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U.S. Open umpire’s visit with Nick Kyrgios scrutinized; Wozniacki loses

NEW YORK – Nick Kyrgios was losing big at the U.S. Open on Thursday, and barely even trying. Didn’t move while so-so serves flew by for aces. Casually put groundstrokes into the net. Double-...

DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Novak Djokovic in ‘survival mode’ at steamy U.S. Open

NEW YORK – He was not even 1½ hours into his first match at Flushing Meadows in two years, and while Novak Djokovic eventually would get past Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 Tuesday, it ...

DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Simona Halep upset in first round at U.S. Open

Halep becomes first ever top-ranked seeded woman to fall in first round in professional era

DATE: Aug 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serena Williams looks to take back U.S. Open title

Sloane Stephens returns to New York City as defending champion

DATE: Aug 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serve clock brings controversy to U.S. Open in hopes of speeding up games

Serve clock to be tested at this year’s U.S. Open

DATE: Aug 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

French Open says ‘Non!’ to Serena Williams’ catsuit

PARIS – Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open. The French Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, says the tou...

DATE: Aug 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serena, Venus Williams could meet in U.S. Open 3rd round

NEW YORK – Serena and Venus Williams could be headed toward their earliest Grand Slam meeting in 20 years, facing a potential third-round matchup at the U.S. Open. If the sisters ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serena Williams seeded 9 spots above ranking for U.S. Open

Serena Williams got a bit of a boost in the seedings for the U.S. Open by being placed at No. 17, nine spots above her current ranking. The U.S. Tennis Association’s decision, ann...

DATE: Aug 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Michael Stich, Helena Sukova inducted into tennis hall of fame

NEWPORT, R.I. – When Michael Stich was a teenager, he had to choose a sport – soccer or tennis. It seems he made right choice now that he has a home in the International Tennis Ha...

DATE: Jul 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

No doubt: Novak Djokovic wins 4th Wimbledon

First Slam in two years for Serbian star

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Serena Williams has her greatest, most hard-won title: Champion of women

Williams a lesson in strength

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Angelique Kerber tops Serena Williams at Wimbledon for 3rd Grand Slam

LONDON – Angelique Kerber was not about to be overwhelmed by the setting or the stakes in this Wimbledon final. She knew exactly what to expect – and what to do – against Serena Williams. ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports