Associated PressEmma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez reach the semifinals in WashingtonEmma Raducanu reached the semifinals at the D.C. Open — the biggest tournament where she's made it that far since her surprising 2021 U.S. Open title — by eliminating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday. On a muggy day with the temperature topping 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius), Raducanu took a medical timeout while reeling off the last five games of the match after trailing 5-2 in the second set. “I would like to say I’m pretty good in the heat, for the most part, but I was really struggling today,†said Raducanu, who was 18 when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles trophy.AFPRaducanu and Fernandez beat the heat to reach DC Open semisBritain's Emma Raducanu reached the brink of her first WTA final since winning the 2021 US Open, ousting Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday at the DC Open.Raducanu, in her only tour-level final, won the 2021 US Open as a teen qualifier over teen Fernandez, who advanced to the DC Open semi-finals by battling through leg cramps in the second set and saving a set point to oust American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).BBCRaducanu reaches semi-finals at Washington OpenBritain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets.Associated PressFollowing Venus Williams' comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverageVenus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview. “I had to come back for the insurance,†the five-time Wimbledon champion said after Tuesday’s match, her first in 16 months. “They informed me this year that I’m on COBRA, so it’s like, I got to get my benefits on.â€The IndependentEmma Raducanu reaches maiden Washington Open semi-final with win over Maria SakkariThe former US Open champion is into her first WTA semi-final in over a yearAthlon SportsSerena Williams Shows She's Not Elite at EverythingSerena Williams hilariously misses, proves tennis was the right call.The TelegraphEmma Raducanu eyes US Open seeding after booking spot in Washington semi-finalSlowly, surely and with a thrilling robustness once lacking in a start-stop-restart career, the all-new Emma Raducanu is on the rise. The Raducanu reset is on the threshold of its most tangible reward after a quarter-final victory in gruelling conditions over powerful Greek Maria Sakkari.Associated PressWheelchair tennis returns to US Open after break for ParalympicsWheelchair tennis is back at the U.S. Open after taking a break last year for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Friday the entry lists for the upcoming U.S. Open Wheelchair Championships starting Sept. 2 through Sept. 6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This tournament also will mark the 20th anniversary of wheelchair tennis at the U.S. Open.The IndependentEmma Raducanu v Maria Sakkari: Start time, TV channel and how to watch Washington Open onlineRaducanu has already secured British No 1 status with her progress in Washington DCAssociated PressVenus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US OpenAfter Venus Williams' four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: “We’re never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams, are we?†he said. This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Williams, who had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in singles and doubles. Yes, there will be more: Williams next heads to the Cincinnati Open in August.Gators WireBen Shelton defeats Diallo at Washington 500, sets up match with TiafoeBen Shelton hasn't run into any trouble yet on the hard court in Washington, D.C., setting up a quarter-final match with Francis Tiafoe.Baltimore SunAt DC Open, ‘steady growth’ of American men’s tennis on full displayWASHINGTON — Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick nearly collapsed to the ground, put his hands on his head and was visibly overcome with emotion. The then-21-year-old had just fired an ace that cemented the 2003 U.S. Open title in straight sets over Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero. Roddick’s U.S. Open championship was the second straight by an American after Pete Sampras won the 2002 U.S. Open and ...Athlon SportsNew Photo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Emerges on TuesdayLegends Nadal and Federer tee off.Athlon SportsCoco Gauff Has One Word for Venus Williams After Historic Accomplishment at DC OpenGauff salutes Venus’s historic DC Open win.Athlon SportsVenus Williams Personal Announcement After WTA WinVenus Williams wins match, and reveals her engagement.Athlon SportsNew Photo of Novak Djokovic, Luka Modrić Turns Heads on TuesdayModrić & Djokovic unwind in Croatia’s Vela Stupa.Associated PressDaniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shineDaniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine: He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open. Doesn't matter what else he's done this season or how things ended for him at the Australian Open, French Open or Wimbledon. “Usually, this is the most important part of the season for me,†Medvedev said in an interview in Washington, where he lost to Corentin Moutet 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Friday.The TelegraphEmma Raducanu to reclaim British No 1 spot after beating Naomi Osaka in WashingtonEmma Raducanu reclaimed the British No 1 title with a powerful straight-sets win over four-time major winner Naomi Osaka at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.Athlon SportsVenus Williams, 45, Turns Heads With Major AccomplishmentVenus Williams makes successful comeback.CNN SportsVenus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DCVenus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the D.C. Open on Thursday night.The AthleticVenus Williams’ run at Citi Open ends with loss to Magdalena FrechIn tennis, players win some and lose some. Some days the ball flies off the racket and they can’t miss. Some days, the ball keeps clanking off the frame. After a career that has lasted 30-plus years and is still going, Venus Williams knows this better than most. After winning matches in singles and doubles in a near-perfect start to her first tournament in 16 months, Williams looked every bit of her 45 years on Thursday night at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Magdalena FrÄ™ch of Poland, the woUSA TODAY SportsVenus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC OpenVenus Williams made her return to professional tennis this week after a 16-month absence.ClutchPointsNaomi Osaka’s tournament struggles continue with DC Open early exitGrand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's overall record fell to 21-11 after another loss cut her DC Open run short.BBCRaducanu beats Osaka but Norrie & Evans lose in DCBritain's Emma Raducana is through to the quarter-finals of the Washington Open after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets but Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans lose.Baltimore SunVenus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm. There was a palpable buzz and excitement each time she took the court for her four combined singles and doubles matches at Rock Creek Tennis Center. 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