Federer saves seven match points to reach semifinals

01/29/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer was not going to go gently, of course, no matter how daunting the number of match points — his opponent accumulated seven! — no matter how achy his 38-year-old legs, no matter…

The Latest: Halep through to 3rd round at Australian Open

01/23/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local): 8:35 p.m. Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has beaten British qualifier Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round. Halep ended 2019 ranked…

Sharapova can’t say what’s next after Australian Open loss

01/22/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia — Her Grand Slam losing streak up to four matches, Maria Sharapova surely was aware questions about her future would be coming. She wasn’t able to provide answers. Might this have been her last trip…

Velez, Nocos win big in PPS-PEPP Dagitab Festival in Naga

12/20/2019

John David Velez survived two tough rivals to escape with a twin kill even as Tiffany Claire Nocos dominated the girls’ side with two victories as they clinched MVP honors in the PPS-PEPP Dagitab Festival national age-group…

Imperious Djokovic wins 5th Paris Masters and 77th title

11/04/2019

PARIS  – Novak Djokovic looked imperious in beating an overawed Denis Shapovalov, 6-3, 6-4, Sunday to win his fifth Paris Masters final, clinching a 34th overall Masters title in fine style to move one behind record holder…

Naomi Osaka reaches quarterfinals at Pan Pacific Open

Associated Press 09/18/2019

OSAKA, Japan — Top-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the quarterfinals at the Pan Pacific Open by beating qualifier Viktoriya Tomova 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday. Osaka, who was broken twice early in the match, is looking to win her…

Serena Williams needs 44 minutes to overpower US Open QF foe

Associated Press 09/05/2019

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was not troubled one bit by the right ankle she rolled in her previous match. Didn’t get much resistance from her opponent, either. Looking as dominant as can be, Williams moved just…

Defiant Sharapova: ‘I believe in my ability’

08/29/2019

Maria Sharapova said she remains confident in her ability to compete with the best despite Monday’s crushing defeat by old foe Serena Williams in the first round of the US Open. Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova was…

Djokovic tops Federer in historic final for 5th at Wimbledon

AP 07/15/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — For nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer traded the lead, playing on and on and on until an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker was required to settle their memorable Wimbledon…

Williams versus Halep in Wimbledon women’s final

AP 07/12/2019

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions. For one thing, she shouldn’t focus too much on trying to raise her…

With 19 aces, gutsy comeback, Serena reaches Wimbledon semis

AP 07/10/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — Slowed by a balky ankle, trailing by a service break in the third set of her Wimbledon quarterfinal, Serena Williams appeared to be in trouble Tuesday (Wednesday morning, Philippine time) against an opponent playing…

Coco Gauff’s dream run at Wimbledon ends

AP 07/09/2019

WIMBLEDON, England — Out of escapes, out of surprises, Coco Gauff knew her captivating Wimbledon ride at age 15 was nearing its conclusion. The thousands of spectators at Court No. 1 on Monday (Tuesday dawn, Philippine time)…

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