New York Post

The crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium saw something they haven’t seen before on Wednesday night.

Looking winded in the Flushing heat stood a wavering Novak Djokovic.

In just 90 minutes, the second-round match against Laslo Djere had only completed 14 games.



Fans watched the defending U.S. Open champion take several measures to battle the heat during the changeovers, using ice across his shoulders, changing shirts, and also getting a massage from a trainer on his rib cage after appearing disheveled.

How Coco Gauff deals with ‘nasty’ online harassment

Nevertheless, no mid-match retire came from the world No. 2, but rather from his fellow Serbian due...

Novak Djokovic cruises into third round of US Open as Laslo Djere retires in third set

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Highlights of the third day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday (times GMT):. Former finalist Casper Ruud beat Gael Monfils 6-4 6-2 2-6 7-6(3) to reach the third round, where the Norwegian eighth seed will face China's Shang Juncheng.

Tennis-US Open day three

The Independent

 Fourth seed Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open due to injury.The Kazakstani, who won Wimbledon in 2022, pulled out of her second-round match with Frenchwoman Jessika Ponchet.It is the sixth tournament where she has withdrawn or retired this year.No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina withdrew from the 2024 US Open on Thursday due to injury, putting French qualifier Jessika Ponchet into Round 3.https://t.co/Rud4WHsJ6v— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 29, 2024“Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from my match today due to my injuries,” Rybakina said in a statement.“I did not want to finish the last grand slam of the year this way but...

Elena Rybakina pulls out of US Open second-round clash through injury

In the middle of the afternoon at Flushing Meadows, the searing heat reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). "I'm sweating crazy. What was it, 95 degrees outside? Today was crazy," said American star Frances Tiafoe whose opponent Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third set of their second round clash. Tiafoe...

Players sweat it out as US Open sizzles in crushing heat

Top seed Iga Swiatek breezed into the third round of the US Open with an emphatic win over Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara. The five-time major winner dropped just one game against Shibahara, who managed to hold serve early in the second set to avoid a dreaded 'double bagel'. Swiatek, 23,...

Swiatek storms past qualifier to reach third round

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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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

The 36-year-old had two years left in the four-year deal he signed in 2021 which was reported to be worth $215.4 million. ESPN said the extra year extension will earn guard Curry, fresh from his gold medal Olympic triumph with the USA, a further $62.6 million. Curry has only ever...

Curry signs new contract extension with Warriors - report

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

More thrilling tennis was played on Day 3 of the women’s singles at the US Open. Defending champion Coco Gauff, Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng, and 16-year-old Iva Jovic were in action on a day that included a significant upset. This article analyzes who looked good, which players played poorly, and picks the best match.

US Open Day 3 Women’s Recap: Wimbledon Champion Defeated

 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

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

 Coco Gauff got off to the perfect start in her defence of the US Open crown with a comfortable win over Varvara Gracheva, while 2017 champion Sloane Stephens suffered a surprise defeat by French player Clara Burel, despite the American winning the first set 6-0.Guaff’s fellow American Ben Shelton continued his impressive rise, seeing off 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem in straight sets, bringing Thiem’s grand slam career to an end.The men’s reigning champion Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Ugo Humbert also progressed, while the women’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought back to see off Amanda Anisimova, as...

US Open news and results LIVE: Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic cruise before Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper begin

California Highway Patrol -- an organization made world-famous by the 1970s TV series "CHiPs" -- closed the southbound I5 freeway in downtown Los Angeles after the early morning smash. Reports said several vehicles had been involved in the collision, including a large truck carrying frozen fries. Footage from the scene...

CHiPs: French fries spill shuts California highway

Greek authorities have started collecting hundreds of thousands of dead fish that poured into a tourist port in the central city of Volos this week after being displaced from their usual freshwater habitats during flooding last year.

Dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding

The former world number one and US Open runner-up in 2020 had to have her blood pressure taken moments after slipping a break down to her French rival in the second set under the lights of Louis Armstrong Stadium. She buried her head into her towel and wept before composing...

Tearful Azarenka dons sunglasses to ease US Open migraine

Nigerians angry about the cost of living crisis are letting off some steam in a new rage room. Life in Lagos can sometimes be stressful, but it looks like nothing a good 30 minutes with a sledge hammer and some old tvs can’t fix.

In Nigeria, a rage room to let off some steam

The woman who accused two French international rugby players of raping her while on tour in Argentina last month will miss a court hearing Tuesday after a failed suicide attempt, her lawyer said. The 39-year-old tried to take her own life last Friday, lawyer Mauricio Cardello told AFP Monday. She...

French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Swiatek storms into US Open 3rd round

Swiatek had looked shaky at times in her first-round victory over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova, but the Polish star, aiming to add a second US Open...

Swiatek storms into US Open 3rd round

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