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Coco Gauff defeats Madison Keys with ease at US Open
Coco Gauff dominated fellow American Madison Keys to win 6-2 6-3 and reach the US Open fourth round for the first time. The 18-year-old Gauff, who was once again called on to warm up Arthur Ashe Stadium court for Serena Williams ahead of her compatriot's highly-anticipated night match, has now made the second week of all four grand slams. Gauff began tentatively and was broken in the first game but quickly regrouped, breaking back and firing an ace up the tee for a 4-1 lead she would not relinquish. The 12th seed maintained her level in the second set as she redirected former finalist Keys' powerful groundstrokes and sealed the win on her opponent's 22nd unforced error. The French Open finalist, who improved to 11-3 at majors this year, said she was honoured to open up for Williams at the tournament for the third time and would be again glued to her idol's match. "It's been amazing. I haven't missed it," Gauff said. "Even the day when I watched it on TV I had to order room service. I know she's on my side of the draw and I don't know when I might face her but that's the goal." Gauff will be the favourite when she takes on China's Zhang Shuai on Sunday.
Jabeur pushes past Rogers to reach US Open fourth round
NEW YORK : Tunisian fifth seed Ons Jabeur survived a thrilling duel to down home hope Shelby Rogers 4-6 6-4 6-3 at the U.S. Open Friday, reaching the fourth round of the hardcourt major for the first time.
Ons Jabeur rallies past Shelby Rogers to advance at US Open
NEW YORK: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur reached the last 16 of the US Open for the first time on Friday after defeating Shelby Rogers of the United States.Fifth seed Jabeur, who made history at Wimbledon in July after becoming the first African woman to reach the final at the All England Club, came from behind to advance 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.The 28-year-old will face Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova in the fourth round.Friday’s victory saw Jabeur book a place in the fourth round of the US Open at the 10th time of asking.In nine previous appearances in New York she had not got beyond the third round.“Crazy, crazy match,” Jabeur said after her win. “Shelby plays really well.“I’m glad I got the win.
Ons Jabeur eyes No. 1 ranking, joy at WTA coming to Tunisia
It was recently announced that a WTA tournament will be staged this October in Monastir, Tunisia, and I couldn’t be happier.
Manchester United agree to sell Tahith Chong on deadline day
Manchester United have reached an agreement for the sale of forward Tahith Chong on deadline day of the summer transfer window.
'I cannot think that far' – Serena Williams not thinking about US Open title after stunning Anett Kontaveit
Serena Williams admits she “cannot think” about winning the US Open after her farewell tournament continued with a three-set upset win over No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit. Williams rolled back the years in front of a sell-out crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium to beat the fancied Estonian 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2.
US Open: Maria Sakkari knocked out; Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur, Andy Murray march on
The 21-year-old had never been past the second round of a Grand Slam tournament before, but uncorked 35 winners while saving 12 of 17 break points to secure her win. Wang, ranked 75th in the world, has happy memories of New York, having won the junior US Open title at the venue in 2018. "I'm just trying my best to save every ball," Wang said in her on-court interview. "I'm trying and learning."