Nadal, Djokovic set up quarterfinal clash; Fernandez also advances

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 03:50:31 +0000

PARIS (AFP) – Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarterfinal against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic and pledged to “fight until the end”. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros and holder of a record 21 Grand Slam titles, triumphed […]

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Fil-Canadian Fernandez retains Monterrey crown

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:29:03 +0000

MONTERREY, Mexico (AFP) – Leylah Fernandez, a Canadian with Filipino blood, saved five match points before retaining her WTA Monterrey crown in controversial fashion with victory over Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Sunday. The 19-year-old Fernandez battled to a grueling 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) win in just under three hours after a dramatic final set. […]

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