Alcaraz 'at the door' to world No 1 again after Madrid Open defence
Carlos Alcaraz celebrated "being almost at the door" of becoming the top ranked tennis player in the world again after defending his Madrid Open title on Sunday.
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Novak Djokovic sets up Taylor Fritz US Open quarter-final clash
Novak Djokovic hit top form at the US Open to set up a quarter-final clash with Taylor Fritz.
Flawless Fritz eases into quarter-finals, keeps American flag flying at US Open
NEW YORK :American Taylor Fritz kept the Stars and Stripes fluttering at the U.S. Open on Sunday by swatting aside Czech Republic's 21st seed Tomas Machac 6-4 6-3 6-3 to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam for the third consecutive year.
US Open day eight
Highlights of the eighth day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday (times GMT):
Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open
NEW YORK :Ben Shelton's U.S. Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life, while milestone man Novak Djokovic battled through his own physical struggles to reach the fourth round.
US Open: Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches fourth round at 38
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991. Djokovic pulled away to win 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3, helped by hitting 18 aces in what he said was his best serving performance of the tournament. The 24-time Grand Slam champion seemed in jeopardy of matching his earliest exit in Flushing Meadows when he needed medical attention near the end of the first set. But he recovered to reach the last 16 of a major for the 69th time, matching Roger Federer for most ever, and will next face German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff. The No.
Djokovic shakes off back pain, Norrie to reach Open 4th round at 38 - ESPN
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991.
Sabalenka fights off Raducanu, Alcaraz marches on, Keys and Osaka crash at Wimbledon
LONDON: Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought off inspired home favorite Emma Raducanu in a cauldron-like Center Court atmosphere to keep her Wimbledon quest on track but it was the end of the road for two other Grand Slam champions on Friday.
Sabalenka fights off Raducanu, Alcaraz marches on, Keys and Osaka crash at Wimbledon
LONDON :Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought off inspired home favourite Emma Raducanu in a cauldron-like Centre Court atmosphere to keep her Wimbledon quest on track but it was the end of the road for two other Grand Slam champions on Friday.