Tennis

Minister reminds tennis players’ of competition significance

In the lead-up to the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, Minister of Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru reminds the Suva Tennis Association that the Vodafone Suva Open competition holds particular significance.

August 16, 2023 4:17 pm
 

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Pegula steamrolls Samsonova to claim Canadian Open title

American fourth seed Jessica Pegula sent a warning shot to her competitors ahead of the U.S. Open as she romped to a 6-1 6-0 victory over Liudmila Samsonova in the Canadian Open final in Montreal for her first title of the season.

August 14, 2023 4:15 pm
 

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Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz produced a thrilling comeback to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(3) and reach the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open as the Wimbledon champion continues to refine his game ahead of the upcoming U.S. Open.

August 11, 2023 3:20 pm
 

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Kyrgios withdraws from U.S. Open

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the U.S. Open, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said as the Australian continues to recover from ankle and wrist injuries that have limited him to one tournament this season.

August 11, 2023 12:11 pm
 

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Wozniacki makes triumphant return

Caroline Wozniacki, in her first competitive match after more than three years away to start a family.

August 9, 2023 6:06 am
 

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Fritz edges Murray to reach quarters in Washington

American Taylor Fritz won an entertaining three-hour battle against Andy Murray 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 in their rain-delayed match on Friday in Washington, D.C., and will face Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals in the evening session.

August 5, 2023 11:59 am
 

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Dominic Thiem ekes out win in Croatia

Austria’s Dominic Thiem defeated qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag.

July 25, 2023 12:24 pm
 

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Andrey Rublev, Pedro Cachin win titles

No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia defeated No. 1 Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (3), 6-0 to win his second title of the season at the Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden.

July 24, 2023 5:46 am
 

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Zhang retires in tears

China’s Zhang Shuai retired from her Hungarian Grand Prix match in tears after her local opponent Amarissa Toth erased a ball mark on the clay court following a disputed line call.

July 20, 2023 6:13 am
 

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Strycova wins doubles title

Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova captured their second Wimbledon women’s doubles title in four years by defeating third seeds Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens 7-5 6-4 under a closed Centre Court roof.

July 17, 2023 12:15 pm
 

Tennis

Alcaraz ends Djokovic's long Wimbledon reign

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men’s tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic’s long reign at Wimbledon with a rip-roaring 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory to win the All England Club title for the first time.

July 17, 2023 6:22 am
 

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Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne, says Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz will have to kick Novak Djokovic off his Wimbledon throne in today’s final because he will not be given an inch, according to seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander.

July 16, 2023 7:15 am

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