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Andreescu advances to Beijing last 16, Barty in quarters
Canadian fifth seed Bianca Andreescu fought back from 4-1 down in the second set and also saved a set point to win in an hour and 55 minutes.
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Murray beats US Open semi-finalist for best win since surgery
The 32-year-old defeated the US Open semi-finalist 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (9/7) in just over two hours in the first round in smoggy Beijing.
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Osaka comforts tearful Gauff after US Open victory
World number one Osaka overpowered 15-year-old Gauff 6-3, 6-0 in 65 minutes to keep her title defence on track before sharing a warm embrace with an opponent overwhelmed by the occasion in the New York spotlight.
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Serena Williams rips Sharapova in US Open first round
Serena Williams needed only 59 minutes to rout her Russian rival, improving to 20-2 all-time against Sharapova with her 19th consecutive victory in the rivalry.
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Chair umpire Ramos has lasting impact on US Open
A year on from the tense decider won 6-2 6-4 by Naomi Osaka, opinion remains deeply divided over how Ramos handled the match and the heated exchanges with Williams.
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Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open
A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Serena Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the US Open.
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Barty reaches Cincy semis, Osaka retires with knee injury
Barty, the Australian top seed, engineered her second comeback in as many days, overhauling Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.
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New rivalries ready to ignite men's tennis
Federer and Nadal have squared off 39 times and Federer and Djokovic 47 while Djokovic and Nadal’s 54-match rivalry is the most prolific and competitive in the history of men’s tennis.
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Murray expects US Open to come too soon for singles return
The Scot is due to make his competitive return from hip surgery in doubles at next week’s Queen’s Club grass-court tournament, partnering Spaniard Feliciano Lopez.
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Goosen, Payne, Stephenson enter World Golf Hall of Fame
Disabled golfer Dennis Walters and the late Peggy Kirk Bell, an LPGA charter member, will also be enshrined in ceremonies on 10 June at Pebble Beach ahead of next year's US Open.
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Djokovic wins third US Open, equals Sampras on 14 Grand Slams
Djokovic, playing in his eighth final in New York and already the champion in 2011 and 2015, is now just three Slams behind Rafael Nadal and six back from the all-time record 20 held by Roger Federer.
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Djokovic and Del Potro set for big clash of styles in US Open final
Novak Djokovic heads into his US Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday knowing he faces a challenge - a very big challenge indeed.
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Japan charmed by ‘new heroine’ Osaka after Grand Slam breakthrough
The 20-year-old, who faces idol and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the US Open final on Saturday, is also helping break new ground in Japan.
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Djokovic eases past Nishikori to reach US Open final
Twice champion Novak Djokovic, who reached his eighth final at Flushing Meadows and is seeded sixth this year, broke Kei Nishikori in his first service game.
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Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final
Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the U.S. Open on Thursday, beating last year’s runner-up Madison Keys 6-2 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final and set up a clash with her childhood idol Serena Williams.
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[WATCH] EWN Sport: What to look forward to this weekend
Afcon qualifier, Rugby Championship and US Open. EWN Sport's Marc Lewis takes a look at the sporting weekend ahead.
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Williams crushes Sevastova to reach US Open final
Williams walked off Arthur Ashe Stadium court with a wave and twirl then waited to find out who she will play in Saturday’s final.
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Serena not looking past Sevastova semifinal showdown
The next obstacle standing between Williams and a ninth trip to the final is rejuvenated Latvian Anastasija Sevastova in Thursday’s first semi-final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, before Osaka faces 2017 runner-up Madison Keys.
