Serena Overwhelms Venus in Williams Sisters Clash at US Open (August 31, 2018) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY- Calling it the best match that she’s played since her comeback since her return to the WTA Tour in March, Serena Williams overwhelmed her sister Venus, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the round of 16. Serena is now 18-12 in their head-to-head match ups. The last time their played each … [Read more...] about Serena Overwhelms Venus in Williams Sisters Clash at US Open
Archives for August 2018
Nadal and Anderson Survive Tests to Advance at US Open
Nadal and Anderson Survive Tests to Advance at US Open (August 31, 2018) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Defending champion Rafael Nadal and last year’s finalist Kevin Anderson survived major tests in their respective third round matches on Friday at the US Open. Karen Khachanov, who won the first set 7-5 over the defending champion served for a two-set lead at 7-5, 5-4, and Nadal … [Read more...] about Nadal and Anderson Survive Tests to Advance at US Open
Defending Champion Sloane Stephens Reaches Fourth Round at US Open
Defending Champion Sloane Stephens Reaches Fourth Round at US Open (August 31, 2018) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Defending champion Sloane Stephens is back in the round of 16. The American beat two-time finalist and two-time major champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-4. The American won three straight games down a break at 3-4 in the second set to close out the match. “Very happy to … [Read more...] about Defending Champion Sloane Stephens Reaches Fourth Round at US Open
US Open Statement on Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani
US Open Statement on Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani After a comprehensive review conducted by US Open officials, including US Open Tournament Director David Brewer, Tournament Referee Brian Earley and others, the US Open determined that chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani’s conduct during Thursday’s second-round match involving Nick Kyrgios and Pierre-Hugues Herbert went beyond … [Read more...] about US Open Statement on Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani
No. 2 Seed Wozniacki Loses at US Open, Djokovic Advances
No. 2 Seed Wozniacki Loses at US Open, Djokovic Advances (August 30, 2018) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY- Now both of the top women’s seeds of the US Open are out. Second seed Caroline Wozniacki lost in the second round to Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-2 in the evening match in Louis Armstrong Stadium. Simona Halep, the top seed lost on that same court on Monday to Kaia … [Read more...] about No. 2 Seed Wozniacki Loses at US Open, Djokovic Advances