Medvedev fined $42,500 for US Open antics
NEW YORK :Former champion Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the U.S. Open on Wednesday for his spectacular meltdown during a loss to Benjamin Bonzi at the start of the week.
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Townsend, Ostapenko involved in heated exchange at US Open
NEW YORK :American Taylor Townsend prevailed 7-5 6-1 in a tough U.S. Open clash against Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday but the real tension came shortly after match point when the pair were involved in a heated argument at the net.
Daniil Medvedev fined $42.5K for US Open outburst, racket abuse - ESPN
NEW YORK — Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the US Open on Wednesday — more than a third of his $110,000 tournament prize money — for his meltdown during a first-round loss after a photographer wandered onto the court during the match.
Commanders embrace Terry McLaurin's return to practice field - ESPN
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin's first day back on the practice field looked a lot like those from the past. He was complimented on his routes, caught a couple of over-the-shoulder throws from quarterback Jayden Daniels and broke down the huddle with his receiving teammates before it began.
Dawn Staley interviewed with Knicks for head coaching job - ESPN
Had the New York Knicks offered their head coaching job to South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, who had a formal interview for the position, she said she would have taken it.
Townsend, Ostapenko have heated exchange after US Open match - ESPN
NEW YORK — US Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into a face-to-face argument on the Court 11 sideline right after their second-round match ended Wednesday.
Djokovic advances at US Open as Sabalenka, Alcaraz step up title bids
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka prepared to step up her title bid. Djokovic, who is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, recovered from going a set down against American qualifier Zachary Svajda to complete a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win on the Arthur Ashe Stadium Court. The 38-year-old Serbian legend had not played since his semifinal exit at Wimbledon in July before arriving in New York, skipping most of the North American hardcourt swing. Djokovic said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses. “That’s what I’m hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament the better I feel about my game,” he said. “Obviously a bit different for me the last couple of years body-wise.
Sluggish Djokovic continues shaking off rust at U.S. Open, comes back to beat Svajda
For the second contest in a row at this U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic appeared a bit sluggish, a bit off, for a stretch. This time, he even dropped the opening set. And then, as always at Flushing Meadows, the 24-time Grand Slam champion progressed to the third round.