Tennis legend Mats Wilander has predicted that Novak Djokovic will finish his career with 26 Grand Slam titles after his surprise early exit at the 2024 US Open. The former world No 1 feels Djokovic is yet to display any signs he is aging physically and asserted that the Serbian “seems to be getting smarter.”

Novak Djokovic backed to finish with 26 Grand Slams by tennis great after shock US Open loss

The Independent

 Alexander Zverev has his eyes on a maiden grand slam title after making it through to the US Open quarter-finals.The fourth seed, who lost in the final at Flushing Meadows in 2020 and Roland Garros earlier this year, breezed through to the last eight with a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 win over Brandon Nakashima.And with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic already out and questions remaining over Jannik Sinner’s state of mind following his anti-doping scandal, Zverev might just think this is his time to finally land a major title.“I’m happy to be back in the quarter-final,” the German said.“I...

Alexander Zverev advances at US Open as Taylor Fritz defeats Casper Ruud

Novak Djokovic will slip out of the top three in the ATP Rankings for the first time since the start of the 2023 season following his shock loss at the US Open. Tennis great Djkovic’s hopes of winning a record-extending 25th Grand Slam and a 100th career trophy with a title run at Flushing Meadows were ended by Alexei Popyrin in stunning fashion in the third round.

Novak Djokovic suffers big rankings blow with shock defeat as Carlos Alcaraz receives temporary reprieve

New York Post

Aryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history, regrouping to beat No. 29 Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 early Saturday at Ashe Stadium to reach the fourth round.

The No. 2 seed didn’t get underway until 12:07 a.m. and had dropped the first set barely a half-hour later. But she seized control early in the second set, winning 10 straight games to open a 5-0 lead in the third.

The runner-up last year in Flushing Meadows eventually finished off the victory at 1:48, tied for the second-latest ending to a women’s match at...

Aryna Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history

The highest-seeded American man at the U.S. Open is on to the quarterfinals once again.

Taylor Fritz bounced back from a first-set deficit to grind out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 upset victory over the No. 8-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway inside a humid closed-roof Louis Armstrong Stadium on Sunday, securing his spot in the final eight for the second year in a row.



Ruud may have shown more power at times, but Fritz started putting the ball exactly where he wanted it more often than not to set up a meeting with world No. 4 Alexander Zverev on Tuesday.

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Taylor Fritz defeats Casper Ruud to reach US Open quarterfinal for second straight year

Jessica Pegula reached her seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal. She hopes to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal. Pegula, the sixth-seeded American, swept 18th-seeded Russian Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-2 in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday. She hasn’t lost a set in four matches. Pegula gets No. 1 Iga...

Jessica Pegula into U.S. Open quarterfinals, eyes first major semifinal

On Sunday, the carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV resulted in all Disney-owned networks disappearing from DirecTV’s satellite and streaming services. Usually, such fights becomes a predictable finger-pointing exercise, with the provider blaming the networks and the networks blaming provider — with the truth usually that they’re all to blame.

DirecTV, Disney fight turns nasty, quickly

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe returned to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the third straight year, beating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3 on Sunday night. The No. 20 seed will attempt to match the best Grand Slam result of his career when he faces No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday for a berth in the semifinals.

Frances Tiafoe earns third straight US Open quarterfinal berth, beats Popyrin in four sets

The Spun

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa took the court on Friday for a mixed doubles match against Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos. Unfortunately, it didn't go the way they hoped it would.  During the first set tiebreak, Tsitsipas misjudged his backhand and sent his return too long, giving ...

Tennis Star Stefanos Tsitsipas Had Meltdown During Doubles Match With Girlfriend

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Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the US Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday.

Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach US Open quarters

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall reportedly has been shot during a robbery. Dion Lim of KGO-TV that the incident happened in San Francisco’s Union Square. Pearsall was acquired by the 49ers via the first round of the 2024 draft. Lim’s report cites multiple sources in support of the news...

Report: Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery

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In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

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It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

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Alex Palou and his team "tried everything" to salvage his day at the Milwaukee Mile, but the IndyCar championship leader holds onto the top spot ahead of Will Power entering Nashville.

Palou and team 'tried everything' to salvage day

The Golf Today crew reacts to Rory McIlroy's comments in his latest press conference about cutting down his playing schedule during the 2025 season.

McIlroy says he 'hit a bit of a wall' this season

Earlier this summer, DirecTV showed up regularly in the news because of the Sunday Ticket antitrust trial against the NFL. Now, DirecTV returns to the headlines, due to its negotiations with Disney. The deal between DirecTV and the various Disney-owned networks (including ABC and ESPN) has expired. Absent a new...

Disney, DirecTV move toward deadline for new deal

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Alexander Zverev came out to start the third round of the 2024 US Open in supremely dramatic fashion as he came back from an incredibly poor start against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The late-night match at Louis Armstrong Stadium ended up being one of the latest finishes in US Open history.

Alexander Zverev's Comeback Victory Nears Late-Night Record

The Golf Today crew looks back on some of the most memorable moments of the 2024 PGA Tour season, including Bryson DeChambeau's U.S. Open victory over Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's exceptional run.

Best moments from the 2024 PGA Tour season

Antonee Robinson's cross finds Adama Traore in the box, who tucks away the Cottagers' equalizer against Ipswich Town in the first half at Portman Road Stadium.

Is Zverev a real threat to Sinner US Open bettors?

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