Category: Tennis
Boulter Triumphs in WTA 1000 Opener in Beijing as Gauff Readies for Title Defense
Katie Boulter made a strong start at the China Open on Wednesday, securing her place in the second round after a hard-fought three-set victory against Hailey Baptiste. Competing in the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, Boulter triumphed with a scoreline of 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. The absence of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who opted…
Tokyo: Alcaraz Overcomes Injury Scare to Advance
In a thrilling opening round at the Tokyo Open, Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1 and reigning US Open champion, encountered an early scare but ultimately triumphed over Sebastian Baez with a dominating scoreline of 6-4, 6-2. This match marked Alcaraz’s first appearance since his Grand Slam victory, and it wasn’t without its challenges. The…
Beijing: Sinner Launches Title Defense Campaign with Strong Start
In a surprising turn of events at the Beijing Open, former Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Marin Cilic squared off in the opening round, a rarity in the tennis world. The matchup pitted the youthful energy of Sinner against the seasoned experience of Cilic, creating a fascinating narrative for fans and analysts alike. Sinner,…
Beijing: Kartal Advances to Round 2 alongside Boulter at China Open
The second day of the 2025 China Open in Beijing witnessed an exciting start as British players Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter both advanced to the second round of this prestigious WTA 1000 event. Kartal delivered a strong performance, defeating American competitor Alycia Parks with a convincing score of 6-3, 6-2. This victory sets her…
Tokyo: Fritz Battles Back to Reach Quarterfinals
The Japan Open in Tokyo is heating up as the initial quarter-final lineup takes shape, with players keenly vying for a chance at the coveted ATP Finals in Turin. Taylor Fritz, who reached the final of this tournament last year, solidified his bid for a spot in this year’s prestigious year-end event. The American tennis…
Beijing Showdown: Anisimova, Gauff, Paolini, and Rybakina Shine on Day 3 of the China Open
In the WTA 1000 China Open held in Beijing, the third seed Amanda Anisimova demonstrated her dominance by overwhelming British player Katie Boulter in the second round. Anisimova, a finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open, secured a swift 6-1, 6-3 victory, dropping only four games throughout the match. Boulter, who peaked at 23rd…
Tokyo: Alcaraz Dismisses Injury Worries with Confident Performance
Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court at the Japan Open amid concerns regarding an ankle injury sustained in his previous match. His opening match had left fans and officials worried, but the world No. 1 quickly assuaged those fears with an impressive performance in the second round. In a match that lasted 79 minutes, Alcaraz…
Beijing: Sinner Faces Tough Challenge in Round Two Clash
At the China Open, Jannik Sinner faced a formidable challenge in the second round against Terence Altmaier, a qualifier from France. Coming off an impressive performance in their previous encounter during the Cincinnati semi-finals, where Sinner won decisively, the Italian found himself pushed to his limits this time, securing his quarterfinal berth in a hard-fought…
Beijing: Raducanu and Kartal Advance to Round 3 at China Open
In an exciting day of tennis at the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing, British players Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal advanced to the round-of-32 following impressive victories. Raducanu, the 30th seed, defeated Spain’s Cristina Bucsa with a score of 6-3, 6-3, while Kartal achieved a significant upset over Australia’s Daria Kasatkina, ranked 14th, with…
Beijing | High Seeds Eliminate Each Other at China Open
The 2023 WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing kicked off with a dramatic day that saw several seeded players exit the tournament early. Despite the upsets, top contenders Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Jessica Pegula, and Zheng Qinwen all carved their paths into the round of 32 without conceding a single set. Zheng, who has recently…
