Former world No. 1 Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. Halep said this was the “biggest shock” of her life. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said that “while provisionally suspended, the player is ineligible to compete in or attend any sanctioned tennis events organised by the governing bodies of the sport”.
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Serena Williams looks set to retire from tennis after the 2022 US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has announced she is “evolving away from tennis” and hopes to have a second child with husband Alexis. Williams, 40, is playing at the Canadian Open this week and says that she has called Tiger Woods to ask for advice over the future of her career.
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Matt Fitzpatrick held his nerve to secure his first win on American soil clinching his first major title in the process as the 27 year old’s score of six under par was enough to win the 122nd US Open at Brookline one stroke clear of playing partner Will Zalatoris. Fitzpatrick becomes only the third player to win the US Amateur and US Open on the same course.
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Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris take a one stroke lead into the final round of the 2022 US Open at Brookline. The pair sit on four under par one clear of defending champion Jon Rahm with seven players within three shots of the lead heading into Sunday. Neither Fitzpatrick not Zalatoris have won on the PGA tour never-mind a major
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Collin Morikawa and Joel Dahmen hold a one stroke lead over the chasing pack after round two of the US Open at Brookline. The two time major Champion carded a 4 under 66 to race into the lead followed by Dahmen. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler all remain in the hunt with 10 players just two strokes or less behind the leaders.
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