US Open: Dominic Thiem Claims Maiden Grand Slam Title
Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem defeated Germany's Alexander Zevrev to clinch his first Grand Slam title. The second seeded Thiem took nearly 4 hours and 2 minutes to beat Zevrev by 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6). He also became the first new Grand Slam champion since 2014. The Arthur Ashe stadium, where the final was held, barely had any spectators to view the final due to the pandemic.
Tags: TENNIS, US OPEN 2020, United States, Covid-19 Test
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डोमिनिक थीम ने जीता US Open का खिताब, एलेग्जेंडर ज्वरेव तीन सेट से हारे
यूएस ओपन 2020 के सिंगल्स में ऑस्ट्रेलिया के डोमिनिक थीम ने टाईब्रेकर में एलेग्जेंडर ज्वरेव को हरा दिया है। पहले दो सेट में थीम का स्कोर 2-6, 4-6 था, किन्तु तीसरे, चौथे और पांचवे सेट में उन्होंने 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 का स्कोर बनाकर जीत को अपने नाम कर लिया। जीतने के बाद थीम ने कहा कि, ''आज शरीर पर विश्वास जीत गया। मैं बहुत खुश हूं।''
Tags: Dominic Theme, Zverev Alexander, US OPEN 2020
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Naomi Osaka Wins US Open 2020 Title; First Asian to Win 3 Grand Slams
On September 13, Naomi Osaka won her second US Open title and third Grand Slam title after beating Victoria Azarenka with 1-6,6-3,6-3. The 22-year-old Japanese star came from a set down to defeat the Belarusian to win the title. "I didn't really enjoy that. It was a really tough match for me." Osaka said after her victory." With this, Osaka has now bagged the third position in the WTA rankings.
Tags: US OPEN 2020, Naomi Osaka, Victoria Azarenka, TENNIS, Grand Slam Singles
Courtesy: The Times of India
US Open: Serena Williams Loses to Victoria Azarenka in Semi Finals
Serena Williams was beaten by Victoria Azarenka with 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the US Open on September 10. Azarenka also ended Williams' quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. Belarusian Azarenka is a two-time Grand Slam champion and has advanced to her first title race in seven years. She will face Naomi Osaka in the final that is to be held on September 13.
Tags: US OPEN 2020, Serena Williams, TENNIS, Azarenka
Courtesy: The Hindu
US Open: Serena Moves Past Tsvetana Pironkova, Edges Closer to 24th Grand Slam Title
Serena Williams moved onto US Open semis after beating Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Williams trailed in the first set, but was able to beat the Bulgarian during the match. Looking for her 24th Grand Slam singles title, Serena will face either Victoria Azarenka of Belarus or Belgian Elise Mertens. It has been 3 years since she won her last Grand Slam title (2017 Australian Open).
Tags: US OPEN 2020, Serena Williams, sports, TENNIS, Grand Slam Singles
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