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Nick Kyrgios strikes again after storm threat pauses Reilly Opelka clash at Washington Open

Nick Kyrgios expressed his displeasure once again as play was paused at his Citi Open third-round clash against Reilly Opelka. It was 1-1 in the opening set when the pair had to leave the court due to the stormy weather in the United States capital, as reported by the Daily Express. Ad/> Chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein told the crowd: «ladies and gentlemen, play is suspended» – an announcement which did not sit well with the Australian, who responded ‘why?’, before entering into a deep discussion with the match officials after their decision to pause play.

Emma Raducanu admits she almost 'died’ during epic win vs Camila Osorio

Emma Raducanu stressed that she “died about three times” during her match against Camila Osorio as the Brit dug deep to reach the Citi Open quarter-finals.

Coco Gauff overcomes resilient Naomi Osaka to reach quarter-finals at San Jose

Coco Gauff showed her mettle to overcome former world no.1 Naomi Osaka to reach the San Jose quarter-finals, winning 6-4 6-4 at the WTA 500 event. After an edgy start and being 2-1 down, Gauff went on a blistering run to win 10 of the next 13 games and win the first set 6-4, before going into a 5-1 lead in the second. Ad/> Osaka showed her class though, and was able to recover from seven match points, but Gauff ultimately prevailed on the eighth to win the match after an hour and two minutes of play.

Medvedev races into Los Cabos semi-finals

World number one Daniil Medvedev powered into the semi-finals of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ricardas Berankis.

Coco Gauff thwarts Naomi Osaka's fightback to reach San Jose WTA quarterfinals

San Jose, California. The 18-year-old, who reached her first Grand Slam final at the French Open in June, needed just one break of serve to seize the first set 6-4 in the blockbuster encounter. With booming serves and matching ground strokes, she then roared to a 5-1 lead in the second set.

Bello approves N15m scholarship for 12-year-old tennis prodigy

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Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday. The Serb star's unvaccinated status made it unlikely he would play in the prestigious ATP Masters tournament, just as it means he will probably miss the US Open starting later in August as the United States also requires visitors to the country to show proof of vaccination. Montreal Masters tournament director Eugene Lepierre had said earlier this month he did not expect Djokovic to play.

CWG 2022: Reeth Tennison, Manika Batra Through To Women's Singles Round Of 16

Indian paddlers Reeth Tennison, Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra won their respective matches in the women's singles round of 32 to progress into the next round at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 on Thursday. Akula defeated Karen Lyne from Malaysia 12-10, 12-10, 4-11, 11-8, 11-8. Tennison, prevailed 11-8, 10-12, 11-6, 12-10, 11-3 against England's Charlotte Bardsley. The winners of the Round of 32 will feature in the women's singles round of 16 at Commonwealth Games 2022 on August 5.

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Nick Kyrgios strikes again after storm threat pauses Reilly Opelka clash at Washington Open

Emma Raducanu admits she almost 'died’ during epic win vs Camila Osorio

Coco Gauff overcomes resilient Naomi Osaka to reach quarter-finals at San Jose

Medvedev races into Los Cabos semi-finals

Coco Gauff thwarts Naomi Osaka's fightback to reach San Jose WTA quarterfinals

Bello approves N15m scholarship for 12-year-old tennis prodigy

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event

CWG 2022: Reeth Tennison, Manika Batra Through To Women's Singles Round Of 16