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US Open 2020: Andy Murray fights back to beat Yoshihito Nishioka
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 14:56
Andy Murray staged a stunning comeback against Yoshihito Nishioka in the US Open first round on his long-awaited return to Grand Slam singles tennis.The 33-year-old came from two sets and a break down against the Japanese to win 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-4) 6-4.The Briton, whose last major singles match was at the 2019 Australian Open before career-saving hip…
Suarez Navarro: Former world number six diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 12:25
Former world number six Carla Suarez Navarro has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.The Spaniard, who turns 32 on Thursday, has revealed she has early stage Hodgkin Lymphoma and will require six months of chemotherapy.Suarez Navarro had intended to make 2020 her last season on tour and pulled out of the US Open last week.She last played…
US Open 2020: Johanna Konta beats Heather Watson in first round
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 13:02
British number one Johanna Konta overcame a challenging first set to beat compatriot Heather Watson 7-6 (9-7) 6-1 and advance to the US Open second round.Konta, 29, was made to work hard for the first set, saving six set points before winning a tie-break.But the ninth seed then took command, dropping just one game in the second.Konta, a quarter-finalist in…
US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson in New York
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Monday, 31 August 2020 14:18
Fifth seed Alexander Zverev overcame a tough challenge from South African Kevin Anderson to reach the US Open second round with a 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-3 7-5 win.The 23-year-old German stuttered as he lost the second set, but regained control to beat the 2017 finalist."Kevin is not somebody you usually play in the first round," Zverev said. "I'm extremely happy…
US Open 2020: Players put in 'bubble within bubble' after coronavirus positive test
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Monday, 31 August 2020 14:53
A number of US Open players have been put in what one described as "a bubble in the bubble" after having contact with France's Benoit Paire, who tested positive for coronavirus.Compatriot Kristina Mladenovic says her movements have been restricted as she was in a group of players who played cards with Paire in a hotel lobby.Mladenovic, who won her first-round…
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