US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal shoots down accusations of preferential treatment: 'I think it’s a joke'
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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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.