Swiatek survives surprise test, Sinner and Osaka advance at US Open
NEW YORK :Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner and Japan's four-times major winner Naomi Osaka cruised through.
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Lyles, Alfred seal statement wins ahead of world championships
ZURICH :Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred stormed to statement victories in the Diamond League Final on Thursday, two weeks before the world championships in Tokyo.
Man United agree to sell Garnacho to Chelsea for 40 million pounds
Manchester United have agreed to sell Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for 40 million pounds ($54 million), a source close to United said on Thursday.
Sabalenka eyes revenge as Djokovic and Raducanu aim for resurgence
The U.S. Open kicks off its third round on Friday, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka looking to avenge an old loss to Leylah Fernandez, while Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu bid to strengthen their title bids.
Merciless Sinner mows down Popyrin and marches on at US Open
NEW YORK :Defending U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner effortlessly took out Australian Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2 to make the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday and send out an ominous warning to his title rivals in New York.
Overlooked pioneer Gibson finally under the spotlight with US Open tribute
NEW YORK :The U.S. Open turns its mega-watt spotlight on an often-overlooked pioneer for Black women in sport at this year's tournament, as the late Althea Gibson is honoured in American tennis' biggest stage.
Osaka sparkles in US Open win over Baptiste
NEW YORK :Japan's four-times major winner Naomi Osaka cruised through to the U.S. Open third round on Thursday, overwhelming American Hailey Baptiste 6-3 6-1 in a dominant performance.
In-form Swiatek survives scare to reach US Open third round
NEW YORK :Iga Swiatek survived a second-set scare to beat the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1 4-6 6-4 on Thursday, as the 2022 champion battled back on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the U.S. Open third round.