In a thrilling match at the rain-delayed Charleston Open, Daria Kasatkina displayed her resilience by rallying to defeat Ashlyn Krueger with a score of 6-3, 0-6, 6-1. Despite being shut out in the second set, Kasatkina’s fighting spirit shone through as she claimed victory. As the fourth seed, Kasatkina’s performance at this tournament has been
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In a thrilling second-round match at the Charleston Open, top-seeded Jessica Pegula fought back from a set down to secure a hard-earned victory against her compatriot Amanda Anisimova. Despite facing a tough opponent known for her powerful ball striking abilities, Pegula managed to turn the tide in her favor by staying active on her feet,
Overcoming the odds, Rinky Hijikata shocked the tennis world by defeating the fifth-seed Christopher Eubanks in his debut clay-court match at an ATP Tour event. The young Australian player showcased his resilience and determination as he clinched a hard-fought victory with two tiebreaks. Despite facing a formidable opponent, Hijikata managed to maintain his composure and
Jannik Sinner’s dominance was on full display at the 2024 Miami Open as he secured a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win over Grigor Dimitrov in the final. With this victory, Sinner, who is also the reigning Australian Open champion, further solidified his position as one of the top players in the world. Despite being a runner-up
Jannik Sinner is on fire at the Miami Open, with an impressive record of 21-1 this year. His latest victory against third-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals was a dominating display, winning 6-1, 6-2. This victory not only avenged his loss to Medvedev in the previous year’s final but also solidified his spot in back-to-back
In the thrilling semifinals of the Miami Open, fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina managed to secure a hard-fought victory against No. 27 seed Victoria Azarenka. The match went the distance with Rybakina eventually prevailing with a scoreline of 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2). This win propels Rybakina, who is currently ranked fourth on the WTA Tour, into the
Dartmouth College recently announced that Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer will be delivering the commencement address at the Ivy League school in June. This news has been met with excitement from both the school and tennis fans alike. Federer will also be receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the ceremony on June
The Miami Open saw defending champion Daniil Medvedev secure his 350th career match win, advancing to the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive year. Medvedev displayed his resilience by coming back from a 4-0 deficit in the tiebreaker to clinch the first set. His ability to capitalize on momentum and finish the match decisively speaks to
The Miami Open witnessed some surprising upsets as top-ranked Iga Swiatek and US Open champion Coco Gauff were knocked out of the tournament. Swiatek suffered a defeat at the hands of Ekaterina Alexandrova in a 6-4, 6-2 match, while Gauff fell to No. 23 Caroline Garcia in three sets with a score of 6-3, 1-6,
Andy Murray, the former world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion, is facing a significant setback in his career. After suffering a severe ankle injury during his third-round exit from the Miami Open, Murray took to social media to announce that he will be sidelined for an extended period. This injury is a blow
Jannik Sinner showcased his talent once again at the Miami Open, advancing to the third round with a solid victory over Andrea Vavassori. The third-ranked Sinner, who previously reached the finals at Miami, displayed his prowess on the court even after a rain delay. Sinner’s record against fellow Italians is now an impressive 12-0, solidifying
Aryna Sabalenka’s recent triumph at the Miami Open was not just a celebration of her tennis skills, but also a testament to her strength in the face of personal tragedy. Playing only four days after the death of former hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, whom Sabalenka had dated, the Belarusian player showed remarkable resilience on the