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'We are going to remember Serena Williams the person forever' – Mats Wilander pays tribute after US Open loss

Eurosport tennis expert and seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander paid a glowing tribute to Serena Williams after the tennis icon lost in the third round of the US Open to Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. The 7-5 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 defeat has seemingly brought Williams’ illustrious tennis career to an end – although she has refused to officially confirm her retirement. Ad Williams, in typical fashion, put up a brave fight and forced a decider by producing some of her best tennis.

'Feel the ball better than when you're younger' - Rafael Nadal on needing less matches entering Grand Slams

Rafael Nadal says he does not need to play as many matches at his age going into Grand Slams. The 22-time Grand Slam champion progressed into the third round of the US Open on Thursday after beating Italy's Fabio Fognini in four sets. Ad It did not all go Nadal's way, though, as he went a set down against the Italian not looking his usual self before suffering a nose injury at the start of the second set.

Coco Gauff's fine run at the US Open continues as she eases past Madison Keys into fourth round

Coco Gauff is through to the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in her career after beating No. 20 seed Madison Keys in 6-2 6-3. Keys made 21 unforced errors which ultimately helped Gauff on her way to a straightforward straight sets win over the 2017 US Open finalist.

US Open: Emma Raducanu training with new coach Dmitry Tursunov despite exit 'great to see', says Mats Wilander

Emma Raducanu has been praised for sticking around at the US Open to continue practicing with coach Dmitry Tursunov despite her first-round exit. The shock 2021 champion entered a trial period working with the Russian for the American swing, with Tursunov the Brit’s fourth coach in 13 months.

US Open 2022: ‘Weirdest’ accident gave Rafael Nadal a ‘wake up call’ in second round win, says Mats Wilander

Rafael Nadal recovered from a nose injury to beat Fabio Fognini in the second round of the US Open after the “weirdest” accident gave the 22-time Grand Slam winner a “wake up call”, according to Mats Wilander. The Spaniard, who trailed after the first set, suffered a nose injury when an attempted backhand went wrong and his racquet bounced off the hard court, hit him in the face and left him bleeding. Ad He required a medical timeout in the fourth set to patch up the gash, and Eurosport expert Wilander claimed it was the “wake up call” he needed.

'Get off the court as quickly as possible' - Mats Wilander urges Carlos Alcaraz to play fewer drop shots

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Carlos Alcaraz needs to play fewer drop shots when he is in a commanding lead in a match so that he can get off the court more quickly. Alcaraz beat Argentina's Federico Coria 6-2 6-1 7-5 in the second round, but midway through the third set the 19-year-old appeared to lose a bit of focus as he let a 4-1 lead slip, allowing Coria to come back and make it 4-4. Ad The world No.

US Open: Jack Draper 'one of the more dangerous players in the draw', says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander says Great Britain's rising star Jack Draper is «one of the more dangerous players in the draw». The 20-year-old Brit has booked his place in the US Open third round for the first time in his career after stunning No. 6 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Wednesday.

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

Serena Williams is “now one of the favourites” for the US Open title after her sensational victory over second seed Anett Kontaveit sent her into the third round, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Roared on by a raucous crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams overcame a second-set blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 under the lights on Wednesday night. Ad “I have not heard a crowd that loud,” said seven-time major champion Wilander.

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'We are going to remember Serena Williams the person forever' – Mats Wilander pays tribute after US Open loss

'Feel the ball better than when you're younger' - Rafael Nadal on needing less matches entering Grand Slams

Coco Gauff's fine run at the US Open continues as she eases past Madison Keys into fourth round

US Open: Emma Raducanu training with new coach Dmitry Tursunov despite exit 'great to see', says Mats Wilander

US Open 2022: ‘Weirdest’ accident gave Rafael Nadal a ‘wake up call’ in second round win, says Mats Wilander

'Get off the court as quickly as possible' - Mats Wilander urges Carlos Alcaraz to play fewer drop shots

US Open: Jack Draper 'one of the more dangerous players in the draw', says Mats Wilander

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander