Serena back in spotlight at US Open
Serena Williams returns to the spotlight at the US Open on Wednesday, bidding to extend her long goodbye to tennis in a second-round clash with world number two Anett Kontaveit.
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Jack Draper to face Felix Auger-Aliassime after defeating Emil Ruusuvuori
Jack Draper made a winning US Open debut against Emil Ruusuvuori to set up a second-round clash with sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Anett Kontaveit coach praises retiring Serena Williams as 'the greatest thing for the sport' ahead of US Open tie
Anett Kontaveit’s coach, Torben Beltz, has praised Serena Williams as the «greatest thing for the sport», as the pair get ready to meet in their hugely significant US Open second-round clash. Should Williams lose, the encounter may represent the final professional singles match of her extraordinary career, and she will be up against a strong opponent in current world No. 2 Kontaveit.
'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.
'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.
Tenacious Nadal downs wildcard Hijikata in US Open return
NEW YORK: Second seed Rafael Nadal faced a surprise test in his first US 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 (Aug 30) in the opening round.
‘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.
'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.