Tag: US Open
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Tennis queen Osaka a role model, says ‘Indian’ Miss Japan
Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka not only hit the cash jackpot with her historic US Open victory -- she struck a blow for racial equality, according to a former Miss Japan.
September 24, 2018 -
Djokovic to provide fire power for Team Europe at Laver Cup
The second instalment of the Laver Cup comes at just the right time for 14-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic who is back in top form after winning the US Open.
September 20, 2018 -
Rafael Nadal to miss Asian tournaments due to knee injury
The 32-year-old said he visited doctors in Barcelona on Monday and has subsequently made the decision to play neither the ATP 500 event in Beijing nor the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
September 20, 2018 -
Pan Pacific Open: Wham-bam as Japan’s Naomi Osaka roars into quarters
"I didn't really feel any pressure," said Osaka, who reached the Tokyo final in 2016.
September 19, 2018 -
Nick Kyrgios ‘pep talk’ umpire suspended?
The US Open later said Lahyani "went beyond protocol" with his conduct.
September 19, 2018 -
Japan’s Osaka blames US Open tears on ‘notorious’ nerves
Naomi Osaka has put her US Open tears down to shredded nerves and her natural awkwardness, rather than the tantrum thrown by Serena Williams that overshadowed a historic Japanese win.
September 17, 2018 -
Newspaper reprints controversial cartoon of Serena Williams
During the final against Osaka, Williams got a warning from the chair umpire for violating a rarely enforced rule against receiving coaching from the sidelines.
September 13, 2018 -
Australian cartoonist under fire for Serena Williams sketch
In the cartoon the umpire is seen saying to Osaka "can't you just let her win?".
September 11, 2018 -
Martina Navratilova wades into Serena Williams controversy
Williams was issued a warning for coaching, something her coach sitting in the stands, Patrick Mouratoglou, admitted to doing.
September 11, 2018 -
Champion Osaka ‘grateful’ for US Open chance
US Open champion Naomi Osaka tweeted Sunday she was "grateful" for the chance to take on childhood hero Serena Williams for her first Grand Slam title.
September 10, 2018 -
US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic level with Pete Sampras after schooling Juan Martin del Potro in final
The 31-year-old Serb is underlined his reputation as the finest hardcourt player of his generation with dominant showing.
September 10, 2018 -
Juan Martin del Potro buoyed by boyhood friends in quest for second US Open title
Djokovic has won 14 of their 18 career meetings, including in the quarter-finals of the 2012 US Open.
September 8, 2018 -
US Open 2018: Stricken Rafael Nadal vows return
An elbow injury in 2003 prevented his expected French Open debut that year and a stress fracture in one ankle kept him out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2004.
September 8, 2018 -
US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic sets up final clash with Juan Martin del Potro
It was plain sailing for the 31-year-old Serb who is chasing a 14th Slam title to take him level with Pete Sampras on the all-time list.
September 8, 2018 -
US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal retires, Juan Martin del Potro progresses to final
After the Argentine blasted a forehand winner to close out the second set, Nadal could not continue.
September 8, 2018 -
US Open 2018: ‘Freaking out’ Naomi Osaka ends Japan’s 22-year wait, faces Madison Keys for final spot
Later Wednesday, Osaka was joined in the record books by compatriot Kei Nishikori who reached his third semi-final at the US Open.
September 6, 2018 -
US Open 2018: Kei Nishikori exacts revenge over Marin Cilic
Kei Nishikori reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, holding on for a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-4 victory over Marin Cilic — the man who beat him in the 2014 final. Japan’s Nishikori, who missed last year’s US Open after a season-ending wrist injury, joined compatriot Naomi Osaka in reaching the semis — …
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September 6, 2018