Sharapova shrugs off another slow start to reach French final
PARIS — Might be easier said than done. Still, Maria Sharapova offered a tidy aphorism to sum up the formula that’s carried her to a third consecutive French Open final. “It’s not how you finish a...
View ArticleSerena Williams on ‘embarrassing’ rout: Served like a 10-year-old
SINGAPORE — Serena Williams was routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep at the WTA Finals on Wednesday in one of the most one-sided losses of the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s career. The last time Williams...
View Article‘I’m so ready for NY’: Serena sends message in Open tune-up
And here she comes, riding into Flushing Meadows aiming to make history after taking out the player who may have the best chance of wrecking her plans. Serena Williams’ final tune-up for the U.S. Open...
View ArticleThe 10 most important stars to watch at US Open
Serena Williams Anything other than another Williams’ fourth straight Open title — and seventh overall — would be an absolute shock. The sport’s top player — arguably of all-time — 16 years after her...
View ArticleBrandon Holt’s thrilling US Open can’t compare to Mom’s
Brandon Holt was too young to remember his first trip to the U.S. Open, but the 17-year-old had an unforgettable Labor Day in Flushing, winning his first-ever match in the junior doubles tournament....
View ArticleSimona Halep emerges as the young, best threat to Serena
The so-called fighter girl fought her way into the U.S. Open semifinals on Wednesday, with the help of a standing eight-count from the rain. Young Simona Halep battled past former World No. 1 Victoria...
View ArticleTop women players are ‘just pissed’ at the French Open
After their French Open fourth-round exits Tuesday, both No. 2 seed Agnieszka Radwanska and No. 6 Simona Halep complained firmly about tournament organizers’ decision to make them play through Paris...
View ArticleThe 5 men and 5 women to watch at US Open
The US Open, the final major of the year, begins Monday in Queens, focusing the spotlight on the true superstars of tennis and the up-and-comers trying to crack the sport’s upper echelon. Here are five...
View ArticleExpensive new US Open roof has a huge flaw no one saw coming
The sky opened and thousands sprinted for cover into stores and under awnings, protecting their heads and their early-afternoon cocktails, others desperately unfurling umbrellas and ponchos. The U.S....
View ArticleSerena’s greatness surpasses Tiger’s in one key area
Serena Williams is Tiger Woods in a tennis skirt. Much the way Woods did on the golf course before his body began to fail him, Williams makes what she does on the tennis court look so easy it makes you...
View ArticleStep aside, Roger Federer: Serena Williams makes history
Taking advantage of Roger Federer’s absence as he rehabs his knee, Serena Williams set another milestone on Labor Day — a testament to her workmanlike career. In 68 minutes of serving perfection,...
View ArticleWhy Simona Halep’s fear of Serena Williams is gone
Simona Halep made an odd remark in reference to Serena Williams during the trophy presentation in Cincinnati the week before the start of the 2015 U.S. Open. Williams had just beaten Halep for the...
View ArticleSerena ‘steps it up’ just in time to reach US Open semis
In their respective post-match press conferences, you couldn’t tell the quarterfinal winner. Simona Halep smiled often. Serena Williams had the personality of a wet mop. After two-plus hours of...
View ArticleSharapova shrugs off another slow start to reach French final
PARIS — Might be easier said than done. Still, Maria Sharapova offered a tidy aphorism to sum up the formula that’s carried her to a third consecutive French Open final. “It’s not how you finish a...
View ArticleSerena Williams on ‘embarrassing’ rout: Served like a 10-year-old
SINGAPORE — Serena Williams was routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep at the WTA Finals on Wednesday in one of the most one-sided losses of the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s career. The last time Williams...
View Article‘I’m so ready for NY’: Serena sends message in Open tune-up
And here she comes, riding into Flushing Meadows aiming to make history after taking out the player who may have the best chance of wrecking her plans. Serena Williams’ final tune-up for the U.S. Open...
View ArticleMaria Sharapova’s rivals annoyed by her return
Even if tennis fans cheer the return of Maria Sharapova, her rivals are conflicted. The five-time Grand Slam champion is set to return to competition in April after serving a 15-month suspension for a...
View ArticleMeet the fearless 20-year-old making historic French Open run
French Open finalist Jelena Ostapenko celebrated her 20th birthday with a bunch of firsts. The Latvian, ranked No. 47 in the world, has taken the tennis world by storm with her spirited and magical run...
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