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· Ryan General
Jessica Pegula secures first US Open Final via stunning comeback
In a thrilling U.S. Open semifinal on Thursday, Jessica Pegula staged a remarkable comeback against opponent Karolina Muchova to secure her first-ever Grand Slam singles final berth. After falling behind 6-1, 2-0 and nearly down two breaks, the 30-year-old athlete of South…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title than regaining her former No. 1 ranking. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Sumit Nagal makes history for India at Australian Open
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal made history this week by winning the first Australian Open match for his home country in 11 years. What he did: Nagal beat fellow 26-year-old Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, who is ranked No. 27, in sweeping fashion with a score of 6-4, 6-2,…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s Tokito Oda becomes youngest male Wimbledon champion in any discipline
Japanese wheelchair tennis sensation Tokito Oda made history by becoming the youngest man ever to win at Wimbledon in any discipline after defeating British player Alfie Hewett in the men’s wheelchair final on Sunday. Key details: Oda, 17, took his second straight Grand Slam…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s Miyu Kato reaches French Open mixed double finals days after disqualification
Japanese tennis star Miyu Kato reached the French Open mixed doubles finals on Wednesday, just three days after being disqualified from the women’s doubles. Reaching the finals: Kato, 28, was seen with a big smile on her face as she and her German partner Tim Puetz, 35, won…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rising star Wu Yibing becomes first male Chinese player to win ATP title
Chinese tennis player Wu Yibing made history by becoming the first Chinese man to win an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. Wu, 23, beat America’s John Isner in a three-set final at the Dallas Open on Sunday.
· Bryan Ke
Rapper Cordae reveals biggest challenge of being in a relationship with Naomi Osaka
Before you read: Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears American rapper Cordae recently revealed that he has been trying to keep his relationship with tennis superstar…
· Ryan General
Activist criticized for questioning Chinese players at Australian Open about Peng Shuai’s whereabouts
Before you read: #WhereIsPengShuai: Tennis star now missing after her Me Too accusations against ex-CCP official Peng Shuai says her sexual assault allegations were a ‘huge misunderstanding’ in rare interview Skepticism over Peng Shuai’s freedom voiced by WTA chief, journalist…
· Ryan General
Shang Juncheng, 17, becomes first Chinese man to win match at Australian Open
China’s Shang Juncheng made history during his Grand Slam debut on Monday by becoming the first Chinese male national to win an Australian Open match since the Open Era began in 1968. The 17-year-old qualifier defeated world No. 74 Oscar Otte from Germany in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(2),…
· Michelle De Pacina
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open
Before you read: Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy shortly after withdrawing from the 2023 Australian Open.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears
With the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 set to begin in less than two weeks, many are still wondering if two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will compete. Osaka, 25, reportedly reposted a photo of herself in a U.S.-based pilates studio on social media on…
· Bryan Ke
Zhang Zhizhen becomes first male Chinese tennis player to reach ATP Top 100
Zhang Zhizhen, 26, became the first male Chinese tennis player to reach the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Top 100 since the rankings were first released on Aug. 23, 1973. Zhang's victories against Hungarian player Marton Fucsovics and Argentinian player Sebastian…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels
Shohei “Shotime” Ohtani set a new record on Saturday after he and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $30 million deal for the 2023 season. Ohtani’s deal with the Angels is reportedly the highest that any arbitration-eligible player has ever signed, even beating the $27 million…
· Rebecca Moon
The Fab 4: Chinese women make tennis history at US Open
US Open history was made on Thursday when four Chinese women reached the final 32 of a grand slam event. Zheng Qinwen and Yuan Yue were joined by Wang Xiyu and Zhang Shuai for the third round. Zheng defeated Russia’s Anastasia Potapova in straight sets and will be going up…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Serena Williams ahead of Grand Slam queen’s last US Open
Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka, 24, paid tribute to her idol Serena Williams, 40, at a press conference for the U.S. Open on Saturday. “She's introduced people that have never heard of tennis into the sport. I think I'm a product of what she's done,” Osaka told…
· Carl Samson
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hits his first career grand slam
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit his first professional grand slam in a match against the Tampa Bay Rays (11-3) on Monday night. The two-way phenom said he did not know it was his first, thinking he already hit one during his five seasons with the Nippon Ham Fighters in…
· Carl Samson
Teen Asian tennis sensations set to square off in ultimate showdown at US Open final
Two young women representing Canada and the United Kingdom will advance to the U.S. Open final in a historic match fueled by Asian pride this weekend. Head-to-head: On Saturday, Leylah Fernandez, 19, and Emma Raducanu, 18, will face each other at the Arthur Ashe Stadium at 4…
· Ryan General
Meet the two Asian teens dominating the US Open
Two rising tennis stars of Asian descent — Emma Raducanu, 18, and Leylah Fernandez, 19 — are now both a win away from the U.S. Open final. Teens take the stage: Raducanu defeated an Olympic champion on Wednesday, while Fernandez outperformed two former Grand Slam winners in…
· King Malleta
Meet the Japanese Teen Who’s Climbed 7 of the Highest Mountains on Earth
Japanese teenager Marin Minamiya has conquered seven of the highest peaks in the world including every explorer’s dream – Mount Everest. Now, it looks like she is eyeing what is called the “Explorer’s Grand Slam.” To the top of the world. Sun rising around 4:30am, cold, dark,…