Tennis legend Martina Navratilova believes there is one “key factor” why Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite ahead of Iga Swiatek for this year’s US Open. Swiatek is the top seed ahead of Sabalenka for the final Grand Slam of the year as she has been at No 1 in the WTA Rankings since the start of the year, but most people have tipped the Belarusian to win the title at Flushing Meadows.

Martina Navratilova names her US Open favourite and it is not Iga Swiatek

New York Post

Madison Keys earned a spot in the second round of the U.S. Open in her return from injury. 

The No. 14-seeded American posted a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Czechia’s Katerina Siniakova inside Louis Armstrong Stadium on Monday, less than two months after a leg injury ended her 2024 Wimbledon run. 

As a result, Keys will meet Australia’s Maya Joint in the second round on Wednesday. 



“It’s been a summer of a lot of time in the gym rehabbing,” Keys said after the match, in which she won five of 10 break points. “I tried to play in Toronto, but it was a little...

Madison Keys begins U.S. Open with win in return from Wimbledon injury

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Follow along for the latest scores and results at the US Open tennis tournament for 2024.

US Open results 2024: Live tennis scores, full draw, bracket at Flushing Meadows

Former doubles world No 1 Rennae Stubbs believes Carlos Alcaraz’s brain “is still broken” from missing out on the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Stubbs, a former coach of tennis legend Serena Williams, declared Alcaraz has “a lot of pressure on his shoulders” and thinks the Spaniard is tired from all the tennis he has played recently.

Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘brain is broken’ from Novak Djokovic Olympics loss, claims former No 1 ahead of US Open

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

The month of September is upon us and with it brings happiness to three zodiac signs. Pisces, Aquarius, and Libra will experience an end to the loneliness they have been feeling. Whether their loneliness has been subtle or significant, relief from this emotion is coming for these signs. Let’s discuss each sign and what they can expect in the month of September.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends In September

USTA – FLUSHING, N.Y., August 24, 2024 — Today’s Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open set an all-time attendance record of 47,875, breaking the previous record of 40,868, set last year. Fan Week concludes on Sunday. The main draw begins on Monday and runs...

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Breaks All-Time Attendance Record

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FLUSHING, N.Y., August 26, 2024 — Opening Day of the 2024 US Open drew the biggest single-day crowd in event history — 74,641. The day-session crowd of 42,886 was the second-highest day-session attendance in history, while the night-session crowd of 31,775 set an all-time night-session record.

US Open Sets Single-Day Attendance Record on 2024 Opening Day

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Note: This content is not for Commercial and promotional purpose. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, once closely connected to a host of high-profile Hollywood celebrities, have seen their star-studded social circle dwindle. The couple, who have been in the limelight for their rift with the British Royal Family, now appear to be more isolated as their relationships with some prominent figures have cooled.

Reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Lost Contact To Their Celebrity Friends.

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 26, 2024 — US Open Fan Week welcomed 216,029 fans to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center over the last seven days, a record for Fan Week and an increase of 37 percent over 2023. Among the highlights of the full seven-day, free tennis...

US Open Fan Week Welcomes Record 216,029 Fans in 2024

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Chinese food is one of my favorites! Sometimes, all I want is a heaping bowl of beef broccoli and rice. Don't let the ingredient list scare you, it's quite simple to make, the most time consuming part is ingredient preparation. Sometimes, I will get the ingredients together the day prior or combine the parts that I can ahead of time so this meal preps in a snap! Here's what you'll need for 6 servings:

A Knockout Restaurant-Style Beef Broccoli

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

Jessica Pegula says that “it sucks” that she has to play compatriot Shelby Rogers in the first round of the US Open. Rogers has announced that this will be her final US Open and could have her last match at Flushing Meadows against a friend. Pegula was saddened...

‘It sucks’: Jessica Pegula on US Open first-round draw

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a beautiful dog named Rocky who is looking for his forever home. This 3-year-old, 27lb pomeranian/husky mix is described as being "an energetic, sweet boy who is friendly with people and other dogs." Rocky's unique blend of pomeranian and husky genetics has resulted in a charming personality and stunning appearance. With his soft coat and expressive eyes, he's sure to capture the hearts of potential adopters.

Meet The Energetic & Sweet Boy Looking For Love

American teen sensation Iva Jovic made her Grand Slam debut on Monday night. The 16-year-old Californian eliminated 2023 Australia Open semifinalist Magda Linette in a straight set 6-4, 6-3. Iva Jovic is now one win from a possible clash against No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka.

16-Years-Old Iva Jovic Stuns Magda Linette at the US Open

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David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. The multi-Emmy-nominated actress and political advocate Elizabeth Montgomery (who died of cancer in 1981) was upset upon learning that Jonathan White, the son of her Bewitched co-star David White (who died of a heart attack in 1990), had perished in the horrific Pan-Am incident over Lockerbie in 1988.

Liz Montgomery Was "Furious" 'Bewitched' Co-Star David White Lost Son in 1988 Pan-Am/Lockerbie Crash

There are some blockbuster round one clashes in the US Open women’s singles draw – and one of them involves Emma Raducanu. Three years on from her US Open triumph, Raducanu is looking to make her way back into the game on a permanent level and faces a tough start to her campaign versus fellow Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin.

Who is Emma Raducanu’s US Open first-round opponent? Sofia Kenin can relate to Brit’s struggles after Grand Slam success

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Adios Diego Schwartzman, Set to Retire In February

(August 26, 2024) FLUSHING, NY – Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman has played his last match at the US Open, losing to Gael Monfils on the Grandstand Court...

Adios Diego Schwartzman, Set to Retire In February

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