Serena Williams ends career with third-round loss in New York
Serena Williams bowed out of the US Open and professional tennis with a third-round defeat by Ajla Tomljanovic.
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'An inspiration' - Tributes pour in as Serena Williams set to bow out of tennis after US Open defeat
Tributes to Serena Williams have poured in from across the globe after the American tennis legend’s illustrious career seemingly came to an end with defeat in the US Open third round. The 40-year-old lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in a three-set epic at a raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, winning a second-set tie-break and saving five match points in the third before eventually succumbing. Ad Williams’ defeat is likely to mark the end of a 27-year professional career in which she has won 23 major singles titles, the first coming at Flushing Meadows in 1999.
No. 1 Daniil Medvedev thrashes Wu Yibing to set up 'not easy' Nick Kyrgios showdown at 2022 US Open
World No.1 Daniil Medvedev admits he has “good opportunities to do something big” in the US Open after breezing past China’s Wu Yibing to set up a fourth-round match with Nick Kyrgios. After Kyrgios ruthlessly overcame JJ Wolf in straight sets, Medvedev put on a clinical show of his own, closing out the match in under two hours to beat Yibing 6-4 6-2 6-2 to reach the second week for the fourth consecutive year. Ad Despite the convincing manner of his victory, Medvedev was quick to praise his opponent while building up his own hopes.
'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.
Abhilash Tomy looks to conquer Golden Globe Race on his second attempt
The ocean has always been a place of solitude for Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy.
Saudi Arabia beat Iraq to reach semifinals of 2022 Arab Cup U-17
Saudi Arabia on Friday reached the semifinals of the 2022 Arab Cup U-17 after beating Iraq 4-1 at Mohamed Bensaid Stadium in the Algerian port city of Mostaganem.
Serena Williams bids farewell to tennis after US Open loss
Serena Williams waved an emotional goodbye to tennis after a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open.
100 school kids beat trio of Brazilian football legends at Riyadh Homecoming Festival
RIYADH: Brazilian football legends Ronaldinho, Kaka and Roberto Carlos on Tuesday night took part in a light-hearted kickabout with a group of Saudi school children in the Star Return 2022 event at Riyadh’s Mrsool Park.