The US Open is underway in some style, with both defending champions kickstarting their campaigns in style. Coco Gauff cruised past Varvara Gracheva to begin the defence of her women’s singles title, while Novak Djokovic was in sublime form as he saw off Radu Albot in his mission for a fifth US Open crown.

US Open: The 4 defending champions to lose in Round 1 – as Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff avoid Emma Raducanu’s fate

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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

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NEW YORK -- It’s been a bravura breakthrough season for Emma Navarro. Back in January, the 23-year-old American won her first Hologic WTA Tour title in Hobart. She reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, her best Grand Slam result to date. Navarro already has won 41 matches, a total exceeded only by World No.1 Iga Swiatek.

In a year of career milestones, Navarro adds another at the US Open

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 Dan Evans created history when he climbed off the canvas to win the longest ever match at the US Open.Evans looked dead and buried against Russian Karen Khachanov when a gruelling encounter in blistering conditions took its toll and he trailed 4-0 in the fifth-set decider.But the 34-year-old, whose season has been disrupted by injury, poor form and prioritising the Olympics, launched the ultimate comeback, winning six games in a row to claim an amazing 6-7 (6) 7-6 (2) 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-4 victory.DAN EVANS WINS THE LONGEST MATCH IN US OPEN HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/n8pS6HjrRN— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August...

Dan Evans beats Karen Khachanov in longest match in US Open history

Colin Whitney only had weeks to live, but after recovering, the treatment still takes its toll.

Terminal cancer recovery man addicted to morphine

Dr Christopher Ogbonna is suspended after pressuring patient to help with an assessment.

Doctor who asked patient to cry suspended

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Prayers are pouring out for Yoshihito Nishioka.

U.S. Open Player Yoshihito Nishioka Forfeits Match After Terrifying Incident

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

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

A woman in her 70s may have broken her ribs after being knocked to the ground in a dog attack in Derby. Pat Sinclair, 77, was walking her eight-year-old rescue shih tzu Lola on Wednesday when she spotted three larger dogs on the lead nearby. She crossed the road to...

Dog walker injured as pet is fatally attacked

Ross estimates he stole "tens of thousands" worth of goods in order to fund his drug addiction.

'I stole to order' says prolific ex-shoplifter

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

A 17-year-old boy who was part of a mob that attacked and damaged a BMW with three Romanian men inside has been given a 12-month detention order. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously admitted violent disorder, burgling three shops and damaging two vehicles in Hull after trouble flared in the city centre on 3 August.

Hull riot: Boy's actions 'some of worst' judge has seen

Cleveland Police has now arrested 110 people following widespread disorder almost a month ago.

Boy, 11, arrested in raids following riots

Amina's son left Senegal on a boat to reach Spain. His body was found off the Dominican Republic.

‘I found out that my son had died on social media’

The 29-year-old Sark man's body was discovered by a cruise ship off the Devon coast in 2021.

Death of man found by cruise ship remains unexplained

A man has admitted causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash in North Yorkshire. Gregory Newcombe, 26, was riding a Harley-Davidson when he was struck by a Ford Fiesta on the A684 near Bedale on 10 July 2022. The driver of the Ford, Cameron Ward, 30, appeared at...

Man admits causing death of motorcyclist in crash

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Some zodiac signs have many misfortunes while others excel in all sectors. Venus is in Libra on August 29 and will transform the three luckiest zodiac signs’ lives. Their friendships and relationships will grow on Thursday. Libra’s transition will inspire them to have a good attitude in each move they make. Could you be among these lucky signs?

3 Luckiest Zodiac Signs On August 29, 2024

Christopher McDonald and Ben French attacked a 51-year-old man at a flat in Thornliebank.

Men filmed knife attack and shared it on Snapchat

A health board is told to pay out £4,000 after a report says the woman's death might have been prevented.

Mother died of sepsis after misdiagnosis - report

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Disheartened Dart suffers painful US Open defeat

Britain's Harriet Dart suffers a painful defeat as she loses to Ukrainian 19th seed Marta Kostyuk in the US Open second round at a sweltering Flushing...

Disheartened Dart suffers painful US Open defeat

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