6 d. ago Emma Raducanu rapidly polishes off Janice Tjen in show of US Open force

British No 1 again displays best form since winning title6-2, 6-1 victory follows devastating win over ShibaharaOn her return to Flushing Meadows this year, Emma Raducanu felt the full force of the tension and nerves that accompanied her determination to finally change the narrative surrounding her career and thrive in New York again.However, Raducanu has also never been more prepared for such challenges. She continues to show off the fruits of her recent labour by putting together another devastating performance, demolishing the qualifier Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 to return to the third round of the US Open. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Emotional Venus Williams, 45, falls short of remarkable victory on US Open return

The 45-year-old American pushed 11th seed Karolina Muchova to three sets on Arthur Ashe Stadium

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7 d. ago Venus Williams fights back tears in emotional press conference after US Open loss to Karolina Muchova

The 45-year-old was back on Arthur Ashe on Monday night after two years in which she has battled health problems are barely played any tennis. She took No 11 seed Karolina Muchova to three sets.

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8 d. ago Venus Williams falls short of remarkable victory on US Open return

The 45-year-old American pushed 11th seed Karolina Muchova to three sets on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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9 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood wins Tour Championship to finally break US duck

Englishman hits final round 68 to win by three shotsPatrick Cantley and Russell Henley tie for secondIt was not Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Scottie Scheffler or any other golfer that Tommy Fleetwood had to battle with at the Tour Championship. Instead, the Englishman had to see off the burden of recent history. Fleetwood prevailed, taking his maiden PGA Tour title on his 164th start. Sometimes the good guys win. East Lake delivered one of the most heartwarming tales of the sporting year, a victory for persistence and proof that a relatable golfer can be a triumphant one.Fleetwood displayed magnificent mental strength to brush aside scar tissue caused by falling short, agonisingly so, twice since late June. The most remarkable thing about this success was how unremarkable it all looked. Fleetwood’s closing 68 was so blissfully simple. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lukas Nmecha holds nerve to sink Everton and crown Leeds’ return to big time

Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with an accomplished victory as Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty ensured a timid performance from Everton ultimately got what it deserved.No promoted team won until October last season but after Sunderland’s victory against West Ham on Saturday, Daniel Farke’s men made it two from three with a result few could argue against. Continue reading...

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