'Serena is the boss' says Venus after US Open exit
Venus Williams kept her thoughts on her tennis future to herself after losing in the opening round of the US Open.
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'This year hasn't been great' - Naomi Osaka beaten by Danielle Collins in 'pretty hard' US Open first round
Naomi Osaka was left to reflect on another frustrating Grand Slam after she lost in the opening round to Danielle Collins at the US Open — her favourite major event. The former world No. 1, who was eliminated from back-to-back tournaments at the first-round stage for the first time since 2018 earlier this month, could not manage to raise her level sufficiently in time at Flushing Meadows as she lost 7-6(5) 6-3 to the American.
Rafael Nadal defeats wildcard Rinky Hijikata on US Open return
Rafael Nadal lost his opening set at the US Open for the first time in his career but was buoyed by his recovery to beat Rinky Hijikata.
‘The target is off my back!’ Emma Raducanu sees positive from US Open defeat
Emma Raducanu was keen to stress the positives after her US Open defence fell at the first hurdle as she suffered a straight sets defeat against Alize Cornet.
Tenacious Nadal downs wildcard Hijikata US Open return
NEW YORK :Second seed Rafael Nadal faced a surprise test in his first U.S. Open appearance since winning the 2019 title, as he overcame 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 on Tuesday in the opening round.
'Nervous' Nadal overcomes early setback to win first US Open match in three years
Rafael Nadal admitted he battled a few nerves in his first match at the US Open since winning the title in 2019, but the Spanish second seed responded by defeating wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 on Tuesday.
Naomi Osaka bundled out of US Open in first round
Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, was beaten 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 by 19th-seeded American Collins in a battle of two big hitters. Collins, finalist at this year's Australian Open, now advances to a second-round clash with Spain's Cristina Bucsa.
US Open: Naomi Osaka Knocked Out By Danielle Collins In 1st Round
Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, was beaten 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 by 19th-seeded American Collins in a battle of two big hitters. Collins, finalist at this year's Australian Open, now advances to a second round clash with Spain's Cristina Bucsa. The 28-year-old right-hander from Florida will head into that assignment brimming with confidence after showing great composure to put away Osaka on Arthur Ashe Stadium.