US Open: Czech duo apologise after beating Venus and Serena Williams
Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova were delighted to reach the second round of the US Open last night but were apologetic after defeating the Williams sisters.
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No Harry Styles meeting for Andrey Rublev, Ajla Tomljanovic out to copy Novak Djokovic trick – US Open diary
Rublev’s residency at the Garden Andrey Rublev made the most of his time in New York before the start of the US Open, attending three shows at Madison Square Garden; twice going to see Harry Styles’ Love On Tour concert and once to see Twenty One Pilots. Ad The Russian No. 9 seed, who advanced to the third round on Thursday with a straight-sets win over Kwon Soonwoo, once joined a cover band to make a music video of a One Direction song and it appears his love for Harry Styles has grown since then.
Venus and Serena Williams bow out to apologetic Czech pair in US Open 2022 women’s doubles first round
Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova could not help but apologise after knocking Venus and Serena Williams out of the US Open women’s doubles in the first round. Teaming up for the first time in more than four years, the Williams sisters may well have just played their last doubles match together with Serena expected to retire – although she has been coy on the matter at Flushing Meadows.
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.
Ricardo Soares pays heavy price for lack of immediate success at Al-Ahly
Football is cruel at times. On Monday, just prior to the final game of the Egyptian Premier League season, Ricardo Soares was asked whether it would be his last as head coach of Al-Ahly.
US Open: Serena Williams swansong echoes into the third round
Serena Williams’ Little Black Dress packed more shine than the New York night. Just as well then as the American superstar let some of that sizzle rub off on her play. The 23-time major winner thumped 38 winners en route to a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 second-round win over the world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit. The Estonian powerhouse repeatedly pushed the 40-year-old onto the backfoot, but Serena reached and stretched, chased and charged the Arthur Ashe Stadium, using the two hours and 27 minutes in the middle to underline that her defence was as deep as her offence was destructive. Next up for Serena and her diamond-encrusted sparkle is the Aussie world No. 46 Ajla Tomljanovic.
Serena And Venus Williams Out Of US Open Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. The Williams sisters -- in what is almost certainly their final outing together as a Grand Slam doubles duo -- slumped to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams out of US Open doubles
Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. The Williams sisters -- in what is almost certainly their final outing together as a Grand Slam doubles duo -- slumped to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American pair - winners of 14 Grand Slam crowns and three Olympic gold medals -- had not played together in a doubles tournament since 2018.