New Haven: Wednesday Highlights
Highlights from the second round action at the Connecticut Open.
Highlights from the second round action at the Connecticut Open.
A motorcade, a caravan, a parade through the streets of San Juan – Puerto Rico pulled out all the stops to celebrate their gold medalist, Monica Puig. See all the best moments, right here!
Petra Kvitova has Wednesday’s shot of the day at the Connecticut Open.
Bank Of The West Classic champ Johanna Konta sits atop the Emirates Airline US Open Series, but Agnieszka Radwanska could sneak away with the jackpot in New Haven.
Roberta Vinci takes on Ana Konjuh in the second round of the Connecticut Open.
We caught up with the multitalented Kristina Mladenovic last month at the Rogers Cup, where she chatted with us about some of secret talents.
Petra Kvitova takes on Eugenie Bouchard in the second round of the Connecticut Open.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Monica Puig received a welcome fit for a national hero when she landed in her home country of Puerto Rico after bringing them their first Olympic gold medal.
Puig touched down in style into San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport on Saturday – she was at the helm of a private plane and even got to help taxi it down the runway.
Hola Puerto Rico!!!!! This is your pilot speaking ❤️✈️??? #HomeSweetHome pic.twitter.com/zWMaYZhPCv
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) August 20, 2016
She was met on the tarmac by the governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro García Padilla, who greeted her and personally welcomed her to the island.
EN DIRECTO: Gobernador recibe e @MonicaAce93 en la pista #BienvenidaMonica – https://t.co/j0Hs9j9t85 pic.twitter.com/egACljmB8R
— Telenoticias (@TelenoticiasPR) August 20, 2016
From there Puig met the media in a press conference, then went outside to wave hello to a massive crowd of fans.
Watch the video below to hear the incredible reception that Puerto Rican fans gave her:
.@MonicaAce93 arrives in Puerto Rico for the 1st time since winning her country's 1st ever Olympic Gold Medal. pic.twitter.com/Pxajjlea6p
— IMG Tennis (@IMGTennis) August 21, 2016
Check out some of the best photos of Puig’s arrival below, courtesy of Getty Images.
Kirsten Flipkens takes on Caroline Garcia in the second round of the Connecticut Open.
In less than a week, reigning Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber will take to the courts at Flushing Meadows to begin her bid for her second Grand Slam title of the year. Also at play? A chance to become WTA World No.1.
The 28-year-old is having the best year of her career, and she admits that she owes much of her late renaissance to her improved fitness.
“Right now I’m one of the fittest players in the world,” Kerber told CNN. “It’s strange, but it helps you really reach your goals at the end.”
CNN Open Court went inside the gym with Kerber to discuss how she gets Grand Slam fit, just in time for the final Slam of the year.