Venus tight-lipped on future as Serena heads towards retirement
NEW YORK : Venus Williams made a quiet exit from the U.S. Open singles on Tuesday after losing 6-1 7-6(5) to Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck in front of a half empty Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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'Just focused on the doubles' - Venus Williams responds to speculation she will retire at this year's US Open
Venus Williams says she is «just focused on the doubles» amid speculation she is to retire from the sport at the same tournament as her sister Serena. The 42-year-old made an Open Era record 91st Grand Slam main draw appearance at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, but she fell to a 6-1 7-6(5) defeat to world No. 49 Alison Van Uytvanck.
'I can't imagine what she must feel' - Iga Swiatek amazed by Serena Williams' coolness under the spotlight
The world No. 1 Iga Swiatek believes that only Serena Williams could handle the febrile pre-match atmosphere that surrounded her first-round match of the US Open. The star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium was absolutely rocking ahead of the 40-year-old’s 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic, and Williams delivered a stirring performance to match the occasion.
US Open 2022 Day 3: Order of play and schedule - When are Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios playing?
Serena Williams will again be centre of attention as the US Open enters its third day, while Andy Murray is also back in action. Williams is into the second round after a 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic on an emotional night in her farewell tournament. Ad The six-time former winner will come up against second seed Anett Kontaviet, who overcame a spirited Jaqueline Christian in her opening match.
Listless Benoit Paire eats up bagels in defeat to Cameron Norrie at US Open
Benoit Paireadmitted his defeat to Cameron Norrie at the US Open could have been the last match of his career.
Alcaraz advances after Baez retires in US Open first round
NEW YORK: Third seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the second round of the US Open on Tuesday (Aug 30) after an injury forced his Argentine opponent Sebastian Baez to retire when the Spaniard was leading 7-5 7-5 2-0 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
'Best shot in our sport' - Kim Clijsters explains how Serena Williams can beat Anett Kontaveit at the US Open
Kim Clijsters believes Serena Williams' first two shots in a rally are «the key» to beating Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the US Open. Williams, who is playing in what could be her final ever tournament as a professional, beat Danka Kovinic in straight sets in front of a boisterous crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night to set up a clash with the No. 2 seed.
Nadal launches US Open bid, Swiatek, Raducanu head women's draw
Rafael Nadal opens his bid for a 23rd Grand Slam title at the US Open on Tuesday as world number one Iga Swiatek and defending champion Emma Raducanu headline the women's draw.