Tennis
US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal beats Diego Schwartzman to reach US Open semi-finals
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 22:15
Rafael Nadal remains the favourite to win the US Open and move within one on Roger Federer's tally of 20 Grand Slams after a hard-fought quarter-final win over Diego Schwartzman.Spanish second seed Nadal won 6-4 7-5 6-2 against the Argentine 20th seed.But he was made to work as Schwartzman twice rallied from four-game deficits in a stuffy Arthur Ashe stadium.…
Berrettini wins thriller against Monfils to reach semi-finals
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 15:59
Italian 24th seed Matteo Berrettini edged a thrilling five-set match against Gael Monfils to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open.In a gripping conclusion, the 23-year-old squandered four match points but held his nerve in a dramatic tie-break.He eventually won 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 7-6 (7-5) in three hours and 57 minutes. The Italian will play either…
'Half as long but twice as cute' - why did Murray say he takes 'kitten naps'?
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 14:31
If you found yourself wondering why Andy Murray talked about "kitten naps" and why Karolina Pliskova said game, set and match was time to "do the cabbage patch", then all has become clear.Several tennis players have dropped unusual statements into news conferences over recent weeks, baffling reporters more used to the "they played well" answers.It turns out several top players…
Murray & Skupski reach US Open doubles semi-finals
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 12:53
Britain's Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski recovered from a set down against Americans Jack Sock and Jackson Withrow to reach the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open.Battling back from a break down in the third set, Murray and Skupski rallied to win 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-4) on Louis Armstrong Stadium.The 15th seeds have now won nine of…
US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic beats Donna Vekic to reach first Grand Slam semi-final
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Tennis
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 11:40
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic put friendship aside to beat Croatia's Donna Vekic and reach her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open.The 13th seed, who knocked out defending champion Naomi Osaka in the previous round, won 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 against her good friend. She will face Canadian Bianca Andreescu or Belgian Elise Mertens next. The 22-year-old will now return to…
More...
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 22:51
US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal plays Diego Schwartzman in pick of Wednesday's matches
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 22:48
US Open 2019: Roger Federer goes out to Grigor Dimitrov
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 15:15
'I wasn't going to continue the match' - Medvedev beats Wawrinka to reach semis
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 17:11
Williams overpowers Wang in 44 minutes to reach semis
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 15:23
US Open 2019: Johanna Konta sees positives despite quarter-final defeat
Tuesday, 03 September 2019 11:40
US Open 2019: Johanna Konta loses to Elina Svitolina in quarter-finals
Monday, 02 September 2019 18:14
Murray & Mattek-Sands into mixed doubles semi-finals
Monday, 02 September 2019 19:36
Nadal powers past Cilic into US Open last eight
Monday, 02 September 2019 16:16
Konta hoping for 'big court' inspiration as she aims for last-four place
Monday, 02 September 2019 13:42
Berrettini reaches first Grand Slam quarter-final
Monday, 02 September 2019 11:53
US Open 2019: Naomi Osaka loses to Belinda Bencic in last 16
Sunday, 01 September 2019 18:42
US Open 2019: Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal look to make quarter-finals
Monday, 02 September 2019 02:00
Karolina Pliskova column: 'Konta played best match but Williams & Osaka tough to beat'
Sunday, 01 September 2019 23:17
US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev enjoying his role as a Russian troll in New York
Sunday, 01 September 2019 22:46
Defending champion Djokovic booed as he pulls out of US Open injured
Sunday, 01 September 2019 15:17
US Open 2019: Ashleigh Barty knocked out by Wang Qiang
Sunday, 01 September 2019 15:57
Mike Bryan fined for racquet shooting gesture
Sunday, 01 September 2019 12:35
Federer cruises into US Open quarter-finals by thrashing Goffin
Sunday, 01 September 2019 13:45
US Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Petra Martic despite medical timeout
Sunday, 01 September 2019 14:44