Tag: Open
Iga Swiatek: Three-time French Open champion crushes Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-0 | Tennis News
World No 1 Iga Swiatek enjoyed a double bagel for breakfast in Paris, trouncing Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open. The three-time champion took to the court an hour early at 11am local time as organisers attempt to get the schedule back on track following all the rain delays.…
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Very good morning as Djokovic battles back in French Open epic
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with a timer reading 4 hours and 28 minutes at the end of their men’s singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day seven of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 2, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND /…
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Canadian Open: Robert MacIntyre surges clear at Canadian Open as he targets maiden PGA Tour win | Golf News
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre picked up five shots down the stretch to take a four-shot lead into the final day of the RBC Canadian Open. The 27-year-old looked in trouble early, opening with a bogey and going around the turn at one over. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from day…
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Novak Djokovic: Defending champion and world No 1 survives French Open epic against Lorenzo Musetti | Tennis News
Defending champion and world No 1 Novak Djokovic survived a five-set near five-hour epic against Lorenzo Musetti in the latest-ever finish to a match in French Open history. The reigning champion showcased the iron will that has made him one of the game’s greatest players to avoid defeat in a thrilling contest that got underway…
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French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reach fourth round at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka secured a hard-fought victory over best friend Paula Badosa at the French Open on Saturday, while Elena Rybakina joined her in the fourth round. Sabalenka and Spaniard Badosa have enjoyed a strong bond since 2021 but there was no quarter given as the world No 2 kept alive her hopes of a maiden…
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French Open: Dan Evans says players calling Roland Garros fans ‘hooligans’ is ‘laughable’ | Tennis News
Britain’s Dan Evans fears players complaining about the vociferous French Open crowd may lead to long-term repercussions for the sport. Belgian David Goffin had accused partisan fans at the French Open of “total disrespect” after he played Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round while world No 1 Iga Swiatek urged them not to…
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MacIntyre leads as McIlroy fades at Canadian Open
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre is in the joint lead at the halfway mark of the Canadian Open as Rory McIlroy had a disappointing Friday.
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Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organizers…
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US Women’s Open: Yuka Saso leads by one shot as Nelly Korda endures miserable first round | Golf News
Japan’s Yuka Saso leads by one shot following a difficult first round of the US Women’s Open in Philadelphia. Saso was one of just four players to beat par on Thursday, carding a two-under 68 at Lancaster Country Club in Philadelphia. She leads by one from the trio of 15-year-old amateur Adela Cernousek, Wichanee Meechai…
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Nelly Korda: World No 1’s US Women’s Open hopes wrecked by septuple-bogey on par-three 12th hole at Lancaster | Golf News
Nelly Korda’s bid to maintain her incredible run of form unravelled after just three holes of the opening round at the US Women’s Open. Korda was a massive favourite to secure her third major title at Lancaster Country Club in Philadelphia after winning six of her last seven events. However, having started with a bogey…
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