Five tennis players sanctioned over match-fixing
Five tennis players have been sanctioned for breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP), the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Thursday.
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Taylor Fritz, Emma Navarro Into US Open Semi-Finals As Home Hopes Soar
Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro reached their first Grand Slam semi-finals at the US Open on Tuesday, boosting home hopes of a double American title party this weekend. The 12th-seeded Fritz won a big-hitting battle against fourth-seeded 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3). He will face either American compatriot Frances Tiafoe or Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria for a place in Sunday's final. Navarro, playing in front of her home New York crowd, also broke through to a maiden Slam semi-final by defeating Paula Badosa of Spain 6-2, 7-5 after trailing 5-1 in the second set.
Frances Tiafoe Sets Up All-American US Open Semi-Final
Frances Tiafoe set up an all-American US Open semi-final against Taylor Fritz on Tuesday, guaranteeing a home player in the men's final for the first time in 18 years. Tiafoe, the 20th seed, progressed after ninth-ranked Grigor Dimitrov suffered an injury in the third set of their quarter-final and quit in the fourth with the score at 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 4-1. Tiafoe also made the semi-finals in 2022 while Fritz reached his first Grand Slam last-four by earlier defeating 2020 runner-up and fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3).
Dimitrov looks for positives after more Grand Slam disappointment
NEW YORK : Grigor Dimitrov's career has been littered with disappointments at the Grand Slams and after retiring from his U.S Open quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, the Bulgarian said the setbacks do not get any easier to deal with.
Tiafoe reaches US Open semi-finals after Dimitrov retires injured
NEW YORK : American Frances Tiafoe reached the U.S. Open semi-final for the second time in three years on Tuesday after Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov retired injured from their match while trailing 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 4-1.
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Summer is holiday time for many in Europe. After a long seven months of work, August is a time to switch off and disconnect - with many flocking to picture-perfect destinations to soak up some sun.
Tiafoe says Serena pep talk was a huge boost
NEW YORK : Frances Tiafoe needed no motivation before taking the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium for his U.S. Open match against Alexei Popyrin on Sunday but the American said an unexpected pep talk from Serena Williams inspired him like never before.
'I was 16 when I first bought Elizabeth Arden's £19 perfume - years later it's still my favourite'
Amazon shoppers are raving about a 'timeless' fragrance from Elizabeth Arden as its slashed in price. The 'beautiful' perfume has been hailed as the 'kind of smell you don't get tired of' and is 'perfect for everyday'.