British number one Jack Draper has set up a likely third-round encounter with the formidable Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open, following an impressive performance against Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta. Draper, who has shown a preference for the American hard courts with a strong showing in New York last year, displayed his prowess in a…
Alexei Popyrin will face defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic in the third round on Friday. The Australian has breezed through the first two rounds with straight-set victories over Kwon Soon-woo and Pedro Martinez. Popyrin’s impressive form includes a commanding 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win over Martinez in the second round. This year marks Popyrin’s…
The Korda family has long debated which of its talented members is the worst athlete. Sebastian Korda has occasionally found himself in that unfortunate spotlight, but his sister Nelly, a dominant force in women’s golf, has dismissed the notion, saying, “He’s full of s***. Honestly, he’s the best.” However, recent results haven’t helped her case….
NEW YORK – Top seed Jannik Sinner cruised into the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. Although Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a recent doping case, the situation continues to attract attention. Sinner, the ATP Tour leader with 30 hard-court wins in…
Światowa „jedynka” Iga Świątek z Polski awansowała do trzeciej rundy US Open, pokonując japońską kwalifikantkę Enę Shibaharę 6-0, 6-1 w meczu rozegranym w czwartek na Arthur Ashe Stadium. Świątek, mistrzyni US Open 2022 i czterokrotna triumfatorka Rolanda Garrosa, potrzebowała zaledwie 65 minut, aby zdominować 217. w rankingu Shibaharę w ich pierwszym pojedynku singlowym. …
Carlos Alcaraz’s relentless power began to take its toll on Tu in the third set, as the match unfolded under grueling hot and humid conditions. The 21-year-old Spanish sensation displayed his remarkable endurance and skill, gradually overpowering his opponent as the set progressed. Despite Tu’s best efforts to stay in the contest, the combination of…
Tennis star Radu Albot recently took on Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career at the US Open, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey. The 34-year-old Moldovan player had to battle through three intense qualifying rounds to secure his spot in the tournament’s main draw. His reward? A high-stakes match against…
Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have secured a drinks license for their new sports bar in St Andrews, Scotland, moving them closer to transforming the New Picture House into a “unique” bar and restaurant in the town known as the home of golf. Woods, a frequent competitor at the St Andrews links during his peak…
The 2024 Tour Championship, the final event of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, kicks off on Thursday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. While postseason excitement is typically linked to the NFL playoffs, October baseball, or the College Football Playoff, golf also has its version, which has been in place since 2007. This…
Iga Swiatek kicked off her U.S. Open journey with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over Kamilla Rakhimova, securing the win with a 6-4, 7-6(6) scoreline. Swiatek, the world No. 1, began the match with confidence, taking control early in the first set. Her powerful groundstrokes and precise serves kept Rakhimova on the defensive, allowing Swiatek to…