The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has yet to make a decision on whether to appeal the ruling that exonerated US Open champion Jannik Sinner of blame for his positive steroid tests. According to the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA has until the end of September to file an appeal in the Sinner case. WADA and Nado
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The recently concluded US Open saw some significant changes in the ATP and WTA rankings. Taylor Fritz, the men’s runner-up, made a remarkable comeback to the top 10 in the ATP rankings, securing the 7th spot. On the other hand, Jessica Pegula, the women’s runner-up, climbed to an impressive No. 3 in the WTA list.
Aryna Sabalenka’s journey to victory at the US Open this year was one filled with challenges and setbacks. Despite being the runner-up at the tournament just 12 months ago and reaching the semifinals in the two years prior, Sabalenka often found herself falling short of claiming the title. However, this time around, it was a
The US Open semifinals witnessed an unlikely matchup between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, two American men who have known each other since their junior days. Stepping under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights, the crowd found themselves torn between the two close pals. However, it was Fritz who ultimately emerged victorious after a thrilling five-set
Lyudmyla Kichenok entered the US Open prepared to compete on the court alongside Jelena Ostapenko, but little did she know that her personal life would also be affected by their success. Kichenok was set to marry Jelena Ostapenko’s coach, Stanislav Khmarskiy, earlier in the week before their championship victory. However, their run to the women’s
In a surprising turn of events, top-ranked Jannik Sinner utilized his aggressive, net-rushing style to secure a spot in the US Open semifinals for the first time. His victory over 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night showcased his resilience and determination. Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy,
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed and last year’s US Open runner-up, put on a dominant display in the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows against No. 7 Qinwen Zheng. This match marked a rematch of the Australian Open final earlier in the year, which Sabalenka had won. Despite facing a tough opponent, Sabalenka breezed through the
Rafael Nadal recently defended Jannik Sinner after the young tennis player tested positive for a banned substance, but was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing. Nadal expressed his belief in Sinner’s innocence, stating that he does not think Sinner would ever consider doping. Nadal emphasized that Sinner should not be judged differently just because he is
Coco Gauff’s fourth-round loss to Emma Navarro at the US Open was largely due to her struggles on serve. Gauff ended up with a staggering 19 double faults, which was more than her total number of winners in the match. This disparity between double faults and winners is a clear indicator of the issues Gauff
The US Open had a special visitor this year as Serena Williams, a tennis legend with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, made an appearance at Flushing Meadows. While she wasn’t competing on the courts, she was spotted rocking a denim skirt reminiscent of her iconic 2004 look. This marked Williams’ first return to the US
In a dramatic and electrifying all-American clash at the US Open, Frances Tiafoe managed to outmaneuver Ben Shelton’s powerful serve in an epic five-set battle. Tiafoe, who has a history of thriving under the bright lights of Flushing Meadows, displayed exceptional skill at the net, securing a hard-fought victory to advance to the fourth round
In the world of professional tennis, players face not only the physical challenges on the court but also the mental and emotional toll of dealing with online abuse. Women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek has recently called for tennis’ governing bodies to provide more tools to combat this issue after Caroline Garcia shared her own