American Danielle Collins earns first win over Naomi Osaka in US Open first round
NEW YORK — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost in the first round of a second consecutive major tournament.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek advance at US Open; Elena Rybakina, Venus Williams crash out
World number one and French Open champion Swiatek eased past Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-0 in just 67 minutes. Victory was a relief for the 21-year-old Pole who had suffered early losses at warm-up events in Toronto and Cincinatti. "In matches, being a little bit stressed and tight, it can get a little bit worse, but still, I feel like my level is just better," said Swiatek who next faces 2017 champion Sloane Stephens. "We'll see if I'm going to hold on to that." Alcaraz, the 19-year-old world number four, was made to sweat by battling Sebastian Baez, winning the first two sets 7-5, 7-5 before the Argentine retired injured 0-2 down in the third.
Venus Williams bounced from US Open, turns focus to doubles event with sister
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Venus Williams ousted from U.S. Open 1st round for 2nd consecutive appearance
The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result.
Southampton inflict fresh misery on ‘soft’ Chelsea
LONDON: Thomas Tuchel urged "soft" Chelsea to toughen up after a shock 2-1 defeat against Southampton plunged his spluttering team into Premier League turmoil on Tuesday. Tuchel's side blew the lead at St Mary's after Raheem Sterling put them ahead midway through the first half. England forward Sterling bagged his third goal in two games with a close-range strike in the 23rd minute.
Serena navigates doubles duty in US Open calendar
NEW YORK : Serena Williams faces a busy schedule in her Flushing Meadows farewell as she takes on second-seed Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday and brings her sister act back to the U.S. Open doubles on Thursday.
'I can't imagine what she must feel' - Iga Swiatek amazed by Serena Williams' coolness under the spotlight
The world No. 1 Iga Swiatek believes that only Serena Williams could handle the febrile pre-match atmosphere that surrounded her first-round match of the US Open. The star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium was absolutely rocking ahead of the 40-year-old’s 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic, and Williams delivered a stirring performance to match the occasion.
US Open 2022 Day 3: Order of play and schedule - When are Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios playing?
Serena Williams will again be centre of attention as the US Open enters its third day, while Andy Murray is also back in action. Williams is into the second round after a 6-3 6-3 win over Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic on an emotional night in her farewell tournament. Ad The six-time former winner will come up against second seed Anett Kontaviet, who overcame a spirited Jaqueline Christian in her opening match.