Tag: Open
Jannik Sinner makes first US Open final, beats Jack Draper
Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his men’s semifinals match against Britain’s Jack Draper on day twelve of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) NEW YORK — There they both sat in the second…
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Jack Draper: Young Brit believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals | Tennis News
Jack Draper now believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals and says “it’s just a matter of time” before he makes his Grand Slam breakthrough. Draper was sick a number of times on court as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak as he fell short in…
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Jack Draper faces Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final, live on Sky Sports from 8pm on Friday | Tennis News
Jack Draper bids to reach the final of the US Open when taking on world No 1 Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster semi-final clash from 8pm on Friday, live on Sky Sports. Draper made it 15 straight sets won without dropping one en route to the final four at Flushing Meadows as the British No…
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Just two days after last title romp, Cool Smashers open season-sweep quest with business-as-usual whitewash of young Thai guest team EST
Even with the cobwebs of another championship merrymaking still there, Creamline came out all business as usual on Friday to massacre a young guest team from Thailand, EST Cola, 25-13, 25-12, 25-15, in the PVL Invitational Conference as the Cool Smashers opened their grand slam bid with much authority. Less than 48 hours after dismantling…
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Jack Draper: British No 1 falls to Jannik Sinner in brutal US Open semi-final encounter | Tennis News
Jack Draper saw his hopes of reaching his maiden Grand Slam final come to an end at the hands of world No 1 Jannik Sinner in a lung-busting US Open semi-final encounter. With both players feeling the heat under intense conditions on Arthur Ashe Stadium, it was British No 1 Draper who had nothing left…
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Sky partners with The Brick to open digital community hub at Wigan Warriors’ stadium | Rugby League News
Sky has partnered with The Brick charity to open up a digital community area at Wigan Warriors’ stadium. The Sky Up Digital Hub, which will serve over 200 people, offers free Sky WiFi, a podcast zone, a Sky Sports viewing area, and dedicated study and working spaces, helping those who are digitally excluded stay connected.…
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US Open: Aryna Sabalenka returns to the final in New York where she takes on Jessica Pegula | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her third Grand Slam title as she clinched a spot in the US Open final against great American hope Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last year, is the hot favourite to go one better this year after crushing the hopes of Emma Navarro 6-3 7-6…
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Ablaze open withdrawal-hit PVL Invitationals with win
Kurashiki Ablaze beat Creamline Cool Smashers to rule PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PVL Invitational Conference may have lost some of its powerhouse local squads. Its powerhouse guest, though, is back and looking title-ready. Article continues after this advertisement Arriving just two days ago and admittedly playing through first-game jitters, the Ablaze steadied themselves…
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US Open: Jack Draper proved his ‘mental fortitude’ against Alex de Minaur, says Tim Henman | Tennis News
Jack Draper proved his quality to reach the semi-finals of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night, says Sky Sports expert Tim Henman. Draper is yet to drop a set at the tournament and is the first player to go 14-0 in sets at the US Open since…
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US Open: Jessica Pegula faces Karolina Muchova with Emma Navarro up against Aryna Sabalenka | Tennis News
Jessica Pegula will take on Karolina Muchova with Emma Navarro up against Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals of the US Open – live on Sky Sports Tennis from 7.30pm on Thursday. Pegula knocked out the world No 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4 to reach her first major semi-final against unseeded Czech Muchova, but first on…
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