Novak Djokovic blows off cobwebs to reach US Open third round
Novak Djokovic got some valuable miles in the tank as he continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th grand slam title at the US Open.
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Djokovic advances to third round after Djere retires injured
NEW YORK: Defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on track on Wednesday after fellow Serb Laslo Djere retired injured while trailing 6-4 6-4 2-0 in their second-round match.
Clark sets record, Mitchell nets 20-plus again to pace Fever - ESPN
Indiana's Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season, and teammate Kelsey Mitchell became the first Fever player to score 20-plus points five games in a row. It added up to an 84-80 victory over Connecticut on Wednesday night in Indianapolis that ended the Fever's 11-game losing streak to the Sun.
Ailing De Minaur frustrated by hip issue, in doubt for US Open second round
NEW YORK: World number 10 Alex de Minaur has low expectations at the US Open amid ongoing struggles with a hip injury and may not be fit for his second round match against Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen.
Coco Gauff overcomes early serve woes in 2nd-round US Open win - ESPN
NEW YORK — Coco Gauff overcame some uneven serving early in the second round of the US Open before stretching her winning streak to nine matches at the site of her first Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over 99th-ranked Tatjana Maria on Wednesday night.
Novak Djokovic Tackles Laslo Djere, Coco Gauff Shines Under US Open Lights
Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year's US Open, taking the first two of their third-round clash before Djokovic turned the tide on the way to a 24th major crown, which tied him with Margaret Court for most all-time. Djokovic, coming off an emotional triumph at the Paris Olympics, anchored a night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium that opened with defending women's champion Coco Gauff beating 37-year-old Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0.
US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024. Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, is vying to become the first man to repeat in New York since Roger Federer won five straight US Opens from 2004-2008. "Hopefully that changes this year," Djokovic said. "That's the goal." It's been an erratic year for Djokovic, who was hindered by a knee injury and for the first time since 2017 is looking at the prospect of a year without a Grand Slam title.
Giants unretire Ray Flaherty's No. 1 for Malik Nabers - ESPN
The New York Giants are unretiring the No. 1 for rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers to wear, the team announced Wednesday.