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Alcaraz wins opening match at US Open, extends winning streak in Grand Slam matches to 15

Aug. 27, 2024 23:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 15 straight Grand Slam matches with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Li Tu on Tuesday night in the first round of the U.S. Open. The No. 3 seed from Spain won the French Open and Wimbledon titles earlier this year,...

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer awarded ITF Philippe Chatrier Award

Jul. 07, 2024 08:32 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer has been awarded this year's ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sport. The International Tennis Federation said the award will be presented Sunday at a ceremony at London's Natural History Museum. ...