Federer battles back to reach U.S. Open semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer battled back from two sets down and double match point to defeat Gael Monfils 4-6 3-6 6-4 7-5 6-2 and reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Thursday.
Seahawks dominate Packers in season opener
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks gave an early indication of how tough it will be to replace them as Super Bowl champions with a dominant 36-16 win over the Green Bay Packers as the new NFL season kicked off on Thursday.
Federer pulls off great escape to reach semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer pulled off a great escape by fighting off two match points to beat Frenchman Gael Monfils and reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Thursday, keeping his bid for an 18th grand slam on track.
Hingis after more grand slam hardware at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Martina Hingis is already enshrined in the Tennis Hall of Fame, but the 33-year-old Swiss is zeroing in on more grand slam hardware at the U.S. Open.
Serena coach says she is only human
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Even the best players have their ups and downs, and crises of confidence, says tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who believes Serena Williams has now regained her way in pursuit of a third U.S. Open title in a row.
McIlroy shares lead at weather-hit BMW Championship
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Colorado (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy grabbed a three-way share of the clubhouse lead at the BMW Championship on Thursday before the opening round was suspended due to inclement weather.
Resurgent Cilic powers into U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A resurgent Marin Cilic blasted his way by sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-4 7-6 (4) on Thursday to become the first Croatian to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals since his coach Goran Ivanisevic in 1996.
Serena eyes revenge and place in U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top-seeded Serena Williams will twin revenge with ambition when she faces Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova on Friday with a berth in the U.S. Open final at stake.
U.S. to meet Mexico in World Cup last 16
(Reuters) – Holders United States and hosts Spain ended the Basketball World Cup preliminary stage with 5-0 records after emphatic wins on Thursday against modest opposition in the first knockout round of the 24-team event.
Mauresmo, Pierce headline list of Hall of Fame nominations
(Reuters) – Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce, both two-times grand slam singles champions, headlined the list of nominees up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
