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Serena into semis

Serena Williams battled into a US Open semifinal showdown with Victoria Azarenka on Wednesday as top men's seeds Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev booked their spots in the last four.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/10 15:48:41

Osaka into last four

Osaka into last fourJapan's Naomi Osaka sailed into the semifinals of the US Open on Tuesday as Alexander Zverev of Germany booked his spot in the last four of the men's draw.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/9 16:43:41

Serena into quarters

Serena Williams battled into the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday as top men's seeds Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev sailed through to the last eight at Flushing Meadows.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/8 17:08:42

Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open for hitting judge

Novak Djokovic was dramatically disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after accidentally striking a female lines judge with a ball in frustration during his last-16 match, sending shock waves through the tournament.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/7 16:43:42

Serena into last 16

Serena Williams battled into the US Open last 16 Saturday as the tournament endured fresh controversy after New York health officials ordered the women's top doubles pairing be withdrawn over coronavirus restrictions.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/6 17:13:42

Garcia stuns Pliskova

France's Caroline Garcia produced the biggest upset of the US Open on Wednesday, sending top seed Karolina Pliskova tumbling out of the tournament.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/3 16:53:41

Winning start

Serena Williams' quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam got off the mark as Andy Murray rolled back the years with a vintage comeback at the US Open Tuesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/2 16:48:41

'Bubble within a bubble'

Top seeds including Novak Djokovic overcame eerily quiet stands as a “weird,” spectator-free US Open started Monday with heightened safety protocols for some players following a positive COVID-19 test.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/1 16:58:42

Chasing history

The US Open becomes the first Grand Slam of the COVID-19 era when it starts Monday in a spectator-free bubble at Flushing Meadows following a troubled build-up that saw several top stars withdraw over coronavirus fears.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/30 16:48:41

Djokovic cruises into last 4

World No.1 Novak Djokovic cruised into the semifinals of the ATP and WTA Western & Southern Open on Wednesday while Japan's Naomi Osaka withdrew to protest the shooting of a black man by police in Wisconsin.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/27 15:08:07

Djokovic reaches quarters in New York

World No.1 Novak Djokovic won his 20th straight match of 2020 with a hard-fought 6-2, 6-4 victory over Tennys Sandgren at the Western & Southern Open in New York.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/26 16:43:40

Ailing Djokovic advances

World No.1 Novak Djokovic battled through neck pain on the way to a 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over Ricardas Berankis at the Western & Southern Open, where second seed Dominic Thiem crashed out.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/25 17:03:41

Top seeds stunned

Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova and No.2 Sofia Kenin crashed out of the Western & Southern Open on Sunday, falling in their opening matches at the National Tennis Center in New York.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/24 17:03:40

Triumphant start

Britain's Andy Murray made a triumphant ATP comeback Saturday, defeating Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, 6-1 in his first match of 2020 at the Western and Southern Open.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/23 16:58:41

US Open presses on despite rash of withdrawals

US Open organizers said Tuesday that the number of players willing to compete in the Grand Slam had exceeded their expectations despite several high-profile withdrawals over coronavirus fears.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/19 16:18:40

US Open not the only sports event that puts public health at risk

Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has become latest high-profile athlete to fall victim to the spreading coronavirus pandemic in the US.
Soure:Global Times: 2020/8/18 17:38:40

'That's what I want'

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty won't have a chance to fulfil her dream of winning Wimbledon this year, but she remains laser-focused on being crowned champion at the All-­England Club.
Soure:AFP: 2020/8/13 16:38:41

No fans, no problem

Serena Williams shrugged off the absence of fans to make a winning return from her six-month coronavirus layoff on Tuesday, defeating lowly ranked Bernarda Pera in three sets at the WTA Top Seed Open tournament in Kentucky.
Soure:Agencies: 2020/8/12 18:13:41