Ukrainian Daria Snigur stuns No. 7 Simona Halep in first round of US Open
NEW YORK — Ukrainian Daria Snigur's first career win on the WTA Tour was a big one.
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'I loved it' - Daniil Medvedev explains why he applied ice to his head in US Open win over Stefan Kozlov
Daniil Medvedev explained to Eurosport why he asked for an ice bag to put on his head late on during his straight sets win over Stefan Kozlov. The world No. 1 dominated his American opponent, hitting 36 winners and breaking seven times, as he advanced into the second round where he will play Arthur Rinderknech.
Daniil Medvedev makes short work of Stefan Kozlov at US Open
World number one Daniil Medvedev opened his US Open title defence by walloping American Stefan Kozlov 6-2 6-4 6-0 in sweltering conditions on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Russian had an inconsistent run-up to Flushing Meadows but was back to top form on the court where he won his maiden grand slam title a year ago, sending across 10 aces and neutralising Kozlov's serve. The pair traded breaks early in the first set before Medvedev got his motor running, clinching the next four games as Kozlov won fewer than half of his first-serve points. Kozlov was no match for Medvedev's raw power in the second set. The American scraped his wrist and knee after he dived to retrieve the ball, but ended up falling to the ground heavily in the ninth game that saw Medvedev break him to love. He called on the trainer to tend to the injuries but Medvedev showed no mercy as he raced through the final set like a bullet train in just 27 minutes to set up a meeting with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the second round.
Medvedev whacks aside American Kozlov to begin US Open title defence
NEW YORK : World number one Daniil Medvedev opened his U.S. Open title defence by walloping American Stefan Kozlov 6-2 6-4 6-0 in sweltering conditions on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday.
US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev Enters Second Round With Straight Sets Win
Daniil Medvedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov. World number one Medvedev, bidding to become the first man to successfully defend the US Open since Roger Federer in 2008, eased into the second round with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win in 2hrs 1min. Victory was sweet for Medvedev, who revealed he had regularly struggled to beat Kozlov when the two played at junior level. "He was almost impossible to beat," said the Russian, citing one encounter where his opponent "destroyed me."
Daniil Medvedev cruises past Stefan Kozlov in first round to start US Open title defence in New York
Daniil Medvedev got his US Open title defence off to a smooth start with a straight-sets victory over unseeded American Stefan Kozlov. The Russian faced a determined fight from the 24-year-old at times, but comfortably won 6-2 6-4 6-0 in just over two hours, hitting 36 winners in the process. Ad Medvedev, who is bidding to become the first male player to successfully defend the US Open title since Roger Federer in 2008, will face France’s Arthur Rinderknech in Round Two.
Daniil Medvedev, Iga Swiatek heavy US Open favorites
Top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Iga Swiatek were heavy favorites to claim their respective titles as play began at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Celtic new signing Sead Haksabanovic raring to get going after watching 9-0 romp
Sead Haksabanovic watched Celtic crush Dundee United on Sunday and realised he faced a major test to get into Ange Postecoglou’s team.