Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open 'choking'?
As Murray moved in the wrong direction, leaving the court wide open, Berrettini dumped the ball halfway down the net. “He had a pretty bad shot on the match point,” Murray said. Gabriela Sabatini blew a 6-1, 5-1 lead against Mary Joe Fernandez at the French Open in the same year. They’re choking,’" Pegula said. “I had a match point.
wftv.comAndy Murray tops Berrettini in 5-set epic at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Metal hip, bloody knee and all, Andy Murray produced his biggest victory in years. After a second surgery inserted an artificial hip, Murray decided to try to continue playing. Murray is also a five-time runner-up at Melbourne Park, with four losses in the final to Novak Djokovic and one to Roger Federer. By beating the 13th-seeded Berrettini, who was the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2021, Murray became only the fifth man in the Open era with 50 match wins at the Australian Open, joining Djokovic, Federer, Rafael Nadal and Stefan Edberg. “Just a bit lucky at the end,” said Murray, who next will meet Thanasi Kokkinakis or Fabio Fognini.
wftv.comAndy Murray edges Berrettini in 5 sets at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Metal hip, bloody knee and all, Andy Murray produced his biggest victory in years. This was three-time major champion Murray’s first defeat of a top-20 opponent at a Grand Slam tournament since 2017. But a second surgery inserted a metal hip and Murray decided to try to continue playing. Murray finished 2016 ranked No. Still, there were moments Tuesday when Murray played as he did a long time ago, diving to hit a volley before slamming to the blue court or racing to somehow reach seemingly unreachable shots, then shaking a fist and yelling, “Let’s go!
wftv.comDjokovic, Nadal can only meet in final at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Novak Djokovic was placed on the opposite side of the draw to defending champion and top-seeded Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open on Thursday, meaning they can only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. In his return to Melbourne after last year’s immigration controversy, fourth-seeded Djokovic will open his bid for a 10th Australian Open title against Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena. Another opening-round highlight has five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray against Italian Matteo Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist who is the No. The potential women’s quarterfinals are: Swiatek vs. Gauff in what would be a rematch of last year’s French Open final, won by Swiatek, and Pegula vs. No. Another big first-round match is two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka against Sofia Kenin, who won the title at Melbourne Park in 2020.
wftv.comTeam USA beats Italy to win inaugural United Cup
SYDNEY — (AP) — The United States claimed the inaugural United Cup on Sunday in convincing fashion with an overpowering display over Italy in the final of the mixed teams event. 9-ranked Taylor Fritz gave the U.S. an unassailable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five matchup when edging former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7). Similarly to Fritz’s 7-6, 7-6 victory over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday, the clash between Fritz and Berrettini was dominated by serving. 3-ranked Pegula said that as her team’s top-ranked player of either sex, she wanted to lead by example. 19, was in a dominant position against Musetti when the Italian ended the match on the opening point of the second set.
wftv.comItaly to face US in United Cup final after Bronzetti victory
Italy will play the United States in the final of the inaugural United Cup in Sydney after defeating Greece in a semifinal of the mixed teams competition on Saturday. Stefanos Tsitsipas kept Greek hopes alive by defeating Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 in a clash between two Grand Slam finalists after Italy won the first two singles on Friday. 4 held his nerve in an enthralling contest before breaking Berrettini for the first time midway through the deciding set to maintain his unbeaten record in the United Cup. All five matches in the final between the United States and Italy will be played in Sydney on Sunday. Earlier on Saturday, Taylor Fritz beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to clinch the U.S. a spot in the final.
wftv.comAuger-Aliassime, Sock cut Team World's deficit at Laver Cup
LONDON — (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jack Sock came back to beat Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini 2-6, 6-3, 10-8 in the last doubles match of the Laver Cup on Sunday, cutting Team World's deficit against Team Europe to 8-7. Murray, who owns three Grand Slam titles, was treated by a trainer after cutting his right leg during the loss. The three-day team competition founded by Roger Federer's management company was to wrap up with three remaining singles matches, including Auger-Aliassime, a 22-year-old from Canada, heading right back out on court to face 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. Djokovic won matches in both singles and doubles on Saturday in his first action since winning Wimbledon in July. That helped give Team Europe an 8-4 lead heading into Sunday.
wftv.comRetired Roger Federer offers advice to Laver Cup teammates
LONDON — (AP) — Roger Federer's tearful farewell to his playing career is over. “Having the chance to live what we lived yesterday is something that’s going to be stuck in my heart and my brain forever. “Roger told me to hit my forehand decisively ... with more weight,” Berrettini said. Yeah, it was pretty tough to not be crying.”Norrie also got help from Federer, who suggested trying to serve-and-volley on one particular point. “If Roger Federer's telling you to do something,” Norrie said, “there's no way I'm not going to do it.”Djokovic was in Berrettini's ear earlier.
wftv.comRetired Federer offers advice to Laver Cup sub Berrettini
LONDON — (AP) — Roger Federer's tearful farewell to his playing career is over. “Having the chance to live what we lived yesterday is something that’s going to be stuck in my heart and my brain forever. “Roger told me to hit my forehand decisively ... with more weight,” Berrettini said. Yeah, it was pretty tough to not be crying.”Norrie also got help from Federer, who suggested trying to serve-and-volley on one particular point. Like Federer, Nadal withdrew from the three-day competition following their doubles loss to the team of Tiafoe and Sock.
wftv.comFederer Laver Cup fill-in, Berrettini, beats Auger-Aliassime
LONDON — (AP) — Filling in for the retired Roger Federer at the Laver Cup, 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini put Team Europe back in front by edging Team World's Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (11), 4-6, 10-7 on Saturday. Federer stuck around, though, and helped Berrettini by offering coaching advance during Saturday's opening singles match. Like Federer, Nadal withdrew from the three-day competition following their doubles contest. “For me, it was important, because I knew it was important to him,” said Nadal, who cried along with Federer after their doubles match Friday. Berrettini's victory put Team Europe ahead 4-2, before Nadal's replacement, Cam Norrie, faced Taylor Fritz in the second singles match on Day 2.
wftv.comRetired Roger Federer offers advice to Laver Cup teammates
Roger Federer's tearful farewell to his playing career is over. A day after heading into retirement with a Laver Cup doubles match alongside longtime rival Rafaal Nadal — the pair sat crying, side by side, when it ended — Federer was back on the sideline Saturday, offering coaching tips during a victory by his Team Europe fill-in for singles, Matteo Berrettini, and chatting with Novak Djokovic during his first match in months.
news.yahoo.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.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.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.comBerrettini hits quarterfinals in 5-set win | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___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. Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up, reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the fifth straight time. 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. ___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 knocks out 2019 champ Andreescu | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):9:50 p.m.Caroline Garcia has knocked 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu out of the U.S. Open. 17 seed from France continued her strong summer surge with a 6-3, 6-2 victory that moved her into the fourth round. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. 13 Matteo Berrettini, with a victory sending the three-time Grand Slam champion into the fourth round for the first time since 2017 at Wimbledon. ___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.comSerena forces third set vs Tomljanovic | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):9:35 p.m.Serena Williams has pushed her third-round match to a third set. ___5:25 p.m.Martina Navratilova saw a clip of Serena Williams practicing before her second match and noticed her movement appeared to be improved. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek is the only other top-five player who got out of the second round. ___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.comSerena loses first set vs Tomljanovic | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):8:10 p.m.Serena Williams has lost the first set of her third-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic. ___5:25 p.m.Martina Navratilova saw a clip of Serena Williams practicing before her second match and noticed her movement appeared to be improved. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek is the only other top-five player who got out of the second round. ___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.comSerena back on court in bid for 4th round | US Open updates
___5:50 p.m.Coco Gauff rolled through her match against fellow American Madison Keys, winning 6-2, 6-3 to reach the fourth round. ___5:25 p.m.Martina Navratilova saw a clip of Serena Williams practicing before her second match and noticed her movement appeared to be improved. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek is the only other top-five player who got out of the second round. ___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.comMurray out of US Open in 3rd round; Serena plays at night
I’m surprised I’m still able to compete with guys that are right up at the top of the game,” the 35-year-old Murray said, resting his head on his left hand. “Matches like this, I’m really proud that I have worked myself into a position where I’m able to do that. But I get reminded, like, ‘This is the first time you’ve made the third round here since 2016.’ It’s been six years. Jabeur reached the fourth round in New York for the first time after going 0-3 in the third round since 2019. That was nonsense,” he said Friday, “and I want to see how close I can get back to the top of the game.”___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.comGauff rolls past Keys into fourth round | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):5:50 p.m.Coco Gauff rolled through her match against fellow American Madison Keys, winning 6-2, 6-3 to reach the fourth round. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek is the only other top-five player who got out of the second round. 13 Matteo Berrettini, with a victory sending the three-time Grand Slam champion into the fourth round for the first time since 2017 at Wimbledon. ___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.comNavratilova says Serena is back, could win | US Open updates
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):5:25 p.m.Martina Navratilova saw a clip of Serena Williams practicing before her second match and noticed her movement appeared to be improved. I wouldn’t put it past her to win the whole thing.”Williams plays her third-round match Friday night against Ajla Tomljanovic. ___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. The 2012 U.S. Open winner will have to get by a past Grand Slam finalist in Berrettini, who also got to the semifinals in Flushing Meadows in 2019. ___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.comBerrettini eliminates Murray in 3rd round | US Open updates
___1:50 p.m.Ons Jabeur made sure there will be at least one top-five woman in the fourth round. ___11:20 a.m.Andy Murray leads off play in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day 5 of the U.S. Open, trying to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in five years. 13 Matteo Berrettini, with a victory sending the three-time Grand Slam champion into the fourth round for the first time since 2017 at Wimbledon. The 2012 U.S. Open winner will have to get by a past Grand Slam finalist in Berrettini, who also got to the semifinals in Flushing Meadows in 2019. ___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.comWimbledon marks, players recall, Centre Court's 100 years
There is a sign on the side of the chair umpire's stand with the words "Centre Court" and "100." The U.S. Open, French Open, those are great events, but Centre Court at Wimbledon, there’s something very special whenever you step out there. Here are the thoughts or recollections about Centre Court from some players of the past and present:___“For me, that was the first experience seeing Princess Kate. You think about all the former champions, the ghosts and spirits that played on that Centre Court. They have, I don’t know if they’re guards or whatever, they’re standing in front of Centre Court, looking straight.
wftv.comSerena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year
APTOPIX Britain Wimbledon Tennis Serena Williams of the US reacts after losing a point as she plays France's Harmony Tan in a first round women's singles match on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. “That's a start.”Asked whether this might have been her last match, Williams replied: “That’s a question I can’t answer. “When I saw the draw, I was really scared,” Tan said with a laugh, “because it’s Serena Williams. Tan came into the day with a 2-6 career record at all Grand Slam tournaments. In the third set, Williams was two points from advancing while serving for the match at 5-4 but couldn’t get closer.
wftv.com2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini out with COVID-19
Britain Tennis Wimbledon Italy's Matteo Berrettini, right, and Spain's Rafael Nadal talk to each other during their practice on Center Court ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, Thursday, June 23, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP) (Steven Paston)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — Matteo Berrettini, last year's runner-up at Wimbledon, dropped out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament hours before he was scheduled to play his first-round match Tuesday, saying that he tested positive for COVID-19. The All England Club announced Berrettini's withdrawal, and he posted about it on Instagram, saying that he was "heartbroken" and has been isolating "the last few days" after experiencing flu-like symptoms. Two of those three losses came against six-time Wimbledon winner Djokovic and eight-time champion Roger Federer. ___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.comFritz rising, Rublev rolling into semifinals at Indian Wells
In 2021, Fritz came into Indian Wells ranked 39th in the world. “I feel like my level as a player has gone up a ton.”Fritz has recorded many milestones at Indian Wells, where he's always a crowd favorite. Fritz made his debut in a Masters 1000 main draw at Indian Wells and notched his first top-10 win here in 2017. “Just the energy is completely different.”Fritz is the first American to reach consecutive semifinals at Indian Wells since Andy Roddick in 2009-10. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comThe Latest: Medvedev to meet Nadal in Australian Open final
Nadal is bidding for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam singles title after beating Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. ___5:45 p.m.Rafael Nadal stayed on track for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam singles title when he beat Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals. Nadal will play the winner of the later semifinal between Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday night’s final. Dodig has three other Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and two in men’s doubles, including last year’s Australian Open title with Filip Polášek. Nadal is looking to continue his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title if he can advance to Sunday’s final.
wftv.comNadal reaches Australian Open final, within 1 win of record
Australian Open Tennis Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Matteo Berrettini of Italy in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Rafael Nadal is now within one victory of a record 21st Grand Slam singles title. The 35-year-old Spaniard advanced to the Australian Open final for a sixth time with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win Friday over Matteo Berrettini. He won a title at a tune-up tournament and now has won six matches at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. “For me, it’s all about the Australian Open more than anything else,” he said in his on-court TV interview.
wftv.comThe Latest: Nadal stays on track for record 21st major
Dodig has three other Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and two in men’s doubles, including last year’s Australian Open title with Filip Polášek. Next up on Rod Laver Arena is the first men’s singles semifinal between Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini. Nadal is looking to continue his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title if he can advance to Sunday’s final. The match forms a prelude for the first men's singles semifinal between Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini. Nadal is looking to continue his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title if he can advance to Sunday's final, while the Italian player is hoping for his first.
wftv.comThe Latest: Berrettini into Australian Open quarterfinals – WFTV
Australian Open Tennis Matteo Berrettini of Italy makes a forehand return to Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Berrettini beat Monfils in five sets in the 2019 U.S. Open quarterfinals. ___8:40 p.m.Top-ranked Ash Barty has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over 20-year-old Amanda Anisimova. Keys will play the winner of two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in Tuesday's quarterfinals. Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka plays French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and Jessica Pergula faces fifth-seed Maria Sakkari.
wftv.comThe Latest: Nadal advances to 4th round at Australian Open
Australian Open Tennis Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand return to Karen Khachanov of Russia during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Friday at the Australian Open (all times local):12:20 a.m. (Saturday)Rafael Nadal has advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over No. ___9:05 p.m.Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over 30th-seeded Camila Giorgi. 26-seeded Jelena Ostapenko to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. ___12:35 p.m.Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka is into the fourth round for the first time since 2016 after overpowering 15th-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-0, 6-2.
wftv.comThe Latest: Defending champ Osaka loses at Australian Open
(AP Photo/Simon Baker) (Simon Baker)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Friday at the Australian Open (all times local):9:35 p.m. Defending champion Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the Australian Open after losing to Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the third round. ___9:05 p.m.Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over 30th-seeded Camila Giorgi. 26-seeded Jelena Ostapenko to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. ___11:20 a.m.Day 5 at the Australian Open features two much-anticipated matchups that could lead to an even bigger one.
wftv.comThe Latest: Top-ranked Barty into 4th round in Australia
Australian Open Tennis Ash Barty of Australia plays a forehand return to Camila Giorgi of Italy during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Friday at the Australian Open (all times local):9:05 p.m.Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over 30th-seeded Camila Giorgi. ___7:45 p.m.Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev has advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Radu Albot, a No. 26-seeded Jelena Ostapenko to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. ___11:20 a.m.Day 5 at the Australian Open features two much-anticipated matchups that could lead to an even bigger one.
wftv.comThe Latest: Zverev moves into 4th round at Australian Open
APTOPIX Australian Open Tennis Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a forehand return to Radu Albot of Moldova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Friday at the Australian Open (all times local):7:45 p.m.Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev has advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Radu Albot, a No. ___7:30 p.m.Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has fended off 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 2-6, 7-6 (5) to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. 26-seeded Jelena Ostapenko to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. ___11:20 a.m.Day 5 at the Australian Open features two much-anticipated matchups that could lead to an even bigger one.
wftv.comMedvedev and Zverev win; Berrettini injured at ATP Finals
Italy Tennis ATP Finals Italy's Matteo Berrettini gestures after injured as he plays Germany's Alexander Zverev during their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. In the day’s second match, 2018 champion Alexander Zverev won when local favorite Matteo Berrettini of Italy retired early in the second set with an apparent abdominal injury. Zverev won the first set 7-6 (7) and was leading 1-0 in the second when Berrettini dropped his racket to the ground, covered his face and bent over in apparent pain. “This is probably the worst moment in his career,” Zverev said, noting that Berrettini was playing in his home country. Zverev saved two set points at 5-6 in a long first set, with the crowd erupting into soccer stadium chants whenever Berrettini won big points.
wftv.comMedvedev beats Hurkacz in opening match of ATP Finals
Italy Tennis ATP Finals Danil Medvedev of Russia returns the ball to Hubert Hurkaz of Poland during their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) (Luca Bruno)TURIN, Italy — (AP) — Strong serving and consistent baseline play propelled U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev to a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 win over first-time qualifier Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. With both players serving well inside the Pala Alpitour, neither Medvedev nor Hurkacz produced a break point in the first set, when Hurkacz’s strong net play proved the difference in the tiebreaker. Medvedev responded with an early break in the second set then broke again in the first game of the third as he methodically wore Hurkacz down. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comFernandez beats 9th seed to reach 3rd round at Indian Wells
Leylah Fernandez outlasted ninth-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday night. Fernandez, the U.S. Open runner-up, fought off a break point in the eighth game of the third set for a 5-3 lead. Pavlyuchenkova held to trail 5-4 before Fernandez served out the match in which she trailed a set and a break.
news.yahoo.comBerrettini, Ruud, Rublev give Team Europe 3-1 Laver Cup lead
The pandemic-delayed fourth edition of the Laver Cup — and first without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic participating — began Friday with Team Europe taking a 3-1 lead over Team World thanks to victories in singles from Matteo Berrettini, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev. Italy's Berrettini, the runner-up to Djokovic at Wimbledon in July, saved 12 of 13 break points and came back to edge Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in a match tiebreaker 6-7 (3), 7-5, 10-8.
news.yahoo.comThe Latest: Djokovic hopes to end busy day in US Open final
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reaches for a shot from Matteo Berrettini, of Italy, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):12:30 p.m. The men's doubles final has started a busy day at the U.S. Open that Novak Djokovic hopes to end with his Grand Slam hopes intact. 4 Alexander Zverev under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the second men's semifinal. They play after the completion of the men's doubles final, which has the fourth-seeded team of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury against No.
wftv.comWhat makes Novak Djokovic great? Shots, yes, but also mind
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after scoring a point against Kei Nishikori, of Japan, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in New York. Just a sampling of assessments from male and female pros:— Sam Querrey: “His best trait is his mind.”— Maria Sakkari: “Novak is from a different planet. He seems to conserve his energy and know when to turn it up.”The latest to stand across the net from Djokovic was No. So which is tougher to overcome against Djokovic, the prowess of his body or his mind? “I’ve worked over the years to perfect my game so that my game can have literally no flaws.
wftv.comSet down, Djokovic tops Berrettini at Open, nears year Slam
US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after scoring a point against Matteo Berrettini, of Italy, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament early Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in New York. He lost it, but the message to his foe was unmistakable, essentially amounting to, “I will do whatever it takes.”After 17 unforced errors in the first set, Djokovic made a total of 11 the rest of the way. When Berrettini made one last stand, holding a break point while trailing 4-2 in the third set, Djokovic steadied himself. One more Slam title also will break the career mark Djokovic currently shares with rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. “When I dropped the first set, I just went to a different level and I stayed there ’til the last point,” Djokovic said about his latest victory.
wftv.comDjokovic tops Berrettini in Open QF to close in on true Slam
APTOPIX US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, watches a return to Matteo Berrettini, of Italy, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in New York. When Berrettini made one last stand, holding a break point while trailing 4-2 in the third set, Djokovic steadied himself. Djokovic has added five victories on the U.S. Open's hard courts and will face 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev in Friday's semifinals. (Three women have done it, most recently Steffi Graf in 1988; Serena Williams' bid in 2015 ended in the U.S. Open semifinals). One more Slam title also will break the career mark Djokovic currently shares with rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
wftv.comNovak Djokovic posts he is in for Tokyo Olympics
Britain Wimbledon Tennis Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the men's singles final match on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali)Novak Djokovic is going to the Tokyo Olympics, keeping alive his chance for a “Golden Slam.”Djokovic, 34, posted Thursday on Twitter that he had booked his flight and was proud to represent Serbia at the Olympics. After he won Wimbledon on Sunday for his record-tying 20th career Grand Slam title, Djokovic said he didn't know if he was going to play in Tokyo. If the top-ranked Djokovic wins gold in men's singles and at the U.S. Open, he would be the first male tennis player to complete a “Golden Slam” — all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics in the same calendar year. While Djokovic is headed for Tokyo, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios are among the top men's players who won't be competing in the Olympics.
wftv.comItaly erupts as Europe's soccer champions come home to Rome
APTOPIX Britain England Italy Euro 2020 Soccer Italy fans celebrate in Piccadilly Circus in central London after their team won the UEFA Euro 2020 Final against England, Sunday July 11, 2021. "Grazie Azzurri,” read a banner on the tarmac — a sentiment felt across the country after Italy took home its first major trophy since the 2006 World Cup. A cacophony of honking cars, fireworks and singing fans filled the night in Rome as thousands of people took to the streets. “Thanks to Eurovision and thanks to this game and soccer we’ve managed to come back this year,” he said. “We really love this country.”His 13-year-old son Yankho, an Italy fan and young soccer player, was impressed by the team.
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