Nadal cruises while Azarenka struggles at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal, growing in confidence with each match, blasted his way into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with an ominous display.
Nadal says serve needs to be better at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Second-seeded Rafa Nadal has not lost serve once in three one-sided victories at the U.S. Open this week but feels his service game needs improving in his drive for another title at Flushing Meadows.
Azarenka safely through after dropping set
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A feisty Victoria Azarenka dropped her first set of the tournament on Saturday before regaining her composure to safely book her place in the last 16 at the U.S. Open.
Patriots cut Tebow, who vows to fight on for pro job
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) – The New England Patriots cut quarterback Tim Tebow from their roster on Saturday throwing serious doubt over the former college star’s future in the professional game.
Ill Kvitova falls to American Riske
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Petra Kvitova required blood tests for another mystery virus before being eliminated from the U.S. Open on Saturday by an American who travels the world with her childhood security blanket.
Halep’s magic ride carries her to round of 16
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The magic ride enjoyed by Romanian Simona Halep grew more thrilling as she produced her best tennis to derail 14th-seeded Maria Kirilenko 6-1 6-0 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open.
Ferrer through to last 16 after beating Kukushkin
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Spain’s David Ferrer became the first man to reach the round of 16 at this year’s U.S. Open when he defeated Kazakhstan qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin on Saturday.
Endurance swimmer Nyad sets off from Cuba to Florida
HAVANA (Reuters) – U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad jumped into the calm turquoise waters of Cuba on Saturday and began making her way toward home, Key West, Florida, in pursuit of a dream that she says nearly took her life in an attempt last year.
Williams win sets up all-American Stephens clash
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defending champion Serena Williams beat unseeded Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan 6-3 6-1 on Friday to set up a U.S. Open fourth-round clash with fellow American Sloane Stephens.
Hewitt stuns Del Potro at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt won an absorbing late-night thriller against Juan Martin Del Potro at the U.S. Open on Friday to move into the third round.
