Tennis icon John McEnroe sent a warning to US Open title favourites Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as he discussed the contenders to win the 2024 event. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion declared that “the door is certainly open for a surprise”, but admitted he would “probably still pick one of the big three guys to win it.”

John McEnroe sends warning to Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner in US Open title verdict

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Carlos Alcaraz was forced to stop practicing on August 24 after suffering a  lower-body injury at the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz's Quest for US Open Title in Jeopardy After Injury

See how the Top 10 stars stack up in first-serve rating. First-serve statistics have always been split into two categories. Would it provide greater clarity to blend first-serves made and first-serves won into one match metric called first-serve rating?. An Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers analysis of the two traditional...

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2024 US Open draw, schedule, seedings, bracket: Where Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff fit in

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

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The tennis world mourns the loss of former World No. 25 Peter Lundgren, who has passed away at the age of 59. In the 1980s golden era for Swedish tennis, Lundgren was one of seven Swedes ranked in the Top 25. Lundgren notably coached Roger Federer in the Swiss icon’s...

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are on a semi-final collision course at the US Open, it was revealed on Thursday afternoon when the draw was released. Sinner and Alcaraz played in one of the most memorable matches in recent memory in the 2022 US Open quarter-finals, when they battled late into the night for more than five hours before the Spaniard prevailed. Alcaraz went on to lift the trophy and become World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings.

Sinner, Alcaraz on US Open SF collision course

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wound up on opposite sides of the US Open bracket, meaning they could meet in another big final after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.

Djokovic-Alcaraz, Swiatek-Gauff among possible US Open finals

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ROGER FEDERER’S former coach Peter Lundgren has passed away at the age of 59. The Swede, who reached world No25 as a player before turning to coaching, helped Swiss icon Federer to his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003. According to The Express, he had been suffering from diabetes prior to his death. Lundgren’s […]

Peter Lundgren dead at 59: Iconic tennis coach who guided Roger Federer to first Wimbledon title dies suddenly

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 The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins in New York on Monday.Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will bid to defend the titles they won last year, but a host of rivals will be out to dethrone them.Here are the 10 players to watch at Flushing Meadows.Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic will be going for a record 25th grand slam and his first since winning the 2023 title. The Serb’s drought in 2024 was ended with an impressive win at the Olympics and he will hope that can inspire him to a fifth title in New York.Coco GauffCoco...

Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry as Gauff bids to defend – the players to watch at US Open

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, which starts on Monday. Jabeur had been seeded No.17 in the women's singles draw, which was released earlier on Thursday, but she has pulled out due to injury. Jabeur's seeded spot will be filled by the next highest-ranked player eligible...

Former finalist Jabeur withdraws from US Open

World No 1 Iga Swiatek has been handed a challenging draw at the US Open, with potential matches against Jessica Pegula and Danielle Collins in her quarter of the draw. Swiatek could face a run of matches that includes a fourth round clash against rising star Mirra Andreeva, who pushed her all the way in a compelling contest in Cincinnati last week.

Emma Raducanu gets daunting US Open draw as Iga Swiatek faces big rivals

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Coco Gauff begins her U.S. Open title defence on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday, headlining a wide open women's field that includes world number one Iga Swiatek and last year's runner-up Aryna Sabalenka.

Tennis-Gauff, Swiatek, Sabalenka headline tough US Open women's field

The US Open draw is out and world No 1 Jannik Sinner has been handed a hugely challenging path to a possible final against Novak Djokovic. Italy’s top-seeded Sinner would have been keen to avoid No 3 seed in his half of the draw, but he is projected to take on the Spanish star who won the French Open and Wimbledon in the European summer in the semi-finals.

Jannik Sinner handed nightmare US Open draw as Novak Djokovic is a big winner

Ons Jabeur, the 2022 US Open women's runner-up, withdrew from this year's tournament Thursday because of a shoulder injury.

Ons Jabeur withdraws from US Open due to shoulder injury

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Several high-profile potential matchups were revealed through the 2024 U.S. Open draw, with paths set for a Iga Swiatek-Jessica Pegula quarterfinal and a fourth-round meeting between Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe.

U.S. Open tennis draw: Swiatek-Pegula quarterfinal possible

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Mid-August in New York means the US Open is just around the corner, and to help drum up excitement for the American Slam, on Thursday Lotte New York Palace hosted its seventh annual invitational tournament, coaxing major names from the world of tennis to the 135-year-old hotel’s midtown courtyard for a little friendly pickeball.

Ahead of the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz, Caroline Wozniacki, and Taylor Fritz Played a Little Pickleball at the Annual Palace Invitational

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

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Scouting Report: Djokovic's US Open title defence under threat from Sinner, Alcaraz

An executive summary of what every fan should know about the hard-court major. At the year's final Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic will bid to back up...

Scouting Report: Djokovic's US Open title defence under threat from Sinner, Alcaraz

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