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As Nadal plays his last tourney, Federer sends an emotional note from ‘your fan, Roger’

by Bill Chappell November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

“You challenged me in ways no one else could,” Roger Federer tells Rafael Nadal, who will retire after this week’s Davis Cup tennis tournament.

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Saturday’s U.S. Open women’s final is set: Jessica Pegula faces Aryna Sabalenka

by Ayana Archie September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula will face off in the tournament’s women’s singles final this weekend. It will be a rematch of August’s final at the Cincinnati Open, which Sabalenka won.

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2 American women are playing in the U.S. Open women’s singles semifinals

by Ayana Archie September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Jessica Pegula is seeded No. 6 and Emma Navarro is seeded No. 13. Both women are New York natives.

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Emma Navarro reaches her first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open with win over Paula Badosa

by The Associated Press September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The 13th-seeded Navarro will next face Aryna Sabalenka, while Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semis on the men’s side of the tournament.

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Two of tennis’ biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

by Rachel Treisman August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

The final Grand Slam of the year isn’t lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka’s comeback hopes were dashed.

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Naomi Osaka’s return to the U.S. Open earns her first top-10 win in 4 years

by Ayana Archie August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Osaka has won four major tournaments, including two Australian Opens and two U.S. Opens. She is making her comeback after taking hiatuses from the sport in recent years.

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Emma Navarro has defeated Coco Gauff in a Wimbledon upset

by Ayana Archie July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

This is the first time Navarro has reached the quarterfinals at one of the tennis majors, while Gauff’s loss was the latest in a string of exits by top-seeded women at the tournament.