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Andrea Petkovic Announces Retirement After US Open Loss To Belinda Bencic

Former World No. 9 Andrea Petkovic played her last Grand Slam match on Tuesday, losing to World No. 13 Belinda Bencic 2-6, 6-4, 4-6 in the first round of the US Open. Petkovic, 34, announced her plans to retire after the US Open. "I was glad that it ended like this, with Belinda, somebody I love and respect so much," Petkovic told reporters after the match. "Also that I could bring to the last match everything that I brought to my career, which was grit and tenacity and just respect for the game and for my opponents," she added.

US Open: Emma Raducanu delivers refreshingly honest verdict of her defeat

Emma Raducanu’s US Open title reign came to an end last night when she was knocked out in the first round of this year’s competition by Alizé Cornet.

Jack Draper to face Felix Auger-Aliassime after defeating Emil Ruusuvuori

Jack Draper made a winning US Open debut against Emil Ruusuvuori to set up a second-round clash with sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Anett Kontaveit coach praises retiring Serena Williams as 'the greatest thing for the sport' ahead of US Open tie

Anett Kontaveit’s coach, Torben Beltz, has praised Serena Williams as the «greatest thing for the sport», as the pair get ready to meet in their hugely significant US Open second-round clash. Should Williams lose, the encounter may represent the final professional singles match of her extraordinary career, and she will be up against a strong opponent in current world No. 2 Kontaveit.

'Back to reality' - Mats Wilander not surprised by Emma Raducanu first-round exit at US Open

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has given his reaction to defending champion Emma Raducanu suffering a first-round defeat to Alize Cornet at the US Open. Raducanu, on her first match back in New York since her memorable win 12 months ago, battled hard against her unseeded French opponent but was ultimately unable to find the answers to get anywhere close to making the second round, succumbing 3-6 3-6. Ad In truth, Cornet — who beat world No.

Venus not looking past doubles with Serena after US Open exit

Venus Williams brushed off questions about her future on Tuesday after tumbling out of the US Open in the first round.

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

Rafael Nadal was involved in a testy exchange with a journalist after it was put to him that he receives preferential treatment from umpires. The incident came after the Spaniard roared back from a set down to beat Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, eventually sealing a 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 win to progress to round two where he will face Fabio Fognini. Ad A delighted Nadal said in his on-court interview that he was “super happy” to return to Flushing Meadows, but his post-match press conference was a more tense affair.

'Serena is the boss' says Venus after US Open exit

Venus Williams kept her thoughts on her tennis future to herself after losing in the opening round of the US Open.

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Andrea Petkovic Announces Retirement After US Open Loss To Belinda Bencic

US Open: Emma Raducanu delivers refreshingly honest verdict of her defeat

Jack Draper to face Felix Auger-Aliassime after defeating Emil Ruusuvuori

Anett Kontaveit coach praises retiring Serena Williams as 'the greatest thing for the sport' ahead of US Open tie

'Back to reality' - Mats Wilander not surprised by Emma Raducanu first-round exit at US Open

Venus not looking past doubles with Serena after US Open exit

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

'Serena is the boss' says Venus after US Open exit