The Japan Open witnessed some thrilling matches as young tennis sensation Ben Shelton reached his second career tour semifinal. The 21-year-old defeated the 12th-ranked Tommy Paul in a hard-fought battle, winning 7-6 (4), 6-3. This victory marked Shelton’s second consecutive win against his American compatriot, following his breakthrough run to the US Open semifinals in
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In an exciting announcement, Boris Becker has revealed his return to coaching after a hiatus following his release from a British prison in 2020. The former six-time Grand Slam winner will be working with the talented Danish player Holger Rune for the remainder of the season. This news has caused quite a stir in the
Serena Williams, the tennis legend known for her unparalleled dominance on the court, is embarking on a new endeavor – reflecting on her remarkable journey in an intimate memoir. The Random House Publishing Group has signed a two-book deal with Williams, with the first book delving into her childhood, early tennis training, and her illustrious
Jordan Thompson, a 29-year-old Australian, caused a major upset in the Japan Open by defeating the ninth-ranked Alexander Zverev in the first round. This victory marked Thompson’s second win over a top-10 opponent this season, with his previous triumph coming against Stefanos Tsitsipas at Indian Wells in March. Thompson displayed resilience throughout the match and
In a gripping final at the Shanghai Masters, Hubert Hurkacz displayed his resilience and skill to claim his second Masters title. The Polish player’s serve proved to be a lethal weapon, as he fired 21 aces and dominated his first serve points, winning over 80% of them. Hurkacz took an early lead in the match
Seventh-ranked Andrey Rublev experienced a whirlwind of emotions as he secured a spot in the final of the Shanghai Masters by defeating Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (7), 6-3 on Saturday. Despite his victory, Rublev admitted to feeling conflicted as Dimitrov is a close friend of his. “It’s not easy when you win matches against friends because
In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Korea Open, American tennis player Jessica Pegula secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating compatriot Claire Liu. Pegula displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from losing the first set to ultimately claim victory with a convincing 6-0 win in the third set. The fourth-ranked Pegula, already with three
The Shanghai Masters showcased an exciting and intense quarterfinal match between two rising American tennis players, Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton. Korda, aged 23, made history by reaching the semifinals at a Masters tournament for the first time, battling back to defeat Shelton in a thrilling three-set match. This encounter marked the first all-American Masters
Grigor Dimitrov caused a major upset at the Shanghai Masters by defeating second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling three-set match. This victory marked a significant milestone for Dimitrov, as he had previously lost all three of his encounters against the former world No. 1. The Bulgarian showcased his exceptional skills during the match, displaying precision
In a surprising turn of events at the Korea Open, wild card entrant Dayeon Back pulled off a stunning upset by defeating the second-seeded Jelena Ostapenko. This unexpected victory not only marked Back’s first-ever advancement past the first round but also the biggest win of her career. With a final score of 3-6, 6-1, 7-6
In an extraordinary display of skill and finesse, second-ranked Iga Swiatek emerged as the champion of the China Open with a resounding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Liudmila Samsonova. This remarkable win marked Swiatek’s tour-leading fifth title of the season, further solidifying her position as one of the most dominant forces in women’s tennis. With this
Second-ranked Iga Swiatek showcased her exceptional skills and brought an end to Coco Gauff’s impressive 16-match winning streak at the China Open. The young Polish player claimed a dominant victory over the US Open champion with a final score of 6-2, 6-3. This defeat marked Gauff’s first loss since the quarterfinals in Montreal, an outstanding