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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

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and tied Roger Federer with his 89th match win at the U.S. Open by defeating qualifier Radu Albot of Moldova 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. The second-seeded Djokovic, again wearing a gray sleeve over his surgically repaired right knee, was competing for the first time since claiming an Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, the last significant achievement that was missing from his résumé.

Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win

Clark and the Fever got the last laugh and the win. The Indiana Fever picked up an important home win against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night, led by Kelsey Mitchell's 23 points and Caitlin Clark's 19 points. During the game, Sun forward Dijonai Carrington hit a big shot and...

Caitlin Clark Got the Last Laugh After Dijonai Carrington Taunted Fever Fans

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.

Jessica Biel, Coco Rocha attend celebrity-filled Coco Gauff US Open match

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

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

Athlon Sports

Prayers are pouring out for Yoshihito Nishioka.

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

The Independent

 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

Defending champion Novak Djokovic racked up his 90th win at the US Open on Wednesday by defeating Serb compatriot Laslo Djere who retired in the third set of their second round clash. Djokovic, a four-time champion at the tournament and seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, was leading 6-4,...

Djokovic racks up 90th US Open win

The American pair of Jessica Pegula and Shelby Rogers will face off on day 2 of the US Open 2024, our panelists predict every match. Jordan: Hopefully, Rogers can put on a good show in her final ever match. Her level this year does mean a drubbing in her last outing is possible. Pegula is almost certain to win, but the fans on Arthur Ashe Stadium will hope the score is respectable. Pegula in 2.

US Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Shelby Rogers vs Jessica Pegula

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The Spun

The 2024 US Open has only been underway for a couple of days, but we've already seen some great action in New York City. Defending champions Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic have looked strong in opening-round wins, while Americans like Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton and Madison Keys also advanced ...

Watch: 'SHOT OF THE YEAR!' In U.S. Open Tuesday Morning

There is already a shocking exit at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Greek star Maria Sakkari, the No. 9 seed, retired from her first-round match against China’s Wang Yafan at Court 17 on Monday after just one set due to an apparent injury.

Sakkari, 29, dropped the opening set 6-2 and was having her neck/shoulder area worked on at one point during a medical timeout.

Yoshihito Nishioka collapses at US Open in frightening scene: ‘Trouble breathing’

Since making the semifinals in the US Open and French Open in 2021, Sakkari has struggled in Grand Slams, losing five times in the first round.



2024 US Open predictions, odds: Fabio Fognini vs. Tomas Machac, Corentin Moutet vs. Sebastian Korda





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Since reaching the fourth round at the 2022 Australian Open, she had not advanced past the third round in 11 straight Grand Slam appearances.

Sakkari recently represented Greece at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where as the No. 7 seed, she was knocked out in the Round of 16 by Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk.



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US Open already has stunning upset as Maria Sakkari is out after one set

Day 3 of the U.S. Open is set to continue with exciting second-round matches in the bottom half of the draw. Defending champion Novak Djokovic is looking to secure another Grand Slam title, while Coco Gauff aims to defend her own title. Let’s take a closer look at the matches and players to watch.

Exciting Second Round Matches at Day 3 of U.S. Open: Djokovic, Gauff, and Zverev in Action

 Novak Djokovic was crowned the king of Arthur Ashe after his first-round win at the US Open.The four-time champion beat Radu Albot in straight sets to claim a record-breaking 78th win on the main showcourt at Flushing Meadows.The 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory over the qualifier also sees him level with Roger Federer on 89 wins at the US Open.No man has won more matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium than Novak Djokovic! pic.twitter.com/kw3mNORpjH— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 27, 2024He said: “I wasn’t aware of it to be honest. It’s the biggest stadium, definitely the loudest we have in the...

Novak Djokovic claims record-breaking win on Arther Ashe Court

Sofia Kenin of the United States prevailed in a closely-contested showdown between Grand Slam champions at the US Open on Tuesday, outlasting Great Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 on the Grandstand. US Open: Scores | Draw | Order of play. In their first meeting, 2020 Australian Open champion Kenin...

Kenin outlasts Raducanu in Slam champ clash; Rybakina advances at US Open

The US Open has played host to many memorable matches and, in particular, some of the most epic upsets in tennis history. With the 2024 tournament now underway, we rank nine of the biggest upsets in US Open history. 9) Marin Cilic def Roger Federer, 2014 SF. After Kei Nishikori...

US Open: The 9 biggest upsets in tournament history – ranked!

Naomi Osaka is advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open after defeating the sport’s No. 10 seed, Jelena Ostapenko. Osaka, currently ranked No. 88 in singles, shed tears after beating the Latvian native 6-3, 6-2. This is her first win against a top 10 opponent in four years.

Naomi Osaka's return to the U.S. Open earns her first top-10 win in 4 years

 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

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NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is getting the rematch he wants, a second shot at Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open. But there won’t be a second straight Grand Slam title for Barbora Krejcikova. The Wimbledon champion was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second...

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe set to meet in 3rd round

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Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and the world's biggest tennis stars are squaring off in the final major of the year. The US Open is off and running from Flushing Meadows, New York with players vying to earn a Grand Slam title. The opening round saw a few upsets, but mostly top players maintaining their position in the competition before the action really heats up.

US Open Tennis 2024: Schedule, bracket, live updates, scores, results, highlights, start times, where to watch

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Carlos Alcaraz revealed he shares a “really good friendship” with Novak Djokovic off the court after making a winning start to his campaign at the 2024 US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion declared, though, that there are “no friends” on the tennis tour once players take to the court to compete.

Carlos Alcaraz opens up on his relationship with Novak Djokovic as he makes ‘no friends’ admission

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Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round after opponent stops in 3rd set due to injury

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open match that Novak Djokovic already expected to be difficult was threatening to become a toss-up as he struggled with...

Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round after opponent stops in 3rd set due to injury

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