Johanna Konta

Victoria Azarenka, Western & Southern Open (New York / Flushing Meadows), 2020

Azarenka fights back to beat Konta and set up final against Osaka

Former world No 1 Victoria Azarenka recovered from a set down to take out Johanna Konta in the semi-finals of the Western and Southern Open on Friday, setting up a mouthwatering final against Japan's Naomi Osaka.

Ryan Lam

August 28, 2020

Naomi Osaka, Western & Southern Open (New York / Flushing Meadows), 2020

Impressive Osaka staves off Mertens fightback to reach Cincinnati final

Japan's Naomi Osaka - the woman of the moment after her protest against racial inequality in the United States - staved off a bold fightback from Belgium's Elise Mertens to reach the final of the Western and Southern Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory.

Simon Cambers

August 28, 2020

Azarenka overcomes Jabeur, sets up semifinal showdown against Konta

Victoria Azarenka survives a wild opening set before beating Ons Jabeur in the quarterfinals of the WTA's premier event in Cincinnati. Azarenka will take on Johanna Konta for a spot in the title match.

Ricky Dimon

August 27, 2020

Naomi Osaka, Western & Southern Open (Flushing Meadows / New York), 2020

Osaka stands tall as Sabalenka falls; Konta through

Whatever work Naomi Osaka did on her game during the Covid-19 lockdown, it looks like it's paying off. The former world No 1 continued her impressive run through the Western and Southern Open draw on Tuesday.

Simon Cambers

August 25, 2020

Tennis New Normal : Majors Analysis (Eugenie Bouchard, Prague 2020)

How to succeed in tennis’ new normal? Go with the flow

What will it take to thrive on the tennis court during the age of Covid-19? At Lexington this week players got their first taste of Tour tennis during a global pandemic.