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Express Tribune
04-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Niba, Majid, Ali win titles in Essa Lab Tennis
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Niba Bhatti emerged victorious in the Ladies' Singles category of the Sindh Ranking Tennis Championship, defeating Sanam Baloch with an impressive 8-1 scoreline to secure the title. The championship also witnessed stellar performances from young talent. Majid Bachani claimed the Under-13 title with an 8-1 win over Syed Saifan, while Ali Bachani dominated the Under-17 final by defeating Jeand Mehr. In the Men's Singles semifinals, Owais Khan edged out Shiraz Bhund 8-5, and Bilal Khan overcame Muzammil Bhund in two tough sets, 7-6 and 8-6, to secure their spots in the final. The Men's Doubles event also saw intense competition. Dr. Saad Baloch and Owais Khan defeated the pair of Shiraz Bhund and Arif 8-3 in the first semifinal, while Nadir Bachani and Muzammil Bhund advanced to the final with an 8-2 win over Munir Durbari and Bilal. In the 45+ category, Dr. Khalid and Muhammad Essa Ji (KPT) progressed via walkover due to the absence of the opposing team. The event was graced by the presence of Tennis Association President Javed Riyaz, Karachi Tennis Association Secretary Sarwar Ahmed, Hyderabad Secretary Rafi Durbari, Senior Vice President Shabbir Gul, Dr. Saad Baloch, Rehana Bhatti, Amir Kifayat, Muhammad Essa Ji, Khalid Khan, Javed Malik, and other dignitaries who applauded the young athletes and emphasized the importance of promoting tennis across the province.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
The US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting an overhaul as part of an $800 million project
NEW YORK — The U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium will get an overhaul as part of an $800 million project announced Monday that the U.S. Tennis Association is touting as the 'largest single investment' in the history of its Grand Slam tournament . The USTA said it is funding the improvements at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, with no help from the city government.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday. Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July. "Since day one, I have worked to deliver positive change and growth for women's tennis... and to promote dialogue and collaboration between players, tournaments and partners across the game," Simon said in a WTA statement. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to watching the continued rise of women's tennis in years to come." Simon had come under fire from players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
French Open 2025: Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava earn USTA wild-card entries
FILE - Emilio Nava, of the United States, returns a volley from John Isner, of the United States, in the first set of a match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, March 22, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File) FILE - Iva Jovic of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) FILE - Iva Jovic of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) FILE - Emilio Nava, of the United States, returns a volley from John Isner, of the United States, in the first set of a match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, March 22, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File) FILE - Iva Jovic of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old, and Emilio Nava, a 23-year-old, claimed French Open wild-card invitations from the U.S. Tennis Association on Monday by finishing atop the standings based on points earned at tournaments across five weeks. Jovic will participate in her third consecutive Grand Slam event; she reached the second round at the U.S. Open last September and the Australian Open in January. She is ranked 120th this week. Advertisement At Flushing Meadows, Jovic, then 16, became the youngest American to win a women's main-draw match at the U.S. Open since 2000, eliminating 2023 Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette of Poland. Nava, currently ranked 137th, earned a spot at the French Open for the second time after qualifying in 2023. He also played in the U.S. Open's main draw in 2022 and 2023. Both Jovic and Nava are from California. The clay-court French Open starts in Paris on May 25. ___ AP tennis:
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Profound injustice' - US Open criticised over mixed doubles change
The US Open has received strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam from said it hoped the move would encourage top singles players to participate in the mixed doubles, which will be held over two days in the week leading up to the start of the main draw in New the decision has been described as a "profound injustice" by last year's winners Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori amid a backlash from US Open mixed doubles will be held on 19-20 August, before the hard-court Slam - which from this year is expanding to a 15-day event - begins on Sunday, 24 August."Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations," Italian winners Errani and Vavassori said in a joint statement."In the last few weeks we received the news that the US Open mixed doubles tournament will be completely turned upside down, cancelled and replaced with a pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show."We see it as a profound injustice that disrespects an entire category of players. We don't know at the moment if we'll have the chance to defend our title but we hope this remains an isolated case."The US Open organisers said the change would allow "the sport's biggest stars" to participate in mixed doubles and claimed "excitement is high among the game's stars who have already expressed intent to compete" in the new players Taylor Fritz, the men's world number four, and Jessica Pegula, fifth in women's rankings, have both expressed their intention to participate, while Holger Rune replied to the US Open's announcement on X saying "Interesting". 'No respect to history and traditions' The US Open's revamped mixed doubles event will feature 16 teams - the top eight in the rankings plus eight wildcard entrants - and a reduced scoring four games will be required to win a set in matches before the final, with no-advantage scoring (four points will be needed to win a game) and 10-point match tiebreaks instead of a third set Tennis Association (USTA) director Lew Sherr said: "We'll be scheduling mixed doubles on the centre stage and enabling more fans worldwide to enjoy the thrill of watching their favourite stars compete for this coveted title."But there has been a backlash from current and former mixed doubles Mladenovic, winner of multiple Slam titles, said the decision was "terribly shocking".Australian player Elen Perez replied to the US Open on X, saying: "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it."Poland's Jan Zielinski, who won mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon last year, said: "No communication with the players, no thought behind what it means to some people's careers, no respect to the history and traditions. Sad to see."Former doubles world number one Paul McNamee said the changes would devalue the US Open mixed doubles title to the status of an exhibition event, and this year's tournament "will not produce a bona fide mixed doubles winner".
