Jacklin thrilled rookie Gallacher proved him wrong
LONDON (Reuters) – Former captain Tony Jacklin is delighted Ryder Cup rookie Stephen Gallacher made him eat his words by securing a place in Europe’s team for the showdown with the United States in Scotland this month.
Target man Poulter relishing Ryder Cup battle
LONDON (Reuters) – Ian Poulter is primed for the Americans who will be gunning for him in next month’s Ryder Cup after being chosen as one of Europe captain Paul McGinley’s three wildcards on Tuesday.
Nishikori works late to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori outlasted fifth seeded Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6 7-6 (4) 6-7 (6) 7-5 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, equaling the record for latest match ever played at the year’s final grand …
Resilient Murray sets up Djokovic showdown
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Andy Murray fended off Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5 7-5 6-4 in intense heat at Flushing Meadows on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
Azarenka overcomes qualifier Krunic to reach quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Twice Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka overcame an inspired challenge from qualifier Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia 4-6 6-4 6-4 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
Wawrinka beats Robredo to reach U.S. Open quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka fought off two set points in the pivotal third set on the way to a 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) 6-2 win over Spain’s Tommy Robredo on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
Makarova moves on as Bouchard wilts under punishing heat
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Russian Ekaterina Makarova moved into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open with a 7-6(2) 6-4 win over seventh seed Eugenie Bouchard on Monday as the Canadian, hailed as the future face of women’s tennis, wilted in punishing conditio…
Federer goes for another win under the lights
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer will get to break out his trademark all-black outfit again on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
American Kirk wins Deutsche Bank title
NORTON Massachusetts (Reuters) – American Chris Kirk broke clear of a tightly bunched leaderboard with two late birdies to clinch his third PGA Tour victory by two shots at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Defending champ Serena Williams reaches quarter-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams dealt with her grand slam frustrations this year by trying to appreciate the big picture, and a more relaxed top seed reaped the benefits with a straight-set win into the U.S. Open quarter-finals.
