The American overcame a two-sets-to-none deficit to beat Evgeny Donskoy 4-6, 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-3 and set up a blockbuster round of 64 encounter.
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She had just 17 unforced errors – in complete contrast to the whopping 63 in her first-round win. Johnson forced an opening-set tiebreaker and then broke Del Potro for quick 2-1 advantage in the second.
Serena Williams returns a shot to Ekaterina Makarova, of Russian Federation, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in NY.
The oldest player in the draw at age 36, the sixth-seeded Williams is coming off a semifinal appearance at Wimbledon, her deepest run at a major since 2010. With a 28-17 record for the 2016 campaign and a 5-7 clip in his last 12 matches prior to the U.S. Open, Ferrer has plunged to No. 13 in the world.
Tomic said after his first-round loss Tuesday that he apologized to the fan afterward.
“I am still waiting for our team to be decided but I would like to go to Glasgow”, Del Potro said. “The people with me are making insane, and I can not believe that. That’s all I can say”. Tomic later claimed he didn’t remember what the heckler was saying to him.
On Thursday night, Juan Martin del Potro won over even more hearts (if possible) with just one sentence.
NEW YORK (AP) – When the U.S. Open chose to give 2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro a wild-card invitation this year, it rankled American player Steve Johnson. They know what I’ve been through to come back.
I expect this match to be tight for the first couple of sets as Ferrer’s fighting spirit and pride will not allow him to get steamrolled.
Del Potro was competing on centre court in Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2013. Del Potro and his forehand had arrived. But against German veteran Julia Goerges on Thursday, Williams won 6-2, 6-3 in 78 minutes. It’s probably like the second or third time I’ve done it. She faced only one break point – her first of the tournament – and saved it.
Nishikori plays the victor of a late match between 21st-seeded Ivo Karlovic and 19-year-old American Jared Donaldson. He’s proving that path can lead to a fruitful pro career, reaching a career-best ranking this summer.
A year ago at Flushing Meadows, Bouchard got a concussion from a fall at the facility and withdrew before playing in the fourth round, and then missed most of the rest of the season. Unexpectedly, he won series of matches including his game against no. 1 seed Serbian Novak Djokovic.
The 23-year-old came from behind to oust Pablo Carreno Busta 1-6 6-4 6-4 7-5, and Del Potro believes his opponent starts as favourite. The 2009 victor will be back in action Saturday against David Ferrer who just needed five sets to win. Chardy beat him handsomely in their first match at Roland Garros in 2011. Three seeded women departed, including former number one and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic. He had seven double-faults. In 2012, at the Australian Open, Dimitrov avenged his defeat in a close five-set duel.
Given top billing in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Del Potro vs. Stevie Johnson turned out to be a mere appetizer to the main course being offered elsewhere on the grounds. Comaneci was the first gymnast to score a ideal 10 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
Halep threw down, and apparently cracked, her racket after losing a point late in the final set.
David Ferrer of Spain hits a return to Fabio Fognini of Italy on the fourth day of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 01 September 2016.
After moving ahead of Martina Navratilova for the most Grand Slam match victories by a woman in the Open era, and tying Roger Federer’s mark for all players, Serena Williams offered some thoughts on gender equality in sports.
Serena has been bothered by a shoulder injury, playing only three matches since winning Wimbledon for her 22nd Grand Slam title.
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(AP Photo/Darron Cummings). Andy Murray, of Britain, reacts after breaking the serve of Lukas Rosol, of Czech Republic, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in NY.
