WUHAN: Czech Petra Kvitova romped to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over world number five Simona Halep in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Friday to move a step closer to winning the tournament for the second time.
Kvitova will meet Dominika Cibulkova in the final on Saturday after the Slovak beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
WINNING SLAMS NO LONGER PRIORITY: DJOKO
BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning Grand Slam titles or staying top of the men’s ATP rankings as a priority in his tennis career, Serbia’s world No 1 said.
“I don’t want to think about winning titles and being the No 1 any more in order to avoid putting pressure on myself,” Djokovic told reporters.
“I put too much pressure on myself after winning this year’s Roland Garros and I didn’t like it.”
SPIETH, REED SET TONE FOR USA IN RYDER CUP
CHASKA, MINNESOTA: A fired-up Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed set the tone as the United States seized early control at the Ryder Cup on Friday with a 4-0 sweep of the opening foursomes matches against holders Europe.
Twice major winner Spieth and young gun Reed beat European heavyweights Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson 3&2 in the top match to secure the first point.
{{/usCountry}}Twice major winner Spieth and young gun Reed beat European heavyweights Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson 3&2 in the top match to secure the first point.
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