On 'favorite court,' Sloane Stephens eases into second round - ESPN
Back on her «favorite court in the world,» Sloane Stephens looked sharp in her opening match at the French Open with a 6-0, 6-4 win over two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova.
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Recharged Elina Svitolina reaches title match in France
Elina Svitolina will be looking for her first title since returning from maternity leave after rallying for a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over France's Clara Burel in Friday's semifinal at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.
WTA roundup: Sloane Stephens wins marathon match in Morocco
Sloane Stephens won a marathon three-setter and top seed Martina Trevisan was forced to retire on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix Son Altesse Royale La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Rabat, Morocco.
Andreescu and Sabalenka march into last 16 in Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu and world number two Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last-16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with straight sets victories at Hard Rock Stadium. Sabalenka’s power was simply too much for Marie Bouzkova with the Belarussian breaking serve twice in the opening set on the way to a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Any chance of a comeback from Bouzkova vanished when she was broken in the opening game of the second set and Sabalenka was in no danger on her serve, not facing break point at any time in the 66 minute encounter.
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three games while cruising to second-round wins on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates.
Azarenka says newfound confidence a result of conquering anxiety
MELBOURNE : Victoria Azarenka said changing her mindset and conquering her anxiety had paved the way for her return to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a dominant victory over third seed Jessica Pegula on Tuesday.
Past Saudi International champions return to Royal Greens for LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah
JEDDAH: With 48 of the world’s best golfers set to battle it out at the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah presented by Roshn this weekend, three former champions of the Saudi International are aiming to recreate past glory at the famed Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.
South America soccer supports Infantino’s reelection at FIFA
BUENOS AIRES: The 10 national soccer associations that form the South American confederation CONMEBOL having given their backing to Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. “After a conversation about the current reality and the future scenario for South American and global soccer, the associated members to CONMEBOL gave their unanimous support to Infantino,” CONMEBOL said in a statement Tuesday.