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'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

A tearful Anett Kontaveit admitted it was “difficult to cope with the crowd” during her defeat to Serena Williams at the US Open. The second seed, who has suffered a string of disappointing results in recent weeks, was unable to conquer the 23-time Grand Slam champion under the New York lights on Wednesday night. Ad An electric atmosphere on Arthur Ashe Stadium helped Williams recover from a mid-match blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 and book a meeting with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

Serena Williams is “now one of the favourites” for the US Open title after her sensational victory over second seed Anett Kontaveit sent her into the third round, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Roared on by a raucous crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams overcame a second-set blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 under the lights on Wednesday night. Ad “I have not heard a crowd that loud,” said seven-time major champion Wilander.

Shohei Ohtani accomplishes something no other major leaguer has ever done

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MLB: Umpire Hernández blew calls, losing World Series job

NEW YORK (AP) — Ángel Hernández was on track to umpire in the 2018 World Series before getting overturned three times at first base on video reviews during Game 3 of that year’s AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Boston, MLB wrote in response to his latest legal filing.

Nick Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell during US Open second round win

By Ben Church, CNN

Candace Parker delivers another classic to lead Chicago Sky to series-evening win over Connecticut Sun

CHICAGO — Behind a vintage performance from 14-year vet and two-time WNBA champion Candace Parker, the 2-seed and defending WNBA champion Chicago Sky evened their best-of-five semifinal series against the 3-seed Connecticut Sun at 1-1 with an 85-77 win Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

Shohei Ohtani sets new record in Angels 3-2 win over the Yankees

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN

'Disgraceful' - Nick Kyrgios SPITS at his own box, yells 'you’re not a f***ing spectator' during US Open win

Nick Kyrgios was given a code violation after spitting at his own player’s box during his four-set win over Benjamin Bonzi in the US Open second round – an act branded “disgraceful” by Eurosport commentator Matt Chilton. Kyrgios was leading two sets to love on Louis Armstrong Stadium when, after dropping serve for 4-5 in the third, he inexplicably spat in the direction of his own team. Ad “Oh no, that’s terrible behaviour.

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'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

Shohei Ohtani accomplishes something no other major leaguer has ever done

MLB: Umpire Hernández blew calls, losing World Series job

Nick Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell during US Open second round win

Candace Parker delivers another classic to lead Chicago Sky to series-evening win over Connecticut Sun

Shohei Ohtani sets new record in Angels 3-2 win over the Yankees

'Disgraceful' - Nick Kyrgios SPITS at his own box, yells 'you’re not a f***ing spectator' during US Open win