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☆ 6 things you didn't know about the US Open, according to Grand Slam champions
  + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
The US Open — the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year — concludes on September 8. BI spoke with 2023 US Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka and 2016 winner Stan Wawrinka. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . BI spoke with 2023 US Open runner-up and current semifinalist Aryna Sabalenka and 2016 US Open champion Stan Wawrinka to learn some behind-the-scenes facts fans might not know about the tournament. From signature cocktails to branded outfits, here are six things you didn't know about the US Open.
Persons: Sabalenka, Stan Wawrinka, —, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, USTA Billie Jean King, Aryna Sabalenka, Maestro Dobel Tequila, It's, Wawrinka Organizations: Service, USTA, USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, BI, Evian Locations: New York City, New York
☆ Sabalenka shines in first match as No. 1, Vondrousova crashes in Beijing
  + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
The win handed Belarusian Sabalenka a measure of redemption following a stunning defeat by the 2020 Australian Open champion in the Rome second round earlier this season. "I'm super happy with the win, I think I played really great tennis today," Sabalenka said. But it was the end of the road for Czech world number eight Vondrousova, who fell to Rome runner-up Kalinina despite making a strong start to their first tour-level meeting. "Today was a perfect match for me," said Alcaraz, who is making his debut in Beijing. It was a great match.
Persons: Coco Gauff, USTA Billie Jean King, Danielle Parhizkaran, Aryna Sabalenka, Sofia Kenin, Marketa Vondrousova, Katie Boulter, Magdalena Frech, Sabalenka, Kalinina, Carlos Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti, Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Clare Fallon Organizations: USTA Billie, USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Rights, Sofia, China, Wimbledon, U.S, Belarusian, Thomson Locations: Flushing , NY, USA, United States, Rights BEIJING, Beijing, China, Rome, Czech, Bengaluru
☆ Sabalenka, Swiatek lead first set of qualifiers for WTA Finals
  + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 23 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka will make her third consecutive appearance at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, as the governing body of women's tennis announced its first set of qualifiers for the season finale. Australian Open champion Sabalenka will be joined by four-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, whom she leapfrogged to claim the top ranking for the first time after the U.S. Open earlier this month, the WTA announced on Friday. She will look to improve on her runner-up finish at last year's WTA Finals in Fort Worth. U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff booked her place in both the singles and doubles competitions. The WTA Finals run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.
Persons: Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, USTA Billie Jean King, Robert Deutsch, Iga Swiatek, leapfrogged, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Shrivathsa Sridhar, William Mallard Organizations: USTA Billie, USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, WTA, U.S, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Flushing , NY, USA, United States, Cancun , Mexico, Mexico, Guadalajara, Flushing Meadows, Fort Worth . U.S, Kazakhstan, Bengaluru
☆ Wozniacki downs Prozorova to make winning return at US Open
  + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Aug 28, 2023; Flushing, NY, USA; Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits to Tatiana Prozorova on day one of the 2023 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. "It feels amazing to be back," said Wozniacki, who booked a place in the next round against Czech 11th seed Petra Kvitova. The former Australian Open champion wobbled on serve at 5-1 but broke Prozorova immediately afterwards to close out the win. We could have met in the first round," Wozniacki said. I know if I'm playing my best tennis I believe that I can beat anyone in the draw.
Persons: Caroline Wozniacki, Tatiana Prozorova, Billie Jean King, Danielle Parhizkaran, Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova, Dane, Prozorova, I'm, Petra, I've, Kvitova, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Russian, U.S ., Czech, wobbled, Thomson Locations: Flushing , NY, USA, Denmark, Montreal, Cincinnati, Bengaluru
☆ Serena among big-name investors behind Woods and McIlroy's TMRW Sports
  + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Mandatory Credit: Danielle ParhizkaranNov 2 (Reuters) - TMRW Sports, a tech-focused company co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, announced on Wednesday a star-studded investor group that includes tennis great Serena Williams and seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton. The team of investors also includes four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, three-times tennis Grand Slam winner Andy Murray, Japanese two-way standout Shohei Ohtani of Major League Baseball and two-time women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan. According to TMRW Sports, the initial investment group's sports experience also includes team ownership in every major league and ranges across F1, NFL, NBA, Premier League, MLB, NHL, MLS, tennis, esports, surfing, and golf. TMRW Sports -- pronounced 'tomorrow sports' -- was launched in August with the goal of using technology to help create new pathways for the next generation to enjoy sports. "Connect Ventures is thrilled to work alongside this world-class group of investors to support Tiger, Rory and Mike's vision to further accelerate the evolution of sports and make it more accessible for all."
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