Rybakina was seeded No. 22, and her victory was a surprise blow to the No. 1-ranked Swiatek. In their match, Swiatek could not find an answer to the power game of Rybakina, the Wimbledon champ.
Category: Tennis
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Elena Rybakina Defeats Iga Swiatek in Australian Open
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At the Australian Open, American Men Advance en Masse
The New York Times – Sports:Sebastian Korda, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul all made the fourth round in singles. Not since 2004 have four men from the United States gone this far in Melbourne.
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At the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic Wins But Andy Murray Loses
The New York Times – Sports:The aging stars were both playing hurt at the Australian Open. Only Djokovic managed to move on, beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
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Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:Tennis’ hit Netflix series and rising collection of young stars has investors bullish on the sport, which is poised for a once-in-a-generation moment of disruption.
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Why Tennis Matches at the Australian Open Never Seem to End
The New York Times – Sports:Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
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Frances Tiafoe’s Australian Open Outfit Scored Fashion Points
The New York Times – Sports:Frances Tiafoe may have lost his shot at winning the Australian Open, but his swirly “himbo” look won him fashion points. (Anna Wintour approves.)
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
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Frances Tiafoe’s Life Goes Technicolor
The New York Times – Sports:A thunderous run to the semifinals at the 2022 U.S. Open changed Tiafoe’s life. Now the rising American tennis star wants more.
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American Brooksby Beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Casper Ruud of Norway lost on Thursday to an unseeded American, Jenson Brooksby, a day after the No. 1, Rafael Nadal, was defeated.
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Gauff and Raducanu Deliver at the Australian Open, but Only One Advances
The New York Times – Sports:Coco Gauff, 18, prevailed against Emma Raducanu, 20, in a prime-time match. “I think that we’re going to be playing each other many times in the future,” Raducanu said.
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A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On
The New York Times – Sports:When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.
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Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.