Emma Raducanu plays down injury concerns on eve of US Open title defence
Emma Raducanu played down injury concerns on the eve of her US Open title defence after breaking down in tears during practice.
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Rafael Nadal believes Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal is ‘sad news’ for US Open
Rafael Nadal described Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open as “very sad news”.
Retiring tennis icon Serena Williams hints at continuing legendary career beyond 2022 US Open
Tennis icon Serena Williams announced earlier this month that she was retiring from the sport she helped to redefine, but is now hinting at changing her mind. In an interview with American breakfast television show Today, Williams admitted she was unlikely to be playing the next grand slam after this year's US Open — the 2023 Australian Open — but refused to rule it out. «You never know,» Williams said.
US Open 2022: ‘The best Nick Kyrgios we have ever seen’ – Alex Corretja says Australian will be ‘dangerous’
Eurosport expert Alex Corretja believes tennis fans will see “the best Nick Kyrgios we have ever seen” at the US Open. Kyrgios has been in good form since June when he made the Wimbledon final, losing to Novak Djokovic in four sets, and winning the singles and doubles titles at the Citi Open earlier this month as part of his preparation for Flushing Meadows. Ad He has risen to world No.
US Open 2022: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ – Alex Corretja sides with Iga Swiatek on ball debate in New York
Eurosport expert Alex Corretja says “it doesn’t make any sense” for women and men to use different balls at the US Open. The US Open is the only Grand Slam where two different types of balls are used for the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the latter using lighter balls. This could be a disadvantage to the harder-hitting players.
Emma Raducanu explains tearful appearance during US Open practice session
Emma Raducanu has played down fresh injury fears after an emotional display during a practice session ahead of her US Open defence.
Defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev praises Serena Williams, reacts to Novak Djokovic absence
Defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev joined Rafa Nadal in lamenting the absence of Novak Djokovic from this year's tournament. Medvedev said, «I mean, I wish he would play here. We saw it in Wimbledon.
Elena Rybakina’s ‘disappointment’ post-Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal – US Open Tour Diary
‘I don’t feel like a Wimbledon champion’ Last month, Elena Rybakina did something every single tennis player aspires to achieve: She clinched the Wimbledon title to become a Grand Slam champion for the first time. Ad Back on the major stage for the US Open in New York, the 23-year-old made a somewhat surprising admission, saying her experience since that triumph “has not been the greatest” and that she didn’t feel like the reigning Wimbledon champion.