After Novak Djokovic withdrew from tournaments in Florida and California because he still can’t travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, a U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) spokesman said Saturday the group is “very hopeful” the top-ranked player will be allowed into the country for the U.S. Open…
Aussies Peer, Sanders Win US Open Mixed Doubles
NEW YORK—John Peers had fallen short 31 times in Grand Slam mixed doubles tournaments before finding the perfect partner—right in his own country. Peers and fellow Australian Storm Sanders won the U.S. Open title Saturday by rallying for a 4–6, 6–4, 10–7 victory over the team of Kirsten Flipkens and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. Peers said he…
Swiatek, Jabeur Will Meet in 1st US Open Final for Both
NEW YORK—Getting to a Grand Slam final is no longer new to Ons Jabeur. She figures it’s time to add a major trophy to her list of accomplishments. And she’s sure she is more ready to do it at the U.S. Open than she was at Wimbledon two months ago. Jabeur reached a second consecutive…
Nadal Hints at Extended Break After US Open Exit
NEW YORK—Rafael Nadal said he needed to “fix things” and was unsure about his return to competitive tennis after his bid for a men’s record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title ended in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. American Frances Tiafoe, who had lost both previous meetings against the 36-year-old left-hander, stunned the…
Kyrgios Beats 2021 Champ Medvedev, Discusses Mental State
NEW YORK—Nick Kyrgios sat in the Arthur Ashe Stadum locker room after ending Daniil Medvedev’s U.S. Open title defense and stay at No. 1 in the rankings and felt a mix of pride and relief. Pride at the big-serving, solid-returning performance that resulted in a 7–6 (11), 3–6, 6–3, 6–2 victory over Medvedev on Sunday…
Nadal Wins Ugly US Open Match Against Fognini
NEW YORK—Rafael Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2–6, 6–4, 6–2 6–1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4–2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of…
Serena, Venus Williams Lose in 1st Round of US Open Doubles
NEW YORK—Serena and Venus Williams traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points. They smiled while conversing in their seats at changeovers. When their first doubles match together in 4.5 years ended with a loss at the U.S Open on Thursday night, the siblings hugged each other, then left the court to a…
No-Vax for Novak (And No Hopin’ for the Open)
World tennis star Novak Djokovic is unvaccinated, and because the USA (per the CDC) still has a policy requirement of vaccination for incoming foreigners, he has had to withdraw from the upcoming US Open. This continues an ongoing debate about the vaccine requirement and how that is costing many people and athletes opportunities. Follow us…
US Open Roundup: Venus Williams out in US Open 1St Round
NEW YORK—The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result. Venus, who turned 42 in June, has not made any pronouncements about her future in tennis, unlike her younger sibling, and while…
Raducanu’s US Open Title Defense Ends in First Round
NEW YORK—Emma Raducanu, who made a dream run to the U.S. Open title last year, suffered a nightmare 6–3, 6–3 first round loss to Frenchwoman Alize Cornet on Tuesday as the clock finally struck midnight on an improbable tennis fairytale. Raducanu captivated the sporting world when she became the first qualifier to claim a Grand…
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