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Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev
Read full article: Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats RublevCarlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Coco Gauff loses at the U.S. Open to Emma Navarro, ending her title defense with 19 double-faults
Read full article: Coco Gauff loses at the U.S. Open to Emma Navarro, ending her title defense with 19 double-faultsDefending champion Coco Gauff has lost in the U.S. Open's fourth round to Emma Navarro 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in an all-American matchup.
IOC invites 8 Russian tennis players, 2 from Belarus to compete as neutrals at Paris Olympics
Read full article: IOC invites 8 Russian tennis players, 2 from Belarus to compete as neutrals at Paris OlympicsThe IOC has invited eight top Russian tennis players plus Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka from Belarus to compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics.
Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move on
Read full article: Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move onSixth-seeded Andrey Rublev has lost to Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets in the French Open third round and berated himself for his behavior.
Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Keys in the quarters
Read full article: Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Keys in the quartersTop-ranked Iga Swiatek remains on course for an uncommon Madrid-Rome double after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.
Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
Read full article: Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st timeAndrey Rublev has rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets and win the Madrid Open for the first time.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injuryThird-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injury
Read full article: Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injuryCarlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title has ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals.
Andy Murray wins his opening match at what is expected to be his last Indian Wells appearance
Read full article: Andy Murray wins his opening match at what is expected to be his last Indian Wells appearanceAndy Murray has started what is expected to be his final appearance at Indian Wells with a smooth performance and a straightforward victory.
Rublev defaulted and defending champ Medvedev knocked out in Dubai semifinals
Read full article: Rublev defaulted and defending champ Medvedev knocked out in Dubai semifinalsAndrey Rublev has been defaulted from his semifinal at the Dubai Championships for yelling in the face of a line judge, allowing Alexander Bublik to advance to the final.
10-time champ Djokovic beats Fritz, will play Sinner in Australian Open semis
Read full article: 10-time champ Djokovic beats Fritz, will play Sinner in Australian Open semisNovak Djokovic has held off Taylor Fritz 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in 3 3/4 hours to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 11th time.
Defending champion Djokovic fends off first-timer Prizmic in 4 hours to advance in Australia
Read full article: Defending champion Djokovic fends off first-timer Prizmic in 4 hours to advance in AustraliaDefending champion and 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic needed four hours to fend off first-timer Dino Prizmic in a first-round Australian Open result that few could have predicted.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up semifinal match against Novak Djokovic at ATP Finals after beating Medvedev
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz sets up semifinal match against Novak Djokovic at ATP Finals after beating MedvedevCarlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal match against top-ranked Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals after beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4.
Rublev bloodies himself with his racket in frustration during loss to Alcaraz at ATP Finals
Read full article: Rublev bloodies himself with his racket in frustration during loss to Alcaraz at ATP FinalsAndrey Rublev grew so frustrated during a 7-5, 6-2 loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals that he repeatedly hit himself with his racket so hard that he bloodied his left knee.
In 'brutal' US Open heat, Daniil Medvedev warns during his win that a player is 'gonna die'
Read full article: In 'brutal' US Open heat, Daniil Medvedev warns during his win that a player is 'gonna die'Daniil Medvedev has reached his fourth U.S. Open semifinal as the heat and humidity continue to rise at the Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at Wimbledon
Read full article: Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at WimbledonNovak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer’s record of 46 men’s Grand Slam semifinals by getting to that round at Wimbledon with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Andrey Rublev.
Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
Read full article: Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continuesPlayers from Russia and Belarus are back competing at Wimbledon a year after they were barred by the All England Club because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak Djokovic
Read full article: Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak DjokovicCarlos Alcaraz has stopped Novak Djokovic's winning streak at Wimbledon and won his first trophy there.
Djokovic's dad to stay away from Australian Open semifinal
Read full article: Djokovic's dad to stay away from Australian Open semifinalTennis Australia says Novak Djokovic’s father has decided to stay away from the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s semifinal after getting embroiled in a flap involving spectators who brought banned Russian flags to Melbourne Park.
Novak Djokovic has visa to play Australian Open in January
Read full article: Novak Djokovic has visa to play Australian Open in JanuaryThe Australian government confirmed that Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to compete in the Australian Open in January a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination.
Alcaraz tops Sinner at 2:50 a.m.; latest US Open finish ever
Read full article: Alcaraz tops Sinner at 2:50 a.m.; latest US Open finish everCarlos Alcaraz has outlasted Jannik Sinner in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, advancing to the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-7 (0), 7-5, 6-3 victory.
Tiafoe ends Nadal's 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd
Read full article: Tiafoe ends Nadal's 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th RdFrances Tiafoe has ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round.
Serena's gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
Read full article: Serena's gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematchMuch 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.
Adieu, Jo: Fans hail injured, retiring Tsonga at French Open
Read full article: Adieu, Jo: Fans hail injured, retiring Tsonga at French OpenJo-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.
EXPLAINER: Why will Russia's Ukraine war affect Wimbledon?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why will Russia's Ukraine war affect Wimbledon?The usual trophies and prize money will be on the line for Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and other top players at Wimbledon, but there is a significant change there this year.
Djokovic can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination required
Read full article: Djokovic can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination requiredThe All England Club says Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 because the shots are not required to enter Britain.
New No. 1 Medvedev: Watching Russia-Ukraine news 'not easy'
Read full article: New No. 1 Medvedev: Watching Russia-Ukraine news 'not easy'As much as Daniil Medvedev cares about taking over the No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis, he also knows there are more serious matters happening involving his home nation of Russia.
7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian Open
Read full article: 7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian OpenNot long after Serena Williams’ name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won’t play the 2022 edition of the season-opening major in January.
Medvedev and Zverev win; Berrettini injured at ATP Finals
Read full article: Medvedev and Zverev win; Berrettini injured at ATP FinalsStrong 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.
'Happy-go-lucky' teen Fernandez upsets Kerber at US Open
Read full article: 'Happy-go-lucky' teen Fernandez upsets Kerber at US OpenCanadian 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: Osaka smashes racket, unravels in U.S. Open loss
Read full article: The Latest: Osaka smashes racket, unravels in U.S. Open lossDefending 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.
Djokovic's true Slam bid at US Open starts against qualifier
Read full article: Djokovic's true Slam bid at US Open starts against qualifierNovak Djokovic will begin his bid to win the U.S. Open for a men’s-record 21st major tennis championship and to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam by facing a player who comes through qualifying.
Tsitsipas, with Big Three missing, makes 4th round in Miami
Read full article: Tsitsipas, with Big Three missing, makes 4th round in MiamiStefanos Tsitsipas of Greece returns to Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)MIAMI – For tennis up-and-comers like Stefanos Tsitsipas, the draw at the Miami Open began to look a lot less daunting even before the tournament began. “It’s a first test to see how it is playing without them,” Tsitsipas said after his third-round victory Saturday. 2-seeded Tsitsipas is among those with the best chance to take advantage, and he looked the part against Damir Dzumhur, winning 6-1, 6-4. “I created a lot of opportunities with my serve — I wasn’t rushing at all, finding the right angles and executing it perfectly,” Tsitsipas said. In women's play, top-ranked Ash Barty and three-time champion Victoria Azarenka advanced to a round of 16 showdown.
Everyman's everyman, who faced Federer at Wimbledon, retires
Read full article: Everyman's everyman, who faced Federer at Wimbledon, retiresFILE - Marcus Willis, of Britain, celebrates after winning a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, in this Wednesday, June 29, 2016, file photo. Willis, the Everymans everyman who was ranked 772nd when he faced Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2016, is ending his playing career and focusing on coaching tennis to try to show youngsters that anyone can live the dream. 1 are tied with Novak Djokovic for the most in ATP history (until Monday, when Djokovic will break the record). And just to get to that segment of qualifying matches, Willis needed to win three earlier matches in a special playoff set up for low-ranked British players. A year later, Willis was beaten in the third round of Wimbledon qualifying and never made it back in singles.
The Latest: Nadal loses to Tsitsipas in 5 at Australian Open
Read full article: The Latest: Nadal loses to Tsitsipas in 5 at Australian Open(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE – The Latest on Day 10 of the Australian Open (all times local):11:55 p.m.Rafael Nadal’s bid for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam title has ended with a five-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarterfinals. He has been pushed to a fifth set by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarterfinals. ___10 p.m.Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam set streak has ended at 35 after he dropped one against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarterfinals. The pair were teammates when Russia won the ATP Cup team event on the eve of the Australian Open. Kenin lost to Kaia Kanepi in straight sets in the second round of her title defense at the Australian Open last week.
'Not normal': Djokovic raises quarantine-injury connection
Read full article: 'Not normal': Djokovic raises quarantine-injury connectionItaly's Matteo Berrettini, left, receives medical treatment during a break while playing Russia's Karen Khachanov during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. 1-ranked Djokovic, who sees what is happening all around Melbourne Park and draws a direct connection to the 14-day quarantines imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic when players arrived in Australia in January. Ad“It's too many injuries, honestly,” Djokovic said, then sighed heavily, during an on-court interview after his four-set quarterfinal victory against Alexander Zverev. “I'm just hoping this is all temporary, so we can kind of go back to what we are kind of used to, without interruptions of practice,” Djokovic continued. It's really — it's taken its toll, unfortunately, on all of us.”Zverev's midsection, like Djokovic's, was taped up for their match.
Medvedev in 5, finally, advances to 4th round in Australia
Read full article: Medvedev in 5, finally, advances to 4th round in AustraliaRussia's Daniil Medvedev gestures after defeating Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE – Daniil Medvedev finally worked out how to a win a five-setter. The fourth-seeded Medvedev was 0-6 in Grand Slam matches that went to five sets, and his Australian Open third-round match against No. here I was really calm to finish the match," Medvedev said. Medvedev, the U.S. Open finalist last year, will next play McDonald, a player he compared with Roger Federer in style.
The Latest: Rafa into 4th round in Australia; back seems OK
Read full article: The Latest: Rafa into 4th round in Australia; back seems OKSpain's Rafael Nadal waits for a serve from Britain's Cameron Norrie during their third round match a the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. He reached the fourth round at Melbourne Park for the 14th time in 16 trips. The top-seeded Australian beat Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 6-2, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open for the third straight year. The seventh-seeded Rublev will meet Casper Ruud of Norway in the fourth round. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Mikael Ymer of Sweden 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in the third round.
Thiem, Nadal win opening matches at ATP Finals in London
Read full article: Thiem, Nadal win opening matches at ATP Finals in London(John Walton/PA via AP)LONDON – Dominic Thiem made sure this year's ATP Finals didn't begin the same way last year's ended. Tsitsipas beat Thiem in a third-set tiebreaker in last year’s final to clinch the biggest title of his career. Facing set point, the Greek failed to put away a fairly simple overhead at the net before sending a lob long to hand Thiem the lead. Nadal broke in the opening game of the second set as well and never faced a break point of his own. He served out the win on his second match point when Rublev's return sailed long.
French Open champ Swiatek rises to 17th; Djokovic, Nadal 1-2
Read full article: French Open champ Swiatek rises to 17th; Djokovic, Nadal 1-22, followed by U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem and Federer. The 19-year-old Swiatek entered the French Open at No. 54 and became the lowest-ranked female champion at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975. The top three in the women’s rankings remained as they were before the French Open, with Ash Barty at No. Halep did compete at the French Open, but her 6-1, 6-2 loss to Swiatek in the fourth round didn’t affect the three-time major champion’s ranking.
Djokovic's body acts up at French Open; faces Tsitsipas next
Read full article: Djokovic's body acts up at French Open; faces Tsitsipas nextCarreño Busta, for his part, had at least a bit of doubt about what was going on. Nadal eyes a 13th championship at the French Open, which would give him 20 majors overall, equaling Roger Federer's record for men; Schwartzman never has played in a Slam semifinal. At the U.S. Open, Tsitsipas failed to convert a half-dozen match points in a third-round loss. Then, against Rublev in the final of the clay-court Hamburg Open on Sept. 27 — Day 1 of the French Open — Tsitsipas served for the victory but wound up absorbing another disheartening defeat. At the changeover before the second set, Djokovic was attended to by a trainer, who returned for another massage three games later.
The Latest: Djokovic has arm issue but wins at French Open
Read full article: The Latest: Djokovic has arm issue but wins at French Open(AP Photo/Christophe Ena)PARIS – The Latest from the French Open (all times local):___9:50 p.m.Novak Djokovic has overcome a bothersome left arm and early deficit to reach the French Open semifinals for the 10th time. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in one of Friday’s semifinals as he seeks a second French Open championship and 18th Grand Slam title. ___5:15 p.m.Polish teenager Iga Swiatek has reached the French Open semifinals in both singles and doubles. ___4:50 p.m.Laura Siegemund has taken issue with the chair umpire for giving her a time violation during her 6-3, 6-3 loss to Petra Kvitova in the French Open quarterfinals. Rublev won their final at the clay-court Hamburg Open on the same day main-draw competition began at the French Open.
Coach? Motivator? Kenin's dad moves, Paris match changes
Read full article: Coach? Motivator? Kenin's dad moves, Paris match changes“First of all, I mean, I don’t know, like, why HER coach sat in that section,” said Kenin, who is seeded No. Djokovic is seeking a second French Open championship and 18th major trophy overall. Tsitsipas and Rublev both dropped the first two sets they played in Paris last week — and now both are making a French Open quarterfinal debut. Their meeting Wednesday comes 10 days after Rublev beat Tsitsipas in three sets in the final of the Hamburg Open on Sept. 27 — Day 1 of the French Open. “I know he’s a tough cookie.”___AP Tennis Writer Fendrich reported from Washington; AP Sports Writer Pugmire reported from Paris.