Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA
The player Sabalenka beat in Saturday's Australian Open final, Elena Rybakina, makes her top 10 debut at No. He earned a 10th title at the Australian Open and tied Rafael Nadal with 22 Grand Slam trophies. Nadal, who hurt his left hip flexor during a second-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald of the United States, dropped from No. Casper Ruud, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up who lost in the second round to Jenson Brooksby of the United States, went from No. Cracking the top 20 for the first time is Tommy Paul, a 25-year-old American who reached his first Grand Slam semifinal before exiting against Djokovic.
wftv.comAustralian Open 2023 Day 4: American Jenson Brooksby upsets No. 2 Casper Ruud; Djokovic advances
Upsets were the theme of the day at Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open. Here are all the upsets from Day 4 (minus Ruud's loss to Brooksby). More Americans lost on Day 4 than on any other day thus far, but the wins were huge. But despite the heavy losses for the Americans on Day 4, 13 will be headed into Round 3. 3 Jessica Pegula (the highest-seeded American remaining in the Aussie Open) vs. Marta KostyukNo.
wftv.comBrooksby tops No. 2 Ruud; Jabeur out, too; Djokovic wins
Like Ruud, Ons Jabeur reached the finals of two Grand Slam tournaments in 2002. By reaching the third round, Brooksby joined countrymen Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and J.J. Wolf, who also won Thursday, along with McDonald, No. 8 Taylor Fritz bowed out with a 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-2 loss to 113th-ranked Australian wild-card entry Alexei Popyrin. 23 Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Ruud raced through the end of that set, but Brooksby righted himself in the fourth, jumping out to a 3-0 lead.
wftv.comJenson Brooksby tops No. 2 Ruud in Australia; Djokovic wins
2 seed Casper Ruud at the Australian Open, Jenson Brooksby frittered away three match points, sat down at a changeover and began yelling at himself. By reaching the third round, Brooksby joined countrymen Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul and J.J. Wolf, who also won Thursday, along with McDonald, No. 8 Taylor Fritz bowed out with a 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-2 loss to 113th-ranked Australian wild-card entry Alexei Popyrin. 23 Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Ruud raced through the end of that set, but Brooksby righted himself in the fourth, jumping out to a 3-0 lead.
wftv.comDjokovic matches Federer's record with 6th ATP Finals title
TURIN, Italy — (AP) — Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title by beating the third-seeded Casper Ruud on Sunday to top a fantastic finish to the season for the Serb. Djokovic won 7-5, 6-3 to secure his first title at the event since 2015 and match Roger Federer’s record. It was Ruud’s fourth defeat in a major championship match this year after also losing finals at Miami, Roland Garros and the U.S. Open. Ruud has never won a set against Djokovic in four meetings. The seventh-seeded Djokovic broke again in the fourth game of the second set and there was no way back for Ruud.
wftv.comRuud downs Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener
TURIN, Italy — (AP) — Third-seeded Casper Ruud eased to a straight-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. Ruud, who lost in the semifinals last year, and tournament debutant Auger-Aliassime will also face top-seeded Rafael Nadal and Taylor Fritz of the United States in the Green Group. “I think this is some of the best level that I have played since the U.S. Open,” said Ruud, who lost the final at Flushing Meadows to Carlos Alcaraz. “The last couple of months have been a little bit of a struggle, I have to honestly say that, but you have to accept it as well. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comFederer, Nadal, Djokovic set new bar for next generations
Here is one way to look at what Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and the now-retired Roger Federer accomplished: The group known as the Big Three of men’s tennis accumulated so many Grand Slam titles that it seems unlikely anyone will reach the standards they set.
Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, Swiatek
The timing of it all hardly could be more symbolic: All within a span of two weeks, Serena Williams plays what is believed to be her last match at age 40, Roger Federer announces he’ll be retiring at 41, Iga Swiatek wins her third Grand Slam title at 21, and Carlos Alcaraz gets his first at 19.
Alcaraz, Ruud at 1-2 in ATP rankings; Swiatek, Jabeur in WTA
1 on Monday at age 19, making him the youngest man to lead the ATP computerized rankings since they began in 1973. 2 after reaching his second major final of the season. Sunday's matchup was the first Grand Slam final featuring two men both trying to win a first Slam trophy and with No. Novak Djokovic missed his second Grand Slam tournament this season because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and slid one place down to No. Iga Swiatek's third major title, and first in New York, kept her at No.
wftv.comAlcaraz beats Ruud for 1st major title | US Open updates
She won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open wheelchair singles titles for the second straight year. ___7 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz is a set away from a U.S. Open title and the No. ___5:50 p.m.Casper Ruud has evened the U.S. Open final at one set apiece by winning the second set 6-2. Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, but the fifth-seeded Ruud broke his serve twice in the second set. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021.
wftv.comRuud wins 2nd set 6-2 to even final | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___5:50 p.m.Casper Ruud has evened the U.S. Open final at one set apiece by winning the second set 6-2. Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, but the fifth-seeded Ruud broke his serve twice in the second set. ___5:10 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, with Casper Ruud earning a nice hand from his opponent and the crowd in the U.S. Open final. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021. ___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comUS Open raises $2 million for Ukraine | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___5:40 p.m. ___5:10 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, with Casper Ruud earning a nice hand from his opponent and the crowd in the U.S. Open final. The third-seeded team in Flushing Meadows won its sixth Grand Slam title overall. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021. ___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comAlcaraz wins set, Ruud shows sportsmanship | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___5:10 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, with Casper Ruud earning a nice hand from his opponent and the crowd in the U.S. Open final. ___4:20 p.m.After a long road to get there, Carlos Alcaraz has begun his U.S. Open men's singles final against Casper Ruud. The third-seeded team in Flushing Meadows won its sixth Grand Slam title overall. ___2:30 p.m.A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year when Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021.
wftv.comAlcaraz, Ruud open play in men's final
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___4:20 p.m.After a long road to get there, Carlos Alcaraz has begun his U.S. Open men's singles final against Casper Ruud. The third-seeded team in Flushing Meadows won its sixth Grand Slam title overall. It was the second loss in the U.S. Open final for McNally, who partnered with Coco Gauff last year. ___2:30 p.m.A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year when Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021.
wftv.comAlcaraz, Ruud to play for 1st major title | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___2:30 p.m.A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year when Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud. The 19-year-old Alcaraz could become the youngest man to win a major since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal did so at the same age at the 2005 French Open. Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev did the same in 2021. ___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comUS Open raises $2 million for Ukraine | US Open updates
The U.S. Tennis Association said the fundraising started with the “ Tennis Plays for Peace ” exhibition the week before the tournament, featuring players such as women's champion Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal, and continued with donations from corporate partners, fans and private donors. The funds were donated to GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, which supports humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions where Ukrainian refugees have fled. Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 6-4, with Casper Ruud earning a nice hand from his opponent and the crowd in the U.S. Open final.
news.yahoo.comAlcaraz tops Tiafoe in 5 to reach final | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):11:55 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the U.S. Open final by beating Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3. Tiafoe also won a tiebreaker in the first set before Alcaraz won the second and third sets. ___10 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz rolled to a 6-1 win in the third set against Frances Tiafoe to move one set away from the U.S. Open final. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comTiafoe wins another tiebreaker to tie semi | US Open updates
Tiafoe also won a tiebreaker in the first set before Alcaraz won the second and third sets. ___9:30 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz has evened the second U.S. Open men's semifinal against Frances Tiafoe. ___7:35 p.m.Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have started the match that will determine the second U.S. Open men's finalist. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. 5 seed from Norway lost to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.
wftv.comAlcaraz dominates 3rd set to take lead | US Open updates
___8:40 p.m.Frances Tiafoe has won the first set against Carlos Alcaraz by extending his perfect record in tiebreakers in this U.S. Open. Tiafoe won it 8-6 when Alcaraz double-faulted on the 22nd-seeded American's fifth set point. ___7:35 p.m.Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have started the match that will determine the second U.S. Open men's finalist. ___5:35 p.m.Karen Khachanov has forced a fourth set in his U.S. Open men's semifinal match against Casper Ruud. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov.
wftv.comAlcaraz evens semis at 1 set apiece | US Open updates
___7:35 p.m.Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have started the match that will determine the second U.S. Open men's finalist. ___5:35 p.m.Karen Khachanov has forced a fourth set in his U.S. Open men's semifinal match against Casper Ruud. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. He is trying to reach his second major final of the year, having lost to Rafael Nadal at the French Open. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comTiafoe takes 1st set in tiebreaker | US Open updates
___7:35 p.m.Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have started the match that will determine the second U.S. Open men's finalist. ___5:35 p.m.Karen Khachanov has forced a fourth set in his U.S. Open men's semifinal match against Casper Ruud. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. He is trying to reach his second major final of the year, having lost to Rafael Nadal at the French Open. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comMichelle Obama cheers Tiafoe in semifinal | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):8:20 p.m.Frances Tiafoe got a thumbs-up and a shout from Michelle Obama during the first set of his U.S. Open semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz. ___7:35 p.m.Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have started the match that will determine the second U.S. Open men's finalist. ___5:35 p.m.Karen Khachanov has forced a fourth set in his U.S. Open men's semifinal match against Casper Ruud. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. He is trying to reach his second major final of the year, having lost to Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
wftv.comCasper Ruud wins 55-shot point to reach US Open semifinals
Ruud, the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June, is a 23-year-old from Norway who can move from No. Like Ruud, Alcaraz went into Friday with a chance to rise to replace 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev atop the rankings after the tournament. Ruud used flawless footwork for side-to-side defense and found openings to deliver deep groundstrokes that could finish off points. Ruud broke to go up 2-1 in the second set and was on his way there. This marks the latest step in a real move forward for Ruud in Grand Slam play.
wftv.comCasper Ruud wins 55-shot point to reach US Open semifinals
Casper Ruud claimed a 55-shot point to end the first set of his U.S. Open semifinal while building a big lead against Karen Khachanov and held on for a 7-6 (5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 victory Friday that put him in his second Grand Slam title match of the year. Ruud, the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June, is a 23-year-old from Norway who can move from No. 7 to No. 1 in the rankings by winning the championship at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. “After Roland Garros, I was, of course, extremely happy,” Ruud said, “but also humble enough to think that could be my only final of my career.”
news.yahoo.comRuud beats Khachanov to reach men's final | US Open updates
___5:35 p.m.Karen Khachanov has forced a fourth set in his U.S. Open men's semifinal match against Casper Ruud. ___4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. He is trying to reach his second major final of the year, having lost to Rafael Nadal at the French Open. The fifth-seeded Ruud is trying to reach his second major final of the year. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comRuud takes first 2 sets vs Khachanov | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):4:50 p.m.Casper Ruud is a set away from the U.S. Open final after easily winning the second set against Karen Khachanov. He is trying to reach his second major final of the year, having lost to Rafael Nadal at the French Open. The fifth-seeded Ruud is trying to reach his second major final of the year. 5 seed from Norway lost to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comRuud takes tiebreaker to win 1st set | US Open updates
The fifth-seeded Ruud is trying to reach his second major final of the year. ___3:15 p.m.Casper Ruud is trying to reach his second Grand Slam final of the year in the opening men's semifinal against Karen Khachanov. 5 seed from Norway lost to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. ___2:30 p.m.Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury became the second team in the professional era to repeat as U.S. Open men's doubles champions, beating Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski 7-6 (4), 7-5. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comRuud, Khachanov start men's semifinals | US Open updates
5 seed from Norway lost to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. ___2:30 p.m.Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury became the second team in the professional era to repeat as U.S. Open men's doubles champions, beating Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski 7-6 (4), 7-5. 1 player in the doubles rankings with his 17th straight U.S. Open win, combining men's and mixed doubles. The men's singles semifinals highlight the day at the U.S. Open, where play on Arthur Ashe Stadium began with the men's doubles final. Ruud was trying to reach his second major final, having lost to Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open.
wftv.comRuud beats Khachanov to reach men's final | US Open updates
Casper Ruud moved into his second Grand Slam final of the year by beating Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. The No. 5 seed from Norway will play either No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz or No. 22 Frances Tiafoe on Sunday in the final. Ruud also kept alive his hopes of moving to No. 1 in the rankings on Monday.
news.yahoo.comKhachanov stops Kyrgios in 5 sets; faces Ruud in semifinals
27-seeded Khachanov advanced to the first Grand Slam semifinal of his career. Both Kyrgios and Khachanov are equipped with booming serves, and they combined for 61 aces (31 by Kyrgios). Kyrgios was the runner-up at Wimbledon in July and became a popular pick to claim his first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows after ending No. Against Kyrgios, he picked up key breaks of serve in the last game of the first and third sets. Sometimes realizing, or knowing, that you can sort of let one set go every once in a while to save some energy for the rest of the sets,” Ruud said.
wftv.comKhachanov beats Kyrgios in 5 sets in QF | US Open updates
___12:15 a.m.Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov are heading to a fifth set in their U.S. Open quarterfinal. ___8:55 p.m.Caroline Garcia beat 18-year-old American Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-4 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 28. The ratings peaked for the Williams match at 6.9 million viewers in the 10:15 p.m. quarter-hour as the match wound down. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Kyrgios vs. Khachanov will be the last singles match on Tuesday, following 18-year-old American Coco Gauff against Caroline Garcia in the night session.
wftv.comKyrgios, Khachanov QF heads to 5th set | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___12:15 a.m.Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov are heading to a fifth set in their U.S. Open quarterfinal. ___8:55 p.m.Caroline Garcia beat 18-year-old American Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-4 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 28. The ratings peaked for the Williams match at 6.9 million viewers in the 10:15 p.m. quarter-hour as the match wound down. Ruud improved to 12-2 in Grand Slam matches in 2022 and he was a French Open finalist. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events.
wftv.comCasper Ruud still chasing US Open title, No. 1 ranking
Then, a day before the Australian Open began in January, he twisted his ankle in practice and needed to withdraw. Just look at him now: Ruud is into the semifinals at the U.S. Open and has a shot at moving up to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, following a run to the final at the French Open. 1 in the men’s rankings on Monday, and three players have a shot at replacing him: Ruud, Rafael Nadal (who lost in the fourth round to Frances Tiafoe on Monday) and No. 1 in the world.”___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comGarcia beats Gauff to reach 1st Slam semi | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___8:55 p.m.Caroline Garcia beat 18-year-old American Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-4 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 28. The ratings peaked for the Williams match at 6.9 million viewers in the 10:15 p.m. quarter-hour as the match wound down. Ruud improved to 12-2 in Grand Slam matches in 2022 and he was a French Open finalist. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Both men have been the runner-up at another Grand Slam tournament: No.
wftv.comTomljanovic did more than beat Serena | US Open updates
Ajla Tomljanovic felt like a villain when she beat Serena Williams at the U.S. Open. The ratings peaked for the Williams match at 6.9 million viewers in the 10:15 p.m. quarter-hour as the match wound down. Ruud improved to 12-2 in Grand Slam matches in 2022 and he was a French Open finalist. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. 5 Ons Jabeur against Ajla Tomljanovic, the player who eliminated Serena Williams in the third round.
wftv.comSerena proves a ratings smash for ESPN | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):7 p.m.Serena Williams was a smash hit in the ratings for her apparent final U.S. Open match. The ratings peaked for the Williams match at 6.9 million viewers in the 10:15 p.m. quarter-hour as the match wound down. Ruud improved to 12-2 in Grand Slam matches in 2022 and he was a French Open finalist. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Both men have been the runner-up at another Grand Slam tournament: No.
wftv.comRuud still chasing US Open title, No. 1; Jabeur into semis
Then, a day before the Australian Open began in January, he twisted his ankle in practice and needed to withdraw. Just look at him now: Ruud is into the semifinals at the U.S. Open and has a shot at moving up to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, following a run to the final at the French Open. The Gauff-Garcia winner will meet Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the semifinals. 1 in the world.”___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comGarcia, 28, tops Gauff, 18, at US Open for 1st Slam semi
Caroline Garcia never really let Coco Gauff — or the crowd — get fully involved in their U.S. Open quarterfinal on Tuesday night. From early on, Garcia played high-stakes tennis and put strokes where she wanted, sometimes right at Gauff’s feet, sometimes well out of reach. In contrast to the early success Gauff, still just 18, has experienced, it’s been a long journey for Garcia, who now gets to play in the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career at age 28.
news.yahoo.comRuud hopes Grand Slam success continues | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):5:45 p.m.Casper Ruud has found his niche in Grand Slam events. Ruud improved to 12-2 in Grand Slam matches in 2022 and he was a French Open finalist. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Ruud improved to 12-2 this season in his Grand Slam events. Both men have been the runner-up at another Grand Slam tournament: No.
wftv.comJabeur 1st African women to reach semis | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):5:10 p.m.Fifth-seeded Ons Jabeur is the first-ever African woman to make the U.S. Open semifinal. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Ruud must reach at least the final to have a chance at ending the U.S Open as the top-ranked player in the world. Both men have been the runner-up at another Grand Slam tournament: No. 5 Ons Jabeur against Ajla Tomljanovic, the player who eliminated Serena Williams in the third round.
wftv.comRuud 1st Norwegian to reach Open semis | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___2:55 p.m.Casper Ruud is the first Norwegian to make a U.S. Open semifinal. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events. Ruud must reach at least the final to have a chance at ending the U.S Open as the top-ranked player in the world. Ruud improved to 12-2 this season in his Grand Slam events. Both men have been the runner-up at another Grand Slam tournament: No.
wftv.comBerrettini-Ruud on court; Coco Gauff later | US Open updates
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___1 p.m.Matteo Berrettini and Casper Ruud are in action in the first men's quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. 5 seed Ruud at the French Open this year, and No. 13 seed Berrettini at Wimbledon last year. Kyrgios vs. Khachanov will be the last singles match on Tuesday, following 18-year-old American Coco Gauff against Caroline Garcia in the night session. ___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comKyrgios beats defending champion Medvedev | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):10:20 p.m.Nick Kyrgios eliminated defending U.S. Open champion and No. Kyrgios was up to some of his usual anctics but he also outplayed Medvedev with the help of 21 aces. The 18-year-old Gauff is in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career and will play France's Caroline Garcia. He reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career. ___3:05 p.m.Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain.
wftv.comCoco Gauff, 18, reaches US Open quarterfinals for 1st time
I mean, Ashe Stadium chanting my name?” Gauff, yet to drop a set in the tournament, said during her on-court interview. I was trying to stay in the moment.”Gauff is the youngest American woman into the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Melanie Oudin was 17 in 2009. 29 Alison Riske-Amritraj of the U.S. 6-4, 6-1 to, like, Gauff, earn her debut berth in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. That was to follow the most-anticipated men’s match of Day 7: defending champion and top-seeded Daniil Medvedev vs. Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios. The other quarterfinal on the top half of the men’s bracket will be 2022 French Open runner-up Casper Ruud against 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini.
wftv.comGauff advances to 1st Open quarterfinal | US Open updates
The 18-year-old Gauff is in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career and will play France's Caroline Garcia. Gauff is the youngest American woman to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since 2009. He reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career. ___3:05 p.m.Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain. Gauff, a French Open finalist this year, is trying to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open for the first time in her career.
wftv.comRuud set for U.S. Open quarterfinals clash with Berrettini
NEW YORK — (AP) — Casper Ruud still has a shot a becoming a U.S. Open champion — and the first Norwegian to hold the No. Berrettini reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain. Ruud must reach the final for at least the opportunity to become the top-ranked player in men’s tennis. Gauff, a French Open finalist this year, is trying to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open for the first time in her career. ___More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comRuud advances to 1st Open quarterfinal | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___3:40 p.m.Casper Ruud continued his run at the U.S. Open and his bid to become the first No. He reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career. ___3:05 p.m.Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain. No man has won a U.S. Open title without losing a set in the Open era, which began in 1968. Gauff, a French Open finalist this year, is trying to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open for the first time in her career.
wftv.comRuud routed hometown favorite Auger-Aliassime in Montreal
Canada Montreal Tennis Casper Ruud of Norway reacts during his match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during quarterfinal play at the National Bank Open tennis tournament, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) (Paul Chiasson)MONTREAL — (AP) — Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway routed hometown favorite Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-2 on Friday in the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The sixth-seeded Auger-Aliassime, made 21 unforced errors to just eight for Ruud. ”(My) first two matches were good, some positive things,” Auger-Aliassime said. In the night session, American Tommy Paul faced Britain’s Daniel Evans and Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta met British qualifier Jack Draper.
wftv.comFrench Open runner-up Ruud loses in 2nd round at Wimbledon
Britain Wimbledon Tennis Norway's Casper Rudd plays a return to France's Ugo Humbert in a second round men's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday June 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — Yet another of the highest-ranked players on the men's tour is out of the tournament at Wimbledon. Ruud, who was seeded third but ranked sixth, lost to Ugo Humbert of France 3-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday in the second round. Nadal advanced to the second round on Tuesday. Kontaveit lost to Juke Niemeier of Germany 6-4, 6-0, while the ninth-seeded Muguruza was beaten by Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-0.
wftv.comChamp at 19, champ at 36: Nadal earns 14th French Open title
France Tennis French Open Spain's Rafael Nadal kisses the cup after defeating Norway's Casper Ruud in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias) (Jean-Francois Badias)PARIS — (AP) — Rafael Nadal, a French Open champion for the 14th time at age 36, is, in obvious ways, different from Rafael Nadal, a French Open champion for the first time all the way back in 2005 at age 19. Doesn’t really seem much reason for Nadal to quit now, considering that he navigated his way past four French Open opponents ranked in the top 10 (No. Nadal usually won those, and Ruud joked the other day that’s because he was trying to be a polite guest.
wftv.comFoot pain leaves French Open champ Nadal's future uncertain
French Open champion Rafael Nadal says he needed multiple injections to dull the pain in his left foot before matches in the tournament and unless he can find another solution for the chronic problem he won’t be able to play at Wimbledon and isn’t sure about his future in tennis.
Adieu, Jo: Fans hail injured, retiring Tsonga at French Open
APTOPIX France Tennis French Open France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has a mark on his forehead after kissing the clay after losing to Norway's Casper Ruud in a first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Paris. So they flowed freely during the final moments of his final match at the French Open, the final singles match of his professional tennis career, and he wiped them away with the black sweatband on his left wrist. 5 in the rankings, a run to the 2008 Australian Open final and France's first Davis Cup title in 16 years — but also a series of injuries. Ruud quickly broke back, and Tsonga was visited by a trainer, who tried to help the situation but could not. Adrenaline you can feel when you have 15,000 people shouting your name.”It all offered the most compelling moments of Day 3, which included first-round victories in the men's bracket for U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas, No.
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