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Nick Kyrgios strikes again after storm threat pauses Reilly Opelka clash at Washington Open

Nick Kyrgios expressed his displeasure once again as play was paused at his Citi Open third-round clash against Reilly Opelka. It was 1-1 in the opening set when the pair had to leave the court due to the stormy weather in the United States capital, as reported by the Daily Express. Ad/> Chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein told the crowd: «ladies and gentlemen, play is suspended» – an announcement which did not sit well with the Australian, who responded ‘why?’, before entering into a deep discussion with the match officials after their decision to pause play.

Emma Raducanu admits she almost 'died’ during epic win vs Camila Osorio

Emma Raducanu stressed that she “died about three times” during her match against Camila Osorio as the Brit dug deep to reach the Citi Open quarter-finals.

Coco Gauff overcomes resilient Naomi Osaka to reach quarter-finals at San Jose

Coco Gauff showed her mettle to overcome former world no.1 Naomi Osaka to reach the San Jose quarter-finals, winning 6-4 6-4 at the WTA 500 event. After an edgy start and being 2-1 down, Gauff went on a blistering run to win 10 of the next 13 games and win the first set 6-4, before going into a 5-1 lead in the second. Ad/> Osaka showed her class though, and was able to recover from seven match points, but Gauff ultimately prevailed on the eighth to win the match after an hour and two minutes of play.

Major GCC women’s volleyball tourney set for Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy is set to host its inaugural GCC Volleyball Cup tournament between Aug. 26 and 31 at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena, Zayed Sports City.

WTA roundup: Coco Gauff holds off Naomi Osaka in San Jose

Coco Gauff needed eight match points to get it done, but the sixth-seeded U.S. player beat Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday in the second round of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic at San Jose, Calif.

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz retires amid Washington heat

Third-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States retired in the third set on Thursday due to illness in searing conditions in Washington, allowing 16th-seeded Daniel Evans of Great Britain to advance to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open.

Raducanu wins marathon contest in sweltering Washington heat

Emma Raducanu said she was proud to have battled through one of her most physically demanding contests when she defeated Camila Osorio 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in sweltering conditions at the Citi Open in Washington D.C.

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday. The Serb star's unvaccinated status made it unlikely he would play in the prestigious ATP Masters tournament, just as it means he will probably miss the US Open starting later in August as the United States also requires visitors to the country to show proof of vaccination. Montreal Masters tournament director Eugene Lepierre had said earlier this month he did not expect Djokovic to play.

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Nick Kyrgios strikes again after storm threat pauses Reilly Opelka clash at Washington Open

Emma Raducanu admits she almost 'died’ during epic win vs Camila Osorio

Coco Gauff overcomes resilient Naomi Osaka to reach quarter-finals at San Jose

Major GCC women’s volleyball tourney set for Abu Dhabi

WTA roundup: Coco Gauff holds off Naomi Osaka in San Jose

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz retires amid Washington heat

Raducanu wins marathon contest in sweltering Washington heat

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event