No. 1 Jannik Sinner drops rare set in 3rd-round US Open win - ESPN
NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner got broken for the first time in Week 1 of the US Open. Dropped the opening set, even. Fell way behind in the third set, too.
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Jonah Winston, brother of Jameis, commits to Florida State - ESPN
Florida State landed a legacy commitment Saturday night when class of 2026 athlete Jonah Winston, the brother of former Seminoles Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, announced his pledge shortly after the program completed its Week 1 upset over No. 8 Alabama.
The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open
NEW YORK: There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this US Open, whether it’s the necessity of a ” sorry, not sorry ” raised hand after a let cord or the proper way to warm up with an opponent or the legitimacy of an underarm serve. Another part of the game drawing attention — thanks to players’ complaints about each of the above — is the postmatch greeting at the net, which usually involves shaking hands and, sometimes, a hug or kisses on the cheek. It would seem to be a simple act of sportsmanship, but every so often ends up going awry. Not every contest in every sport displays that sort of civility, but it is an entrenched ritual in tennis, from kids starting out to the pros, even if the word “handshake” never appears in the 61-page Grand Slam rule book. “You do it in the juniors.
Sinner survives Shapovalov test in US Open, Gauff hits stride
NEW YORK :Top-ranked Jannik Sinner recovered from a set down against Canadian Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday, while Coco Gauff shook off the nerves that had rattled her during her first two matches to advance.
Ostapenko apologises for 'no education' comments to Townsend
NEW YORK :Jelena Ostapenko apologised for some of the words she used in a tense altercation with American Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open that led to a backlash, with the Latvian stating on Saturday that English was not her native language.
Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16
NEW YORK: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner came through a testing encounter with Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16. World number one Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and keep alive his bid to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. “A very, very tough match today. I’ve known Denis for quite a long time.
Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez reach US Open doubles 3rd round - ESPN
NEW YORK — Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez reached the third round of women's doubles at the US Open by defeating Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi 7-6 (1), 6-1 on Saturday.
Osaka shines to set up US Open last-16 clash with Gauff
NEW YORK :Four-times major champion Naomi Osaka powered into the U.S. Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-0 4-6 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best Grand Slam run since 2021.