IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.
Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 against Nadal, who was playing his first tournament after nearly a year out with a hip injury.
Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.
On February 16, 2024, the death of the jailed Russian-Opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, 47, was reported by State media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.
Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought back to upset Maria Sakkari and storm into the Wimbledon second round on a rainy Wednesday.
David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side's dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Iga Swiatek used an outfit change to help her reset after a poor start and beat China's Zheng Qinwen.
Along with Barbie miniatures, The World Of Barbie has an immersive experience exhibit where one can play and interact with a life-size Barbie Dreamhouse, Barbie Camper Van, Barbie Interstellar Airways shuttle, Barbie Music Studio and many more.
Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.
The 25-year-old, a semi-finalist at last month's French Open, said she was inspired to come out after Russian soccer striker Nadya Karpova revealed she was gay in a country where homosexuality is frowned upon.
Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with winners.
Swiatek routinely arrives on court wearing headphones, drowning out the voices in her head and outside with thumping rock music.
India ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a gold in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) mixed team competition, after Swapnil Kusale and Ashi Chouksey beat Ukranians Serhiy Kulish and Daria Tykhova 16-12, in the gold medal match.
IMAGES from Day 11 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina accused Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka of adding fuel to the fire by standing at the net waiting for a handshake she knew would never happen!
Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.
Marta Kostyuk said Aryna Sabalenka should take a stronger, more personal stand against the war.
The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena Williams's winning run from 2013 in the process, having now lost only two sets in her last four tournaments.
How the winners celebrated on Day 11 of the French Open.
Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.
Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.
IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.
IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.
Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner beat Tommy Paul to set up a Canadian Open final clash with Australia's Alex De Minaur
China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.
The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.
Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.
Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence
Serena Williams signalled her intention to retire this month, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the US Open as her final event.
Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.
Following captain Sergio Busquets' positive test at the weekend, Spain's players have been in isolation and only able to train on an individual basis - with their first game just three days later.
IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.
IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.
The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.
Osaka battled on gamely before retiring while trailing Kaia Kanepi 7-6(4), 3-0.
Azarenka, 31, brought her an ice pack and a towel before helping the Russian qualifier, who burst into tears, to her chair where she received treatment.
Love stories, superheroes, family dramas, kiddie flicks, whodunits, rom-coms, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT menu for the week.
* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who competed briefly on the junior circuit.
Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.
Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur
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