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Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open final.

Tennis • 19 Feb 21

Brady battles back to reach Australian Open final

Jennifer Brady ensured there would be an American in the Australian Open final after Serena Williams' exit by downing Karolina Muchova 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the semi-finals.

Tennis • 18 Feb 21

Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates after winning against Shelby Rogers

Pegula continues dream run as Barty reaches last eight

Ash Barty made light of the challenge of unseeded American Shelby Rogers to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the third year in a row, while Jessica Pegula continued her dream run.

Tennis • 15 Feb 21

Victoria Azarenka has reached this year's final in New York

Azarenka stuns Williams to set up Osaka US Open final

Victoria Azarenka stunned Serena Williams 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals of the US Open, denying the American the chance of winning a record-equalling 24th grand slam singles title on home soil this year.

Tennis • 11 Sep 20

Naomi Osaka landed just 47% of her first serves in her win over Shelby Rogers

Osaka and Brady secure semi berths at US Open

Naomi Osaka marched into the semi-finals of the US Open with a commanding straight-sets win over Shelby Rogers, while Jennifer Brady joined her after cruising to victory over Yulia Putintseva.

Tennis • 09 Sep 20

Jennifer Brady has yet to drop a set at the US Open

Brady beats Putintseva to reach US Open semi-finals

American Jennifer Brady is through to US Open semi-finals after beating Yulia Putintseva in straight sets.

Tennis • 08 Sep 20

Simon Halep won her first title in Prague on Sunday

Halep triumphs on return to WTA action at Prague Open

Simona Halep picked up where she had left off as she claimed the Prague Open title on her return to action six months after winning her last tournament in Dubai.

Tennis • 17 Aug 20

Jennifer Brady