Top seed Karolina Pliskova was knocked out of the US Open in the second round with a heavy defeat by France’s Caroline Garcia. Pliskova, runner-up in 2016, lost 6-1 7-6 (7-2) to the world number 50. Czech world number three…
US Open 2020: Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn in straight sets
Serena Williams began her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a dominant 7-5 6-3 win over fellow American Kristie Ahn. The 38-year-old went a break down in both sets but recovered to win in an hour…
US Open 2020: Rafael Nadal will not play at Grand Slam in New York
Defending champion Rafael Nadal has decided not to play the US Open later this month because the coronavirus pandemic is “not under control”. Spanish world number two Nadal, 34, has not entered the tournament, which takes place in New York…
Serena Williams confirms she will play US Open 2020
International tennis will resume in August and Serena Williams has confirmed her participation at the US Open 2020 – a major boost for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). With Roger Federer missing the event due to a second round…