior knowledge of this decision, did not make any ruling on this, nor was it consulted by the organizers,” the federation said in a statement. “FIDE strongly condemns any form of discrimination, including on the basis of nationality and flag. The same rules apply to Israel and its players as to all other member federations that are not under any form of sanctions.” The organizers of the Bilbao Sestao Basque Country tournament, which starts next week, were not immediately reachable for comment.
Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final return
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Sabalenka to face American in US Open final for third year in a row
NEW YORK :World number one Aryna Sabalenka will brace herself for a partisan crowd in the U.S. Open final for a third year in a row on Saturday, as she stands across the net from American Amanda Anisimova in the final match of her title defence.