by Reuters | Oct 8, 2024 | Sports
BEIJING. — World No. 6 Coco Gauff dominated unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova to win the China Open final 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday and become the first player to win each of their first seven WTA hardcourt finals in the Open Era. Gauff fired off 24 winners in a strong...
by Reuters | Oct 7, 2024 | Sports
FORMER US Open champion Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the China Open in Beijing on Saturday and set up a final with Czech Karolina Muchova. Double faults and a weaker second serve troubled world No. 6 Gauff early...
by Reuters | Oct 4, 2024 | Sports
BEIJING. — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down and held his nerve in a deciding tiebreak to beat defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in the China Open final on Wednesday and win his fourth title of the season. French Open and Wimbledon champion...
by Reuters | Sep 26, 2024 | Sports
CARLOS Alcaraz welcomed the addition of Rafa Nadal to Spain’s Davis Cup team for the quarterfinals in November and hoped the event in Malaga will not mark the end of the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career. Nadal was a surprise choice for the Nov. 19-24 Final 8. The...
by ... | Sep 23, 2024 | Sports
FOUR-TIME grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said a tight tennis calendar makes it difficult for players to stay motivated throughout the year and increases the risk of injuries. The world number three, who has won the French Open and Wimbledon this year apart from a...
