Embed from Getty Images Top Seeds Djokovic, Pliskova Dominate on Day One of "Closed" US Open, Schwartzman, Isner, Gauff Lose (August 31, 2020) NEW YORK - Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Karolina Pliskova opened day one of the “closed” US Open with wins on Monday. This year's US Open is closed to fans and the players are in a "bubble" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Novak … [Read more...] about Top Seeds Djokovic, Pliskova Dominate on Day One of “Closed” US Open, Schwartzman, Isner, Gauff Lose
Archives for August 2020
Benoit Paire Out of the US Open Due to Positive COVID-19 Test
Benoit Paire Out of the US Open Due to Positive COVID-19 Test (August 30, 2020) Although the USTA put out a statement that a player has tested positive for COVID-19 without naming the player. USTA Statement on Player Testing Positive for COVID-19 at the US Open A player has tested positive for COVID-19 at the US Open and has been withdrawn from the tournament. The … [Read more...] about Benoit Paire Out of the US Open Due to Positive COVID-19 Test
Novak Djokovic Wins “Cincy Tennis in New York” Crown to Earn a Second Complete Set of All Masters 1000 Titles
Novak Djokovic Wins "Cincy Tennis in New York" Crown to Earn a Second Complete Set of All Masters 1000 Titles What a list ? ✅ Record-tying 35 Masters 1000 titles ✅ Second Golden Masters ✅ 26th straight win ✅ 80th career title ✅ 23-0 in 2020#CInCyTENNIS | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/YCzGyUSkc8 — Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 29, 2020 (August 29, 2020) … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic Wins “Cincy Tennis in New York” Crown to Earn a Second Complete Set of All Masters 1000 Titles
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Cincy Final with Injury, Victoria Azarenka Wins Title
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Cincy Final with Injury, Victoria Azarenka Wins Title (August 29, 2020) Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Western & Southern Open final on Saturday due to a left hamstring injury, giving Victoria Azarenka a walkover and the title. A statement released by the tournament had Osaka stating: “I’m sorry to have to withdraw today with an injury,” … [Read more...] about Naomi Osaka withdraws from Cincy Final with Injury, Victoria Azarenka Wins Title
Djokovic, Pospisil and other Top Players Look to form a Player’s Association, ATP Issues Statement
Djokovic, Pospisil and other Top Players Look to form a Player's Association, ATP Issues Statement (August 28, 2020) The New York Times reported on Friday night that Novak Djokovic along with other ATP players are looking to form a union. From the New York Times: Frustrated by what they view as a lack of leverage in the sport of men’s tennis, top-ranked Novak Djokovic and … [Read more...] about Djokovic, Pospisil and other Top Players Look to form a Player’s Association, ATP Issues Statement