Canadian Open

Nick Kyrgios and Daniil Medvedev put on one heck of a show during their second round clash at the Canadian Open on Thursday morning (AEST) as the Australian ...

“It was emotional for me to see where I was last year to now, it’s an incredible transformation,” Kyrgios said. Kyrgios broke Medvedev early on and maintained the rage to close out the set 6-4. Writer Allesandro Nivola tweeted: “Nick Kyrgios’s relationship with his box is so disturbing. They don’t really understand the challenges that I face or what people on tour face, what’s going on in their personal lives.” Fitness level is HIGH and his tennis acumen is unreal. But there is more than just tennis on Kyrgios’ mind.

The stirring victory was Kyrgios' 14th win from his past 15 matches and second ever over a world No.1 after conquering Rafael Nadal on his Wimbledon debut ...

I’m not even going to think about the US Open right now. Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios once again made a mockery of the rankings to wear down Medvedev 6-7, (7-2), 6-4, 6-2 in a sapping Canadian Open second-round encounter played in searing heat and humidity. Williams, meanwhile, fell 6-2 6-4 to Belinda Bencic a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis. “I feel confident in my body and my mentality going in to the US Open but at the same time there’s so much time between then and now,” Kyrgios said. “He’s the best player in the world for a reason and at a grand slam he’s a totally different beast.” After losing the opening set in a tie-breaker, Kyrgios had to dig deep and turned the match around with one incredible backhand pass to break Medvedev in the sixth game of the deciding set.

The first stop on Serena Williams's farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell 6-2, 6-4 to Belinda Bencic in the second round of the Canadian Open.

I wish I could’ve played better but Belinda played so well today.” I’ll be coming back just as a visitor to the city but otherwise it’s been remarkable.” “It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours ... I’m terrible at goodbyes.

A tearful Serena Williams admitted to feeling "a lot of emotions" as she was beaten in straight sets by Belinda Bencic in Toronto.

“It's difficult to kind of put that aside and just like focus on the match. Just being part of that whole thing, it's just really very special for me as well and for her. "The crowd was incredible tonight. I feel like I've always, in a way, you know what she's achieved and everything, all her legacy and career and everything. But now that it's soon to be over I feel like people, and me included, are realising it even more. "I love playing here, I've always loved playing here.

Canadian Open Serena Williams bids a tearful adieu to Canada after defeat against Belinda Bencic - Watch video; Serena Williams Retirement Interview.

Williams’s match was preceded by a video tribute played for fans. “Like I said in my article, I’m terrible at goodbyes,” she said, her voice breaking. Williams didn’t specify an actual retirement date but is expected to compete next week in Cincinnati before travelling to the US Open, which starts on August 29. Williams, who turns 41 next month, had beaten Spain’s Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday for her first singles victory since the 2021 French Open, 14 months ago. But as Bencic herself said in the post-match interview on court: “tonight is about her.” Follow Canadian Open Live updates with InsideSport.IN

Round: Third round (Round of 16). Venue: Montreal, Canada. Category: ATP Masters 1000. Surface: Hard. Prize money: $5,926,545. Match timing: Not ...

Dimitrov led 4-1, but De Minaur won six points in a row to clinch the set. However, the latter has enough tools in his arsenal to outplay his younger opponent. Kyrgios has now extended his winning streak to eight matches. Kyrgios kicked off the second set by breaking his opponent's serve and going 2-0 up. The Russian then held a couple of set points on his serve but failed to close it out. Kyrgios scored a straight-sets victory over Sebastian Baez in the first round to set up a second-round showdown with defending champion Daniil Medvedev. Both players notably claimed a title on August 7.

Canadian Open: Nick Kyrgios produced a serve-and-volley masterclass to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 at the Canadian Open in ...

Paul clinched it at the net in the next game, offering up a subdued celebration. Alcaraz appeared to be heading towards victory when he bagged the first-set tiebreak before opening up a 4-1 lead in the second. Follow Canadian Open Live updates with InsideSport.IN

Carrying a bouquet of flowers and wiping a tear from her eye, Serena Williams waved to the raucous crowd on Wednesday a day after her announcing her ...

I wish I could have played better but Belinda played so well today. "I love playing here, I've always loved playing here. in Toronto -- her first match since penning an article in Vogue explaining that "the countdown has begun" and that she will "evolve away from tennis."

The 23-time Grand Slam winner announced earlier this week that she was “evolving away from tennis”. In an emotional article for Vogue, Williams confirmed she ...

I know it’s not the usual thing to say, but I feel a great deal of pain. I keep saying to myself, I wish it could be easy for me, but it’s not.” “Praise to these people, but I’m going to be honest. For the greatest ever. The crowd is standing. “I love playing here, I’ve always loved playing here.

Tennis legend Serena Williams crashed out of the ongoing Canadian Open after facing a 2-6, 4-6 defeat to Belinda Bencic on Wednesday.

The former had lost the Australian Open semi-finals to third seed Naomi Osaka. Williams finished 2021 with a win-loss record of 12-6. Before 2022 Wimbledon, Williams last competed at the 2021 French Open where she lost to Elena Rybakina in the last-16 clash. Williams last reached a major semi-final in 2021 (Australian Open). Prior to this drought, Williams had won at least one Grand Slam for six straight years (2012-2017). Will she add a record-breaking 24th major to her tally? Williams clinched the first of her 23 Grand Slam titles by winning the US Open in 1999. In the first round, she claimed her first singles win since the 2021 French Open after beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4. Williams last won a Grand Slam title in 2017 (Australian Open). The American has qualified for two Wimbledon (2018-19) and two US Open finals (2018-19) ever since.

The Wimbledon finalist is gaining momentum ahead of the US Open, defeating top seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev in three sets in the second round ...

A win against compatriot Alex de Minaur next round will confirm him to be seeded at the final Major of the year. Second seed Carlos Alcaraz was downed by America’s Tommy Paul in the second round. Elsewhere, 20-year-old Briton Jack Draper took down third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.

Serena Williams left the Canadian Open for the final time as a competitor Wednesday after she lost her second-round match to Belinda Bencic in straight sets ...

But the mom to 4-year-old Olympia and founder of investment firm Serena Ventures said that she wants to refocus her attention elsewhere, and she and husband Alexis Ohanian want to have another child. "It's been a joy playing in front of you guys all these years," she said via the Tennis Channel. "Thank you." "There is no happiness in this topic for me," she wrote in Vogue. "I know it's not the usual thing to say, but I feel a great deal of pain. I'm torn: I don't want it to be over, but at the same time I'm ready for what's next." "I've always had some amazing times here both on and off the court, I'll be coming back just as a visitor to this city," Williams said, of leaving the Toronto-based tournament as a competitor for the final time. "It's just been so memorable," Williams told the outlet.

A tearful Serena Williams said she is “terrible at goodbyes”, as the first stop of her farewell tour ended in defeat at the Canadian Open.

As I said in the article, I’m terrible at goodbyes. “It was a lot of emotions,” Williams told the crowd. “I wish I could have played better, but Belinda played so well.

Nick Kyrgios has dominated his first ever match against fellow Australian Alex de Minaur winning their round of 16 clash at the Canadian Open 6-2 6-3.

Second set, 1-1: De Minaur hits back, winning the game with his first break point of the match. Second set, 2-1: Neither player yet to hold serve in this second set as Kyrgios breaks De Minaur for a fourth time in this match. Despite losing the first point, he showed some confidence coming to the net and was rewarded. De Minaur looked out of his depth at times after being broken twice early but did manage to show some fight towards the end. 6 6