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‘Perfect start’ for Nadal with win over Carreno Busta on Rome return

In his first match in over six months, Rafael Nadal swept aside fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Italian Open.

21 hours ago

Djokovic and Halep sweep through to Italian Open third round

Novak Djokovic said he was relieved to turn the page on his contentious US Open exit as he began his claycourt season with a solid victory in his first match at the Italian Open on Wednesday.

16 Sep 2020

Siniakova sees off Kerber fall at first hurdle as Rublev advances in Rome

Former world number one Angelique Kerber fell to a straight sets defeat to Czech Katerina Siniakova in the Italian Open on Tuesday as Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev

15 Sep 2020

Zverev dances to Dominic’s Thiem in US Open final

Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title.

14 Sep 2020

US Open champion Osaka harnesses sport’s biggest spotlight in fight for racial justice

Naomi Osaka capped a transformative US Open with another Grand Slam title and a challenge to the millions watching across the globe on Saturday to “start talking” about racial justice.

13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka beats Azarenka to win US Open and third Grand Slam

Japan's Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win the US Open and clinch her third Grand Slam title.

13 Sep 2020

Thiem, Zverev gun for their first Grand Slam titles in US Open final showdown

Dominic Thiem of Austria will play Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the US Open final for their first Grand Slam titles after they won their last-four matches in contrasting styles on Friday.

12 Sep 2020

Serena Williams falls to Azarenka in US Open semi-finals

Serena Williams was beaten 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals of the US Open by Victoria Azarenka on Thursday, denying her the chance of winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title on home soil this year.

11 Sep 2020

Thiem joins Medvedev, Serena and Azarenka in US Open semis

Serena Williams battled into a US Open semi-final showdown with Victoria Azarenka on Wednesday as top men’s seeds Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev booked their spots in the last four.

10 Sep 2020