Tennis

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton set up all-American semifinal in Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton won Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open, setting up the first all-American semifinal in an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in 15 years. The second-seeded Fritz beat No.

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Fritz, Shelton pick up emphatic victories to set up all-American semifinal at NBO

TORONTO — Taylor Fritz stepped under the spotlight and almost immediately blasted three aces with power and precision. The hard-serving American never really looked back — and now has a spot in the National Bank Open semifinals for the first time.

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Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson

MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday night. Osaka advanced to face No.

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Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather

MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night. Tauson delivered a composed performance to reach the National Bank Open semifinals, ousting No.

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With her star rising, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko set for NBO semifinal

MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko isn’t only winning over Canadian fans with her captivating run at the National Bank Open, she’s making believers of her opponents. The teenage sensation is having a dream tournament within a dream season.

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Zverev defeats defending champion Popyrin to advance to National Bank Open semifinals

TORONTO — Alexander Zverev fired a ball into the hazy, evening sky — and right out of Sobeys Stadium in frustration. A few years back, the damage might have been a lot worse.

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Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal

MONTREAL — Two days after ousting top seed Coco Gauff in 62 minutes, there was no letdown for Victoria Mboko — even if she needed to dig a little deeper to keep her dream run alive.

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Top-seeded Zverev beats defending champ Popyrin to reach semifinals in Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallied to defeat No. 18 Alexei Popyrin of Australia 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-3 on Monday to reach the semifinals of the National Bank Open. Zverev, the 2017 tournament champion, will face No.

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Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina

MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal with a 6-4, 6-2 win victory over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Monday night at the National Bank Open. Two days after ousting No.

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College tennis facing threats of cuts at same time many of its alums are starring in pro ranks

This should be an exhilarating moment for college tennis. Wimbledon featured a record 26 current or former college players in men’s singles and nine more in the women’s draw.

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