In a stunning display of skill and determination, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev emerged victorious in the National Bank Open semifinals. Despite facing Matteo Arnaldi, Rublev managed to secure a 6-4, 6-2 win after enduring a rain delay in the second set. The 26-year-old Russian, who has already clinched victories in Madrid and Hong Kong this year,
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In a surprising turn of events at the National Bank Open, Amanda Anisimova pulled off a major upset by defeating second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. This victory marked Anisimova’s first win over a top-10 player in almost two years, showcasing her resilience and determination on the court. The
On Friday, at the National Bank Open, the tennis world witnessed a surprising turn of events as top-seeded Coco Gauff suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of 14th-seeded Diana Shnaider. In a match characterized by windy conditions at Sobeys Stadium, Gauff found herself unable to find her rhythm, leading to a 6-4, 6-1 loss
In the second round of the National Bank Open, top-seeded Coco Gauff showed her dominance by defeating Yafan Wang with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Gauff, who is gearing up for her U.S. Open title defense, played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. Despite facing challenges transitioning between different surfaces, Gauff
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Olympic doubles bronze medalists Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul secured victories in their opening singles matches at the National Bank Open. The ninth-seeded Fritz demonstrated his prowess on the court by defeating Mariano Navone of Argentina with a score of 6-4, 6-1. Similarly, the 10th-seeded Paul showcased
The recent announcement of Rafael Nadal pulling out of the US Open marks the third Grand Slam tournament he has missed this season, leaving many to question his future in tennis at the age of 38. Nadal stated on social media that he will be skipping the tournament in order to prioritize his health and
Sebastian Korda made history at the Mubadala Citi DC Open by becoming the first father-son tandem to win the same ATP Tour event. His father, Petr Korda, had won the Sovran Bank Classic in 1992, and now thirty-two years later, Sebastian has added another title to the family name. The emotional victory came after a
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation, found himself overwhelmed with emotions after losing to Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Paris Olympics. Unable to hold back tears, Alcaraz needed a moment to compose himself. This defeat meant that he would not become the youngest-ever champion and would not be able to replicate
Qinwen Zheng, at just 21 years old, made history as the first Chinese tennis player to win Olympic gold in singles. After defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic in the Paris women’s final with a score of 6-2, 6-3, Zheng expressed her relief and joy at achieving this milestone. She mentioned how her father and Chinese fans
Centre Court at Queen’s will forever be known as the Andy Murray Arena, a fitting tribute to a tennis legend who has left an indelible mark on the sport. His retirement from professional tennis marked the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations of players and fans alike. Andy Murray’s
Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm with his remarkable achievements at the young age of 21. His recent victory against Tommy Paul at the Paris Olympics solidified his position as the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008. This is just one of
Novak Djokovic showcased his dominance once again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday with a solid 7-5, 6-3 victory over Dominik Koepfer of Germany. Despite a bit of a shaky start, Djokovic managed to find his rhythm and take control of the match. This win secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the Summer Games,