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.
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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.
Tenacious Nadal downs wildcard Hijikata in US Open first round
NEW YORK : Second seed Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare to down 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 Tuesday in his first appearance at the U.S. Open after winning in 2019.
Venus Williams out of US Open in first round
NEW YORK: The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result. Venus, who turned 42 in June, has not made any pronouncements about her future in tennis, unlike her younger sibling, and while she has been successful and influential, too — a seven-time Grand Slam champion; a Black woman in a predominantly white sport — the fanfare and attention are not the same.
Venus Williams ousted from U.S. Open 1st round for 2nd consecutive appearance
The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result.
Serena navigates doubles duty in US Open calendar
NEW YORK : Serena Williams faces a busy schedule in her Flushing Meadows farewell as she takes on second-seed Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday and brings her sister act back to the U.S. Open doubles on Thursday.
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.
'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.