The New York Times – Sports:
Jessica Pegula leads a cohort of players into the quarterfinals that few outside the locker room were paying attention to before the tournament. In this intensely mental sport, that was a good thing.
Category: Tennis
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Elena Rybakina Defeats Iga Swiatek in Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek could not find an answer to the power game of Rybakina, the Wimbledon champ who is seeded No. 22 in Melbourne.
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Elena Rybakina Defeats Iga Swiatek in Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Rybakina was seeded No. 22, and her victory was a surprise blow to the No. 1-ranked Swiatek. In their match, Swiatek could not find an answer to the power game of Rybakina, the Wimbledon champ.
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At the Australian Open, American Men Advance en Masse
The New York Times – Sports:
Sebastian Korda, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul all made the fourth round in singles. Not since 2004 have four men from the United States gone this far in Melbourne.
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At the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic Wins But Andy Murray Loses
The New York Times – Sports:
The aging stars were both playing hurt at the Australian Open. Only Djokovic managed to move on, beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
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Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis’ hit Netflix series and rising collection of young stars has investors bullish on the sport, which is poised for a once-in-a-generation moment of disruption.
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Why Tennis Matches at the Australian Open Never Seem to End
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
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Frances Tiafoe’s Australian Open Outfit Scored Fashion Points
The New York Times – Sports:
Frances Tiafoe may have lost his shot at winning the Australian Open, but his swirly “himbo” look won him fashion points. (Anna Wintour approves.)
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.