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AP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry

WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Steve Simon says he does not know when women's professional tennis events will return to China.

4 things to know after Simona Halep tests positive for doping

The former world No. 1 Halep insists she didn't take a banned drug and is vowing to clear her name. Many in tennis are siding with her.

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Simona Halep, 2-time Grand Slam champion, gets provisional ban after failing drug test at U.S. Open

"Today begins the hardest match of my life: a fight for the truth," Halep wrote on social media.

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Former No.1 Simona Halep provisionally suspended for a positive test at US Open

Simona Halep, Former world No. 1, has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITTA) after testing positive for a banned substance at this year’s US Open. Halep, according to a Friday statement from the ITTA, provided a sample that contained Roxadustat. The substance is listed in the 2022 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. “I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity.”The 31-year-old called the news “the biggest shock of [her] life,” adding that she never once considered cheating because of her values.

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Simona Halep, 2-time major champ, gets provisional drug ban

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open in August. In a social media post, Halep called the news of her positive test "the biggest shock of my life," adding: "Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed." 7 at the U.S. Open, Halep lost in the first round to Daria Snigur of Ukraine 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 on Aug. 30. Under the World Anti-Doing Code, Halep faces a ban of up to four years for a positive test for a substance like Roxadustat. “Today begins the hardest match of my life: a fight for the truth,” Halep wrote Friday.

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Former No. 1 Simona Halep suspended for positive doping test

1-ranked player Simona Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open last month. The ITIA announced the suspension Friday for Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion who is currently No. Halep is a 31-year-old from Romania who recently announced she was taking the rest of this season off after having nose surgery to improve her breathing. The ITIA said Halep tested positive for the banned substance Roxadustat. During a provisional suspension, a tennis player is ineligible to compete in, or attend, any sanctioned events.

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Simona Halep, 2-time major champ, gets provisional drug ban

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open in August.

Simona Halep, 2-time major champ, gets provisional drug ban

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open in August. The ITIA announced the punishment Friday for Halep, a former No. 1 player who is currently No. 9 in the WTA rankings. In a social media post, Halep called the news of her positive test “the biggest shock of my life," adding: “Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed.”

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Practice done, Serena heads toward match | US Open updates

NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___6:50 p.m.Serena Williams has wrapped up her final practice before the U.S. Open after a half-hour. As she walked along the courts, back toward Arthur Ashe Stadium, fans shouted her name, “Serenaaaaa!” She lifted her arm to wave her racket in acknowledgement. ___6:30 p.m.Serena Williams has started a warmup session on a practice court just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium before her first-round match at the U.S. Open. Medvedev, who won his first Grand Slam title last year in Flushing Meadows, plays the lead match in Arthur Ashe Stadium against American Stefan Kozlov at noon. Past U.S. Open champion Andy Murray is facing No.

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Serena begins practice as match nears | US Open updates

NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___6:30 p.m.Serena Williams has started a warmup session on a practice court just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium before her first-round match at the U.S. Open. ___3:15 p.m.Wu Yibing has become the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era. Murray won the first of his three Grand Slam titles 10 years ago in Flushing Meadows. Past U.S. Open champion Andy Murray is facing No. ___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.

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Ukrainian Snigur's first win on tour is a US Open upset

The 20-year-old was making her first appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam after emerging through the qualifying rounds last week. The two-time Grand Slam champion had won 19 of her previous 22 matches and recently returned to the top 10. But Snigur responded nicely after Halep won the second set, racing to a 5-1 lead in the third. One of five of them in this year's draw, Snigur will face Canadian Rebecca Marino on Wednesday. ___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.

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Ukrainian Snigur's first win on tour is a US Open upset

Daria Snigur of Ukraine pulled off the first big upset of the U.S. Open, knocking off No. 7 seed Simona Halep 6-2, 0-6, 6-4.

Ukrainian stuns No. 7 Halep for 1st win | US Open updates

NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___4:10 p.m.Ukrainian Daria Snigur's first career win on the WTA Tour was a big one. Halep had won 19 of her last 22 matches and recently returned to the top 10, but the two-time Grand Slam champion has struggled at the U.S. Open throughout her career. ___3:15 p.m.Wu Yibing has become the first Chinese man to win a U.S. Open match in the professional era. Past U.S. Open champion Andy Murray is facing No. ___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.

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Practice done, Serena heads toward match | US Open updates

Serena Williams has wrapped up her final practice before the U.S. Open after a half-hour. As she walked along the courts, back toward Arthur Ashe Stadium, fans shouted her name, “Serenaaaaa!” She lifted her arm to wave her racket in acknowledgement. Serena Williams has started a warmup session on a practice court just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium before her first-round match at the U.S. Open.

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Serena's opponent, Kovinic, 'honored' to face her at US Open

The first woman Serena Williams will face in what is expected to be the last tournament of her stellar career says she is honored to play someone she remembers watching on TV as a child.

Simona Halep wins 3rd National Bank title, needs 3 sets

TORONTO — (AP) — Simona Halep won the National Bank Open on Sunday for the third time, beating Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Halep, from Romania, also won the title in 2016 and 2018 when it was called the Rogers Cup. A year ago, Haddad Maia was ranked 183rd in the world, but entered this week’s tournament No. Halep fell behind Haddad Maia 3-0 in the opening set and started yelling at herself. Although Halep won a game back to slow Haddad Maia slightly and make it 4-1, the younger Brazilian immediately reclaimed that momentum to make it 5-1.

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2-time champ Simona Halep advances to Toronto final

Canada Toronto Tennis Romania's Simona Halep reaches for a return to United States' Jessica Pegula during the women's National Bank Open semifinal tennis match in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) (Chris Young)TORONTO — (AP) — Two-time champion Simona Halep of Romania advanced to the National Bank Open’s final, beating Jessica Pegula of the United States 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. The 15th-seeded Halep won the tournament in Montreal in 2016 and 2018. Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia faced 14th-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the night semifinalCopyright 2022 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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Halep beats Gauff 6-4, 7-6 (2) to reach Toronto semifinals

Canada Toronto Tennis Romania's Simona Halep stretches to reach a shot from United States' Coco Gauff during Women's National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) (Chris Young)TORONTO — (AP) — Two-time champion Simona Halep beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Friday to reach the National Bank Open semifinals. Halep, the 30-year-old from Romania, won the event in Montreal in 2016 and 2018. She will face seventh-seeded Jessica Pegula, a 6-3, 6-3 winner over Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. The 15th-seeded Halep is 4-0 against the Gauff, the 18-year-old American seeded 10th.

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Venus Williams loses return to singles play in Washington

Washington Tennis Venus Williams, of the United States, returns during a first-round match against Rebecca Marino, of Canada, at the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (Carolyn Kaster)WASHINGTON — (AP) — Venus Williams lost to Canadian Rebecca Marino on Monday in her return to singles play after more than a year away. The seven-time Grand Slam champion lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington in her first singles match since last August. Before the hard-court tune-up for the U.S. Open, Williams last played singles in Chicago on Aug. 23, 2021, when she lost to Su-Wei Hseih. Countryman Kyle Edmund defeated qualifier Yosuke Watanuki 6-4, 7-6(8) to win his first ATP Tour-level singles match since October 2020.

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Let coaches coach? After Wimbledon, men's tennis will try it

Tennis has not always allowed coaches to coach.

At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st woman from Africa in pro Slam final

Ons Jabeur has reached her first Grand Slam final with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over good friend Tatjana Maria at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon updates | Women's semifinals next on Centre Court

Britain Wimbledon Tennis Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates after beating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in a women's singles quarterfinal match on day nine of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (Alastair Grant)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):1 p.m. There will be at least one first-time Grand Slam finalist when the women's semifinals finish. Ons Jabeur and Tatjana Maria will play in the first match on Centre Court. ___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.

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Wimbledon updates | Matthew Ebden reaches another final

Australian duo Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell will face Croatian pair Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon.

Simona Halep gets back to semifinals in Wimbledon return

Britain Wimbledon Tennis Romania's Simona Halep returns to Amanda Anisimova of the US in a women's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (Kirsty Wigglesworth)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — In a roundabout way, Simona Halep is finally getting a chance to defend her Wimbledon title. “That was the perfect match of my life,” Halep said of her straight-set victory over Serena Williams three years ago. In the semifinals on Thursday, again on Centre Court, Halep will face Elena Rybakina in the second match of the day. “I think that the key, of course, is my serve, aggressive game,” Rybakina said of her next match against Halep.

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Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios next

Rafael Nadal extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 19 matches with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) victory over 11th-seeded Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Former champion Simona Halep back in Wimbledon semifinals

Britain Wimbledon Tennis Romania's Simona Halep returns to Amanda Anisimova of the US in a women's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. “I struggled a lot last year," Halep said, “and now I’m just trying to build my confidence back.”In the semifinals, Halep will face Elena Rybakina. Halep is making her 10th appearance at Wimbledon and has reached the semifinals for the third time. She is the only Grand Slam champion left in the women’s tournament. ___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.

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Former champion Simona Halep back in Wimbledon semifinals

Simona Halep’s first appearance at Wimbledon since winning the title three years ago is going just as good as it did the last time.

Wimbledon updates | Halep, Nadal both play on Centre Court

APTOPIX Britain Wimbledon Tennis Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after beating Poland's Magdalena Frech in their women's third round singles match on day six of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):___11:30 a.m.Two former champions will be on Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Simona Halep, the 2019 champion at the All England Club, will be up first against Amanda Anisimova. 1 Court, Ajla Tomljanovic will face 17th-seeded Elena Rybakina before Nick Kyrgios takes on Cristian Garin in the later match. ___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.

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Wimbledon updates | Nadal defeats Fritz to reach semifinals

Rafael Nadal advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning a fifth-set tiebreaker against Taylor Fritz of the United States.

Wimbledon updates | Nadal defeats Fritz to reach semifinals

Rafael Nadal advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning a fifth-set tiebreaker against Taylor Fritz of the United States. Nadal beat the 11th-seeded American 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) on Centre Court. The 36-year-old Spaniard will next play Nick Kyrgios for a place in Sunday’s final.

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Everything clicking as Halep reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals

Britain Wimbledon Tennis Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after beating Spain's Paula Badosa in a women's singles fourth round match on day eight of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 4, 2022. I'm really happy with all that I've done," said Halep, who won the Wimbledon championship in 2019 but missed defending her title last year because of a left calf injury. The 16th-seeded Halep advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the fifth time by beating fourth-seeded Paula Badosa 6-1, 6-2. “It means a lot that I’m back in a quarterfinals after I struggled so much with injuries and self-confidence,” Halep said. I’m really confident.

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Everything clicking as Halep reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals

Simona Halep’s serve was working, her returns were landing, and the points were piling up fast.

Quieter, calmer Kyrgios in Wimbledon quarters years later

Nick Kyrgios has reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal in 7 1/2 years with a five-set victory at Wimbledon over Brandon Nakashima of the United States.

Wimbledon updates | Gauff, Sock into mixed doubles semis

American duo Coco Gauff and Jack Sock are into the semifinals of the mixed doubles tournament.

Maria ousts Ostapenko at Wimbledon, Sinner beats Alcaraz

(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali)WIMBLEDON, England — (AP) — Tatjana Maria pulled off another upset at Wimbledon to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the age of 34 after beating Jelena Ostapenko on Sunday. Maria eliminated 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 on No. Halep is the last Grand Slam champion standing on the women's side. "For me, I didn't expect it because I wasn't playing so well on grass," Sinner said of reaching first Wimbledon quarterfinal. David Goffin of Belgium defeated 23rd-seeded Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (3), 5-7, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 to set up a quarterfinal match against ninth-seeded Cameron Norrie, who advanced with a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul.

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Ostapenko loss leaves just one GS women's champ at Wimbledon

Heading into the second week at Wimbledon, only two of the top 15 seeds remain in the women’s draw, which has just one Grand Slam champion — Simona Halep — left. Maria eliminated 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 on No. Halep is the last Grand Slam champion standing on the women's side. The 97th-ranked Niemeier advanced by beating Heather Watson 6-2, 6-4 on Centre Court in just her second Grand Slam tournament. The German had eliminated second-seeded Anett Kontaveit in the second round.

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Wimbledon wild-card entry steals set, not win, from Djokovic

Novak Djokovic found himself locked in a tight fourth-round match at Wimbledon against a wild-card entry making his Grand Slam tournament debut.

Roger Federer hopes to play 'one more time' at Wimbledon

Roger Federer says he hopes to play one more time at Wimbledon before retiring from tennis.

Coco Gauff looks forward to next time after French Open loss

Coco Gauff is certain there will be more Grand Slam finals in her future after losing her first at age 18 at the French Open.

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko

Alizé Cornet has beaten 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the third round at the French Open.

Adieu, Jo: Fans hail injured, retiring Tsonga at French Open

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has ended his career as a singles tennis player with a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (0) loss to Casper Ruud in the first round of the French Open.

French Open updates | Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Halep in action

APTOPIX France Tennis French Open Spectators head to the courts during first round matches at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (Christophe Ena)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament (all times local):11 a.m. The first round of the French Open is scheduled to conclude on Day 3 and the top two men on the bottom half of the draw finally get started: second-seeded Daniil Medvedev and fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas. U.S. Open champion Medvedev recently returned to the tour after hernia surgery and opens the morning in Court Suzanne Lenglen against Facundo Bagnis. Among the leading women in action on Tuesday are two-time major champion Simona Halep and No.

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French Open updates | Badosa, Pegula earn straight-set wins

Third-seeded Paula Badosa needed just 54 minutes to beat wild-card entry Fiona Ferro 6-2, 6-0 at Roland Garros.

Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid

Rafael Nadal has gotten is off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open.

Swiatek, Sakkari advance to Indian Wells final

Swiatek saved two set points in the first-set tiebreaker when she overcame deficits of 3-1 and 5-3. 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.

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Swiatek, Sakkari advance to Indian Wells final

Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in each set to beat Simona Halep 7-6 (6), 6-4 and reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open.

The Latest: Iga Swiatek into Australian Open semifinals

Australian Open Tennis Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The 36-year-old Kanepi is ranked 115th but was playing in her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal and was coming off an upset win over No. The loss ended a strong run by Cornet, who played her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in her 63rd main-draw appearance. Collins will play the winner of the following quarterfinal on Rod Laver Arena between former French Open champion Iga Swiatek and Kai Kanepi. The loss ended a strong run by Cornet, who played her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in her 63rd main-draw appearance.

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Medvedev saves match point, moves into Australian Open semis

U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down and saved a match point before beating Felix Auger-Aliassime in a marathon five-setter to move into the Australian Open semifinals.

The Latest: Collins, Cornet start play at Australian Open

Australian Open Tennis Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts as she is interviewed after defeating Elise Mertens of Belgium in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) (Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest at the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times local):10:45 a.m.Danielle Collins and Alize Cornet begin play on Rod Laver Arena on the second day of women's quarterfinals at Melbourne Park. The 32-year-old Cornet is making her first appearance in a quarterfinal at the Australian Open. The winner will face either Iga Swiatek or Kai Kanepi, who play their quarterfinals match later in the day. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

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The Latest: Collins advances to Australian Open semifinals

Danielle Collins swung the match in her favor with a key service break in the final game of the opening set on her way to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal win over Alize Cornet.

Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam

In her 17th trip to the Australia Open, her 63rd run at a Grand Slam, and two days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, Cornet finally qualified for the quarterfinals at one of the four major events in tennis. Cornet made her main draw Grand Slam singles debut as a wild-card entry at the 2005 French Open. 11 — Cornet came into the 2022 season acknowledging retirement must be close and that it was now or never for a Grand Slam breakthrough. The second-ranked Medvedev is trying to become the first man in the Open era to win his second major singles title in the next Grand Slam event. Collins hasn't had a straight-forward path, either, having to rally from a set down to win back-to-back matches at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.

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In her 63rd try, Cornet makes Grand Slam quarterfinals

(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) (Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Alize Cornet has finally reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament at her 63rd attempt. Halep saved two match points on her serve in the ninth game before Cornet clinched the match in the 10th. Cornet has never made it past the fourth round since making her Grand Slam singles debut as a wild-card entry at the 2005 French Open. This is her 17th campaign at the Australian Open. Collins hasn't had a straight-forward path, either, having to rally from a set down to win back-to-back matches at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.

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Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam

Alize Cornet has finally reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament in her 63rd attempt.

Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam

Alize Cornet dropped to her knees on the hard blue court, clasped her hands and took a few moments to let it sink in. In her 17th trip to the Australia Open, her 63rd run at a Grand Slam, and two days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, Cornet finally qualified for the quarterfinals at one of the four major events in tennis. Cornet recovered after a second-set meltdown in the hot Melbourne sun on Monday to advance to the last eight at the Australian Open with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win over two-time major champion Simona Halep.

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The Latest: Collins into Australian Open quarterfinals

Danielle Collins took advantage of Elise Mertens' double fault on match point to advance to the quarterfinals and join two other Americans in the final eight at Melbourne Park. Collins advanced 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and will play the winner of the following match on Rod Laver Arena between two-time major winner Simona Halep and Alize Cornet. Jessica Pergula and Madison Keys are the other Americans in the quarterfinals and will play their matches on Tuesday.

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The Latest: Cilic upsets No. 5 Rublev to reach 4th round

APTOPIX Australian Open Tennis Marin Cilic of Croatia celebrates after defeating Andrey Rublev of Russia in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) (Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest at the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local):11:50 p.m.Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has upset No. 5-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. De Minaur, seeded 32nd, beat Pablo Andujar 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the first of the night matches on Day 6 on the main show court at Melbourne Park. 2-ranked Medvedev had a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic Van de Zandschulp in the third round, two days after a challenging second-round win over Nick Kyrgios.

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The Latest: Aussie De Minaur reaches 4th round in Australia

Australian Open Tennis Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand return to Pablo Andujar of Spain during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. De Minaur, seeded 32nd, beat Pablo Andujar 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the first of the night matches on Day 6 on the main show court at Melbourne Park. Tsitsipas was runner-up at the French Open and reached the Australian Open semifinals last year. Maxime Cressy, another 24-year-old American, is into the fourth round at a major for the first time. 2-ranked Medvedev had a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic Van de Zandschulp in the third round, two days after a challenging second-round win over Nick Kyrgios.

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Birthday gift for Cornet is a spot in 4th round in Australia

Alize Cornet is into the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time 13 years.

The Latest: Tsitsipas, Fritz to meet next at Australian Open

Australian Open Tennis Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates after defeating Benoit Paire of France in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest at the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local):7:15 p.m.Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fended off Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (2), 6-4 to advance to a fourth-round match against Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open. Tsitsipas was runner-up at the French Open and reached the Australian Open semifinals last year. Kanepi has reached the quarterfinals six times at Grand Slam events, but never has reached the last eight at the Australian Open. She won the French Open in 2018 and Wimbledon in 2019 and made it to the final of the 2018 Australian Open before losing to Caroline Wozniacki.

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The Latest: No. 2 Sabalenka reaches 4th round in Australia

Australian Open Tennis Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her third round match against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) (Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest at the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local):4:15 p.m.Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has moved into the fourth round at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over No. But unlike her second-round match, when she had nine double-faults in her first two service games and 19 in the match, Sabalenka reduced that glaring match statistic to 10. 3 Garbiñe Muguruza by reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time since 2009. Two-time major champion Simona Halep plays Danka Kovinic, and 2020 French Open winner Iga Swiatek takes on Daria Kasatkina.

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Halep into Week 2 at Australian Open for 5th straight year

Australian Open Tennis Simona Halep of Romania reacts after defeating Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Simon Baker) (Simon Baker)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is into Week 2 at Melbourne Park for the fifth consecutive year. She won the French Open in 2018 and Wimbledon in 2019 and made it to the final of the 2018 Australian Open before losing to Caroline Wozniacki. 3 Garbiñe Muguruza by reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time since 2009. 19 Elise Mertens, who advanced 6-2, 6-2 over Zhang Shuai.

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Medvedev wins over Aussie crowd in win over Dutch opponent

Daniil Medvedev has reached the fourth round at the Australian Open for a fourth straight year after a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic Van de Zandschulp.

The Latest: Cilic upsets No. 5 Rublev to reach 4th round

Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has upset No. 5-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Djokovic out, but vaccine debate stays in Australian Open

To some, it seems a cloud has been lifted from the Australian Open.

Djokovic in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty

At least Novak Djokovic knows who he'll face in the first round of his Australian Open title defense — if he’s allowed to play.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Melbourne tournament semifinal

Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from her semifinal match at a WTA tournament in Melbourne with an abdominal injury, allowing her opponent Veronika Kudermetova to advance to the final on a walkover. “Sad to withdraw due to injury from my match today, my body got a shock from playing back to back intense matches after the break I took," Osaka added later on Twitter.

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Barty opens her 2022 season with win over Gauff in Adelaide

Top-ranked Ash Barty has started her 2022 season with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 comeback win over 17-year-old American Coco Gauff in the second round of the Adelaide International.

No 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.

US Open champ Raducanu loses in 2 sets at Indian Wells

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.

2-time major champ Simona Halep, coach Darren Cahill split

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep no longer will be coached by Darren Cahill. Halep announced the split “after six wonderful years working together” via a Twitter post on Wednesday, saying that she and Cahill “have decided that it’s time to end our working relationship.” Halep won the French Open in 2018, beating Sloane Stephens in the final, and Wimbledon in 2019, defeating Serena Williams in the final.

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'Happy-go-lucky' teen Fernandez upsets Kerber at US Open

Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has followed up her upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open by beating another past title winner at Flushing Meadows.

The Latest: Svitolina tops Halep to reach US Open quarters

US Open Tennis Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, returns to Simona Halep, of Romania, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):__1:40 p.m.No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina beat two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. The Olympic bronze medalist, Svitolina has emerged as a contender at Flushing Meadows. It's another U.S. Open champion for Leylah Fernandez in her first match since she beat Naomi Osaka.

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The Latest: Teen Alcaraz stuns 3rd-seed Tsitsipas at US Open

US Open Tennis Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after winning a point against Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in New York. Alcaraz easily pulled off the biggest win of his career and is in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the first time in his career. ___3:05 p.m.French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova is into the fourth round of her U.S. Open debut. ___2:40 p.m.Garbiñe Muguruza has matched her best run at the U.S. Open by reaching the fourth round. Three-time U.S. Open runner-up Victoria Azarenka was set to open play on Arthur Ashe Stadium against two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza.

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Newlywed disagreement: Svitolina, Monfils differ on the draw

The tennis newlyweds are having a disagreement.

The Latest: Kerber tops Stephens in battle of US Open champs

US Open Tennis Angelique Kerber, of Germany, returns a shot to Sloane Stephens, of the United States, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):__6:15 p.m.Angelique Kerber won a matchup of previous U.S Open champions when she beat Sloane Stephens 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 at the U.S. Open. Kerber beat Stephens for only the second time in seven career matchups. The 33-year-old Kerber won for the second straight day and laughed when she said she could use the day off on Saturday. ___3:05 p.m.French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova is into the fourth round of her U.S. Open debut.

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The Latest: Medvedev continues easy run so far at US Open

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___3:55 p.m.No. ___3:05 p.m.French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova is into the fourth round of her U.S. Open debut. ___2:40 p.m.Garbiñe Muguruza has matched her best run at the U.S. Open by reaching the fourth round. Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion, had lost in the first round of the U.S. Open in both 2017 and 2018. Three-time U.S. Open runner-up Victoria Azarenka was set to open play on Arthur Ashe Stadium against two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza.

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Muguruza, Halep take rare strong US Open runs into 4th round

US Open Tennis Garbine Muguruza, of Spain, reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig)NEW YORK — (AP) — Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep have mastered the grass at Wimbledon and conquered the clay at the French Open. The two-time Grand Slam champions both pulled out three-set victories Friday to reach the fourth round of the year's final Grand Slam tournament. Another matchup of women's Grand Slam champions was ahead later Friday when Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open winner, faced 2016 champion and No. ___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

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Alcaraz, 18, upends No. 3 Tsitsipas at US Open; Osaka out

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz has beaten No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets at the U.S. Open to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time.

The Latest: Osaka smashes racket, unravels in U.S. Open loss

Defending champion Naomi Osaka repeatedly smashed her racket to the court, smacked a ball into the crowd, hid under a towel and imploded over the final two sets in a third-round loss at the U.

The Latest: Schwartzman wins rain-delayed match at US Open

US Open Tennis Diego Schwartzman, of Argentina, reacts to winning a point against Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in New York. The 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open runner-up only faced one break point and saved it. 12 seed rolled to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Kristina Kucova at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where their match was moved after Naomi Osaka's opponent withdrew from their scheduled match. Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have roofs that can be closed. The defending champion was set to play Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first match of the day in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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The Latest: Tsitsipas booed for another break at US Open

APTOPIX US Open Tennis Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, returns a shot against Adrian Mannarino, of France, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in New York. Tsitsipas took a toilet break that created an eight-minute delay between the end of the third set and start of the fourth. Stephens needed just 66 minutes to claim the second-round contest 6-4, 6-2 under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open runner-up only faced one break point and saved it. Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have roofs that can be closed.

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The Latest: Despite roof, rain forces match moves at US Open

US Open Tennis Rain falls outside Arthur Ashe Stadium during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 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):10:30 p.m. Stephens needed just 66 minutes to claim the second-round contest 6-4, 6-2 under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open runner-up only faced one break point and saved it. Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have roofs that can be closed.

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The Latest: Stephens stops Coco at US Open in straight sets

US Open Tennis Sloane Stephens, of the United States, waves to the crowd after defeating Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 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):___8:35 p.m.Sloane Stephens has used her big forehand to take eight of the last 10 games and eliminate 17-year-old Coco Gauff in an all-American matchup at the U.S. Open. Stephens needed just 66 minutes to claim the second-round contest 6-4, 6-2 under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open runner-up only faced one break point and saved it. The ninth-seeded Muguruza, a two-time Grand Slam champion, beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-2.

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The Latest: French Open champ Krejcikova into 3rd Rd of US

US Open Tennis Barbora Krejcikova, of the Czech Republic, returns a shot to Christina McHale, of the United States, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___6:45 p.m.Barbora Krejcikova has brought her breakthrough success in Grand Slam singles to the U.S. Open. The eighth-seeded Krejcikova came into 2021 with a pair of Grand Slam doubles championships but only three appearances at majors in singles. ___3:35 p.m.Daniil Medvedev eased into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Dominik Koepfer. The ninth-seeded Muguruza, a two-time Grand Slam champion, beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-2.

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The Latest: Medvedev, Rublev win, Dimitrov out at US Open

US Open Tennis Andrey Rublev, of Russia, wipes sweat from his face during the second round of the US Open tennis championships against Pedro Martinez, of Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 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):___3:35 p.m.Daniil Medvedev eased into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Dominik Koepfer. Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev also advanced but 15th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov, a semifinalist in the 2019 U.S. Open, retired after losing two tiebreakers and trailing 4-0 in the third set against Alexei Popyrin. ___1:25 p.m.Simona Halep is into the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2016. 5 seed Andrey Rublev and 15th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov were among the players who got started late after play was delayed on the courts that aren't covered.

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Osaka reaches Round 3 on walkover; Halep, Muguruza advance

US Open Tennis Tennis fans wait out a rain delay during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in New York. Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza also reached the third round, ending long absences in Flushing Meadows for the two-time Grand Slam champions. Halep won 6-3, 6-1 to reach the third round for the first time since a quarterfinal appearance in 2016. Osaka would have been going for her 17th straight victory in a Grand Slam match. The two-time U.S. Open champion hasn't lost a Grand Slam match since Coco Gauff beat her at the 2020 Australian Open.

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Stephens overpowers Gauff at US Open; Osaka's foe withdraws

Sloane Stephens has used her big forehand to take eight of the last 10 games and eliminate 17-year-old Coco Gauff in an all-American matchup at the U.S. Open.

The Latest: Schwartzman wins rain-delayed match at US Open

Diego Schwartzman has eliminated 2017 runner-up Kevin Anderson at the U.S. Open in a match that started on one court before 7:30 p.m. and finished on another just past 1 a.m. after an interruption caused by heavy rain and winds from remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Even as COVID cases rise, US Open, other events welcome fans

Full-throated shouts and hearty applause have returned to the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

After US Open loss, Murray calls Tsitsipas breaks 'nonsense'

Andy Murray showed that even at age 34 and with an artificial hip he can push the best tennis players in the world.

US OPEN 2021: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

How well do you know the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Roger Federer says he's out of Olympics after knee 'setback'

Roger Federer says he won't participate in the Tokyo Olympics after having a setback with his knee.

Naomi Osaka's return to action highlights Olympic tennis

Naomi Osaka was going to be at the center of attention during the Tokyo Olympics no matter what.

Kyrgios 'not bad for a part-time player' in Wimbledon win

Nick Kyrgios is back on the tennis scene and back to winning at Wimbledon.

The Latest: Early elimination for China's Zhang at Wimbledon

The first man to represent China in the main draw at Wimbledon during the Open era has lost in the opening round.

'Out here trying to eat': Stephens, Tiafoe win at Wimbledon

Frances Tiafoe and Sloane Stephens have pulled off two of the biggest wins on Day 1 at Wimbledon.

Welcome back, Wimbledon: Slam returns to rain, fans, upsets

Wimbledon has returned after being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic and some things have not changed at the All England Club.

WIMBLEDON 2021: Djokovic, Murray, Kvitova-Stephens on Day 1

Novak Djokovic will get his bid for a third major title of 2021 started at Centre Court by facing wild-card entry Jack Draper as Wimbledon begins.

Djokovic, Federer could meet in Wimbledon final; Halep out

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have been placed on opposite sides of the Wimbledon bracket.

2019 champion Simona Halep out of Wimbledon with calf injury

Reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has withdrawn from the Grand Slam tournament because of an injured left calf.

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