Australian Open must feel like opportunity for younger men
MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — There was a moment at the Australian Open on Saturday that must have felt very much like a chance for a career-defining result for some of the young men moving into Week 2. “Of course, I know what’s happening,” said Rune, who appeared to hurt his ankle and wrist in a fall during a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (5) win against Ugo Humbert and pronounced himself OK afterward. “But mainly I just focus on myself.”Rublev sounded a similar note following his 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over No. “There were some moments before when I feel there is opportunity to go to semis or even final maybe and, in the end, nothing happened,” said Rublev, who delivered 60 winners. Wolf gets the winner of Ben Shelton vs. Alexei Popyrin, while Paul's next opponent will be Andy Murray or Roberto Bautista Agut.
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.comAmerican Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open
1 seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal on Wednesday at the year's first Grand Slam tournament. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. Shelton beat qualifier Nicolas Jarry of Chile 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3), 7-5; Paul came back to edge No. 30 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-2, 2-6, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4; and Wolf breezed past No. 23 Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.
wftv.comRublev tops Shapovalov in five sets | US Open updates
7 Cameron Norrie in the fourth round. Rublev advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals in 2017 and 2020 and also lost in the fourth round in 2019. ___4:59 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz has become became the youngest man since Pete Sampras in 1989 and ’90 to reach the fourth round in consecutive U.S. Brooksby was 20 last year when he went to the fourth round, where Novak Djokovic eliminated him in four sets. Here’s how close this one was: Kvitova won 109 total points, Muguruza 108.
wftv.comSerena's gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown.
Alcaraz tops Brooksby to reach 4th round | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):__4:59 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz has become became the youngest man since Pete Sampras in 1989 and ’90 to reach the fourth round in consecutive U.S. Alcaraz was down 3-0 in the third set until he won six straight games to take off and top Brooksby. Brooksby was 20 last year when he went to the fourth round, where Novak Djokovic eliminated him in four sets. ___2:40 p.m.Jessica Pegula reached the fourth round at the U.S. Open for the first time by beating qualifier Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-0 in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Kvitova reached the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the seventh time.
wftv.comSerena, Venus back in action in doubles | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):7:25 p.m.Serena and Venus Williams are back on the doubles court together for their first match in four years. Venus served first to open their match. Williams' third-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic has been scheduled to open the night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev will follow against Wu Yibing, the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era, which began in 1968. Nadal will face Fabio Fognini in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium, after Serena and Venus Williams play their women's doubles opening match.
wftv.comKyrgios fined $7,500 for conduct in match | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):5:30 p.m.Nick Kyrgios has been fined $7,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct during his second-round victory Wednesday. Williams' third-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic has been scheduled to open the night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev will follow against Wu Yibing, the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era, which began in 1968. 1 Iga Swiatek will have to overcome past U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens to avoid becoming the next top woman out of the U.S. Open. Nadal will face Fabio Fognini in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium, after Serena and Venus Williams play their women's doubles opening match.
wftv.comIt's Friday under the lights for Serena | US Open updates
Williams' third-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic has been scheduled to open the night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev will follow against Wu Yibing, the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era, which began in 1968. 1 Iga Swiatek will have to overcome past U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens to avoid becoming the next top woman out of the U.S. Open. Nadal will face Fabio Fognini in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium, after Serena and Venus Williams play their women's doubles opening match. Fognini beat the four-time U.S. Open champion in New York in 2015.
wftv.comAlcaraz advances, ties tour lead for wins | US Open updates
Alcaraz earned his 46th win of the season, tying Stefanos Tsitsipas for the ATP Tour lead. ___2 p.m.Top-ranked Iga Swiatek had no trouble with Sloane Stephens, beating the 2017 U.S. Open champion 6-3, 6-2 to move into the third round. 1 Iga Swiatek will have to overcome past U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens to avoid becoming the next top woman out of the U.S. Open. Nadal will face Fabio Fognini in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium, after Serena and Venus Williams play their women's doubles opening match. Fognini beat the four-time U.S. Open champion in New York in 2015.
wftv.comBrooksby ousts No. 25 Coric in 2nd round | US Open updates
Brooksby reached the fourth round last year at age 20, taking a set from Novak Djokovic before falling. Coric just won the hard-court tune-up in Cincinnati, but Brooksby pulled away after winning the 77-minute second set in the tiebreaker. ___2 p.m.Top-ranked Iga Swiatek had no trouble with Sloane Stephens, beating the 2017 U.S. Open champion 6-3, 6-2 to move into the third round. 1 Iga Swiatek will have to overcome past U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens to avoid becoming the next top woman out of the U.S. Open. Fognini beat the four-time U.S. Open champion in New York in 2015.
wftv.comMedvedev closes in on No. 1 ranking, makes Miami quarters
Miami Open Tennis Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot from Jenson Brooksby, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Daniil Medvedev is one win away from returning to No. Shaking off a slow start, the top-seeded Medvedev reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open on Tuesday by defeating Jenson Brooksby of the U.S. 7-5, 6-1. Medvedev has yet to drop a set in his three Miami matches. 8 seed and defending Miami champion Hubert Hurkacz or unseeded Lloyd Harris in the quarters — and if Medvedev prevails there, he’ll be assured of supplanting Novak Djokovic and returning to No. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comFor 1st time, no US singles players in US Open quarterfinals
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, left, greets Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, after beating Brooksby during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. We just don’t have the world beaters,” said Reilly Opelka, an American who was seeded 22nd and lost in the fourth round Monday. The standards for American tennis have not dropped, at least from our perspective. Our standards are always going to be Grand Slam titles and top-10 players. Djokovic is the only male quarterfinalist with a Grand Slam singles title (he has 20), and Barbora Krejcikova is the only female quarterfinalist with one (this year's French Open).
wftv.comThe Latest: Andreescu, Sakkari head to 3rd set at US Open
US Open Tennis Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, reacts after winning her first set against Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. Sakkari is trying to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time. Her best showing at a Grand Slam was a semifinal run at the French Open in June. Another player advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal when unseeded Lloyd Harris handled Reilly Opelka’s big serve and eliminated the No. ___2:45 p.m.Alexander Zverev is into the U.S. Open quarterfinals with his 15th straight victory.
wftv.comDjokovic extends Slam bid; 1st time no US players in Open QF
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, reacts during his match against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. 1-ranked Djokovic improved to 25-0 in majors this year by winning 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on Monday night. One key to Monday's turnaround: Djokovic broke in Brooksby's initial service game in each of the last three sets. When Djokovic missed a return to cede that set to his foe, Brooksby waved both arms and heard more loud support. “You guys gave both of the players a lot of energy.”He broke to go up 2-0 in the second set and punched the air and shouted.
wftv.comDjokovic beats last American at US Open to extend Slam bid
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts during his match against Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. He extended his pursuit of a true Slam and a record-breaking 21st major championship while also eliminating the last American singles player in the tournament. In the first set, Brooksby made one unforced error, Djokovic 11. When Djokovic missed a return to cede that set to his foe, Brooksby waved both arms and heard more loud support. But four withdrew before play began because of injury or illness: 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 2020 Australian Open champ and French Open runner-up Sofia Kenin and 2021 Australian Open runner-up and 2020 U.S. Open semifinalist Jennifer Brady.
wftv.comThe Latest: Djokovic takes third set vs Brooksby at US Open
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves against Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___9:45 p.m.Novak Djokovic has moved into the lead in his fourth-round match against American Jenson Brooksby. The top-ranked Djokovic leads 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 as he tries to keep alive his hopes of winning a men's record 21st Grand Slam title. ___8:55 p.m.Novak Djokovic has evened his riveting fourth-round match against American Jenson Brooksby at one set apiece. Another player advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal when unseeded Lloyd Harris handled Reilly Opelka’s big serve and eliminated the No.
wftv.comThe Latest: Djokovic wins 2nd set, evens match with Brooksby
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns against Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___8:55 p.m.Novak Djokovic has evened his riveting fourth-round match against American Jenson Brooksby at one set apiece. Trying to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam by a man since 1969, Djokovic shook off the loss of an exhausting 24-point game that cut his lead to 3-2. Djokovic is trying to win the calendar-year Grand Slam. Another player advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal when unseeded Lloyd Harris handled Reilly Opelka’s big serve and eliminated the No.
wftv.comThe Latest: Brooksby takes 1st set 6-1 against Djokovic
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns against Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___7:55 p.m.Jenson Brooksby has won the first set against No. Djokovic is trying to win the calendar-year Grand Slam. Another player advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal when unseeded Lloyd Harris handled Reilly Opelka’s big serve and eliminated the No. ___2:45 p.m.Alexander Zverev is into the U.S. Open quarterfinals with his 15th straight victory.
wftv.comMcDonald of US to face Sinner of Italy in Washington final
Washington Tennis Mackenzie McDonald celebrates after he defeated Kei Nishikori, of Japan, during the Citi Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Washington. “I feel like I put it all together a little bit this week,” said McDonald, who is unseeded and ranked 107th. For me, it’s this week, so far.”He will face fifth-seeded and 24th-ranked Jannik Sinner of Italy for the trophy on Sunday. The 19-year-old Sinner arrived at the hard-court tournament in the nation's capital on a four-match losing streak. On the brink of relinquishing the set, Sinner grabbed the next five points to hold for 6-all — or, more accurately, Brooksby frittered away the next five points.
wftv.comSinner, 19, beats Brooksby, 20, to reach final in Washington
Washington Tennis Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts during a match against Jenson Brooksby, of the United States, during the Citi Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Washington. Sinner was the only seeded player to reach the semifinals in Washington. On the brink of relinquishing the set, Sinner grabbed the next five points to hold for 6-all — or, more accurately, Brooksby frittered away the next five points. The American tried a drop shot that Sinner got to and tapped over the net for a winner to begin things. The set — the first one Brooksby lost in five matches — concluded with a drop shot into the net.
wftv.comBye, DC: Nadal bounced by 50th-ranked Harris in Washington
APTOPIX Washington Tennis Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts during a match against Lloyd Harris, of South Africa, at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Washington. Harris won 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — (AP) — The good news for Rafael Nadal was that his painful left foot felt much better Thursday at the Citi Open. A day after needing three sets and more than three hours to get by at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open, Nadal was eliminated 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 under the lights by 50th-ranked Lloyd Harris of South Africa. About 3 1/2 hours before returning to the main stadium to face Harris, Nadal made his way to tiny Court 5 for a training session.
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