US Open: John McEnroe calls Iga Świątek’s distraction tactic "below the belt"
John McEnroe has asked whether Iga Świątek was “below the belt” when she seemingly tried to distract Lauren Davis during their third-round US Open match.
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'It will be a great challenge' - Caroline Garcia 'super excited' to play Coco Gauff in quarter-finals of US Open
The in form Caroline Garcia admits facing home favourite Coco Gauff in the quarter-final of the US Open will be a “great challenge” – but ultimately, it’s one she’s embracing. The No.17 Garcia has won her last 12 games, defeating Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-4 6-1 to set up a mouth-watering last-eight clash with Gauff, who saw off Zhang Shaui 7-5 7-5. Ad Not only will she have to deal with a formidable opponent in Gauff, who Eurosport’s Mats Wilander has described as the “total package”, Garcia will also have to hold her nerve in front of a raucous crowd that will be firmly behind the American teenager.
‘It seems like he doesn’t care’ – Corentin Moutet slammed for behaviour in defeat to Casper Ruud at US Open
Corentin Moutet was urged to show more focus and concentration after not producing his best performance in his US Open fourth-round loss to Casper Ruud. Moutet showed glimpses of his quality during the 6-1 6-2 6-7(4) 6-2 defeat, particularly in the third set when the Frenchman dug deep to spark hopes of a comeback. Ad But ultimately some questionable actions during the match overshadowed a promising performance.
‘Novak-esque’ – Coco Gauff a ‘total package’ like Djokovic says Eurosport's Mats Wilander after win over Zhang Shaui
Eighteen-year-old Coco Gauff has been described as the «total package» and was also praised for her maturity following her hard-fought 7-5 7-5 victory over Zhang Shaui to set up a place in the last eight of the US Open. After taking the first set in brilliant fashion, Gauff was staring at a decider after Zhang took a 5-3 lead in the second set. But the young American dealt with the pressure to win the next four games and keep her bid of winning her home Grand Slam alive.
'Go for it': Gutsy Garcia relishing career renaissance at US Open
NEW YORK : France's Caroline Garcia is beginning to believe "good things can happen again" in New York, after clawing her way out of a career slump to reach her first-ever U.S. Open quarter-final.
US Open 2022 Day 8: Order of play and schedule - When are Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz playing?
Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie are all in action on a stacked card at the US Open on Monday. World No. 1 Swiatek faces unseeded Jule Niemeier as both look to make the quarter-finals in New York for the first time.
'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction tactic against Lauren Davis at US Open
John McEnroe questioned whether Iga Swiatek was a “bit below the belt” in seemingly trying to distract Lauren Davis at the net during their third-round US Open match. World No. 1 Swiatek came through 6-3 6-4 against Davis to equal her best showing at the tournament.
'I needed to find the proper balance' - Iga Swiatek digs deep to beat Lauren Davis and seal fourth round place
Iga Swiatek was, at times, far from her best but the 21-year-old was still too much for Lauren Davis as she sealed her place in the fourth round of the US Open. Aiming for a seventh title in a single year, the world No.1 took a step closer to equalling Serena Williams’ remarkable feat by defeating the American Davis 6-3 6-4 in a hard-fought battle. Ad Swiatek, who has equalled her best result at the US Open, will face Germany’s Jule Niemeier in the last 16.