US Open Tennis 2016: TV Schedule and Women’s Semifinal Predictions

Serena Williams is back in the semifinals of the U.S. Open. She is hoping that her meeting with Karolina Pliskova on Thursday will go better than her match with Roberta Vinci did a year ago. Williams was going for the calendar-year Grand Slam in last year’s national championship after winning the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. All that stood in the way of her playing for the U.S. Open was the lightly regarded Italian player. Most thought Williams would win in overpowering fashion with her dominating serve and consistent groundstrokes. However, Vinci refused to be intimidated,... 

US Open 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Wawrinka vs. Nishikori Preview, Predictions

When the 2016 U.S. Open began, many experts and fans projected reigning Wimbledon and Olympics champion Andy Murray to soar to another final. Playing the best tennis of his career, he was challenging Novak Djokovic for “top dog” status and the No. 1 ranking. The sizzling Scot appeared well on his way to making those visions a reality. Until he ran into Kei Nishikori. In a wacky quarterfinal that featured a rain delay, random noises from the stadium’s PA system and a rogue moth (yes, that actually happened), Nishikori held his nerve and outlasted Murray 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 in... 

US Open 2016 Women’s Semifinals: Williams vs. Pliskova Preview, Predictions

Serena Williams was not to be denied as she rode a spirited effort over Simona Halep to land in the 2016 U.S. Open semifinals. She’s not just a superstar champion but a survivor who usually saves her best tennis for the biggest moments. Standing in her way is tall, athletic Karolina Pliskova, who is finally putting together her talent with the composure that she has lacked in Grand Slam matches. But make no mistake about it, Pliskova is not a surprise semifinalist but a legitimate title contender who has been building impressive momentum the past few weeks. Serena vs. Pliskova is worthy of... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Men’s Semifinal: TV Schedule, Start Time, Live Stream

The men’s side of the 2016 U.S. Open has opened up nicely for No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic. He headlines the remaining four-man field entering Friday’s semifinals in a tournament that no longer features Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray. No. 4 Nadal lost to Lucas Pouille in the fourth round, while No. 2 Murray dropped his quarterfinals showdown with Kei Nishikori. What’s more, Roger Federer didn’t even enter the tournament because of injury.  Djokovic will square off with Gael Monfils in one semifinal, and Stan Wawrinka will face Nishikori in the other. Here is a look at the... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Women’s Semifinal: TV Schedule, Start Time, Live Stream

The women’s side of the 2016 U.S. Open is not hurting for star power with only four players remaining.  Three of the top-10 ranked competitors are still alive, including No. 1 Serena Williams, and the only unranked player left is former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki. Williams will face No. 10 Karolina Pliskova, while Wozniacki will square off with No. 2 Angelique Kerber. Here is a look at the schedule for Thursday’s semifinal clashes as well as a predicted winner for each one. The schedule information is courtesy of the U.S. Open’s official website.       ... 

Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep: Score and Reaction from 2016 US Open

Serena Williams received a scare Wednesday night, but her run at the 2016 U.S. Open in New York continues, as she edged past fifth-seeded Simona Halep 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in a grueling match to clinch a spot in the semifinals against Karolina Pliskova.   Williams is now 8-1 all-time against Halep—whose lone win against the world No. 1 came two years ago at the WTA Finals in Singapore. She’s also 6-1 versus the Romanian on hard courts.  Serena hadn’t dropped a set at the year’s final Grand Slam entering Wednesday night’s quarterfinal, but she had... 

What Andy Murray’s Loss to Kei Nishikori Means for Australian Open 2017

Andy Murray‘s quest for a second U.S. Open title was upended on Wednesday when he was defeated by No. 6 seeded Kei Nishikori in five sets in the quarterfinals. ESPN tweeted why Murray’s loss was so notable: It wasn’t a terrible performance by the three-time Grand Slam champion, but he fell into some of the same bad habits that have hampered his play in the past. The fourth set in particular was a return to his younger days when his frustration more frequently got the better of him. A mysterious gong sound echoing through Arthur Ashe Stadium stopped play at one point, drawing... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Results: Scores, Highlights from Early Wednesday Results

Wednesday is the final day of quarterfinal action at the 2016 U.S. Open, with four men and four women seeking to keep their dream of winning a Grand Slam championship alive.  Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Stan Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro are in the prime-time matchups under the lights in New York.  Before getting to those marquee matchups, though, here are the results from Wednesday’s early singles action at this year’s U.S. Open:   Kei Nishikori def. Andy Murray (1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5) Staring defeat in the face Kei Nishikori battled back from a 3-2 set deficit... 

Andy Murray vs. Kei Nishikori: Score and Reaction from 2016 US Open

Kei Nishikori advanced to his second U.S. Open semifinal after beating Andy Murray in five sets, 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5, on Wednesday evening in Flushing Meadows, New York. Nishikori‘s last trip to the semifinals came in 2014, when he finished runner-up to Marin Cilic. He’s the third player to seal passage to the next round, with Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils advancing Tuesday. Sports Illustrated‘s Jon Wertheim thought the 26-year-old Japanese star made a major statement with the win: Early on, it looked like Murray might breeze through an easy match. Nishikori was thoroughly... 

US Open Tennis 2016: Wednesday Night Draw TV Schedule, Start Times and Picks

Serena Williams has passed all of her tests as she prepares to play her quarterfinal match Wednesday night. However, she should get her biggest test of the U.S. Open when she steps on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at 7 p.m. to face Simona Halep. Williams, of course, is the No. 1 seed in the women’s tournament. Even though she came into the national championship with shoulder issues, she has been serving better in each of her four matches, and there is no reason to think she won’t be at her best against Halep. However, the fifth-seeded Romanian has been playing spectacular tennis... 

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