Novak Djokovic to return to world No 1 after racing into US Open second round
Novak Djokovic will return to the top of the world rankings after an emphatic late-night victory in the first round of the US Open on Monday.
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Sakkari may take a 'break' from tennis after early exit at US Open
Greek world number eight Maria Sakkari said she may take a break from tennis after suffering an opening-round exit at the U.S. Open.
Novak Djokovic Wins On US Open Return, Will Reclaim No.1 Ranking
Novak Djokovic thrashed Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on his long-awaited US Open return on Monday, guaranteeing he will take back the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz. The 36-year-old Serbian star, who missed last year's tournament over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19, is chasing a 24th Grand Slam title and plays Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles in round two. Djokovic, a three-time US Open champion, reeled off the opening eight games of the match before Muller belatedly got on the board, earning sympathetic applause from a crowd including former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.
Djokovic back on top after US Open return, Swiatek rolls
Novak Djokovic ensured he will return to the top of tennis's world rankings with an emphatic first round victory at the US Open on Monday as women's world number one Iga Swiatek and American rival Coco Gauff advanced.
US Open day one
NEW YORK : Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):
Spain Opens 'Kiss Scandal' Probe As Football Federation Asks Chief To Quit
Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court opened a preliminary investigation Monday into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault". The Spanish football federation (RFEF) regional presidents then asked the 46-year-old to resign because of his "unacceptable behaviour" and called for "profound and imminent" restructuring of the organisation.
Spain opens preliminary sex abuse probe over suspended chief Rubiales' kiss
Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".
Argentine Cerundolo brothers chalk up victories at US Open
Francisco Cerundolo said Argentina enjoyed a "crazy triumph" on Monday after he and his brother Juan Manuel won their opening singles matches at the U.S. Open.