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New York, Sep 3 (Ians) Last year’s finalist Ons Jabeur of Tunisia needed nearly three hours to post a 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3 comeback win over Czech player Marie Bouzkova at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Saturday’s win was the second straight three-set triumph for the 29-year-old from Tunisia. After her latest closely-contested win, Jabeur meets Zheng Qinwen, the rising 20-year-old from China, in the Round of 16 on Monday.
Down 3-5, Jabeur had 15 errors to her opponent’s five, and looked as if she was on her way to conceding the set. The Tunisian rallied, but Bouzkova took the first frame, 7-5.
In the second set, the 29-year-old Tunisian was up a break at 5-4, when a physically ailing Bouzkova limped to her chair. After an off-court medical timeout, the Czech player returned with a look of distress on her face.
Stumbling at times, and not even trying to retrieve Jabeur’s drop shots,...
Saturday’s win was the second straight three-set triumph for the 29-year-old from Tunisia. After her latest closely-contested win, Jabeur meets Zheng Qinwen, the rising 20-year-old from China, in the Round of 16 on Monday.
Down 3-5, Jabeur had 15 errors to her opponent’s five, and looked as if she was on her way to conceding the set. The Tunisian rallied, but Bouzkova took the first frame, 7-5.
In the second set, the 29-year-old Tunisian was up a break at 5-4, when a physically ailing Bouzkova limped to her chair. After an off-court medical timeout, the Czech player returned with a look of distress on her face.
Stumbling at times, and not even trying to retrieve Jabeur’s drop shots,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New York, Sept 1 (Ians) Last year’s finalist Ons Jabeur of Tunisia pulled off another close call at this year’s US Open, staging a third-set comeback to hold off rising Czech teenager Linda Noskova 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-3 in a gripping second-round encounter.
The Tunisian had survived two tight sets against Camila Osorio in the first round and overcame physical distress in her opening-round win on Tuesday, and she was pushed even further by 18-year-old Noskova on Thursday night.
Jabeur was down a break at 2-3 in the third set, but she won the next four games in succession, prevailing after 2 hours and 8 minutes of play on the Grandstand court.
With the victory, Jabeur has won 13 Grand Slam matches so far in 2023, which is the most Grand Slam matches she has won in a single year. The total surpasses her 12 Grand Slam match-wins from last year, when she reached the...
The Tunisian had survived two tight sets against Camila Osorio in the first round and overcame physical distress in her opening-round win on Tuesday, and she was pushed even further by 18-year-old Noskova on Thursday night.
Jabeur was down a break at 2-3 in the third set, but she won the next four games in succession, prevailing after 2 hours and 8 minutes of play on the Grandstand court.
With the victory, Jabeur has won 13 Grand Slam matches so far in 2023, which is the most Grand Slam matches she has won in a single year. The total surpasses her 12 Grand Slam match-wins from last year, when she reached the...
- 9/1/2023
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New York, Aug 24 (Ians) World tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and Matteo Berrettini and others banded together for ‘Stars of the Open’, an exhibition event in support of Ukrainian humanitarian relief.
And a sold-out crowd of 14,000 at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night enjoyed some tennis hijinks in the headlining singles match as fan favorites Frances Tiafoe and world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz traded strokes and advice.
There were US Open legends on the court, too, as nine-time US Open champion John McEnroe teamed up with No. 3 Jessica Pegula for an all-New Yorker team. They faced Argentina’s 1990 US Open winner Gabriela Sabatini and Italian Berrettini, a former US Open semifinalist.
The fundraiser brought out celebrities beyond tennis, too. NBA star Jimmy Butler and two-time Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Yatra were also part of the event that raised $320,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Butler served as a ball crew...
And a sold-out crowd of 14,000 at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night enjoyed some tennis hijinks in the headlining singles match as fan favorites Frances Tiafoe and world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz traded strokes and advice.
There were US Open legends on the court, too, as nine-time US Open champion John McEnroe teamed up with No. 3 Jessica Pegula for an all-New Yorker team. They faced Argentina’s 1990 US Open winner Gabriela Sabatini and Italian Berrettini, a former US Open semifinalist.
The fundraiser brought out celebrities beyond tennis, too. NBA star Jimmy Butler and two-time Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Yatra were also part of the event that raised $320,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Butler served as a ball crew...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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An exciting evening of tennis action is coming as some of the world’s best players and a couple of special guests step onto the court on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Et on ESPN+. It’s all happening at the Stars of the Open, a charity event during U.S. Open Fan Week aimed at raising funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. We’ve got all of the information on who will be playing and how to watch the matches with a Subscription to ESPN+.
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In the main event, Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1, squares off against the crowd-favorite and Top-10 player, Frances Tiafoe. It’s a rematch we’ve been waiting for,...
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In the main event, Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1, squares off against the crowd-favorite and Top-10 player, Frances Tiafoe. It’s a rematch we’ve been waiting for,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Mike Nelson
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Warsaw (Poland), July 26 (Ians) World No.1 Iga Swiatek kicked off her Warsaw Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Uzbekistan’s Nigina Abduraimova in the first round, here.
In her first match action since a quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon, Swiatek on Tuesday night needed 1 hour and 35 minutes to get back to winning ways.
The 22-year old Polish tennis player is in pursuit of her fourth title of 2023 at this week’s Wta 250 event in her home country, in her second appearance. Last year, she lost in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Caroline Garcia when the event was held on clay.
“For sure, it’s a pretty special tournament. It’s not an easy one to play, a little bit different stress than usual, but I’m happy for the chance to play in front of Polish crowds,” Swiatek said after the match.
“First rounds, they aren’t easy,...
In her first match action since a quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon, Swiatek on Tuesday night needed 1 hour and 35 minutes to get back to winning ways.
The 22-year old Polish tennis player is in pursuit of her fourth title of 2023 at this week’s Wta 250 event in her home country, in her second appearance. Last year, she lost in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Caroline Garcia when the event was held on clay.
“For sure, it’s a pretty special tournament. It’s not an easy one to play, a little bit different stress than usual, but I’m happy for the chance to play in front of Polish crowds,” Swiatek said after the match.
“First rounds, they aren’t easy,...
- 7/26/2023
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New Delhi, July 15 (Ians) The highly anticipated Wimbledon women’s singles final is set to showcase an intriguing clash between Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur. With the departure of previous champions from the draw, a new Wimbledon titleholder will be crowned, adding an extra layer of excitement to this momentous occasion.
Marketa Vondrousova has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide by becoming the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since the legendary Billie Jean King in 1963.
Vondrousova’s remarkable journey to the final is a testament to her exceptional skills and determination. Having been a finalist at Roland-Garros in 2019, she brings valuable experience to this high-stakes encounter. The Czech lefty showcased her prowess by decisively defeating fan favourite Elina Svitolina in the semifinals, winning 6-3, 6-3.
On the other side of the net stands Ons Jabeur, who is making her second consecutive appearance in the Wimbledon final. Although...
Marketa Vondrousova has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide by becoming the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since the legendary Billie Jean King in 1963.
Vondrousova’s remarkable journey to the final is a testament to her exceptional skills and determination. Having been a finalist at Roland-Garros in 2019, she brings valuable experience to this high-stakes encounter. The Czech lefty showcased her prowess by decisively defeating fan favourite Elina Svitolina in the semifinals, winning 6-3, 6-3.
On the other side of the net stands Ons Jabeur, who is making her second consecutive appearance in the Wimbledon final. Although...
- 7/15/2023
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The most distinguished tennis tournament in the world is coming to a close this weekend, but before it does, the winners still have to be crowned! The Women’s Singles Final (also known as the Ladies’ Championship) at the 2023 Wimbledon tournament takes place on Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. Et on ESPN and ESPN+. The final will feature Ons Jabeur taking on Marketa Vondrousova, and you can watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off).
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- 7/15/2023
- by David Satin
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Mumbai, July 14 (Ians) Malayalam star Mohanlal was dressed to the T as he was recently seen attending the Wimbledon match in London.
Mohanlal took to Instagram, where he shared a gamut of pictures.
In the images, he is seen looking dapper in a blue shirt paired with tie and a white shirt. To complete the look he wore rimless glasses.
He was seen taking a selfie with Disney Star’s president K Madhavan. They were attending the women’s singles semi-final match between Elina Svitolina from Ukraine and Czech player Marketa Vondrousova (Cze).
For the caption he just wrote: “Wimbledon.”
On the work front, Mohanlal is gearing up for the shoot of ‘Vrushabha’. Director Nanda Kishore, who has worked in the Kannada film industry, will go behind the lens for ‘Vrusbhaha’.
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Mohanlal took to Instagram, where he shared a gamut of pictures.
In the images, he is seen looking dapper in a blue shirt paired with tie and a white shirt. To complete the look he wore rimless glasses.
He was seen taking a selfie with Disney Star’s president K Madhavan. They were attending the women’s singles semi-final match between Elina Svitolina from Ukraine and Czech player Marketa Vondrousova (Cze).
For the caption he just wrote: “Wimbledon.”
On the work front, Mohanlal is gearing up for the shoot of ‘Vrushabha’. Director Nanda Kishore, who has worked in the Kannada film industry, will go behind the lens for ‘Vrusbhaha’.
–Ians
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- 7/14/2023
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London, July 14 (Ians) No.6 seed Ons Jabeur rallied for a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 win over No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court to book a place in her third career Grand Slam final and second straight at the Wimbledon, here on Thursday.
Jabeur is the first woman to reach back-to-back finals at Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2018-19. Williams lost both of those matches, and Jabeur will seek to avoid that fate when she faces Czech left-hander Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday’s final — the first unseeded Wimbledon women’s finalist in the Open Era.
For the second straight match at Wimbledon — she also rallied from a set down in a rematch of the 2022 final to beat Elena Rybakina in the quarters — Jabeur came from behind for a three-set victory, and with wins over Rybakina, Sabalenka and Petra Kvitova this fortnight, Jabeur is the first woman to defeat three Top 10 players...
Jabeur is the first woman to reach back-to-back finals at Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2018-19. Williams lost both of those matches, and Jabeur will seek to avoid that fate when she faces Czech left-hander Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday’s final — the first unseeded Wimbledon women’s finalist in the Open Era.
For the second straight match at Wimbledon — she also rallied from a set down in a rematch of the 2022 final to beat Elena Rybakina in the quarters — Jabeur came from behind for a three-set victory, and with wins over Rybakina, Sabalenka and Petra Kvitova this fortnight, Jabeur is the first woman to defeat three Top 10 players...
- 7/13/2023
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London, July 11 (Ians) Marketa Vondrousova came back from a breakdown in the third set to upset No.4 Jessica Pegula and reach the semifinals of the Wimbledon, here on Tuesday.
Vondrousova won the last five games to defeat No.4 seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a rousing match on Court No.1. Vondrousova entered the tournament with only four career main-draw wins on grass. Now, in less than a fortnight, she’s scored a handful.
The 24-year-old from the Czech Republic will play the second major semifinal of her career on Thursday against No.1 Iga Swiatek or unseeded Elina Svitolina who were still playing on Centre Court.
This was the fourth consecutive match in which Vondrousova defeated a seeded player. Previously, she was a winner over No.12 Veronika Kudermetova, No.20 Donna Vekic and No.32 Marie Bouzkova. She’s only the third woman in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating four seeded opponents,...
Vondrousova won the last five games to defeat No.4 seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a rousing match on Court No.1. Vondrousova entered the tournament with only four career main-draw wins on grass. Now, in less than a fortnight, she’s scored a handful.
The 24-year-old from the Czech Republic will play the second major semifinal of her career on Thursday against No.1 Iga Swiatek or unseeded Elina Svitolina who were still playing on Centre Court.
This was the fourth consecutive match in which Vondrousova defeated a seeded player. Previously, she was a winner over No.12 Veronika Kudermetova, No.20 Donna Vekic and No.32 Marie Bouzkova. She’s only the third woman in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating four seeded opponents,...
- 7/11/2023
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Venus Williams, making her 24th appearance at Wimbledon, lost her first-round match Monday after rebounding from a twisted knee in the early going.
Elina Svitolina beat Williams in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. In the third game of the first set, Williams collapsed in pain after her right knee bent at an awkward angle. After a few minutes, play resumed, but the match was never very close.
Williams, 43, has stayed in the pro singles game longer than her sister, Serena, who announced her plan to “evolve away” from tennis last September following the U.S. Open. Venus Williams has won five Wimbledon singles titles, more than only three other players in history, but has not gotten past the third round at any major tournament since 2018. In 2021, she made her record 90th appearance at a Grand Slam. She has also won 90 singles matches at Wimbledon, also a record.
The end of Monday’s match was anti-climactic,...
Elina Svitolina beat Williams in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. In the third game of the first set, Williams collapsed in pain after her right knee bent at an awkward angle. After a few minutes, play resumed, but the match was never very close.
Williams, 43, has stayed in the pro singles game longer than her sister, Serena, who announced her plan to “evolve away” from tennis last September following the U.S. Open. Venus Williams has won five Wimbledon singles titles, more than only three other players in history, but has not gotten past the third round at any major tournament since 2018. In 2021, she made her record 90th appearance at a Grand Slam. She has also won 90 singles matches at Wimbledon, also a record.
The end of Monday’s match was anti-climactic,...
- 7/3/2023
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London, June 30 (Ians) World no 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland will open her Wimbledon 2023 women’s singles campaign against Zhu Lin while defending champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan has been handed a tough first-week draw.
Fresh off a successful Roland Garros title defence, Swiatek is projected to face No.7 seed Coco Gauff, against whom she has yet to lose a set in seven meetings, in the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, the Kazakh No.3 seed will open her campaign against the American Shelby Rogers, who has defeated Rybakina twice in five previous meetings.
In the second round, Rybakina could face Alize Cornet, whose 25 triumphs over Top 10 opponents include an upset of Swiatek at Wimbledon 2022 that snapped the World No.1’s 37-match winning streak.
There could also be a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final in the quarterfinals, where Rybakina is projected to face No.6 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia.
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Fresh off a successful Roland Garros title defence, Swiatek is projected to face No.7 seed Coco Gauff, against whom she has yet to lose a set in seven meetings, in the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, the Kazakh No.3 seed will open her campaign against the American Shelby Rogers, who has defeated Rybakina twice in five previous meetings.
In the second round, Rybakina could face Alize Cornet, whose 25 triumphs over Top 10 opponents include an upset of Swiatek at Wimbledon 2022 that snapped the World No.1’s 37-match winning streak.
There could also be a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final in the quarterfinals, where Rybakina is projected to face No.6 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia.
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- 6/30/2023
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Paris, June 6 (Ians) World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka ended the brilliant resurgence of former World No.3 Elina Svitolina in straight games to book her maiden entry into the women’s singles semifinals at the French Open on Tuesday.
Australian Open winner Sabalenka, who had never been past the third round in Paris in five prior appearances, defeated Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals at the Roland Garros.
For a place in her second Grand Slam final of the year, she’ll next face unseeded Karolina Muchova, herself a former Top 20 player, as the Czech beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Tuesday’s other quarterfinal.
Facing Svitolina for the third time overall, and for the first time in three years, Sabalenka earned control of the match in the middle of each set. She won three straight games from 4-3 in the opener, after those seven went with serve, and won four in a row...
Australian Open winner Sabalenka, who had never been past the third round in Paris in five prior appearances, defeated Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals at the Roland Garros.
For a place in her second Grand Slam final of the year, she’ll next face unseeded Karolina Muchova, herself a former Top 20 player, as the Czech beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Tuesday’s other quarterfinal.
Facing Svitolina for the third time overall, and for the first time in three years, Sabalenka earned control of the match in the middle of each set. She won three straight games from 4-3 in the opener, after those seven went with serve, and won four in a row...
- 6/6/2023
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Paris, June 5 (Ians) Novak Djokovic moved past long-time rival Rafael Nadal after dispatching Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets on Sunday, seizing sole ownership of the quarterfinal appearance record at the French Open with 17 appearances.
The Serbian, victorious with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 triumph against Varillas, is also vying to surpass Nadal by clinching a record 23rd Grand Slam men’s title at Roland Garros, reports Xinhua.
“I’m proud of it, but my attention is already in the next match,” said the third seed, who is set to face Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.
Djokovic dominated the contest against the world No. 94 opponent, firing 35 winners and converting half of his 12 break points to secure victory in one hour and 57 minutes.
“Great energy on the court, from the crowd and myself as well,” Djokovic said on Court Philippe Chatrier. “I really enjoyed it, my best performance in the tournament so far.
The Serbian, victorious with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 triumph against Varillas, is also vying to surpass Nadal by clinching a record 23rd Grand Slam men’s title at Roland Garros, reports Xinhua.
“I’m proud of it, but my attention is already in the next match,” said the third seed, who is set to face Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.
Djokovic dominated the contest against the world No. 94 opponent, firing 35 winners and converting half of his 12 break points to secure victory in one hour and 57 minutes.
“Great energy on the court, from the crowd and myself as well,” Djokovic said on Court Philippe Chatrier. “I really enjoyed it, my best performance in the tournament so far.
- 6/5/2023
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Paris, June 5 (Ians) Former World No.3 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and former Roland Garros runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals at the French Open on Sunday, scoring contrasting wins here.
Svitoline continued her remarkable run in Paris, defeating No.9 seed Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 7-5(5) to advance to the quarterfinals. The victory put the 28-year-old Ukrainian into her first Slam quarterfinal in just her fifth tour-level event since her return from maternity leave.
Pavlyuchenkova became the lowest-ranked French Open quarterfinalist in the Open Era after defeating Elise Mertens, coming back from a set and a break down.
After giving birth to her daughter Skai last October, Svitolina returned to competition earlier this spring in Charleston. After starting her season 0-3 at the tour level, Svitolina caught fire in her fourth tournament back, storming to her 17th career title in Strasbourg. By making her fourth French Open quarterfinal and first,...
Svitoline continued her remarkable run in Paris, defeating No.9 seed Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 7-5(5) to advance to the quarterfinals. The victory put the 28-year-old Ukrainian into her first Slam quarterfinal in just her fifth tour-level event since her return from maternity leave.
Pavlyuchenkova became the lowest-ranked French Open quarterfinalist in the Open Era after defeating Elise Mertens, coming back from a set and a break down.
After giving birth to her daughter Skai last October, Svitolina returned to competition earlier this spring in Charleston. After starting her season 0-3 at the tour level, Svitolina caught fire in her fourth tournament back, storming to her 17th career title in Strasbourg. By making her fourth French Open quarterfinal and first,...
- 6/4/2023
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Paris, May 29 (Ians) Former finalists Sloane Stephens, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Marketa Vondrousova started their respective campaigns on a winning note while Ukraines Elina Svitolina made a victorious comeback to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday.
The 2018 finalist Sloane Stephens took out No.16 seed Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-4 in 1 hour and 24 minutes in a first-round matchup between two former Top 3 players in women’s singles.
The 2021 finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova soon joined her in the second round, racing past Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2, 6-2 in 70 minutes while the 2019 finalist Marketa Vondrousova dismissed Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-0 in 71 minutes to start her campaign on a positive note.
The former World No.3 Svitolina made a victorious comeback to Grand Slam action by toppling No.26 seed Martina Trevisan of Italy 6-2, 6-2 to book a spot in the second round of the clay-court major.
In her first Grand Slam event since the 2022 Australian Open,...
The 2018 finalist Sloane Stephens took out No.16 seed Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-4 in 1 hour and 24 minutes in a first-round matchup between two former Top 3 players in women’s singles.
The 2021 finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova soon joined her in the second round, racing past Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2, 6-2 in 70 minutes while the 2019 finalist Marketa Vondrousova dismissed Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-0 in 71 minutes to start her campaign on a positive note.
The former World No.3 Svitolina made a victorious comeback to Grand Slam action by toppling No.26 seed Martina Trevisan of Italy 6-2, 6-2 to book a spot in the second round of the clay-court major.
In her first Grand Slam event since the 2022 Australian Open,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Rome, May 14 (Ians) World No.1 Iga Swiatek eased into the Round of 16 at the Italian Open after beating Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 in the third round on Sunday.
This was Swiatek’s 13th consecutive win for Swiatek in Rome, the longest win streak in Rome since Serena Williams posted 21 consecutive wins from 2012 to 2019.
The two-time defending champion will face either No.16 Liudmila Samsonova or No.21 Donna Vekic next.
Coming off wins over Elina Svitolina and Bernarda Pera to make her first third-round appearance in Rome, Tsurenko broke Swiatek’s serve immediately and led 2-0.
Swiatek responded emphatically. The two-time Roland Garros champion dialled in her game and found her margins to reel off 12 consecutive games to win her 27th match of the season and extend her 2023 record on clay to 11-1.
In other action, Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic notched an upset in a rain-postponed match on Sunday,...
This was Swiatek’s 13th consecutive win for Swiatek in Rome, the longest win streak in Rome since Serena Williams posted 21 consecutive wins from 2012 to 2019.
The two-time defending champion will face either No.16 Liudmila Samsonova or No.21 Donna Vekic next.
Coming off wins over Elina Svitolina and Bernarda Pera to make her first third-round appearance in Rome, Tsurenko broke Swiatek’s serve immediately and led 2-0.
Swiatek responded emphatically. The two-time Roland Garros champion dialled in her game and found her margins to reel off 12 consecutive games to win her 27th match of the season and extend her 2023 record on clay to 11-1.
In other action, Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic notched an upset in a rain-postponed match on Sunday,...
- 5/14/2023
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Doha, May 13 (Ians) Qualifier Camila Osorio knocked out No.5 seed Caroline Garcia 6-4, 6-4 in the third round of the Italian Open to notch her career-best win by ranking and reach the last 16 of a Wta 1000 event for the first time, here on Saturday.
The result is the first Top 5 victory of the Colombian’s career and moves her into the last 16 of a Wta 1000 event for the first time. Her only other win over a Top 10 opponent came against Elina Svitolina in the first round of Tenerife 2021.
A leg injury sidelined the former No.33 for two months this year, and her ranking fell to No.115 in April. But Osorio has come back strongly on clay, reaching the third round of Madrid last week to return to the Top 100, and going at least one round better in Rome.
The 21-year-old’s record this season now stands at 13-6 (11-5 in...
The result is the first Top 5 victory of the Colombian’s career and moves her into the last 16 of a Wta 1000 event for the first time. Her only other win over a Top 10 opponent came against Elina Svitolina in the first round of Tenerife 2021.
A leg injury sidelined the former No.33 for two months this year, and her ranking fell to No.115 in April. But Osorio has come back strongly on clay, reaching the third round of Madrid last week to return to the Top 100, and going at least one round better in Rome.
The 21-year-old’s record this season now stands at 13-6 (11-5 in...
- 5/13/2023
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Katheryn Winnick is best known for playing shield maiden Lagertha in “Vikings” and the Canadian actress is now embracing a new role: ambassador for United24, the global initiative to support Ukraine, launched by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Winnick shared a virtual conversation with Zelenskyy, which was shared via social media.
“Thank you very much for being with us. We are grateful that you have decided to become a United24 ambassador and that you are the first female ambassador from Canada, with whom we have many connections,” said President Zelenskyy, who also invited Winnick to visit Ukraine.
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In her role as United24 ambassador, Winnick will focus on reconstruction efforts to rebuild houses in the Kyiv region that have been destroyed by Russian warfare.
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Winnick shared a virtual conversation with Zelenskyy, which was shared via social media.
“Thank you very much for being with us. We are grateful that you have decided to become a United24 ambassador and that you are the first female ambassador from Canada, with whom we have many connections,” said President Zelenskyy, who also invited Winnick to visit Ukraine.
Read More: Mark Hamill Selling Signed ‘Star Wars’ Posters To Raise Money For Ukraine Drones
In her role as United24 ambassador, Winnick will focus on reconstruction efforts to rebuild houses in the Kyiv region that have been destroyed by Russian warfare.
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- 3/2/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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Embattled Ukraine has tapped Hollywood film critic Leonard Matlin to help fundraise for medical assistance to aid the country’s military effort against an invading Russia.
Matlin is getting behind a Nov. 20 charity event in Hollywood, UkraineFilmFest, which has his daughter, Jessie Maltin, as a co-organizer. The fundraiser at NeueHouse Hollywood aims to draw film community donations through the UNITED24 fundraising platform launched by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky.
The charity event is also organized by the EnoughTea Foundation and will screen short films that include Oleksandr Kiriyenko’s On One’s Own Territory, Olesya Sanin’s Anna, Doors by Natalia Davydenko and The Smell of the Field, from director Andriana Yarmonova.
“Our lives are all about the celebration of art, and we’re incredibly lucky to do what we do. Being able to work with EnoughTea Foundation, UNITED24 and the Ministry of Digital Transformation,...
Embattled Ukraine has tapped Hollywood film critic Leonard Matlin to help fundraise for medical assistance to aid the country’s military effort against an invading Russia.
Matlin is getting behind a Nov. 20 charity event in Hollywood, UkraineFilmFest, which has his daughter, Jessie Maltin, as a co-organizer. The fundraiser at NeueHouse Hollywood aims to draw film community donations through the UNITED24 fundraising platform launched by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky.
The charity event is also organized by the EnoughTea Foundation and will screen short films that include Oleksandr Kiriyenko’s On One’s Own Territory, Olesya Sanin’s Anna, Doors by Natalia Davydenko and The Smell of the Field, from director Andriana Yarmonova.
“Our lives are all about the celebration of art, and we’re incredibly lucky to do what we do. Being able to work with EnoughTea Foundation, UNITED24 and the Ministry of Digital Transformation,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Actor Mark Hamill has become the latest big name to become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government as it continues its war against Russia.
Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago, reports ‘Deadline’.
The actor joins other ambassadors for the effort, including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others.
Organisers said Hamill agreed to participate in United24’s ‘Army of Drones’ project, designed to raise funds for drone procurement, repair and training. To date, the group says, Ukraine has received 986 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) totalling about 51.8 million.
“I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land,...
Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago, reports ‘Deadline’.
The actor joins other ambassadors for the effort, including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others.
Organisers said Hamill agreed to participate in United24’s ‘Army of Drones’ project, designed to raise funds for drone procurement, repair and training. To date, the group says, Ukraine has received 986 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) totalling about 51.8 million.
“I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Mark Hamill has become the latest big name to become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government as it continues its war against Russia.
Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago.
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The actor joins other ambassadors for the effort including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others.
Hamill, known around the world as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been recruiting A-listers to raise awareness for the Russian invasion that began more than seven months ago.
Related Story Barbra Streisand Boards Ukraine Fundraising Platform United24 After Call With Volodymyr Zelenskyy Related Story Roger Waters Hits Back After Poland Concerts Canceled Over Ukraine War Comments Related Story 'The Fight Of Our Lives' Memoir By Zelenskyy's Former Press Secretary Acquired By Jeff Wachtel's Future Shack For Limited Series Adaptation
The actor joins other ambassadors for the effort including Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, tennis star Elina Svitolina and Balenciaga creative director Demna among others.
- 9/29/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has tapped Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill to help fundraise for his country’s military effort against an invading Russia.
The star has been named an ambassador of Ukraine’s UNITED24 fundraising platform, the initiative announced Thursday. Hamill will be suitably tasked with helping to raise funds to purchase drones for the Ukrainian military.
The Star Wars icon’s introduction as the latest ambassador for UNITED24, which has also enlisted other celebrities, took place during an online call between Hamill and Zelensky. The military program aims to buy new drones and repair and replace older ones, with each new model to be marked with the name of a donor.
“The light will win over darkness,” Zelensky said in a statement Thursday. “I believe in this, our people believe in this. Thank you for taking on this difficult mission of...
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has tapped Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill to help fundraise for his country’s military effort against an invading Russia.
The star has been named an ambassador of Ukraine’s UNITED24 fundraising platform, the initiative announced Thursday. Hamill will be suitably tasked with helping to raise funds to purchase drones for the Ukrainian military.
The Star Wars icon’s introduction as the latest ambassador for UNITED24, which has also enlisted other celebrities, took place during an online call between Hamill and Zelensky. The military program aims to buy new drones and repair and replace older ones, with each new model to be marked with the name of a donor.
“The light will win over darkness,” Zelensky said in a statement Thursday. “I believe in this, our people believe in this. Thank you for taking on this difficult mission of...
- 9/29/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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London, June 29 (Ians) World No 1 Iga Swiatek will welcome Elina Svitolina, Agnieszka Radwanska and other players to Krakow (Poland) on July 23 for a charity exhibition in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Swiatek will be joined by Ukraine’s long-time top player, former World No.2 Radwanska, Polish junior player Martyn Pawelski and […]...
- 6/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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London, March 10 (Ians) Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has pledged to donate his 2022 prize money to help children in Ukraine. Earlier, women’s World number 18 Elina Svitolina announced she will donate all of her prize money directly to the Ukrainian war effort. Similarly, Ukrainian refugee and Lyon Open finalist Dayana Yastremska joined […]...
- 3/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Following the Ioc, FIFA and other major professional sports leagues, the international governing bodies of tennis, Atp, Wta and Itf, on Tuesday morning issued a statement addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has been aided by Belarus.
Condemning the violence and calling “for peace to return,” the Itf Board “has made the decision to suspend the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation membership and to withdraw their entries from all Itf international team competition until further notice.”
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Those include the men’s Davis Cup and women’s Billie Jean King Cup, for both of which the Russian Tennis Federation is the reigning champion.
Meanwhile, “players from Russia and Belarus will continue to be allowed to compete in international tennis events on Tour and at the Grand Slams. However, they will not compete under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice.
Condemning the violence and calling “for peace to return,” the Itf Board “has made the decision to suspend the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation membership and to withdraw their entries from all Itf international team competition until further notice.”
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Those include the men’s Davis Cup and women’s Billie Jean King Cup, for both of which the Russian Tennis Federation is the reigning champion.
Meanwhile, “players from Russia and Belarus will continue to be allowed to compete in international tennis events on Tour and at the Grand Slams. However, they will not compete under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice.
- 3/1/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Monterrey (Mexico), March 1 (Ians) Ukraine tennis star Elina Svitolina had agreed to play Russian Anastasia Potapova after reversing the boycott – with opponent competing under a neutral flag at the Monterrey Open. Earlier, Svitolina had insisted she would not play her Round-of-32 match unless tennis’ governing bodies followed the recommendations made by the International […]...
- 3/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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The highest-ranked Ukrainian tennis player in the world, Elina Svitolina, announced today that due to the Russian invasion of her country, she would not play a “match against Russian or Belarussian [sic] tennis players until our organizations take this necessary decision.”
That decision, she said, should be for the Atp, Wta and Itf to treat Russian players as the Ioc does, as “neutral athletes, without displaying any national symbols, colours, flags or anthems.” Svitolina is currently ranked 15th in the world. Her first-round opponent in the Abierto Gnp Seguros Wta event in Monterrey, Mexico today was to be Anastasia Potapova, who is Russian.
Potapova responded shortly thereafter saying: “Even when I was a kid, I dreamed of playing tennis without choosing a match, a country or a partner in the game…for me there is no opponent from any country, I am fighting for victory, my best game, my best result…...
That decision, she said, should be for the Atp, Wta and Itf to treat Russian players as the Ioc does, as “neutral athletes, without displaying any national symbols, colours, flags or anthems.” Svitolina is currently ranked 15th in the world. Her first-round opponent in the Abierto Gnp Seguros Wta event in Monterrey, Mexico today was to be Anastasia Potapova, who is Russian.
Potapova responded shortly thereafter saying: “Even when I was a kid, I dreamed of playing tennis without choosing a match, a country or a partner in the game…for me there is no opponent from any country, I am fighting for victory, my best game, my best result…...
- 3/1/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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Paris, June 5 (Ians) World No.9 and defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland was tested in the first set before she pressed the accelerator to get past No.30 seed Anett Kontaveit from Estonia 7-6(4), 6-0 in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.
Iga will next face 18-year-old Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who became the youngest woman from her country to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam after a 6-1, 6-2 win over Russian Varvara Gracheva.
No.4 seed Sofia Kenin of the USA overcame first-set blues to beat compatriot and No.28 seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1 6-4 for a berth in the fourth round for the third year running.
Sofia will next face either No.14 seed, Elise Mertens of Belgium, or No.17 seed, Maria Sakkari of Greece, as she aims for her third career Grand Slam quarter-final.
Earlier on Saturday, American Sloane Stephens gave an indication of her French Open ambitions,...
Iga will next face 18-year-old Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who became the youngest woman from her country to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam after a 6-1, 6-2 win over Russian Varvara Gracheva.
No.4 seed Sofia Kenin of the USA overcame first-set blues to beat compatriot and No.28 seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1 6-4 for a berth in the fourth round for the third year running.
Sofia will next face either No.14 seed, Elise Mertens of Belgium, or No.17 seed, Maria Sakkari of Greece, as she aims for her third career Grand Slam quarter-final.
Earlier on Saturday, American Sloane Stephens gave an indication of her French Open ambitions,...
- 6/5/2021
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Paris, June 3 (Ians) In-form No.24 seed Coco Gauff of America defeated 39th-ranked Wang Qiang of China 6-3, 7-6(1) on Thursday to reach the third round of the French Open for first time.
This was Coco's 11th win in 12 matches. Her 23 wins in matches this season have propelled her into the top five for most wins on tour the year.
No.5 seed Elina Svitolina also made it to the third round defeat American Ann Li 6-0, 6-4 in one hour and 14 minutes.
"In the end, what I'm really happy is the way that I was down in both matches in the second set and found a way," said Elina.
"I found a good level and didn't give up on the second set. That was a really good point for me, and I was really playing composed in both matches. It was two different players, but I was really happy that I...
This was Coco's 11th win in 12 matches. Her 23 wins in matches this season have propelled her into the top five for most wins on tour the year.
No.5 seed Elina Svitolina also made it to the third round defeat American Ann Li 6-0, 6-4 in one hour and 14 minutes.
"In the end, what I'm really happy is the way that I was down in both matches in the second set and found a way," said Elina.
"I found a good level and didn't give up on the second set. That was a really good point for me, and I was really playing composed in both matches. It was two different players, but I was really happy that I...
- 6/3/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Paris, June 1 (Ians) No.5 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine came back from a 2-5 second set deficit to defeat teenage wildcard Oceane Babel of France 6-2, 7-5 to enter the second round of the French Open on Tuesday.
No.13 seed Jennifer Brady of the USA too secured a place in the second round with an easy win against Latvian Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-3. But former French Open champion and No. 12 seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain made an early exit, losing to Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk 1-6, 4-6.
This was 18-year-old Marta's first win over a top 20 opponent, and it came in 89 minutes against the 2016 French Open champion.
No.25 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia beat Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 7-5, 6-2. Ons will next face Australian wildcard Astra Sharma -- who defeated qualifier Irina Bara or Romania 7-6(5), 6-2 -- in the second round.
After easing to the first set against the junior world No.
No.13 seed Jennifer Brady of the USA too secured a place in the second round with an easy win against Latvian Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-3. But former French Open champion and No. 12 seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain made an early exit, losing to Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk 1-6, 4-6.
This was 18-year-old Marta's first win over a top 20 opponent, and it came in 89 minutes against the 2016 French Open champion.
No.25 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia beat Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 7-5, 6-2. Ons will next face Australian wildcard Astra Sharma -- who defeated qualifier Irina Bara or Romania 7-6(5), 6-2 -- in the second round.
After easing to the first set against the junior world No.
- 6/1/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Rome, May 15 (Ians) In a battle between the two best-ranked teenagers on the Wta singles rankings, No.15 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland ousted No. 35 Coco Gauff of the USA, 7-6(3), 6-3, to book a spot in the Italian Open final.
Iga will take on Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in the final. The world's ninth-ranked player and 2019 champion moved into her third straight Rome final after overcoming world No.25 Petra Martic of Croatia 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 in the other semi-final match.
Iga, 19, started Saturday with a challenging task ahead of her. Her quarter-final match, against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, which was postponed due to rain on Friday, had not yet started, and the prospect of a semi-final clash -- had she won -- loomed large in the evening.
The reigning French Open champion, however, passed both tests with flying colours, eliminating two-time champion Elina 6-2, 7-5 in the morning before coming...
Iga will take on Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in the final. The world's ninth-ranked player and 2019 champion moved into her third straight Rome final after overcoming world No.25 Petra Martic of Croatia 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 in the other semi-final match.
Iga, 19, started Saturday with a challenging task ahead of her. Her quarter-final match, against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, which was postponed due to rain on Friday, had not yet started, and the prospect of a semi-final clash -- had she won -- loomed large in the evening.
The reigning French Open champion, however, passed both tests with flying colours, eliminating two-time champion Elina 6-2, 7-5 in the morning before coming...
- 5/15/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Miami, March 26 (Ians) World number one Ashleigh Barty of Australia and seventh seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus each fended off match points before outlasting their tough opponents in second-round epics at the Miami Open.
Barty overcame qualifier Kristina Kucova of Slovakia 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in two-and-a-half hours, while Barty was forced to save one match point while down 3-5 in the third set, in the midst of reeling off the final five games of the clash on Thursday, Xinhua news reports.
"Never give up, never ever give up. You're always in there with a chance," said Barty.
"Today was really hard work, and I enjoyed every single minute of it. There's nothing like coming through a test like that, and now I get another opportunity in a couple days time to play another tough match, and test myself again."
Sabalenka, meanwhile, staved off two match points in the decisive final-set...
Barty overcame qualifier Kristina Kucova of Slovakia 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in two-and-a-half hours, while Barty was forced to save one match point while down 3-5 in the third set, in the midst of reeling off the final five games of the clash on Thursday, Xinhua news reports.
"Never give up, never ever give up. You're always in there with a chance," said Barty.
"Today was really hard work, and I enjoyed every single minute of it. There's nothing like coming through a test like that, and now I get another opportunity in a couple days time to play another tough match, and test myself again."
Sabalenka, meanwhile, staved off two match points in the decisive final-set...
- 3/26/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Feb 11 (Ians) Estonia's unseeded Kaia Kanepi sent defending champion and fourth seed Sofia Kenin of America packing in the women's singles of the Australian Open on Thursday while 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round.
Kenin crashed out after a 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Kanepi in the second-round. Women's top seed Ashleigh Barty of Australia had to play out a tie-breaker in the second set to beat compatriot Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 7-6 (9). Ashleigh faces Russia's Ekaterina Alexanderova in the third round.
Spain's Nadal beat Malaysian qualifier Michael Mmoh 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to ease into the third round, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie. Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas had to dig deep in a five-set thriller against Thanasi Kokkinakis. In a match that involved two tie-breakers, Tsitsipas eventually won 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4. He faces Mikael Ymer of Sweden in the third round.
Kenin crashed out after a 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Kanepi in the second-round. Women's top seed Ashleigh Barty of Australia had to play out a tie-breaker in the second set to beat compatriot Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 7-6 (9). Ashleigh faces Russia's Ekaterina Alexanderova in the third round.
Spain's Nadal beat Malaysian qualifier Michael Mmoh 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to ease into the third round, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie. Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas had to dig deep in a five-set thriller against Thanasi Kokkinakis. In a match that involved two tie-breakers, Tsitsipas eventually won 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4. He faces Mikael Ymer of Sweden in the third round.
- 2/11/2021
- by IANS
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Melbourne, Feb 3 (Ians) Naomi Osaka on Wednesday entered the quarter-finals at the Gippsland Trophy after securing a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Great Britain's Katie Boulter, thus stretching her unbeaten run to 13 matches.
"After I lost the first set... I wanted to fight as hard as I can. She was playing really amazing, so I thought that if I lost at the end of the day, it's okay, but I just wanted to give my best effort," the Wta website quoted Osaka as saying on-court after the match.
"I like playing long matches because I feel like I can gauge the condition of the court and that my fitness gets better. I played a short match yesterday, so maybe subconsciously, I felt like I needed to play a long match today," she added.
Third seed Elina Svitolina also reached the last eight after overcoming former French Open champion and No.
"After I lost the first set... I wanted to fight as hard as I can. She was playing really amazing, so I thought that if I lost at the end of the day, it's okay, but I just wanted to give my best effort," the Wta website quoted Osaka as saying on-court after the match.
"I like playing long matches because I feel like I can gauge the condition of the court and that my fitness gets better. I played a short match yesterday, so maybe subconsciously, I felt like I needed to play a long match today," she added.
Third seed Elina Svitolina also reached the last eight after overcoming former French Open champion and No.
- 2/3/2021
- by IANS
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Melbourne, Dec 24 (Ians) Tennis legends Serena Williams and Roger Federer have been confirmed among entries for the upcoming Australian Open.
Apart from the star duo, world number one Ash Barty and eight-time champion Novak Djokovic (Srb) will lead the fields at the tournament slated to be held from February 8-21.
There was a question mark over Federer, who warned this month he was in a "race against time" to be fit after two rounds of knee surgery. But the Swiss legend has begun training in Dubai and was among those entered to play at Melbourne Park.
At the Melbourne Park, Serena will set herself up to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles by winning an eighth Australian Open crown.
"Although the Ao will look a bit different to previous years, the safety of everyone is our top priority. We have the opportunity to stage a very safe,...
Apart from the star duo, world number one Ash Barty and eight-time champion Novak Djokovic (Srb) will lead the fields at the tournament slated to be held from February 8-21.
There was a question mark over Federer, who warned this month he was in a "race against time" to be fit after two rounds of knee surgery. But the Swiss legend has begun training in Dubai and was among those entered to play at Melbourne Park.
At the Melbourne Park, Serena will set herself up to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles by winning an eighth Australian Open crown.
"Although the Ao will look a bit different to previous years, the safety of everyone is our top priority. We have the opportunity to stage a very safe,...
- 12/24/2020
- by IANS
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Last night’s women’s semifinals at the U.S. Open, which saw Serena Williams defeat Ukrainian fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1, earned a 1.6 rating for ESPN. That’s up 14% from a year ago and equals the sports network’s best for that round since 2017 when all four players were Americans. The telecast’s rating peaked at 2.2, from 8:15-8:30 Pm Et, during the final moments of the match.
Six-time champion Williams will face Canadian 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu in Saturday’s final in New York. In the coverage that begins at 4 Pm Et on ESPN, Williams will attempt – for the fourth time – to win a Major final which would secure her 24th Grand Slam title, tying the all-time record currently held by Margaret Court. Andreescu is playing in her first U.S. Open and only her fourth Major overall. She has not lost a completed match since March.
Six-time champion Williams will face Canadian 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu in Saturday’s final in New York. In the coverage that begins at 4 Pm Et on ESPN, Williams will attempt – for the fourth time – to win a Major final which would secure her 24th Grand Slam title, tying the all-time record currently held by Margaret Court. Andreescu is playing in her first U.S. Open and only her fourth Major overall. She has not lost a completed match since March.
- 9/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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In the biggest upset of the Games thus far, Serena Williams was knocked out of Olympic competition in a third round match on Tuesday. A tearful Williams, the defending gold medalist in singles and doubles was defeated in doubles (alongside sister Venus) on Sunday night and now with her singles loss to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, the tennis legend is out of competition at the Rio Olympics entirely. Prior to their loss on Sunday, the Williams sisters had a 15-0 record in doubles matches. Williams, who is ranked number 1 in the world, took a lead early on in the first...
- 8/9/2016
- by Tiare Dunlap, @tiaredunlap
- PEOPLE.com
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