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Ukrainian Kostyuk's refusal to shake hands with Azarenka latest sign of tension at U.S. Open

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her, marking the latest uneasy moment at the U.S. Open against the backdrop of military conflict in Ukraine

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022

Marta Kostyuk snubs Victoria Azarenka handshake after loss to Belarusian

The Ukrainian texted Azarenka to warn her of her position before the match and has been critical of players who fail to speak against the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

Where will Emma Raducanu be ranked and what comes next after early US Open exit?

Raducanu lost to Alize Cornet in the first round.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

The American Women to Watch at the U.S. Open

Serena is set to play in her New York finale, while Coco Gauff looks poised to make a run. Here are the key players to watch.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2022

‘It’s really hard’: Female stars criticise US Open tennis ball rules

Female players, including world number one Iga Swiatek, have slammed the US Open tennis ball rules.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Former U.S. Open champion Kerber pulls out of 2022 edition, announces pregnancy

The 34-year-old German Angelique Kerber won the title at Flushing Meadows in 2016 to rise to No. 1 in the WTA rankings

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022

Bouchard, Ankita Raina receive wild card for WTA Chennai Open

CHENNAI: France’s Caroline Garcia, who won the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday, will be the top seed at the upcoming WTA Chennai Open scheduled to be held from September 12-18.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2022

Medvedev Returns to Final Four in Cincinnati, Rybakina Out

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to a semi-final showdown after both dismissed American opponents at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters on Friday. Top seed Medvedev fired 18 aces among 30 winners in a 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 defeat of Taylor Fritz in their Friday quarter-final, AFP said. Tsitsipas, semi-finalist…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

Iga Swiatek Rips Tennis Balls Used for Women’s U.S. Open

The 21-year-old noted that she isn’t able to purchase the type of balls back in her home country of Poland, making it difficult to prepare for the Grand Slam tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19, 2022

Riske-Amritraj headlines Chennai Open entry list

The inaugural WTA 250 event in the city will run from September 12 to 18

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022