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28/08/2024 23:16 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev came very close to elimination on Wednesday. Despite returning to a very good level of tennis, the Russian was almost trapped by a wild and opportunistic Arthur Rinderknech. On a fairl...

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Sabalenka strolls again

28/08/2024 22:37 - Elio Valotto

Having arrived in New York as a title favorite, the world No.2 doesn't seem to be suffering from the pressure. Already an easy winner over Hon in the first round (6-3, 6-3), the Belarusian took thing...

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Gauff takes it easy at the US Open

29/08/2024 02:02 - Elio Valotto

Coco Gauff is on a mission. Despite her disastrous start to the season, the American is making no secret of her ambitions: she wants to retain her title. Already an easy winner over Gracheva in the f...

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Ruud too strong for Monfils at US Open

29/08/2024 04:56 - Elio Valotto

In the end, there were no surprises. In fine form since the Cincinnati Masters 1000, Monfils was unable to find the weapons to topple a Casper Ruud who was simply too consistent for him (6-4, 6-2, 2-...

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Djokovic takes advantage of Djere's withdrawal to reach the third round

29/08/2024 04:53 - Elio Valotto

In the end, the reunion was short-lived. While some predicted a hard-fought duel similar to their third-round clash last year, this was not to be, as Laslo Djere broke down physically in the second se...

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Djokovic takes advantage of Djere's withdrawal to reach the third round

Video - Lehecka's raging celebration

29/08/2024 03:51 - Elio Valotto

Jiri Lehecka pulled off a crazy comeback on Wednesday. Up against a rampaging Mitchell Krueger, Tomas Berdych's protégé had to dig deep into his mental and physical resources to snatch victory. Domi...

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Djokovic to meet Djere again: "It was a very difficult match".

28/08/2024 23:33 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic prepares to take on Laslo Djere in the second round of the US Open. This match between compatriots is bound to have a special flavour, especially here at Flushing Meadows. As a reminde...

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Garcia can't take it anymore: "Burn out? Possible"

29/08/2024 00:18 - Elio Valotto

Caroline Garcia can't take it anymore. Plunged into what looks like the worst season of her career, the French No.1 once again collapsed in her first-round match at the US Open. Lost on the court, u...

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Rinderknech one set away from Rublev!

28/08/2024 21:32 - Elio Valotto

Arthur Rinderknech is just one set away from pulling off quite a feat. After a very good tournament in Montreal, the 56th player in the world may be on the verge of something big. Already victorious ...

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Krejcikova defeated in the 3rd round in New York

28/08/2024 19:10 - Guillaume Nonque

The winner of the last Wimbledon is already out of the running at the US Open. Barbora Krejcikova fell to Elena-Gabriela Ruse, a confident qualifier. After conceding the first set, the Czech served ...

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Krejcikova defeated in the 3rd round in New York

Badosa and Keys in the 3rd round of the US Open

28/08/2024 19:02 - Guillaume Nonque

Paula Badosa qualified for the 3rd round of the US Open on Wednesday. After controlling the first set, she came within a game of being caught at one set apiece by Taylor Townsend. But the former worl...

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Badosa and Keys in the 3rd round of the US Open

Dimitrov strolls through to the 3rd round of the US Open

28/08/2024 19:25 - Guillaume Nonque

Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the 3rd round of the US Open with ease on Wednesday. The Bulgarian easily beat Australian Rinky Hijikata in two hours and three sets (6-1, 6-1, 7-6). Dimitrov dominated ...

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Dimitrov strolls through to the 3rd round of the US Open

Sinner scares himself, then goes for a walk

27/08/2024 22:22 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner had a rather unusual debut. After a difficult start in which he seemed to struggle to get going, he then dominated the proceedings, disposing of McDonald in 4 sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2)....

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Sinner scares himself, then goes for a walk

Rybakina holds her own

27/08/2024 23:57 - Elio Valotto

Elena Rybakina made a solid debut in the first round of the US Open. Rybakina went from strength to strength on Tuesday. Surprised by Fernandez in Cincinnati and then making the bold choice to part ...

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Rune apologizes to his fans: I won't disappoint you again!

28/08/2024 01:58 - Elio Valotto

Holger Rune had a difficult Monday. Soundly beaten in the first round by a Nakashima who didn't let him breathe, the Dane seemed unable to get into his game, making one mistake after another, lacking...

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Rune apologizes to his fans: I won't disappoint you again!

Sinner whistled on debut

28/08/2024 04:42 - Elio Valotto

It's not an image we like to see. While the world number 1's training sessions had gone rather quietly, his entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium was not without a fair share of whistles. Although the Tra...

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Another disappointment for Garcia

28/08/2024 00:25 - Elio Valotto

Nothing is going right for Caroline Garcia. With her confidence at an all-time low and her shoulder still bothering her, the Frenchwoman suffered a crushing defeat in the first round of the US Open on...

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Tsitsipas falls in the first round!

27/08/2024 21:14 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas sinks further into crisis. But what's happening to Tsistipas? With the exception of a few flashes of brilliance, mainly on clay, such as a superb title on the ochre of Monte-Carlo,...

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Alcaraz on alternating currents joins the second round

28/08/2024 03:36 - Elio Valotto

Contract fulfilled for Carlos Alcaraz. At the end of a generally average match in which he alternated between the good and the less good, the world number 3 largely secured his place, disposing of th...

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Alcaraz on alternating currents joins the second round

Djokovic doesn't forget Thiem: "It was a pleasure".

27/08/2024 02:46 - Elio Valotto

It's one of the main news items of the day: Dominic Thiem will never play in another Grand Slam. Soundly beaten by a serious Ben Shelton (6-4, 6-2, 6-2), the 2020 US Open winner is now just a few sho...

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De Minaur makes a successful return to competition!

28/08/2024 00:28 - Elio Valotto

A successful return to the stage for Alex De Minaur. We had left the Australian in tears. Injuring himself on his winning match point in his Wimbledon Round of 16 match against Arthur Fils (6-2, 6-4...

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De Minaur makes a successful return to competition!

Medvedev overcomes Lajovic to reach the second round

27/08/2024 23:55 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev didn't always play his best tennis. Alternating between some excellent sequences and a number of less-than-ideal shots, the Russian nevertheless managed to do the essential, qualifyin...

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Medvedev overcomes Lajovic to reach the second round

Auger-Aliassime swept aside from the start!

27/08/2024 21:56 - Elio Valotto

Things aren't going according to plan for the top seeds at the start of the US Open. While some of them got their tournament off to a perfect start, others, such as Holger Rune, Alexander Bublik and ...

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Auger-Aliassime swept aside from the start!

Goffin earns his first top 30 finish since 2022!

27/08/2024 20:46 - Elio Valotto

Is David Goffin back to his best? A semi-finalist in Winston-Salem last week, the Belgian followed up his performance at the US Open with a perfect first-round victory over Alejandro Tabilo (ranked 2...

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Goffin earns his first top 30 finish since 2022!

Swiatek qualifies in pain

27/08/2024 19:42 - Guillaume Nonque

Iga Swiatek struggled to qualify for the 2nd round of the US Open. The world number 1 played a match of very average quality (30 winners and 41 unforced errors) to get the better of Kamilla Rakhimova ...

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Collins out in the 1st round of her last US Open!

27/08/2024 20:22 - Guillaume Nonque

A surprise at Louis Armstrong Stadium as Danielle Collins fell in the 1st round of what was to be her last US Open. It was also her last Grand Slam tournament, as she will be retiring at the end of th...

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Collins out in the 1st round of her last US Open!

Sabalenka reaches the second round safely

27/08/2024 05:17 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka didn't miss her debut on Monday. Opposed to the modest Priscilla Hon (203rd, qualifier), Sabalenka controlled the proceedings very well to qualify. Although she didn't play very well...

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Sabalenka reaches the second round safely

Monfils ends Schwartzman's Grand Slam career

27/08/2024 00:13 - Elio Valotto

Diego Schwartzman's Grand Slam career is over. Despite a fine qualifying campaign and a high-flying first set, the Argentine could do nothing, eventually losing to the much more solid Monfils (6-7, 6...

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Monfils ends Schwartzman's Grand Slam career

Djokovic strolls on his debut

27/08/2024 05:13 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic made a very quiet start to the tournament on Monday. Opposed to a Radu Albot who was far from having the weapons to compete, the Olympic champion and defending champion won in just und...

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Huge disappointment for Rune, swept aside by Nakashima

27/08/2024 01:37 - Elio Valotto

The first real sensation of this US Open. Despite a tournament in Cincinnati where he seemed to have rediscovered his tennis skills, Holger Rune fell back into his old ways, being soundly beaten by N...

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Huge disappointment for Rune, swept aside by Nakashima