Dzevad Mesic

4 days ago | tennisworldusa.org | Dzevad Mesic

Iga Swiatek avoided major drama today as she overcame No. 13 seed Elina Svitolina 6-1 7-5 to set up a highly-anticipated French Open semifinal showdown versus Aryna Sabalenka. Two days ago, the Pole had to come back from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and keep her French Open winning streak alive. Today, Swiatek came out with much more energy and a better level and it resulted in her winning five games in a row and making an early statement.

4 days ago | tennisworldusa.org | Dzevad Mesic

Aryna Sabalenka beat Zheng Qinwen in a tightly contested two-set battle as the Belarusian registered a 7-6 (3) 6-3 win to progress into the French Open semifinal. After beating the world No. 1 in Rome, the Chinese came out playing very aggressively and determined to take control early on. And after the No. 8 seed went 4-2 up, she was on the right track to take the opener. But then, Zheng missed an easy volley at 30/30 on Sabalenka's serve in the seventh game.

4 days ago | tennisworldusa.org | Dzevad Mesic

Nick Kyrgios has been with a brutal setback as he is set to miss the entire grass season, including his beloved Wimbledon. After reaching his first Grand Slam final at The Championships in 2022, the Australian didn't return to Wimbledon in the next two years due to a wrist injury and subsequent surgery.

4 days ago | tennisworldusa.org | Dzevad Mesic

World No. 17 Daria Kasatkina exited the French Open following a loss to a good friend but then made sure to at least "give something" to Mirra Andreeva as the 28-year-old funnily threw a wristband at the teenager. Battling for a spot in the quarterfinal at Roland Garros, sixth-seeded Andreeva beat the more experienced Kasatkina 6-3 7-5. As they were approaching the net, the world No. 17 took off her sweaty wristband and threw it directly at the 18-year-old.

5 days ago | tennisworldusa.org | Dzevad Mesic

Jasmine Paolini didn't hide her disappointment after losing to Elina Svitolina in a brutal way and even admitted that she probably could have done more on some of her match points. The Italian tennis star, who was seeded at No. 4, was 6-4 5-3 up and appeared to be heading toward registering a straight-set win in the French Open round-of-16. Then, Paolini's troubles started. First, she failed to serve out for the match and then missed out on two consecutive match points in the 10th game.