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Venus Williams blasts US Open after late-night defeat

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The Independent UK

Venus Williams bows out after 2am following latest start in US Open history

The 46-year-old squandered seven set points in a 6-2, 7-6 (6) defeat after the latest-starting match in US Open history

The Guardian - US

Venus Williams rails against US Open late-night starts in defeat to Sofia Kenin

The first-round match began at 12.13am, the latest start for a women’s match in tournament history

The Independent UK

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Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin

Venus Williams lost her 26th U.S. Open singles match early Monday morning. She fell in straight sets to fellow American Sofia Kenin after a very late start. The match concluded as the latest first-round finish in U.S. Open history. Williams was not ready to discuss her future in tennis after…

The Economic Times

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

Novak Djokovic experienced a surprising early exit from the US Open tournament. Mariano Navone defeated the champion in a lengthy and challenging opening match. Other players like Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk advanced easily on Sunday. Major stars including Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz begin their campaigns on Monday. The…

The Economic Times

Who is Venus Williams’ husband Andrea Preti? Italian actor and director who met her in 2024, supported her through difficult times and now cheers during her tennis comeback

Italian actor and director Andrea Preti met Venus Williams in 2024 and became a key source of support during her personal and professional challenges. The couple married in 2025 after ceremonies in Italy and Florida. Preti has since supported Venus through her tennis comeback and is watching her latest US…

The Economic Times

Jessica Pegula overcomes early nerves to cruise past Elena-Gabriela Ruse at US Open

Jessica Pegula secured a convincing US Open victory after overcoming initial nerves. She advanced to the next round following a 6-3, 6-2 win against Elena-Gabriela Ruse. Pegula's strong performance followed her recent Cincinnati Open final appearance. Other seeded players like Jasmine Paolini also progressed after tough matches. Attention also shifts…

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US Open 2026 Tennis Championship begins with record $108 million prize pool and Djokovic chasing another Grand Slam

The US Open 2026 tournament commenced with a record prize purse of $108 million. Play began under sunny skies at Flushing Meadows with many fans arriving early. Jessica Pegula leads American hopes while Novak Djokovic seeks more history. Venus Williams also features in a notable opening day match. The expanded…

The Economic Times

Carlos Alcaraz handed tough start to US Open title defence after injury layoff

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The Independent UK

US Open draw: Carlos Alcaraz to face Wimbledon breakout star with Venus Williams in all-American clash

Carlos Alcaraz will face a Russian opponent who made the fourth round of Wimbledon

The Independent UK

Anisimova channels her inner Serena to fire 20 aces past Kenin and reach third round

The 2025 Wimbledon runner-up won in three sets while Ukraine’s Daria Snigur played, and won, despite bombing in her homeland

The Guardian - UK

2026 Roland Garros Women’s Seed Report: Aryna Sabalenka Is the Favorite in an Open Field

The French Open title is up for grabs, with a handful of viable contenders vying for the championship trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round

The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.

AAP

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Teenage star Maya Joint and wildcard Kim Birrell have won to give Australia four women in the second round at the Adelaide International.

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'Sit back and enjoy': Barty pumped for summer of tennis

Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.

AAP

Aussie shines in Korea: Joint accounts for Kenin again

Australian Maya Joint has reached another WTA tournament quarter-final by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the Korea Open.

The Sports Daily

Five Americans who delivered first round upsets at 2025 US Open

Five Americans who delivered first round upsets at 2025 US Open. We have an in-depth look at the upsets and see who they will play next.

The Guardian - UK

Raducanu thrashes Ena Shibahara for first US Open victory since 2021 title

Emma Raducanu moved into the second round with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Ena Shibahara, her first victory at Flushing Meadows since her 2021 title

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The Independent UK

Who is Victoria Mboko? The surging Canadian youngster who won her first WTA title

The 18-year-old claimed her first WTA title after beating Naomi Osaka in Montreal

International Business Times UK

Is Teen Sensation Victoria Mboko's Tennis Game Built to Last?

Victoria Mboko's rapid rise continues, but her team is prioritising injury management as she adjusts to the demands of top-level tennis.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon 2025: Draper loses to Cilic, Swiatek beats McNally – as it happened

Marin Cilic beats Jack Draper but there are wins for Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Barbora Krejcikova, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic

AAP

Birrell surprise as Joint prepares for Raducanu test

Kimberly Birrell has upset 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at the Eastbourne Open as fellow Australian Maya Joint prepares to face Emma Raducanu.

The Independent UK

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Bublik live: French Open semi-final spot at stake before Novak Djokovic takes to court

Pair in action before Novak Djokovic takes on Alexander Zverev

The Sports Daily

French Open QF Preview: Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys

Previewing the all-American French Open quarterfinal women's match between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys

The Sports Daily

Madison Keys Prevails In Huge 3-Set Battle With Sofia Kenin

Australian Open champion Madison Keys books her ticket into the French Open Round of 16 with a gutsy win over Sofia Kenin.

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