By Ricky Dimon The return of fans--at least to some degree--at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon was nice. But it wasn't until Friday at the U.S. Open when, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic struck last March, when professional tennis truly returned to its best self. It doesn't matter that there is no Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or … [Read more...] about Friday of Week 1 at the US Open Brought the Atmospheres Back to Tennis–and Reminded us of What We Missed
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Tennis • Murray advances past Zverev, other upsets include Thiem, Kvitova, and Keys
By Ricky Dimon Andy Murray picked up his biggest win since hip surgery by beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 at the Western & Southern Open on Monday. Murray benefited from 11 Zverev double-faults to break serve four times and advance in two hours and 31 minutes. It was another roller-coaster ride for the Scot, who also needed three sets against Frances Tiafoe in … [Read more...] about Tennis • Murray advances past Zverev, other upsets include Thiem, Kvitova, and Keys