Category: Tennis Grand Slam

Medvedev Stops Van de Zandschulp, Gets Back to US Open Semis

September 7, 2021
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NEW YORK—Daniil Medvedev reached the U.S. Open semifinals on Tuesday for the third straight year, ending the surprising run of qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp with a 6–3, 6–0, 4–6, 7–5 victory. The No. 2 seed from Russia dropped a set for the first time in the tournament but recovered to keep alive his bid…

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Leading Men’s Grand Slam Winners

July 11, 2021
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LONDON—Following is a list of leading Grand Slam winners in men’s tennis after Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th major at Wimbledon on Sunday. Novak Djokovic Total Grand Slams: 20 Australian Open (9): 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 French Open (2): 2016, 2021 Wimbledon (6): 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021…

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Britain’s Skupski Partners Krawczyk to Wimbledon Mixed Title

July 11, 2021
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LONDON—Britain welcomed a new Grand Slam champion in the form of Neal Skupski as he partnered American Desirae Krawczyk to the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon on Sunday. The seventh seeds beat all-British duo Harriet Dart and Joe Salisbury 6–2 7–6(1) on Centre Court. It was Krawczyk’s second successive Grand Slam success after she and…

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Le Grand Retour: Federer Wins Return to Paris, Slam Action

June 1, 2021
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PARIS—They feted Roger Federer with as loud as applause gets from a crowd capped at 1,000 people in Court Philippe Chatrier—when he walked out with a wave, when he hit one of his 48 winners, even when he attempted a back-to-the-net ‘tweener and hit the ball out. This match bathed in sunshine Monday meant Federer…

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