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Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner

Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner

WASHINGTON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament.
Daniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shine

Daniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine: He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open . And he loves the U.S. Open, which is just a month away, in particular.
Following Venus Williams' comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage

Following Venus Williams' comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning.
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the National Bank Open. On one hand, it is unfortunate that Canadian tennis fans won’t get to see the likes of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and No.
Wheelchair tennis returns to US Open after break for Paralympics

Wheelchair tennis returns to US Open after break for Paralympics

FLUSHING, N.Y. (AP) — Wheelchair tennis is back at the U.S. Open after taking a break last year for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Friday the entry lists for the upcoming U.S.
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

WASHINGTON (AP) — After Venus Williams' four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C.
Venus Williams' bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

Venus Williams' bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open's main stadium Thursday night gave her a standing ovation.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open

WASHINGTON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 upset win over top-seeded Jessica Pegula of the United States.
Canada's Rebecca Marino eager for 'electric feeling' of playing National Bank Open

Canada's Rebecca Marino eager for 'electric feeling' of playing National Bank Open

Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of her run at the 2021 National Bank Open.
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