The 30-year-old, who became the first Italian to win a Grand Slam singles title when she captured the French Open in June, lost 7-6 6-4 to former world number one Venus Williams.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:44 IST
The 30-year-old American, seeded third and champion at Flushing Meadows in 2000 and 2001, had a little too much power for the seventh seed, battling through in one hour 54 minutes to reach the last four for the eighth time.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:35 IST
The Masters Cup champion became the highest seed to fall in the men's event when he was thrashed 6-3 6-4 6-2 by Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the second round.
Section: Sport | Friday, September 3, 2010 13:40 IST
Last year a then 17-year-old Oudin eliminated the Russian in the third round and won the hearts of the partisan crowd before falling in the second round earlier this week.
Section: Sport | Friday, September 3, 2010 12:53 IST
The fifth seed's victory keeps alive the prospect of a re-match with Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final.
Section: Sport | Friday, June 4, 2010 20:55 IST
The world number one had a match point at 5-4 in the deciding set, but Samantha Stosur fought through to equal her run to last year's semis.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, June 2, 2010 20:48 IST
Two years ago, Nadal dropped just three games in thrashing Almagro at the same stage of the event, going on to win the title for the fourth time and without dropping a set.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, June 2, 2010 11:56 IST
The Swede overcame Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the last four and end the Swiss maestro's run of 23 consecutive semi-final appearances in grand slam tournaments.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, June 2, 2010 11:35 IST
Francesca Schiavone achieved a landmark victory by upsetting third seed Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the French Open.
Section: Sport | Tuesday, June 1, 2010 20:40 IST
