Well...Donna Vekic took the first set 6-4 against Iga Swiatek in Beijing. However, it went to a tiebreaker in the 2nd set. Iga took the tiebreaker 7-0. Oh, & by the way Vekic served for the match twice in the 2nd set but Iga suddenly found her best play.
The Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, & US Open announced the formation of a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council to serve as the forum for communication & feedback between the majors & the players. The Council will have a focus on player input into sporting matters at the 4 majors. #tennis
Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the US Open. This is the 2nd time this year she has won against Sabalenka in the final of a major. 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Number 1 ranking and grand slam champion! #tennis
How does Elena Rybakina win the 1st set with a 28% 1st serve percentage. I’m happy but that’s wild to me 😯
Ben Shelton talked about his grandmother after his victory tonight in the semifinals of the US Open. His father spoke about that. #tennis
Taylor Townsend & Katerina Siniakova won the doubles title at the US Open over Ashlyn Krueger & Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2. Taylor just got the career grand slam in doubles. Katerina became the 1st doubles champion in the open era to win 2 career grand slams with 2 different partners. #tennis