Raducanu into Washington quarterfinals; Fritz stops in heat
Reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu found herself completely exhausted, physically and mentally, after playing a pair of tiebreakers across nearly three hours on a hot and humid afternoon at the Citi Open on Thursday. “Everything,” the second-seeded Raducanu said afterward, “was tired.” “It’s flooding pretty bad,” Raducanu said during her post-match news conference.
news.yahoo.comBrittney Griner appears in court, gets detention in Russia extended for six more months
WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in court for a preliminary hearing ahead of her July 1 trial more than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport on cannabis possession charges. On Monday, her detention was extended for another six months.
news.yahoo.comWimbledon updates | Novak Djokovic 1st up on Centre Court
Britain Wimbledon Tennis Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a return as he practices ahead of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, June 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (Alastair Grant)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):10:40 a.m. Defending champion Novak Djokovic will take the traditional spot in the first match at Centre Court on the opening day of Wimbledon. Then comes Andy Murray, a three-time major champion who won the Wimbledon title in both 2013 and 2016. ___More AP Wimbledon coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/wimbledon and https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comUS Open champion Raducanu loses in 2nd round at French Open
France Tennis French Open Britain's Emma Raducanu hides her face as she plays Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (Thibault Camus)PARIS — (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu is out of the French Open in the second round. Raducanu lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 to end her Roland Garros tournament debut on Wednesday. Sasnovich advanced to the third round at Roland Garros for the first time. Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus also reached the third round by beating Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 7-6 (3).
wftv.comThe Latest: Medvedev foils Kyrgios, crowd at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Daniil Medvedev of Russia serves to Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Thursday at the Australian Open tennis tournament (all times local):10:30 p.m.Daniil Medvedev has overcome Nick Kyrgios and all his tricks and the constant noise of a boisterous crowd to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. ___10:10 p.m.U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to Danka Kovinic in the second round of the Australian Open. The 19-year-old Raducanu entered the Australian Open as the 17th seed and beat 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens in the first round. The most-anticipated men's match comes at night: 2021 U.S. Open champion and Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev against entertaining Australian crowd favorite Nick Kyrgios.
wftv.comThe Latest: US Open champ Raducanu loses at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Emma Raducanu of Britain reacts after winning a point against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) (Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Thursday at the Australian Open tennis tournament (all times local):10:10 p.m.U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to Danka Kovinic in the second round of the Australian Open. The 19-year-old Raducanu entered the Australian Open as the 17th seed and beat 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens in the first round. Among the other top women slated to play Thursday are second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu. The most-anticipated men's match comes at night: 2021 U.S. Open champion and Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev against entertaining Australian crowd favorite Nick Kyrgios.
wftv.comThe Latest: Muguruza gets Day 4 started at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Garbine Muguruza of Spain plays a forehand return to Clara Burel of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Thursday at the Australian Open tennis tournament (all times local):11:15 a.m.Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza is getting Day 4 started at Melbourne Park, facing Alize Cornet at Rod Laver Arena in second-round action under a cloudless sky. Muguruza was the runner-up at the 2020 Australian Open and is seeded third this year. Among the other top women slated to play Thursday are second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu. The most-anticipated men's match comes at night: 2021 U.S. Open champion and Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev against entertaining Australian crowd favorite Nick Kyrgios.
wftv.comThe Latest: Sabalenka rallies to advance at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning the second set against Storm Sanders of Australia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. ___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. __3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. She lost in the first round at last year’s Australian Open to then defending champion Sofia Kenin. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: 1st in 5 years, Murray wins at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Andy Murray of Britain reacts after defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Without naming him, the statement said the board commended Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley for his work and dedication. ___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. __3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. She lost in the first round at last year’s Australian Open to then defending champion Sofia Kenin.
wftv.comThe Latest: Djokovic visa saga to be subject of review
Serbia Australian Open Djokovic A man takes a selfie photograph with Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic after his arrival in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Without naming him, the statement said the board commended Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley for his work and dedication. ___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. The 20-yaer-old Burel is one of eight women from France to start the main draw at Melbourne Park — the most since 2012. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: Second-seeded Medvedev advances to 2nd round
Australian Open Tennis Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts after defeating Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local):___4:50 p.m. ___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. __3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: No. 8 seed Casper Ruud out of Australian Open
(AP Photo/Mark Baker) (Mark Baker)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local):___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. __3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. She lost in the first round at last year’s Australian Open to then defending champion Sofia Kenin. The 2020 Australian Open finalist and winner of the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon tournaments has never lost a first-round match in her now 10th year of competition here. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: US Open finalist Fernandez loses in 1st round
Australian Open Tennis Leylah Fernandez of Canada plays a backhand return to Maddison Inglis of Australia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Simon Baker) (Simon Baker)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local):___3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. She lost in the first round at last year’s Australian Open to then defending champion Sofia Kenin. The 2020 Australian Open finalist and winner of the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon tournaments has never lost a first-round match in her now 10th year of competition here. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: Muguruza kicks off Day 2 at Australian Open
(AP Photo/Steve Christo) (Steve Christo)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local):10:45 a.m.Third seed and 2020 finalist Garbine Muguruza opens play at Rod Laver Arena on Day 2 with a match against Clara Burel. Muguruza lost in the final two years ago. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match. Also scheduled in action are U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, who has a tough opener against 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens, five-time finalist Andy Murray and fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comNo Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open
Tennis ATP Cup Djokovic Withdraws FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic during their Davis Cup tennis semi-final match at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 3, 2021. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam of the season. 1 Novak Djokovic and his participation in the Australian Open, the rest of the tennis world returns to work this week to prepare for the season’s first major beginning Jan. 17 at Melbourne Park. Also in the ATP tournament is second-seeded Reilly Opelka, Nick Kyrgios and Grigor Dimitrov. U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Melbourne tournament, having just come out of isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
wftv.comNo Novak yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open
While the “will he or won’t he?” question remains for No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his participation in the Australian Open, the rest of the tennis world returns to work this week to prepare for the season’s first major beginning Jan. 17 at Melbourne Park. The men’s ATP Cup team event has been on since the weekend in Sydney, and there are three tune-up events being played this week in Melbourne as part of Tennis Australia’s “Summer Set” of tournaments — two WTA tournaments and one ATP. In Adelaide, there is a joint ATP and WTA tournament this week.
news.yahoo.comEmma Raducanu honored by queen in annual New Year's list
Britain Honours FILE - Emma Raducanu, of Britain, celebrates after winning her match against Shelby Rogers, of the United States, in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. Raducanu has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to tennis in the 2021 New Year honours list. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file) (Seth Wenig)LONDON — (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch's annual New Year's list on Friday following the teenager's breakthrough performance at Flushing Meadows. The 19-year-old Raducanu, who became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title, was made an MBE — or Member of the Order of the British Empire — by the queen. It caps a remarkable year for Raducanu, whose U.S. Open win catapulted her to instant stardom in Britain.
wftv.comUS Open champ Raducanu loses in 2 sets at Indian Wells
Indian Wells Tennis Emma Raducanu reacts after losing a point to Alaksandra Sasnovich at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday Oct. 8, 2021, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — (AP) — Emma Raducanu came down to earth in her first tournament since her surprising U.S. Open victory, losing in straight sets to Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday night. Raducanu rallied in the second set, taking a 4-2 lead. Sasnovich won 53% of her second serves to just 29% for Raducanu. Swiatek won nine of the first 10 games against Martic before the Polish star got broken twice and fell behind 0-3 in the second set. “In the second set, I lost focus for one game and she broke me pretty fast, so I knew I just had to keep going and not stop for a second time.”No.
wftv.comUS Open champ Raducanu upset at Indian Wells; Murray wins
Emma Raducanu came down to earth in her first tournament since her surprising U.S. Open victory, losing in straight sets to Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday night. Raducanu lost 6-2, 6-4 in the second round, ending her 10-match winning streak that began in New York. Former world No. 1 Andy Murray beat Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 6-2 in his first match as a wild-card.
news.yahoo.comRogers, Stephens win opening matches at Indian Wells
Indian Wells Tennis Sloane Stephens, of the United States, returns to Heather Watson, of Britain, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — (AP) — Shelby Rogers beat Anhelina Kalinina 7-6 (2), 6-2, and Sloane Stephens outlasted Heather Watson 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday in opening matches at the BNP Paribas Open. Rogers and Stephens were joined by fellow American Madison Keys in advancing. Stephens won seven of 18 break points She raced to a 5-0 lead in the third set before Watson held, then served out the win. Watson had seven aces and seven double faults on the hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comStephens outlasts Watson in 3 sets in Indian Wells opener
Indian Wells Tennis Sloane Stephens, of the United States, returns to Heather Watson, of Britain, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — (AP) — Sloane Stephens outlasted Heather Watson 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday in her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open. Stephens won 7 of 18 break points She raced to a 5-0 lead in the third set before Watson held, then served out the win. Watson had seven aces and seven double faults on the hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu and runner-up Leylah Fernandez are entered. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comShelby Rogers beats 2019 US Open champ Andreescu in Chicago
Unseeded Shelby Rogers saved 7 of 8 break points and put together a 6-4, 7-5 victory over 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Chicago Fall Classic. The 43rd-ranked Rogers, a 28-year-old from South Carolina, picked up her sixth victory of the season against a member of the Top 20, including an upset of No. 1 Ash Barty at Flushing Meadows last month. Beating the eighth-seeded Andreescu made Rogers 24-19 in 2021, giving her a career high for wins in a season.
news.yahoo.comUS Open champ Raducanu gets wild card into BNP Paribas Open
US Open Tennis Emma Raducanu, of Britain, poses outside Arthur Ashe Stadium with the championship trophy after she defeated Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, in the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has received a wild card into the BNP Paribas Open next month. The combined men’s and women’s tournament will be played Oct. 4-17 in the Southern California desert, a move from its usual March date because of the coronavirus pandemic. Raducanu made her WTA Tour debut in June and soon reached the fourth round at Wimbledon. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comRaducanu's US Open title moves her up 127 spots to No. 23
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Emma Raducanu, of Britain, hugs the US Open championship trophy after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)NEW YORK — (AP) — Emma Raducanu's qualifier-to-champion run at the U.S. Open vaulted her 127 spots in the WTA rankings to a career-high No. The 18-year-old from Britain began the year ranked 345th, rose to 179th in July by reaching Wimbledon's fourth round in her Grand Slam debut and arrived at Flushing Meadows at 150th. Raducanu is the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title. 2 Daniil Medvedev in the ATP rankings after Medvedev beat Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open men's final Sunday.
wftv.comBritain savors a new sporting star in tennis champ Raducanu
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Emma Raducanu, of Britain, holds up the US Open championship trophy after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. Indeed, at that time, she was preoccupied with whether she’d be able to finish her high-school degree during the pandemic. “You showed extraordinary skill, poise and guts and we are all hugely proud of you.”The queen also sent her congratulations. Because, considering the way she played in New York, Raducanu is here to stay. 1 tennis player Tim Henman, who has been a mentor to Raducanu.
wftv.comQualifier to champion: Britain's Raducanu, 18, wins US Open
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Emma Raducanu, of Britain, kisses the US Open championship trophy after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. “The future of women’s tennis, and just the depth of the game right now, is so great,” Raducanu said. With the right trophy,” Fernandez said as tears welled in her eyes during the trophy presentation. Raducanu is the first British woman to win a Grand Slam trophy since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977. So Fernandez came in having spent more than 12 1/2 hours on court through her six matches; Raducanu’s main-draw total was about 7 1/2 hours.
wftv.comBritain's Raducanu, 18, beats Fernandez, 19, to win US Open
US Open Tennis Emma Raducanu, of Britain, lies on the court after defeating Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. When they resumed, Raducanu saved a pair of break points, then converted on her third chance to close it, ending a 108 mph ace. Raducanu is the first British woman to win a Grand Slam trophy since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977. One of the significant differences came at the start of points, because that is where Fernandez faltered more. She put only 58% of her first serves in, finished with five double-faults, helping Raducanu accumulate 18 break points.
wftv.comQualifier to champion: Britain's Raducanu, 18, wins US Open
British teenager Emma Raducanu arrived in New York last month with a ranking of 150th, just one Grand Slam appearance to her name and a flight booked to head out of town after the U.S. Open's preliminary rounds in case she failed to win her way into the main tournament. Raducanu, who was born in Toronto and moved to England with her family at age 2, also is the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles trophy since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977.
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