9 h. ago Anisimova gains revenge for Wimbledon by beating Swiatek to make US Open last four

American beats Polish rival 6-4, 6-3 to make semi-finalsMeeting with Karolina Muchova or Naomi Osaka up nextAmanda Anisimova conjured the performance of her career on Wednesday afternoon in New York, banishing the ghosts of her Wimbledon nightmare with a sensational 6-4, 6-3 quarter-final victory against Iga Swiatek in 1hr 36min. Less than eight weeks after she had been double-bagelled by the Polish star in the final at the All England Club, the 24-year-old American struck back with fearless ball-striking and nerveless resolve to reach her first US Open semi-final.Swiatek, a six-time major champion and the 2022 US Open winner, looked intent on reprising the script when she broke immediately to extend her personal run to 13 consecutive games in the rivalry. But Anisimova struck back on her third break point, finishing with a thumping forehand overhead that drew a roar from the Arthur Ashe crowd and ensured this would bear no resemblance to the rout in July. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago US Open: Amanda Anisimova exacts revenge on Iga Swiatek for Wimbledon whitewash with quarter

American was thrashed by the Pole in the Wimbledon final

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9 h. ago US Open live: Anisimova stuns Swiatek in Wimbledon final rematch as Djokovic sets up Alcaraz blockbuster

Anisimova lost 6-0 6-0 to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, but earned revenge 53 days later to book a place in the US Open semi-finals

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9 h. ago Amanda Anisimova finds redemption for Wimbledon whitewash by beating Iga Swiatek

The American defeated Swiatek 53 days after losing 6-0 6-0 to the same player on Centre Court in London.

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10 h. ago US Open live: Anisimova leads off Swiatek in Wimbledon final rematch as Djokovic sets up Alcaraz blockbuster

Anisimova lost 6-0 6-0 to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final and now has the chance for revenge in front of her home fans

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11 h. ago US Open live: Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova face off as Novak Djokovic sets up Carlos Alcaraz blockbuster

Anisimova lost 6-0 6-0 to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final and now has the chance for revenge in front of her home fans

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51 h. ago Amanda Anisimova ‘excited’ by Iga Swiatek rematch after Wimbledon misery

The American suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss in the final at the All England Club.

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1 week ago Swiatek the one to beat in New York while Alcaraz and Sinner dominate men’s draw

Wimbledon champion faces strong list of women’s US Open title rivals, but the men’s draw is still dominated by Sinner and AlcarazIga Swiatek has finally had a brief moment to catch her breath. Her life has been on fast-forward for the last few hectic yet rewarding weeks, emerging from the heat and humidity of the Cincinnati Open with another significant title. Fourteen hours later she was on court in New York, throwing herself into two long days of competition alongside her new partner, Casper Ruud. The stakes were low for singles players in the mixed doubles this week but every point she played meant more mental energy expended.There is still little time for Swiatek to reflect on how the summer has developed, but with the final grand slam tournament of the year starting on Sunday it is clear the past few months have become a defining moment in her career. Swiatek started the season swimming upstream, still reeling from her doping case last year. She emerged from that difficult peri...

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1 week ago Jack Draper's partner turns air blue as duo blow chance of $1m US Open mixed doubles jackpot

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula stormed their way through to the US Open mixed doubles semi-finals but Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud proved too much for them as they beat them in a tie break

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2 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcome singles stars to win US Open mixed doubles final

Defending champions beat Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6Italians went up 4-0 in tiebreak before Swiatek double fault sealed winItalians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition’s reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritised singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Collins/Harrison v Errani/Vavassori after Swiatek/Ruud win: US Open mixed doubles semi

Swiatek/Ruud beat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalDefending champs Errani and Vavassori eye repeat run$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu v Aryna Sabalenka live: British No 1 falls to world No 1 in three

Raducanu could not exact revenge for her defeat by Sabalenka at Wimbledon

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu v Aryna Sabalenka live: British No 1 faces world No 1 in Wimbledon rematch at Cincinnati Open

Will Raducanu exact revenge for her defeat by Sabalenka at Wimbledon?

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