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Jessica Pegula overcame a sluggish start to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals, earning her first Grand Slam final berth. Pegula struggled early, admitting she was on the verge of tears as Muchova dominated the first set. However, she managed to turn the match around, winning 15 of her past…
A Historic Moment for American Tennis at Flushing Meadows Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have both secured spots in the semifinals of the U.S. Open, ensuring an American man will reach the final for the first time in 18 years. Tiafoe advanced after Grigor Dimitrov retired due to injury in the fourth set of their…
Gauff Struggles with Serve Defending champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the fourth round on Sunday, falling to fellow American Emma Navarro with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Gauff faced significant difficulties with her serve throughout the match, committing 19 double-faults, which overshadowed her 14 winners. This defeat adds to a…
From Slow Start to Dominant Victory: Sabalenka’s Resilience Shines Through In the early hours of Saturday morning, Aryna Sabalenka proved why she’s one of the fiercest competitors in tennis. The No. 2 seed overcame a sluggish start and a historic late-night schedule to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, securing her place in the US…
A Hard-Fought Victory in New York Coco Gauff arrived at the US Open this month carrying significant baggage. After a summer of setbacks and dispiriting losses, the American tennis star faced an uphill battle as she aimed to defend her title in New York. Last year, Gauff capped off a remarkable run with her first…
A Shocking Exit for Djokovic In a stunning upset at the 2024 US Open, world No. 2 Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the third round by No. 28 seed Alexei Popyrin. The 25-year-old Australian secured a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory, marking the first time since 2017 that Djokovic will finish a season without a…
A Trailblazing Career Cut Short by Terminal Cancer Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 following a battle with terminal cancer. Tributes have poured in from across the football world and beyond, including from Premier League clubs and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after Eriksson’s family confirmed his passing. Eriksson,…
Financial Constraints Stall Wolves’ Pursuit of Aaron Ramsdale Wolverhampton Wanderers’ pursuit of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has fallen through due to financial constraints. The West Midlands club had been in talks with Arsenal over a loan deal with a £20m option to buy but have now pulled out, as the deal proved too expensive. Ramsdale,…
Arsenal Secure Mikel Merino Signing from Real Sociedad for £31.6m Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a potential fee of £31.6m. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal, with an option for a fifth, after the Gunners paid an initial £27.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. Merino, fresh…
Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer put in standout performances as Chelsea dismantled Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter. The Blues dominated the game, with Madueke bagging a 14-minute hat-trick and Palmer assisting three of his goals in a masterful display. Early Strikes and Equalizers Chelsea wasted no time as Nicolas Jackson opened…