Tennis News
'It's a start': Can the Aurora Games create a new model for women's sports?
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2019 17:15
Last week's six-day celebration of women's sports in Albany was beset by problems, but founder Jerry Solomon is confident the concept is sound and the time to highlight female athletes is now Last week, the Aurora Games ...
Nadal rolls past Millman into US Open 2nd round
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 04:52
Second-seeded Rafael Nadal looked dominant in his first-round US Open match, easily defeating John Millman -- who upset Roger Federer last year at Flushing Meadows -- 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
Tsitsipas accuses umpire of bias in defeat
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 00:45
Stefanos Tsitsipas accused a chair umpire of being biased against him and called the official a "weirdo" during a rant in a first-round exit at the US Open.
Kyrgios: 'Corrupt' ATP's fines not affecting me
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 09:25
Nick Kyrgios, who was fined more than $100,000 this month for his behavior during a match, said he wasn't affected by the punishment, adding, "ATP's pretty corrupt, anyway, so I'm not fussed about it at all."
Victoria Azarenka: Aurora Games 'an amazing opportunity to highlight women's sport'
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 08:23
Two-time Grand Slam tennis champion Victoria Azarenka says the Aurora Games are an "amazing opportunity to highlight women's sport".
Aussie wrap: Kokkinakis wins first Slam match since '15
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 04:25
There were a number of positive results for the Aussies on Day 2 of the US Open, with wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson and Ajla Tomljanovic all booking second-round matches.
US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal beats John Millman to reach second round
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 03:41
Three-time champion Rafael Nadal opens his US Open campaign with a dominant win over Australian John Millman.
Coaching debate heats up at US Open again in Tsitsipas upset
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 03:28
Stefanos Tsitsipas' penalty for coaching and subsequent outburst at the chair umpire brought back painful memories of Serena Williams' 2018 altercation with Carlos Ramos.
Kyle Edmund shows fighting spirit at US Open but loses to Pablo Andújar
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2019 01:34
• Briton tired at end of match to lose in five sets• Stefanos Tsitsipas unhappy with umpire in his defeat There is no good way to lose a match but some are better than others. Kyle Edmund can be proud that, unlike St...
US Open 2019: Elina Svitolina sees off Venus Williams to reach third round
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 23:10
Elina Svitolina has five match points saved before eventually seeing off Venus Williams 6-4 6-4 to reach the US Open third round.
Svitolina beats two-time champion Venus
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 22:52
Elina Svitolina reached the third round of the US Open after a straight-sets win against two-time champion Venus Williams.
Roger Federer beats Damir Dzumhur to reach US Open third round
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 22:45
Roger Federer comes from a set down to beat Damir Dzumhur and progress to the third round of the US Open.
Federer fends off Dzumhur to advance
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 22:09
Roger Federer kept his unblemished second-round record at the US Open intact after he came from a set down against Bosnia and Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur to win 3-6 6-2 6-3 6-4.
Federer, Nishikori drop sets before advancing
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 21:57
Roger Federer again dropped the first set at the US Open, but he moved onto the third round Wednesday after taking the next three sets against Damir Dzumhur. Federer is now 19-0 in second-round matches at Flushing Meadow...
Venus knocked out of US Open by Svitolina
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 21:39
Elina Svitolina knocked Venus Williams out of the US Open with a straight-set victory Wednesday.
Coric withdraws from US Open
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 21:10
Borna Coric was forced to withdraw from the US Open ahead of his second-round match with Grigor Dimitrov due to a lower back strain.
Kyrgios backpedals after calling ATP corrupt
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 20:33
Nick Kyrgios issued a statement saying he didn't use the right words when he called the ATP "corrupt."
US Open 2019: Kei Nishikori battles past Bradley Klahn in third round
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 20:22
Seventh seed Kei Nishikori overcomes a spirited display from Bradley Klahn to book his place in the third round of the US Open with a 6-2 4-6 6-3 7-5 win.
US Open 2019: Nick Kyrgios clarifies 'corrupt ATP' claims
BBC - 28 Aug 2019 19:48
Nick Kyrgios says it was "not the correct choice of words" to claim the ATP was corrupt but says it is guilty of double standards.
'I'm leaving New York with the widest smile on my face'
ESPN - 28 Aug 2019 19:45
What does it feel like to take a set off Roger Federer in a singles match? Sumit Nagal is the only Indian who can answer that question, as he opens up to ESPN about living the dream at the US Open.
Nadal offers Murray use of boat in Mallorca
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 19:28
Rafa Nadal has offered Andy Murray the use of a boat during his off day from playing at an ATP Challenger Tour event at the Spaniard's tennis academy.
Wimbledon final chair umpire sacked by ATP
Sky Sports - 28 Aug 2019 17:12
Damian Steiner, the chair umpire for the men's singles final at last month's Wimbledon, has been sacked by the ATP for giving interviews without authorisation.