US Open day one
NEW YORK : Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):
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Caroline Wozniacki Wins On Grand Slam Comeback At US Open
Caroline Wozniacki won her opening match in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years on Monday, beating Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open. The former world number one from Denmark returned to tennis earlier this month, having retired after the 2020 Australian Open to start a family, and giving birth to two children. Wozniacki broke three times in the first set against her 227th-ranked opponent who was making her Grand Slam main draw debut and playing just her third tour-level event.
Coco Gauff Battles Into US Open Second Round
American teenager Coco Gauff battled into the second round of the US Open on Monday with a stormy three-set victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund. Sixth seed Gauff, seen as one of the favourites for the title after recent tournament wins in Washington and Cincinnati, came from behind to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in an attritional 2hr 50min tussle on the Arthur Ashe Stadium. An ill-tempered match saw Gauff lose her cool with chair umpire Marijana Veljovic in the deciding set, with the 19-year-old accusing the official of failing to enforce time violation rules against Siegemund.
Wozniacki downs Prozorova to make winning return at US Open
NEW YORK : Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki marked her return to Grand Slam action for the first time in more than three years with a 6-3 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova on Monday to reach the second round at the U.S. Open.
Hijikata's joy at first US Open win dampened by campus shooting
NEW YORK : Rinky Hijikata walked off court ready to talk about his first win at the U.S. Open on Monday but the Australian wildcard's thoughts quickly turned to a shooting at the University of North Carolina (UNC) where he studied business for two years.
Canadians out of men's singles at U.S. Open as Auger-Aliassime, Raonic fall in 1st round
Milos Raonic had some flashes of brilliance at the U.S. Open on Monday, but not enough of them to upset seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.
How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number
The entire India is proud of the manner in which young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played in the FIDE Chess World Cup, going all the way to the final. Although players don't have to physically move much in the game of chess, the sort of pressure the game puts on their minds, and the sheer amount of focus it puts on their brains is relentless. Though the players don't exert as much physical effort as cricketers, footballers or tennis players do, a study has revealed the stunning amount of calories a chess player can burn in a day.
E-sports to allow Russian competitors to fly their flag
"The Russian national computer sports team will once again be able to take part in competitions under its own flag and name," the Russian statement said.