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Osaka not saddened by Serena row in U.S. Open final
By Reuters,
1119, September 13, 2018 (EAT)
Naomi Osaka said Serena Williams’s row with the umpire during the U.S. Open final had not altered her feelings about winning a Grand Slam largely be...
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Embattled umpire Ramos ‘good’ despite U.S. Open controversy
By Reuters,
1521, September 12, 2018 (EAT)
Umpire Carlos Ramos has made his first public statement since the U.S. Open, saying he was “good” despite the firestorm of controversy that follow...
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Australian newspaper defiant in Serena Williams row
By Reuters,
1200, September 12, 2018 (EAT)
An Australian newspaper defied international criticism and allegations of racism on Wednesday when it reprinted a controversial cartoon on its front p...
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Serena ‘out of line’ but both sides share blame says King
By Reuters,
1000, September 12, 2018 (EAT)
Former world number one Billie Jean King has softened her initial stance on the controversy over Serena Williams, who was “totally out of line” wh...
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Is Serena Williams right to call out sexism in tennis?
By CNN,
827, September 11, 2018 (EAT)
Serena Williams' heated dispute with the umpire during the US Open final is the latest controversy involving the tennis superstar in recent months. ...
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Williams’ U.S. Open treatment divides tennis world
By Reuters,
1316, September 10, 2018 (EAT)
Serena Williams’ behaviour in Saturday’s U.S. Open final divided the tennis world after she called the chair umpire a “liar” and a “thief”...
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Djokovic headed for bright finish with U.S. Open win
By Reuters,
1124, September 10, 2018 (EAT)
For Novak Djokovic, a season that got off to a gloomy start is heading for a brilliant finish after he dismissed Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3, 7-6,(4) 6-...
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Serena meltdown mars Osaka U.S. Open triumph
By Reuters,
1404, September 9, 2018 (EAT)
Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturda...
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Driven Djokovic eyes New York redemption after elbow misery
By Reuters,
1220, September 8, 2018 (EAT)
Novak Djokovic sat out last year’s U.S. Open to rest an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but that pain and frustration felt like a dis...
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Osama storms past Keys to set Williams date
By Reuters,
914, September 7, 2018 (EAT)
Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the U.S. Open on Thursday, beating last year’s runner-up Madison Keys 6-2 6-4 to reach her fir...
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Serena not looking past Sevastova semis showdown
By Reuters,
1106, September 6, 2018 (EAT)
Serena Williams, who is gunning for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, and rising Japanese talent Naomi Osaka are each a win away from meeting ...
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Djokovic defeats Millman to reach U.S. Open semis
By Reuters,
1046, September 6, 2018 (EAT)
Novak Djokovic sweated it out from behind the baseline to beat Australian John Millman 6-3 6-4 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Wednesday and set up a semi-fin...
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Nadal ‘bagelled’ but survives Thiem test to reach semis
By Reuters,
1303, September 5, 2018 (EAT)
Defending champion Rafa Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his U.S. Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem on Tuesday but fough...
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Serena battles past Pliskova to reach semis
By Reuters,
839, September 5, 2018 (EAT)
Serena Williams fought back from a break down in the first set to beat Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4 6-3 and reach the semi-finals of the U....
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Unseeded Millman sends Federer crashing out of U.S. Open
By Reuters,
1002, September 4, 2018 (EAT)
Roger Federer made a shock exit from the U.S. Open on Monday after the five-times champion was beaten 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) 7-6(3) by unseeded Australian Joh...
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Nadal sees off Basilashvili to reach U.S. Open quarters
By Reuters,
939, September 3, 2018 (EAT)
Top seed Rafael Nadal set up an intriguing U.S. Open quarter-final showdown with Dominic Thiem after snuffing out a comeback attempt by Georgia’s Ni...
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Djokovic hits the Gasquet to speed into last 16
By Reuters,
1515, September 2, 2018 (EAT)
Novak Djokovic enjoyed his first routine victory at this year’s U.S. Open at the third attempt on Saturday as the two-time champion eased into the f...
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Williams showdown set for day five at U.S. Open
By Reuters,
1142, August 31, 2018 (EAT)
Serena Williams takes on big sister Venus in the main event of day five at the U.S. Open on Friday, while defending men’s champion Rafa Nadal and wo...
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Williams sister act extended to 30th meeting
By Reuters,
1045, August 31, 2018 (EAT)
It takes something special to grab the spotlight on a Friday night in the Big Apple but few contests attract more attention than Williams v Williams a...
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Nadal through to round two after Ferrer retires
By Reuters,
1401, August 28, 2018 (EAT)
Defending champion Rafa Nadal progressed to the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday after fellow Spaniard David Ferrer retired midway through the ...
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