Wednesday, September 30, 2020

French Open 2020: Joe Salisbury through in doubles, Heather Watson out

Britain's Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram begin their French Open campaign with a straight-set win in the men's doubles.

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Parisians alarmed by sonic boom by warplane

The huge noise startled Parisians after a war jet was dispatched to intercept a commercial plane.

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Heather Watson: LTA chief dismisses concerns over running of sport

LTA chief Scott Lloyd dismisses Heather Watson's concerns about the running of the sport, saying players are "ultimately responsible for their performances".

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Jamie Murray on the French Open, British struggles & Andy Murray's future

Jamie Murray talks about his hopes of finally winning a French Open title, the singles 'Brexit' at Roland Garros and why Mats Wilander was wrong about his brother Andy.

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French Open 2020: Kiki Bertens leaves court in wheelchair after win

Fifth seed Kiki Bertens leaves the court in a wheelchair after a gruelling and bad-tempered win over Sara Errani in the French Open.

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French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal thrashes Mackenzie McDonald in second round

Twelve-time champion Rafael Nadal eases into the third round of the French Open by thrashing American Mackenzie McDonald.

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French Open: Stan Wawrinka beats Dominik Koepfer to move into round three

Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka beats Germany’s Dominik Koepfer to move into the third round.

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French Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka suffers shock defeat by Anna Karolina Schmiedlova

Tenth seed Victoria Azarenka suffers a shock straight-sets defeat by Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the French Open second round.

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French Open 2020: Serena Williams withdraws from competition on day four

Three-time French Open champion Serena Williams withdraws from the 2020 event because of injury.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

French Open 2020: Heather Watson concerned about future of British tennis

Heather Watson expresses concerns about the future of British tennis after she became the final Briton to be knocked out in the French Open singles first round.

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French Open: Kristina Mladenovic calls for VAR in tennis after her opponent gets away with double bounce

World number 44 Kristina Mladenovic called for a football-style VAR system in tennis after a double bounce helped her opponent reach the French Open second round.

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French Open 2020: Heather Watson loses in first round to Fiona Ferro

Heather Watson is unable to prolong British interest in the French Open singles after losing her first-round match to France's Fiona Ferro.

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French Open 2020: Novak Djokovic thrashes Mikael Ymer at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic lays down the challenge to his French Open rivals by thrashing Sweden's Mikael Ymer in the first round in Paris.

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French Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova survives scare against qualifier Mayar Sherif in first round

Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova comes from a set down to avoid an upset against Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in the French Open first round.

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Monday, September 28, 2020

French Open 2020: Novak Djokovic ready for Paris after US Open disqualification

Novak Djokovic wants to avoid a repeat of the incident that led to his US Open expulsion but said he will not hide his emotions at the French Open.

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French Open 2020: Lorenzo Giustino wins second longest match at Roland Garros

Lorenzo Giustino overcomes Corentin Moutet at the French Open in a match that lasted six hours and five minutes - the second longest in Roland Garros history.

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French Open 2020: Britain's Liam Broady beaten by Jiri Vesely

Qualifier Liam Broady is beaten in four sets by Czech Jiri Vesely to leave just one Briton in the French Open men's singles draw.

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French Open: Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn at Roland Garros

Serena Williams begins her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over fellow American Kristie Ahn at the French Open.

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French Open 2020: Dominic Thiem defeats Marin Cilic to reach round two

US Open champion Dominic Thiem eases into the French Open second round with a 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over Marin Cilic.

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French Open 2020: Petra Kvitova beats Oceane Dodin to move into second round

Seventh seed Petra Kvitova moves into the second round of the French Open by beating France's Oceane Dodin on day two in Paris.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

French Open: Andy Murray 'won't brush aside' heavy loss to Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray says he will not "just brush aside" a comprehensive defeat by Stan Wawrinka in the French Open first round.

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French Open 2020: Johanna Konta beaten by Coco Gauff in first round

British number one Johanna Konta's hopes of another deep run at the French Open are ended by American teenager Coco Gauff in the first round.

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French Open 2020: Dan Evans loses to Kei Nishikori in Paris

Britain's Dan Evans is still searching for his first French Open win after Japan's Kei Nishikori edges a tense five-setter in the first round.

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French Open 2020: Teenager Jannik Sinner stuns 11th seed David Goffin

Italian teenager Jannik Sinner knocks 11th seed David Goffin out of the French Open with a 7-5 6-0 6-3 victory on the opening day.

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French Open: 'Frozen' Victoria Azarenka through to round two after weather row

Victoria Azarenka progresses to the second round of the French Open after briefly refusing to play in chilly conditions in Paris.

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Quiz: Name the year of these Rafael Nadal French Open triumphs

How well do you remember Rafael Nadal's 12 French Open victories, his opponents and his outfits - take our quiz.

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one

The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.

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French Open: Jamie Murray on golf, family & his future in tennis

As he prepares for the French Open, Jamie Murray tells Tom English about golf, tennis posers and the importance of family.

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Serena Williams quiz: How much do you know about tennis great?

It's Serena Williams' birthday on Saturday. Test your knowledge of her with this quiz

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Friday, September 25, 2020

French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal ready for 'toughest conditions' in Paris

Twelve-time champion Rafael Nadal says the colder weather at a delayed French Open will provide the toughest conditions he has faced in Paris.

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Andy Murray: Coronavirus test results slightly delayed French Open preparation

Andy Murray says his preparations for the French Open were slightly delayed as he awaited the result of a coronavirus test.

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French Open 2020: Tournament to have 1,000 fans a day after new restrictions

The French Open, which starts on Sunday, will now only be allowed to have 1,000 fans a day after new coronavirus restrictions were introduced in the country.

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French Open quiz: How well do you know Roland Garros?

Sharp terracotta clay courts, luscious backdrops of the Eiffel Tower... the French Open is unmistakeable. How well do you know it?

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French Open 2020 preview: Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams play in Paris

Rafael Nadal returns to Grand Slam tennis, Andy Murray is back on clay and Serena Williams goes again for a 24th major when the French Open starts on Sunday.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

French Open draw: Andy Murray to play Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray will play Stan Wawrinka in the French Open first round and British number one Johanna Konta takes on Coco Gauff.

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French Open 2020: Harriet Dart beaten in qualifying for Roland Garros

Britain's Harriet Dart fails to reach the French Open main draw after losing her second-round qualifying match to Irina Bara.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Hamburg Open: Dan Evans loses to Stefanos Tsitsipas before French Open

Britain's Dan Evans is unable to earn a clay-court win before next week's French Open after losing to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in Hamburg.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

French Open 2020: Bianca Andreescu withdraws to prepare for busy 2021

The 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdraws from the French Open in order to continue her recovery from injury.

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French Open qualifying: Harriet Dart into second round

Britain's Harriet Dart beats Romanian fifth seed Mihaela Buzarnescu in the first round of French Open qualifying.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Novak Djokovic wins Italian Open with victory over Diego Schwartzman

World number one Novak Djokovic wins a record 36th Masters title by beating Diego Schwartzman in the Italian Open final.

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Italian Open: Simona Halep beats injured Karolina Pliskova in Rome final

Top seed Simona Halep warms up for next week's French Open by winning her first Italian Open title after opponent Karolina Pliskova retired injured.

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French Open: Britain's Liam Broady through to second qualifying round

Britain's Liam Broady reaches the second round of French Open qualifying with a straight-sets win over Spain's Nicola Kuhn.

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Ashleigh Barty: Women's tennis' world number one wins club golf championship

World number one Ashleigh Barty may not be defending her French Open title later this month, but that hasn't stopped her from winning more silverware - in golf.

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

French Open qualifying: Five players ruled out after positive Covid-19 tests

Five players withdraw from French Open qualifying after two players and a coach test positive for Covid-19.

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Novak Djokovic through to Italian Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic books his place in the final of the Italian Open with victory over Casper Ruud.

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Rome Masters: Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza to reach final in Rome

World number two Simona Halep stays on course to win her first Italian Open title after beating Garbine Muguruza 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the semi-finals in Rome.

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Rafael Nadal beaten in Italian Open but Novak Djokovic wins

Rafael Nadal is beaten in the Italian Open but Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Rome Masters: Johanna Konta knocked out in third round by Garbine Muguruza

British number one Johanna Konta is out of the Italian Open after a third-round defeat by Garbine Muguruza.

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Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Filip Krajinovic to reach quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic battles past compatriot Filip Krajinovic to reach the last eight at the Italian Open.

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Petra Kvitova: Former Wimbledon champion on being a 'normal human' & still loving tennis

Petra Kvitova says she sometimes wishes she could be a "normal human being" after admitting it is tough to have a "real life".

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French Open 2020: US Open champion Naomi Osaka pulls out with injury

US Open champion Naomi Osaka pulls out of the French Open, which is scheduled to start on 27 September, with a hamstring injury.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

French Open 2020: Number of fans in Paris cut because of rising coronavirus cases

The number of fans allowed to attend each day of the French Open is cut to 5,000 because of the country's worsening coronavirus situation.

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Italian Open: Johanna Konta beats Irina-Camelia Begu in Rome

British number one Johanna Konta makes an impressive return to the clay as she eases past Romania qualifier Irina-Camelia Begu at the Italian Open.

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Fed Cup to be renamed Billie Jean King Cup

The Fed Cup is to be renamed the Billie Jean King Cup after the former tennis great and founder of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Novak Djokovic wins first match after US Open disqualification

Novak Djokovic returns to action after his US Open disqualification with a convincing second-round win over Salvatore Caruso at the Italian Open in Rome.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Italian Open: Kyle Edmund loses in first round

British number two Kyle Edmund loses in the first round of the Italian Open to qualifier Marco Cecchinato.

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Monday, September 14, 2020

French Open: Andy Murray given wildcard for Roland Garros

Britain's Andy Murray is given a wildcard to the main draw of the French Open, which begins on 27 September.

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Novak Djokovic: World number one says he may never forget US Open disqualification

Novak Djokovic says he must "move on" from his disqualification at the US Open but that he also may never forget the incident.

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Jordanne Whiley: Britain's 12-time Grand Slam winner says 'sponsorship' is key

Britain's Jordanne Whiley says "player and tournament sponsorship" is the key to developing wheelchair tennis.

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem has 'dedicated his whole life' to Grand Slam win

US Open champion Dominic Thiem says his "whole life" has been dedicated to winning his maiden Grand Slam title.

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem fights back to beat Alexander Zverev

Dominic Thiem clinches his first Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev in the US Open final.

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

US Open 2020: Jordanne Whiley & Yui Kamiji win 11th doubles Grand Slam title

Britain's Jordanne Whiley and Japanese partner Yui Kamiji win their 11th Grand Slam title with victory in the US Open women's wheelchair doubles.

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US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka says self-reflection during quarantine helped her win

US Open champion Naomi Osaka says the time she was forced to take off tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic helped her win a third Grand Slam.

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev set for New York final

A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at Flushing Meadows on Sunday - will it be Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem?

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Victoria Azarenka to win third Grand Slam title

Naomi Osaka fights back against Victoria Azarenka in a gripping US Open final to claim her third Grand Slam title.

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US Open 2020: Reid and Hewett win fourth title at Flushing Meadows

Britons Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett win their fourth successive US Open men's wheelchair doubles title.

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Serena Williams withdraws from Italian Open with Achilles injury

Serena Williams withdraws from next week's Italian Open with the Achilles injury that troubled her in her US Open semi-final loss.

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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem overcomes Daniil Medvedev to reach final

Dominic Thiem will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open men's final after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a semi-final of high quality.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev beats Pablo Carreno Busta to reach men's final

Germany's Alexander Zverev reaches his first Grand Slam final in the most difficult manner after fighting back to beat Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta at the US Open.

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Friday, September 11, 2020

US Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka & Naomi Osaka set for women's singles final

Unseeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka and Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka are both aiming for a third Grand Slam when they meet in Saturday's US Open final

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US Open 2020: Alfie Hewett battles through to US Open wheelchair final

Britain's Alfie Hewett is one win away from a third consecutive US Open title after beating Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the men's wheelchair singles.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams 'closer' in Victoria Azarenka defeat

Serena Williams feels she was closer to a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam at this year's US Open than she was in her four recent major final defeats.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams loses to Victoria Azarenka in semi-finals

Serena Williams' latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title ends as Victoria Azarenka rolls back the years to reach the US Open final.

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US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to reach final

Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka reaches another US Open final after producing a high-quality performance to edge past American Jennifer Brady.

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US Open 2020: Thiem, Medvedev, Zverev & Carreno Busta set for semi-finals

Alexander Zverev faces Pablo Carreno Busta, before Daniil Medvedev plays Dominic Thiem, for places in the US Open men's singles final.

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

US Open: Alfie Hewett beats Gordon Reid to make semi-finals

Britain's Alfie Hewett makes short work of doubles partner and compatriot Gordon Reid in the US Open quarter-finals, winning 6-0 6-2.

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Andy Murray to play in two indoor ATP events in Cologne in October

Britain's Andy Murray will be playing in two indoor events in Cologne, Germany in October.

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Bianca Andreescu's open letter to Billie Jean King & Original 9 before 50th anniversary

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu writes an open letter to Billie Jean King and the "brave" women who risked their careers for the future of their sport 50 years ago.

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US Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka thrashes Elise Mertens to reach first Slam semi since 2013

Unseeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka reaches her first Grand Slam semi-final since 2013 with a 6-1 6-0 win over Belgian 16th seed Elise Mertens.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka target 2018 rematch

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will be hoping to secure a rematch of the 2018 US Open final when both semi-finals take centre stage on Thursday.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

US Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev to reach semi-finals

Last year's US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev sees off fellow Russian Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the semi-finals

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams overcomes Tsvetana Pironkova to reach semi-finals

Serena Williams keeps alive her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

US Open 2020: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid meet in wheelchair singles

British defending champion Alfie Hewett will play doubles partner Gordon Reid in the first round of the wheelchair singles.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev beats Borna Coric to reach semi-finals

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev fights back from a set down to reach his first US Open semi-final by beating a battling Borna Coric.

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US Open 2020: Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram lose in semi-finals

Britain's Joe Salisbury's hopes of making back-to-back Grand Slam finals are over after he and Rajeev Ram lose their US Open men's doubles semi-final.

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US Open 2020: Jennifer Brady beats Yulia Putintseva to reach semi-finals

American Jennifer Brady reaches her maiden Grand Slam semi-final after she beats Kazakh Yulia Putintseva in straight sets at the US Open.

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Heather Watson retires from Istanbul match after feeling unwell

British number two Heather Watson withdraws from her first-round match in Istanbul after feeling unwell.

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US Open 2020: Second seed Sofia Kenin in tears after tournament exit

Second seed Sofia Kenin says she was in tears after losing to Belgian Elise Mertens in the last 16 of the US Open.

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Tennis Number One Ash Barty pulls out of French Open over coronavirus

The Australian cites health risks and lack of preparation as the reasons she won't be defending her Grand Slam title.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

US Open 2020: Tsvetana Pironkova describes her return to tennis as 'unreal'

Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova describes her return to tennis as "unreal" after she reached the US Open quarter-finals for the first time following a three-year break from the sport.

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US Open: Dominic Thiem beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in fourth round in New York

Second seed Dominic Thiem moves into the quarter-finals of the US Open with a comfortable win over Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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US Open 2020: Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski lose in quarter-finals of men's doubles

Britons Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski lose in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles of the US Open.

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French Open 2020: 11,500 fans to attend Roland Garros during each day

A total of 11,500 fans will be able to attend each day of the French Open later this month, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announces.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams overcomes Maria Sakkari to reach quarter-finals

Serena Williams battles through a challenging three-set test against Greek 15th seed Maria Sakkari to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

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US Open: Naomi Osaka beats Anette Kontaveit to reach quarter-finals

Two-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka beats Anette Kontaveit in straight sets to reach the last eight of the US Open.

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Novak Djokovic's US Open disqualification right decision, says Tim Henman

World number one Novak Djokovic's US Open disqualification was "no doubt the right decision", says former British number one Tim Henman.

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Novak Djokovic apologises after hitting line judge with ball at US Open

Novak Djokovic apologises for hitting a line judge with a ball at the US Open, saying he is "extremely sorry for creating her such stress".

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

US Open 2020: Novak Djokovic defaulted after hitting ball at line judge

Top seed Novak Djokovic is disqualified from his US Open fourth-round match after accidentally hitting a ball at a line judge.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev into last eight by beating Davidovich Fokina

Alexander Zverev reaches the US Open quarter-finals with a straightforward win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

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US Open 2020: Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic withdrawal is 'injustice'

Timea Babos says the US Open withdrawing her and Kristina Mladenovic from the women's doubles because of coronavirus restrictions is "simply injustice".

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US Open 2020: Jennifer Brady beats Angelique Kerber to make last eight

American Jennifer Brady beats 2016 champion Angelique Kerber in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

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US Open 2020: Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram into doubles semi-finals

Briton Joe Salisbury and USA's Rajeev Ram beat Chris Eubanks and Mackenzie McDonald to reach the US Open men's doubles semi-finals.

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

US Open 2020: Serena Williams through after battle with Sloane Stephens

Six-time champion Serena Williams fights back from a slow start to beat fellow American Sloane Stephens and reach the US Open last 16.

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US Open: Coronavirus restrictions force Kristina Mladenovic & Timea Babos out of doubles

Top seeds Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos are withdrawn from the US Open women's doubles because of new coronavirus restrictions in New York.

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US Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev eases past JJ Wolf into fourth round

Last year's US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev eases past world number 138 JJ Wolf in straight sets to reach the fourth round.

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US Open 2020: Jamie Murray & Neal Skupski into quarter-finals

Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski reach the US Open men's doubles quarter-finals by beating Marcelo Demoliner and Matwe Middelkoop.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev beats Adrian Mannarino after long delay

Alexander Zverev says he was told there was "very little chance" his US Open match with Adrian Mannarino would be played.

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Novak Djokovic into US Open fourth round by beating Jan-Lennard Struff

Top seed Novak Djokovic moves comfortably into the US Open fourth round, beating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams in all-American battle against Sloane Stephens

Serena Williams faces a tough test against fellow American and 2017 champion Sloane Stephens for a place in the last 16 at the US Open.

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Friday, September 4, 2020

US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka beats Marta Kostyuk to reach fourth round

Naomi Osaka is given a test by Marta Kostyuk but eventually wins in three sets to reach the US Open fourth round.

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US Open 2020: Cameron Norrie loses to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Britain's Cameron Norrie loses in four sets in the US Open third round to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

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Andy Murray says winning another Grand Slam will be 'extremely difficult' after US Open defeat

Three-time major champion Andy Murray says winning another Grand Slam will be "extremely difficult" but he will still "shoot for the stars".

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Andy Murray knocked out of US Open by Felix Auger-Aliassime

Britain's Andy Murray is beaten in straight sets in the US Open second round by Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Serena Williams battles into US Open third round by beating Margarita Gasparyan

Six-time champion Serena Williams progresses to the US Open third round with a 6-2 6-4 win over Russian Margarita Gasparyan.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem through, Milos Raonic knocked out

Second seed Dominic Thiem reaches the US Open third round, as former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic is knocked out.

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US Open 2020: Johanna Konta beaten by Sorana Cirstea in second round

Britain's Johanna Konta is knocked out of the US Open in three sets by Romanian Sorana Cirstea.

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US Open 2020: Garbine Muguruza beaten by Tsvetana Pironkova

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza is knocked out of the US Open, losing in straight sets to Tsvetana Pironkova.

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US Open 2020: Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans bidding to reach third round

British players Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans are all in second-round action on day four of the US Open in New York.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

US Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova is beaten by Caroline Garcia in second round

Top seed Karolina Pliskova is knocked out of the US Open in the second round with a heavy defeat by France's Caroline Garcia.

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US Open 2020: Kyle Edmund loses to Novak Djokovic after taking a set off top seed

Briton's Kyle Edmund takes a set off top seed Novak Djokovic but ultimately struggles to keep up with the world number one's intensity, losing in the US Open second round.

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US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev into third round

Fifth seed Alexander Zverev is taken to four sets by American teenager Brandon Nakashima in a hard-fought victory in the US Open second round.

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US Open 2020: Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber though but Marketa Vondrousova out

Two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova overcomes an early setback to beat Kateryna Kozlova and reach the US Open third round.

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US Open 2020: Andy Murray says his win over Yoshihito Nishioka was 'emotional'

Britain’s Andy Murray says his return to Grand Slams was "emotional" after coming back from two sets down to reach round two at the US Open.

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US Open 2020: Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn in straight sets

Serena Williams begins her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a dominant win over fellow American Kristie Ahn.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

US Open 2020: Andy Murray fights back to beat Yoshihito Nishioka

Andy Murray stages a remarkable comeback to beat Yoshihito Nishioka in the US Open on his long-awaited return to Grand Slam singles tennis.

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US Open 2020: Johanna Konta beats Heather Watson in first round

British number one Johanna Konta beats compatriot Heather Watson 7-6 (9-7) 6-1 to advance to the US Open second round.

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Suarez Navarro: Former world number six diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma

Former world number six Carla Suarez Navarro reveals she has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.

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