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Ex-US Open champ Sloane Stephens ends 5-year drought at the Australian Open

The 30-year-old American, who won the U.S. Open in 2017, won five straight games from 2-0 down in the opening set and eased through the second.

Sloane Stephens of the U.S. plays a shot in her match against Elise Mertens of Belgium(AP)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 07:32 AM IST
AP |

Sloane Stephens' Australian Open buildup suffers blow; Ostapenko beats Cirstea

Sloane Stephens's Australian Open buildup suffered a blow after the former U.S. Open champion lost 6-4 3-6 7-6(5) to China's Yuan Yue.

USA's Sloane Stephens reacts during her women's singles match against Belgium's Elise Mertens (AFP)
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Reuters | , Adelaide

French Open: Novak Djokovic hands fan Kovacevic a first-round defeat

The twice former French Open champion wasn’t at his ruthless best, but still sealed his opening match in straight sets.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match against Aleksandar Kovacevic of the U.S. (REUTERS)
Updated on May 30, 2023 07:29 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Maria Sakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Sloane Stephens loses

Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Arantxa Rus 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Parma Ladies Open.

Maria Sakkari of Greece(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Sep 29, 2022 12:59 PM IST
PTI |

Barbora Krejcikova knocks Stephens out of French Open

Krejcikova saved all three break points she faced while Stephens ended up with 26 unforced errors.

Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates after defeating United States's Sloane Stephens(AP)
Updated on Jun 07, 2021 04:14 PM IST
AP |

Sloane Stephens ousts 18th seed Muchova to reach French Open fourth round

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens overcame an attacking Karolina Muchova at the French Open.

Sloane Stephens emerged victorious. (Twitter)
Published on Jun 05, 2021 05:26 PM IST
Reuters | , Paris

Osaka should be applauded for prioritising mental health - Stephens

Naomi Osaka should be supported and applauded for her decision to withdraw from the French Open to focus on her mental health, former U.S. Open champion and WTA Players' Council member Sloane Stephens

FILE PHOTO: Naomi Osaka(AP)
Updated on Jun 02, 2021 01:55 PM IST
Reuters |

US Open: Serena survives Stephens test in third-round

A sure-footed Stephens pounced early as third seed Williams struggled with her first serve and committed 13 unforced errors in the first set, claiming an early break for a 2-1 lead.

Serena Williams celebrates her win against Sloane Stephens.(Getty Images)
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 07:43 AM IST
New York | ByReuters

Serena Williams sets up US Open showdown against Sloane Stephens

Her serve only so-so at times, her footwork a bit off, Williams got by and got through Thursday night against an opponent ranked just 117th, beating Margarita Gasparyan 6-2, 6-4.

Serena Williams returns a shot.(Getty Images)
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 09:24 AM IST
New York | ByAssociated Press

WTA players adjust to new normal in first event since March

Added to the schedule in late July, the world’s top players such as Serena and Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens aim to hone their hard-court skills for the U.S. Open later this month. The Williams sisters are slated to start playing Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - WTA Premier 5 - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 28, 2020 Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova in action during her semi final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo(REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 07:21 AM IST
LEXINGTON | ByAssociated Press

With elbow bumps and masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off season

One of only a few live sports to welcome fans in North America amid the coronavirus outbreak, roaring crowds were replaced with masked, socially distanced spectators at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, where the entire three-week WTT regular season will take place.

Sloane Stephens of the U.S. reacts during the match against China's Zhang Shuai.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 13, 2020 09:07 AM IST
Reuters | ByReuters

Kim Clijsters ready to keep comeback rolling at World TeamTennis

Former world number one Clijsters and 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens are among the headliners as World TeamTennis (WTT) kicks off its three-week regular season on Sunday, at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia.

Belgium's Kim Clijsters serves to Spain's Gabrine Muguruza during a match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai.(AP)
Updated on Jul 09, 2020 08:46 AM IST
NEW YORK | ByReuters

Kiki Bertens, Sloane Stephens bow out of Pan Pacific Open

The Dutchwoman recovered well to share the opening four games with Pavlyuchenkova but dropped her serve in the fifth, failing to keep up with her unseeded opponent’s devastating backhands.

Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands hits to Julia Goerges of Germany.(USA TODAY Sports)
Updated on Sep 19, 2019 06:47 PM IST
Reuters | ByReuters

World number two Karolina Pliskova qualifies for WTA Finals in Shenzhen

The big-serving Czech reached the semi-finals of the last two editions of the tournament held in Singapore, losing to eventual winner Caroline Wozniacki in 2017 and runnerup Sloane Stephens last year.

Karolina Pliskova at the US Open.(AP)
Updated on Sep 16, 2019 01:45 PM IST
Reuters | ByReuters

Sloane Stephens splits with coach Sven Groeneveld ahead of U.S. Open

Stephens, who only teamed up with Dutchman Groeneveld in May, has not announced a replacement ahead of the year’s final Grand Slam, which begins on Monday.

File photo of Sloane Stephens.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 11:31 AM IST
Reuters | ByReuters

Naomi Osaka returns to number one in WTA rankings

Naomi Osaka first hit top spot in January, after winning back-to-back majors in New York and Melbourne, making history as the first Japanese player to achieve it.

Naomi Osaka hits a ball to Serena Williams during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament.(USA TODAY Sports)
Updated on Aug 12, 2019 04:16 PM IST
Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Serena Williams survives scare to set Bianca Andreescu title clash

Serena Williams, seeded eighth in a tournament she has won three times, will take on home hope Bianca Andreescu in the championship match on Sunday.

Serena Williams, of the United States, runs down a shot from Marie Bouzkova, of the Czech Republic.(AP)
Updated on Aug 11, 2019 07:16 PM IST
Agence France-Presse | ByAgence France-Presse

Unstoppable Kvitova faces Konta test in Wimbledon fourth round

Petra Kvitova missed the French Open and the Birmingham Classic due to the problem but has stormed into the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time since her 2014 triumph and faces local favourite Johanna Konta on Monday.

Petra Kvitova will face Johanna Konta in Wimbledon.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 07:56 PM IST
London | ByReuters

Britain’s Johanna Konta powers into French Open last eight

Johanna Konta defeated Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-4 to set up a last-eight tie with either last year’s runner-up Sloane Stephens or 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza.

Britain's Johanna Konta greets the crowd after winning her fourth round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 02, 2019 11:57 PM IST
Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Serena Williams withdraws from Italian Open with knee problem

The 23-time Grand Slam champion’s withdrawal comes a day after she beat Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson in straight sets to set up a second round meeting with her older sister Venus.

Serena Williams of the US looks on during a press conference.(AFP)
Updated on May 14, 2019 09:29 PM IST
Rome | ByAgence France-Presse

Simona Halep to face Kiki Bertens in Madrid Open final

Halep broke the unseeded Bencic in the first game of the first set, the Swiss’s errant backhand flying out, but she broke back to tie at 2-2.

Romania's Simona Halep in action during her semi final match against Switzerland's Belinda Bencic.(REUTERS)
Updated on May 11, 2019 02:10 PM IST
Madrid | ByReuters

Simona Halep beats Polona Hercog, battles into Miami Open 4th round

Simona Halep, 27, lost her place at the top of the rankings following Naomi Osaka’s triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Simona Halep of Romania waves to the crowd after her match against Polona Hercog of Slovenia.(USA TODAY Sports)
Updated on Mar 25, 2019 09:30 AM IST
Miami | ByAgence France-Presse

Australian Open 2019: Second seed Angelique Kerber stunned by debutant in fourth round

The 25-year-old Collins, ranked 35th in the world, breezed through the opening set in 20 minutes with three service breaks, hitting winners on all sides of the court against the second seed, who had five double faults in the set.

File image of Angelique Kerber.(Reuters)
Published on Jan 20, 2019 11:33 AM IST
Melbourne | ByReuters

Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova blaze through to the second round

The first meeting between the 17-times Grand Slam champion, a winner at Melbourne Park in 2009, and Australian wildcard Duckworth, who is ranked 238 in the world, always had the potential to be an uneven contest.

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a point against Australia's James Duckworth during their first round match at the Australian Open.(AP)
Updated on Jan 14, 2019 12:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Djokovic and Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Djokovic heads long-time rival Rafael Nadal and defending champion Roger Federer, with young-gun Alexander Zverev seeded four as he targets a maiden Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand shot during a practice session in Melbourne.(AFP)
Updated on Jan 10, 2019 09:33 AM IST
Melbourne | ByAFP

Brisbane International: Naomi Osaka cruises as Johanna Konta sends Sloane Stephens packing

Johanna Konta sent third seeded American Sloane Stephens packing with a straight sets win at the Brisbane International.

Johanna Konta of Britain celebrates her victory over Sloane Stephens of the US.(AFP)
Updated on Jan 01, 2019 06:32 PM IST
Brisbane | ByAgence France-Presse

Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber to play Sydney International

Eight of the world’s top 10 have signed on for the January 6-12 event as they use it to warm up for the Australian Open Grand Slam the following week.

Simona Halep is currently the number one ranked women’s tennis player(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 03, 2018 12:02 PM IST
Sydney | ByAgence France-Presse

Dr Simona Halep! world number one tennis player awarded honorary degree

The degree of doctor honoris causa was awarded by West University, Timisoara and was for achievements in the game of tennis as well as Simona Halep’s role as an unofficial ambassador of her country.

Simona Halep won her first Grand Slam title in 2018.(Twitter (@Simona_halep))
Updated on Nov 24, 2018 03:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Czechs look to clinch sixth Fed Cup title in eight years

The Czechs swept the opening-day singles matches on Saturday to go 2-0 up against the United States, the defending champions, in front of a sold-out O2 Arena in Prague.

File image of Katerina Siniakova.(REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 11, 2018 05:37 PM IST
Prague | ByReuters
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