In a stunning turn of events at the 2024 U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion and top seed, saw his remarkable 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten streak come to a jarring halt. The young Spanish star faced an unexpected challenge from Botic van de Zandschulp, the 74th-ranked Dutch player, who delivered a performance that will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets in recent tennis history.
The match, held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, began with van de Zandschulp quickly establish...
In a stunning turn of events at the 2024 U.S. Open, former champion Sloane Stephens was eliminated in the first round after an unexpected collapse against unseeded French player Clara Burel. The match, held in the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, started with an electric atmosphere as Stephens, who won the prestigious tournament in 2017, quickly asserted her dominance on the court. She stormed through the opening nine games, showcasing her powerful serve and strategic play, leaving fans and commentat...
In a stunning turn of events at the Paris Olympics, the highly favored American beach volleyball team of Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes faced a devastating defeat against the Swiss duo of Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli. The match, held on Tuesday, saw the Americans lose in straight sets with scores of 21-18, 21-19, effectively knocking them out of the tournament and dashing their gold medal aspirations.
The quarterfinals were anticipated to be a thrilling showdown, as Cheng and Hughes, both former...
In a surprising turn of events at the Paris Olympics, the U.S. women’s beach volleyball team, comprised of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth, was eliminated in the early rounds, falling to the Canadian duo of Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes in straight sets. This unexpected defeat marks the end of their Olympic journey, leaving fans and supporters in shock.
Nuss and Kloth came into the tournament with high expectations, touted as strong contenders for a podium finish. However, the...
