Holder Osaka survives Blinkova test at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka was given a testing workout by Anna Blinkova as she began the defence of her U.S. Open title on Tuesday but the world number one’s power and shot making ultimately proved too much as she prevailed 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2.
Felix to compete for USA against Europe in Minsk
Six-times Olympic champion Allyson Felix will continue her comeback after giving birth last year by competing in the 400 metres at next month’s USA-Europe meeting in Minsk, USA Track and Field said on Tuesday.
Canada’s Andreescu eases into U.S. Open second round
Canada’s rising talent Bianca Andreescu was cheered to a 6-2 6-4 victory over 17-year-old American Katie Volynets in the first round of the U.S. Open on a noisy Court 10 on Tuesday.
Riske battles back to oust Muguruza at U.S. Open
American Alison Riske recovered to beat twice Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza 2-6 6-1 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Tuesday and set up a second-round clash with another major winner Jelena Ostapenko.
Osaka survives Blinkova battle in U.S. Open first round
World number one Naomi Osaka was given a testing workout by Anna Blinkova in the U.S. Open first round on Tuesday, but the defending champion’s power and shotmaking ultimately proved too much for her opponent as she prevailed 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2.
Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing at U.S. Open
Russian Andrey Rublev used a steady stream of power from the baseline to upset eighth-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(7) 7-5 on Tuesday and reach the second round of the U.S. Open.
Canada’s Andreescu moves into U.S. Open second round
Canada’s rising talent Bianca Andreescu defeated 17-year-old Katie Volynets 6-2 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Bautista Augut upset by Kukushkin in first round
Spanish 10th seed Roberto Bautista Augut was upset 3-6 6-1 6-4 3-6 6-3 by Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Woods undergoes knee surgery, targets October return
Tiger Woods had a knee operation last week but is expected to make a full recovery and hopes to be back competing in October.
Gronkowski not planning return, partners with CBD company
Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski is physically ready to play football again, but he’s not sure if the desire will ever return.
