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Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight

Aug. 31, 2024 02:51 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history, regrouping to beat No. 29 Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 early Saturday to reach the fourth round. The No. 2 seed didn't get underway until 12:07 a.m....

Ons Jabeur withdraws from the US Open because of a shoulder injury

Aug. 22, 2024 17:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ons Jabeur, the 2022 U.S. Open women's runner-up, withdrew from this year's tournament Thursday because of a shoulder injury. Jabeur was to be the No. 17 seed in the tournament that begins Monday. The U.S. Tennis Association said Elise Mertens, the next-highest...