Sunday, December 21, 2025

Thiem 1st since 1949 to win US Open after ceding 1st 2 sets

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open unlike any other finished unlike any other — with an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker as Dominic Thiem became the first man in 71 years to win the final after dropping the opening two sets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thiem 1st since 1949 to win US Open after ceding 1st 2 sets

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open unlike any other finished unlike any other — with an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker as Dominic Thiem became the first man in 71 years to win the final after dropping the opening two sets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Djokovic out of US Open after hitting line judge with ball

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic was kicked out of the U.S. Open for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a tennis ball after dropping a game in his fourth-round match Sunday, a stunning end to his 29-match winning streak and bid for an 18th Grand Slam …
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Djokovic out of US Open after hitting line judge with ball

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic was kicked out of the U.S. Open for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a tennis ball after dropping a game in his fourth-round match Sunday, a stunning end to his 29-match winning streak and bid for an 18th Grand Slam …
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Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life

NEW YORK (AP) — The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium corporate suites is different this year: The usual cast of celebrities, socialites and sponsors —
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Prepping on a new court, Serena Williams will enter US Open

Here’s how all-in Serena Williams is on participating in the 2020 U.S. Open: She set up a practice area at her home with the new brand of hard courts being used at Flushing Meadows this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Watch it on TV': Gov. Cuomo OKs no-fan US Open tennis in NY

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead Tuesday for the U.S. Open tennis tournament to be held in his state starting in late August — but without spectators — as part of the reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Plan to hold 2020 US Open without fans awaits government OK

Moving closer to holding the first Grand Slam tournament of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Tennis Association is awaiting the go-ahead from the New York state government to play the U.S. Open in New York starting in August — without fans and with strict health protocols.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For tennis and golf, tournaments without fans come at a cost

When he first contemplated the prospect of a U.S. Open without fans because of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For tennis and golf, tournaments without fans come at a cost

When he first contemplated the prospect of a U.S. Open without fans because of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For tennis, golf, tournaments without fans come at a cost

When he first contemplated the prospect of a U.S. Open without fans because of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Virus-caused unemployment in tennis could lead some to quit

Like plenty of people from all walks of life, 26-year-old Mitchell Krueger wants to sign up for unemployment benefits to make up for income lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus-caused unemployment in tennis could lead some to quit

Like plenty of people from all walks of life, 26-year-old Mitchell Krueger wants to sign up for unemployment benefits to make up for income lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was canceled for a reason other than war, scrapped in 2020 on Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was canceled for a reason other than war, scrapped in 2020 on Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was canceled for a reason other than war, scrapped in 2020 on Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was canceled for a reason other than war, scrapped in 2020 on Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of virus

Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces French Open delay; US Open switch 'possibility'

The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September and juggling the tennis calendar.
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Virus forces French Open to September, juggling tennis year

The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September and juggling the tennis calendar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

French Open postponed until September because of COVID-19

The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sharapova retires from tennis at age 32 with 5 Slam titles

Maria Sharapova was a transcendent star in tennis from the time she was a teenager, someone whose grit and groundstrokes earned her a career Grand Slam and whose off-court success included millions of dollars more in endorsement deals than prize money.
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5-time major champ Maria Sharapova retires from tennis at 32

Maria Sharapova quietly walked away from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday, ending a career that featured five Grand Slam titles, time at No. 1 in the WTA rankings and a 15-month doping ban.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Youth served: Gauff wins, Serena loses at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Perhaps Serena Williams, now 38, will win a 24th Grand Slam title someday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

15-year-old Gauff upsets '19 champ Osaka at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff plays nothing like what her age — still just 15 — or her ranking — 67th and rapidly rising — would suggest.
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'I'm better than that': Serena stunned at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Down to what sure felt like her last chance, Serena Williams came through with a cross-court forehand winner to close a 24-stroke point, then raised her arms, held that celebratory pose and looked over toward her guest box.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coco Gauff sets up Osaka showdown in Australia; Serena wins

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Plenty was going badly for Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coco Gauff sets up Australian Open showdown vs. Naomi Osaka

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Plenty was going badly for Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coco Gauff sets up Australian Open showdown vs. Naomi Osaka

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Plenty was going badly for Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AUSTRALIAN OPEN '20: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer still on top

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Men to watch at the Australian Open, where play begins Monday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AUSTRALIAN OPEN '20: Serena Williams tries again for No. 24

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Women to watch at the Australian Open, where play begins Monday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Federer figures Nadal, Djokovic will pass him

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer, for one, figures questions about whether Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic — or both? — will surpass his men's record for most Grand Slam singles titles are moot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO