Tennis
Federer drops first set against qualifier Nagal
New York, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) — Roger Federer will have to climb out of a hole to maintain his perfect record in the first round of the U.S. Open.
Brooksby, Berdych face decisions on futures after US Open
New York, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) — Jenson Brooksby's only guaranteed destination now is the second round of the U.S. Open.
At 21st US Open, Venus Williams still loves her 'job,' wins
New York, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) — Venus Williams still loves her job. And she's still capable of doing it rather well.
Linette beats Giorgi to win 1st WTA title at Bronx Open
New York, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Magda Linette won her first WTA title Saturday, outlasting Camila Giorgi 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Bronx Open.
Hurkacz beats Paire for 1st ATP World Tour title
Winston-Salem, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Hubert Hurkacz claimed his first ATP World Tour title Saturday night, holding off top-seeded Benoit Paire for a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory.
Serena vs. Sharapova set for prime time on Day 1 of US Open
New York, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova is, not surprisingly, getting primetime billing at the US Open.
US Open Draw: Serena Williams to clash with Maria Sharapova in first round
New York, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) - Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will finally meet in the U.S. Open, and they’ll do it in their very first match.
Simona Halep hopes dream Wimbledon run can end US Open nightmare
Aug 23 (UNB) - Simona Halep is living the dream after her Wimbledon triumph and the Romanian heads into next week’s US Open hoping for a new dawn at the season’s final Grand Slam after early exits in the last two years, reports The Indian Express.
Serena Williams to begin 2020 season with return to Auckland
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - Former world number one Serena Williams will begin her 2020 season with a return to the Auckland Open in January, her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.
Serena Williams set to begin 2020 season in Auckland
Wellington, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams is set to begin her 2020 season at the WTA's ASB Classic in Auckland in January.