order of play, 1 September 2020. us open

Mladenovic advances in 2020 US Open

Mladenovic was able to clean up her game in the second set. But the hard-hitting American’s play was plagued by unforced errors, 34 in all. The final score: 7-5, 6-2.

petra kvitova advances in 2020 US Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Petra Kvitova posted her first win of the Tour resumption in the first round of the US Open, showcasing some ferocious ballstriking to move past Irina-Camelia Begu 6-3, 6-2 in just one hours and two minutes.

Karolina Pliskova advances in 2020 US Open

Competing as the top seed at a Grand Slam for the second time in her career, Pliskova shook off some early rust after a tricky first set before soaring to a confident 6-4, 6-0 victory over the World No.145 in just 62 minutes.

“I think this match, especially the first set was in couple periods,” Pliskova said, speaking to press via video call. “I think I started not really great with the first game, but after, I was able to somehow, like step in the court, was playing quite aggressive, so I was doing a lot of points.”

Angelique Kerber advances in 2020 US Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Angelique Kerber, playing her first tournament since January, warmed to her task to defeat Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open after one hour and 28 minutes.

Azarenka poses with the trophy in 2020 Cincinnati Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the final of the Western & Southern Open citing a left hamstring injury, leaving Victoria Azarenka to claim her 21st WTA Tour title.

Karolina Pliskova blog. the original pic. New York 2020

Venus Williams in US Open 2020.

Daily temperature checks. A “bubble” that requires adhering to strict guidelines. No fans in the stands.

To make an early bid for understatement of the fortnight, this 2020 US Open will be different.

But will the unusual precautions also produce an uncustomary champion?

Venus Williams would like to think yes, although recent history goes against such a story playing out for the 40-year-old competing in her 22nd US Open.

The seven-time major singles champion last reached the second week of a major three years ago in New York (semifinal).

She is also seven years older than the oldest US Open women’s singles champion in the Open era, 33-year-old Flavia Pennetta (2015).

Azarenka advances to final in 2020 Cincinnati Open

Victoria Azarenka produced a vintage performance as she defeated No.8 seed Johanna Konta, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 at the Western & Southern Open.

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pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, August 27.

As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment in time by pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, August 27. Play will resume on Friday, August 28."

Sloane Stephens in press conference. us open 2020

 US Open women's singles champ Sloane Stephens preps for an on-camera interview in the player garden.

Gauff in US Open 2020. #training

Coco Gauff will return for her second US Open main draw after a memorable run to the third round last year. A wild card in 2019, Gauff is now ranked inside the WTA's Top 50.

Azarenka advances to SF IN 2020 Cincinnati Open

Both players had plenty of chances to claim the roller coaster opening set, splitting nine set points between them as the two-time Grand Slam champion and the Tunisian trailblazer squared off. But it was Azarenka who emerged victorious, edging through 7-6(9), 6-2 in an hour and 44 minutes to reach the semifinals. 

Elise Mertens advances in Cincinnati Open 2020. Pegula out

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Elise Mertens became the first 2020 Western & Southern Open semifinalist in style, outmanoeuvring qualifier Jessica Pegula with her signature brand of smart tennis for a 6-1, 6-3 win in one hour and four minutes.

Sakkari wins over Williams in Cincinnati Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

  Maria Sakkari rallied from the brink of defeat to shock two-time Western & Southern Open champion Serena Williams, 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-1 to roar into a second straight Cincy quarterfina

Pegula win over Sabalenka in Cincinnati Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

American qualifier Jessica Pegula is into the biggest quarterfinal of her career after fighting past No.5 seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at the Western & Southern Open

Johanna Konta wins over Zvonareva in Cincinnati Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Johanna Konta turned in a poised performance to come through an intriguing test against qualifier Vera Zvonareva in the third round of the Western & Southern Open, powering into her second quarterfinal of the season 6-4, 6-2 in one hour and 20 minutes without facing a break point.

Bouzkova win over kvitova in Cincy Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

Marie Bouzkova produced an impressive performance to shock No.3 seed Petra Kvitova at the Western & Southern Open, recovering from the loss of the first set to seal a 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory in two hours 25 minutes.

Serena Williams advances in 2020 Cincy Open. Rus out

NEW YORK, NY, USA

Two-time Western & Southern Open champion Serena Williams made a winning return on Monday, overcoming Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus, 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(0) reach the Round of 16

order of play 24 August 2020. Cincy Open

Cornet wins over Kenin in Cincy Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Alizé Cornet scored her best win in two years at the Western & Southern Open, shocking No.2 seed Sofia Kenin, 6-1, 7-6(7) to roar into the Round of 16.

Veronika Kudermetova wins over Pliskova in Cincy Open 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

Veronika Kudermetova scored the biggest victory of her young career on Sunday night at the Western & Southern Open, upsetting No.1 seed Karolina Pliskova, 7-5, 6-4. 

Caroline Garcia advances in 2020 Cincy Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

In a match between two former Top 10 players that would not have been out of place in the later rounds of the Western & Southern Open just two years ago, former World No.4 Caroline Garcia edged 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens in Sunday's opening round, 6-3, 7-6(4).

Anett Kontaveit advances in 2020 Cincy Open

NEW YORK, NY, US

Anett Kontaveit made short work of lucky loser Daria Kasatkina at the Western & Southern Open, claiming a 6-3, 6-1 victory in just 55 minutes.

Azarenka advances in Cincy 2020

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 Former champion Victoria Azarenka started her campaign at the Western & Southern Open with an emphatic 6-2, 6-3 victory over No.15 seed Donna Vekic, needing just over an hour to seal her first victory of 2020.

order of play 23 August. 2020 Cincy Open

Yastremska advances in 2020 Cincy Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

 In a match with an age difference of two decades, 20-year-old No.16 seed Dayana Yastremska defeated Venus Williams in the first round of the Western & Southern Open under the lights on Saturday night at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. 

Alexandrova advances in 2020 Cincy Open

Ekaterina Alexandrova reprised the result of the year's first final to outserve No.9 seed Elena Rybakina 7-5, 7-6(6), saving two set points in the second set, and move into the second round of the Western & Southern Open in one hour and 37 minutes.

Sakkari advances in 2020 Cincy Open

NEW YORK, NY, USA

Maria Sakkari made a statement to start her efforts inside the New York bubble on Saturday afternoon with a dominant 6-1, 6-3 first-round victory over Coco Gauff at the Western & Southern Open.

Petra kvitova and Siniakova in 2020 Cincy Open.

Order of play. 22 August 2020. Western and Southern Open

Karolina Pliskova in Cincy 2020. the original pic

order of play. Western & Southern Open 2020. 21 August

Western & Southern Open 2020. Main draw singles

Halep poses with the trophy in 2020 Prague Open. the best moments

Brady poses with the trophy in 2020 LEXINGTON open

LEXINGTON, KY, USA

Jennifer Brady picked up where she left off at the start of the season and reached new heights, at the Top Seed Open presented by Bluegrass Orthopaedics, winning her first WTA title over Swiss lefty Jil Teichmann, 6-3, 6-4.

Halep poses with the trophy in 2020 Prague Open

PRAGUE, Czech Republic

 Simona Halep picked up where she left off six months ago, winning her second straight title with a 6-2, 7-5 defeat of No.3 seed Elise Mertens in the Prague Open final.