Medvedev, Kyrgios Set Fourth Round US Open Clash; Nadal, Alcaraz v Brooksby Sat.
Posted by Staff on September 3rd, 2022 @ 1:01 am
The first big men’s showdown is set at the US Open. On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev will take on Nick Kyrgios in the fourth round.
Tonight, both guys cruised into the meeting. Kyrgios manhandled the promising JJ Wolf 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. The Australian 21 aces, and never broke serve on the night as he reached his first US Open fourth round.
Youngster Yibing Wu put up a good first set but then faded …
Serena Says Farewell, Falls To Tomljanovic In US Open Finale; Coco Gets Key Win
Posted by Staff on September 2nd, 2022 @ 11:55 pm
Serena Williams played her last match Friday night at the US Open. Or last match for now. After two good wins to start the event, Serena ran up against the steady and in-form Ajla Tomljanovic and it was the Australian hanging tough and staying focused in front of a raucous crowd for a 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1.
“I thank everyone that’s here that’s been on my side for so many years, decades, …
Nadal Gets Fognini To Fade, Alcaraz Powers Into US Open 3R; Murray v Berrettini Fri
Posted by Staff on September 2nd, 2022 @ 12:43 am
Carlos Alcaraz continued to showcase his power game Thursday afternoon at the US Open. The teen rolled past Federico Coria 6-2, 6-1, 7-5 to win his 46th match of the season.
Alcaraz was up a break in the third before Coria, who is the younger brother of clay great Guillermo, caught a breeze breaking Alcaraz then holding set points to break for the set.
Alcaraz avoided trouble and took care of …
Swiatek Cruises, Sabalenka Survives At US Open; Serena v Tomljanovic, Williams Out Of Doubles
Posted by Staff on September 1st, 2022 @ 11:10 pm
The Serena show continued Thursday night at the US Open but ended in disappointment. Serena teamed with sister Venus in their first doubles appearance at the US Open since 2014 but the 14-time Grand Slam winners were knocked off by the Czech tandem of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6(5), 6-4.
The day began with world No. 1 Iga Swiatek dominating 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2.
“I’m pretty happy …
Murray Makes Magic, Kyrgios, Medvedev Win; Nadal Back Thu At US Open
Posted by Staff on September 1st, 2022 @ 1:10 am
Murray Makes Magic, Kyrgios Wins; Nadal Back Thu At US Open
Andy Murray survived a tough 84 minute first set defeat to rebound and run away from 21-year-old Emilio Nava 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 to advance to the third round a the US Open.
Murray, who won his very first Grand Slam title 10 years ago at the 2015 US Open, had to adjust after the first set.
“I think I started to …
Surreal Serena Soars Past World No. 2 Kontaveit At US Open, Coco-Keys Set; Swiatek v Stephens Thursday
Posted by Staff on August 31st, 2022 @ 10:40 pm
The Serena Williams story remains far from finished. Facing the second best woman in the world (by ranking), Serena proved to good for Anett Kontaveit in an incredible 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2 win Wednesday night at the US Open.
“It’s no rush here,” Williams said on the court. “I’m loving this crowd.
“I’m a pretty good player. This is what I do. I love a challenge, and I’m rising to the challenge.”
Early on, …
Venus, Raducanu, Osaka Out At US Open; Serena v Kontaveit Tues Night
Posted by Staff on August 31st, 2022 @ 1:04 am
Venus Williams fought hard in the second but couldn’t maintain a lead in a 6-1, 7-6(5) loss to Alison Van Uytvanck in the first round at the US Open.
It was just the second time in her 25 year US Open career Venus lost in the first round at the US Open. And there may be more. After, Venus made no mention of any retirement or farewell. The 42-year-old 7-time Slam …
Nadal Overcomes Hijikata In First US Open Match Since 2019, Alcaraz Advances
Posted by Staff on August 30th, 2022 @ 11:25 pm
The big story on Tuesday at the US Open was the return of Rafael Nadal. The 22-time Grand Slam champion returned to the US Open Tuesday night for the first time since his 2019 title which was his fourth in New York.
Nadal, though, wasn’t welcomed backed too kindly. The little-known Rinky Hijikata made the most of his Grand Slam debut and his appearance under the lights on Ashe pushing Nadal …
Tsitsipas, Fritz Falter In US Open Upsets, Medvedev Wins; Nadal Returns Tues Night
Posted by Staff on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:13 am
It didn’t take long for the upsets to hit the US Open men’s draw. On opening day, two top 10 seeds fell as fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas saw a reoccurrence of his elbow injury and then American No. 1 and No. 10 seed Taylor Fritz was bundled out. Both lost to qualifiers.
Tsitsipas dropped the first 11 games to Daniel Elahi Galan before the trainer came out. The Greek made a match …
Serena Serves Her Way Into US Open 2R, Halep Falls; Swiatek, Venus, Raducanu Tues.
Posted by Staff on August 29th, 2022 @ 11:21 pm
The sporting world was all eyes on Arthur Ashe stadium at the US Open Monday night at the US Open for the start of Serena Williams’s final event. And Serena, like the great champion she is, didn’t disappoint defeating Danka Kovinic of Montenegro 6-3, 6-3.
Serena was sluggish early but pulled ahead 2-0 in front a jam-packed celebrity crowd. Kovinic, who plays her best on the clay, fought hard to pull …
Serena’s Farewell US Open Begins Monday Night At US Open; Medvedev, Coco, Kyrgios On Ashe
Posted by Staff on August 28th, 2022 @ 11:53 pm
The US Open begins Monday in New York with all eyes on the night session in Ashe which features Serena Williams.
The 40-year-old Williams announced three weeks ago that the end was near and while she hasn’t been clear, it seems like the US Open is her final stop.
The tennis and sporting great has won 23 career Grand Slam titles including six US Opens. She’ll begin her final US Open …
US Open Men’s Pick: Medvedev Or Nadal Or Chaos?
Posted by Sean Randall on August 28th, 2022 @ 11:07 pm
The US Open begins tomorrow with a ton at stake: The last Slam on the calendar, the No. 1 ranking and with it the inside track for the year-end No. 1 ranking and more history. And all of it is up for grabs because Novak Djokovic isn’t anywhere in sight.
The Serb could have played but he stuck to his stance of not getting vaccinated. And because of it, he missed …
US Open Men’s Draw: No Djokovic Leaves Opportunity; Medvedev, Nadal, Alcaraz Favorites
Posted by Staff on August 25th, 2022 @ 5:18 pm
After Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal, there’s opportunity aplenty at the US Open.
The tournament has seen surprises with Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem in recent years and next month there could be another new US Open men’s winner.
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev is the top seed and the favorite. But the Russian could run into resistance in the third round against much-hyped NCAA champ Ben Shelton, then potentially Nick Kyrgios in the …
US Open Women’s Draw: Serena Draws Kovinic, Could Face Konataveit; Raducanu v Cornet
Posted by Staff on August 25th, 2022 @ 4:36 pm
With the farewell of Serena William, the women’s draw takes center stage this year at the US Open. The living legend will play her final event in New York starting Monday, and today we learned of her first round opponent.
Serena drew Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. The 27-year-old Kovinic has last her last five matches since a first round French Open win, and ranked No. 80 she could be a perfect …
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From The US Open
Posted by Staff on August 25th, 2022 @ 11:40 am
There’s no US Open this year for Novak Djokovic. The Serb is out of the US Open after being unable to be granted entry into the U.S.A.
“Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open. Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support. ❤️ Good luck to my fellow players! I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an …