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The 2022 U.S. Open may go down in history as the arrival of Carlos Alcaraz . At 19 years old, Spain’s phenom beat Norwegian Casper Ruud in the final to become the youngest Grand Slam men’s singles champion since Rafael Nadal won the first of his 22 majors at the 2005 French Open. Alcaraz also became the first teenager to ascend to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, which began in 1973. Alcaraz earned his first major title the hard way, becoming the third man in the Open Era to win back-to-back-to-back five-set matches en route to a major title. He spent 23 hours, 39 minutes on court over seven matches, the most for any man in a single major since time records began being kept in 1999. Nadal’s quest for his 23rd major — and to move two clear of Novak Djokovic for the most in men’s history — ended at the hands of American Frances Tiafoe in the round of 16. Tiafoe became the first American born in 1989 or later to beat Nadal, Djokovic or Roger Federer in a major in 31 tries and … [Read more...] about 2022 U.S. Open men’s singles draw, bracket, results – Tennis

Iga Swiatek swept Ons Jabeur in the U.S. Open women’s singles final, a match between the world’s two best players in 2022, for her third Grand Slam singles title Swiatek, the dominant world No. 1, joined Lindsay Davenport as the only women in the Open Era (since 1968) to win their first three major finals all in straight sets. At 21, she is the youngest player to win three majors since Maria Sharapova earned the third of her five in 2008. Poland’s Swiatek added her first U.S. Open title to her French Open crowns in 2020 and 2022. She was the lone major champ to reach the quarterfinals. Tunisia’s Jabeur was bidding to become the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open Era, two months after taking runner-up at Wimbledon. Serena Williams , the Open Era record 23-time major singles champion, was the story of the first week of the U.S. Open after announcing plans to soon retire from tennis. She won her first two matches at what is expected to be … [Read more...] about 2022 U.S. Open women’s singles draw, results – Tennis

Roger Federer said next week’s Laver Cup in London will be his final ATP tennis event. “I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour,” was posted on the 41-year-old’s social media. “This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me. But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate.” Federer retires with 20 Grand Slam singles titles, third all-time among men behind rivals Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21), who are still active. His eight Wimbledon titles are most in men’s history, though Djokovic can match it next year. Federer hasn’t played tournament tennis since undergoing a third knee surgery in an 18-month span after a quarterfinal exit at last year’s Wimbledon. “The past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries,” he wrote. “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its … [Read more...] about Roger Federer announces retirement from tennis

Former world number one Simona Halep said Monday she would need a few weeks of rest after undergoing nose surgery. The Romanian, who currently ranks ninth in the world, said she had been struggling "for a while" with nose problems, and they got worse during the summer, making it hard to breathe especially at night. "The only way to solve the problem was to undergo surgery," the 30-year-old said in an Instagram post, adding that the surgeon took "this opportunity to also make a plastic surgery intervention". "Everything went well. I will need a few weeks of rest before I can start again any physical activity," she said, posting a picture of her smiling from what looked like a hospital bed, her nose bandaged. "See you soon on the tennis court." Promoted Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion, was knocked out of the US Open in the first round last month, losing to Ukrainian qualifier Daria Snigur. (This story … [Read more...] about Former World Number One Simona Halep To Rest After Nose Surgery | Tennis News

The fourth season of the Tennis Premier League is set to cater to an even wider audience this time with Sony Sports Network as the broadcaster for the league. The ever-growing fanbase of tennis in India will have an opportunity to witness international tennis stars live in action on SONY TEN 2 channels and the OTT platform SonyLIV. Sony Sports Network will play a pivotal role in bringing dynamic tennis action from the Balewadi Stadium in Pune to every corner of the Indian subcontinent. The Tennis Premier League is fast becoming the tennis equivalent of the Indian Premier League in the country. It will offer premium tennis action packaged in a highly enthralling format to capture the imagination of tennis fans in India. The upcoming Tennis Premier League season is set for its most exciting edition yet as, 2022 Wimbledon Men's Doubles Champion, Matthew Ebden has been signed up as the marquee player for the Tennis Premier League's fourth season. The likes of Malek Jaziri, … [Read more...] about Fourth season of Tennis Premier League to be broadcast on Sony Sports

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard quelled a second set fightback from India's Karman Kaur Thandi to win 6-2, 7-6 in the round of 16 and book a spot in the singles quarterfinal of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tennis tournament on Wednesday. With Thandi's exit, the Indian challenge in the singles draw came to an end. The country's No.1 Ankita Raina had gone down to Tatjana Maria in round one on Tuesday. Bouchard was untroubled for a major part of the first set and looked set to run away with it before the Indian No.2 fought back and won two games. Inconsistency cost Thandi as the former world No.5 Canadian closed out the set 6-2. After storming to a one-set lead rather easily, the former Wimbledon finalist Bouchard was made to work hard by Thandi, cheered by the home crowd. From 2-2, the 24-year old Indian won three games on the trot and looked set to push the match into the decider. She secured the much-needed break in the fifth game to take the lead and looked in command before losing the … [Read more...] about Chennai Open: Eugenie Bouchard Defeats Karman Thandi, Indian Challenge Ends In Singles | Tennis News

Naresh Kumar, who famously mentored a young Leander Paes as India's Davis Cup captain, has passed away. He was 93. He is survived by his wife Sunita, son Arjun, and two daughters -- Gita and Preah. "He was suffering from age-related issues since last week. I was told that his chance of survival was not very good. I've lost a great mentor," Jaidip Mukerjea, who made his Davis Cup debut under the Kumar's captaincy, told PTI. Born on December 22, 1928 in Lahore in the undivided India, Kumar began his journey with tennis at the Asian Championships in 1949 before ruling the Indian tennis along with Ramanathan Krishnan for close to a decade in the 1950s. His Davis Cup journey started in 1952 and went on to captain the side. Three years later his biggest career high came when he made the fourth round of Wimbledon in 1955 before losing to the eventual champion and American No. 1 Tony Trabert. As an amateur, Naresh Kumar has played a record number of 101 Wimbledon matches. He … [Read more...] about Naresh Kumar, Former India Davis Cup Captain And Leander Paes’ ‘Mentor’, Dies | Tennis News

Serena Williams, who seemed to make a farewell to competitive tennis at the US Open, dropped a hint she might not be done on Wednesday by evoking a famous retirement U-turn. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, said on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she liked the example of 45-year-old NFL star quarterback Tom Brady, who retired in February only to say six weeks later he was coming back for a 23rd season. "You never know," Williams said. "I've been saying that I think Tom Brady started a really cool trend." Williams, however, didn't commit to following in the footsteps of the seven-time Super Bowl champion who led Tampa Bay to victory in last week's NFL season opener. Williams, who turns 41 on September 26, said she was "evolving" away from tennis before the US Open, where her third-round loss seemed to mark a final farewell to her amazing career. Venus Williams, Serena's older sister and a seven-time Grand Slam winner, has been trying to get Serena to make a comeback, … [Read more...] about “Tom Brady Started A Really Cool Trend”: Serena Williams Drops Retirement U-Turn Hint | Tennis News

Roger Federer Retires: Records, Stats and Numbers Unique To The Swiss Master Federer will represent Team Europe in the upcoming edition of the Laver Cup set to be held on September 23 to 25. Federer, the third most successful tennis player in the Open Era with twenty Grand Slam titles, brings the curtains down on a stunning career that has spanned over 24 years. Laver Cup 2022: Schedule, Teams, Previous Winners, Telecast and Live Streaming Information Along with a heartfelt message, Federer posted a video announcing his decision. Here mykhel brings you the full text of the Swiss great's statement on Twitter: "To my tennis family and beyond, Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I've met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life. Today, I want to share some news with all of you. "As many of you know, the past three years have presented … [Read more...] about Roger Federer to retire from tennis: Full text of Swiss great’s statement

Tennis legend Roger Federer, in an emotional note, announced his retirement on Thursday. The winner of 20 Grand Slams admitted that his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career. He will play his final match on The Tour in next week's Laver Cup. The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss at Wimbledon in 2021, after which he underwent his third knee surgery in 18 months. Federer said that his body had effectively told him it was time to bring the curtain down. "I've worked hard to return to full competitive form," he wrote. "But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career." Tributes poured in after Federer's announcement. Cheers … [Read more...] about “The Greatest Of All Time”: Roger Federer Announces Retirement, Here’s How The World Reacted | Tennis News