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‘Novak-esque’ – Coco Gauff a ‘total package’ like Djokovic says Eurosport's Mats Wilander after win over Zhang Shaui

Eighteen-year-old Coco Gauff has been described as the «total package» and was also praised for her maturity following her hard-fought 7-5 7-5 victory over Zhang Shaui to set up a place in the last eight of the US Open. After taking the first set in brilliant fashion, Gauff was staring at a decider after Zhang took a 5-3 lead in the second set. But the young American dealt with the pressure to win the next four games and keep her bid of winning her home Grand Slam alive.

'Unbelievable for tennis' - John McEnroe loving 'beautiful' Nick Kyrgios improvement ahead of Daniil Medvedev clash

John McEnroe has praised Nick Kyrgios' transformation this year as «night and day» and says it would be «awesome» if he won the US Open. Kyrgios, who faces world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round on Sunday night, has been in superb form over the last few months, making the Wimbledon final and winning the singles and doubles titles at the Citi Open in Washington DC.

'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction tactic against Lauren Davis at US Open

John McEnroe questioned whether Iga Swiatek was a “bit below the belt” in seemingly trying to distract Lauren Davis at the net during their third-round US Open match. World No. 1 Swiatek came through 6-3 6-4 against Davis to equal her best showing at the tournament.

John McEnroe: Serena Williams' legacy will improve inclusivity in tennis for decades to come

John McEnroe praised the retiring Serena Williams and said he hoped her example would improve tennis’s inclusivity for decades to come. A determined Williams could not hold back Ajla Tomljanović in what looked set to be her final competitive appearance on court.

‘GOAT’ Serena Williams showed ‘seriously high quality’ in second round win, Eurosport expert John McEnroe claims

Serena Williams has been labelled the “greatest of all time” by Eurosport’s John McEnroe, after she knocked out Anett Kontaveit in a convincing second round clash at the US Open. The 40-year-old beat the tournament’s second seed 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 in front of an elated crowd to set up a third round tie against Ajla Tomljanovic, as she searches for her seventh Grand Slam title on US shores. Ad McEnroe questioned whether there has ever been a better athlete than the “GOAT of all GOAT’s” Williams, as he heaped praise on the 23-time Grand Slam champions’ performance.

‘Why throw me under the bus?’ - John McEnroe backs Rafael Nadal after being drawn into serving row at US Open

Eurosport expert John McEnroe has defended himself after he was drawn into a row over whether Rafael Nadal ignores the 25-second serve clock rule and receives special treatment from umpires. The 22-time Grand Slam champion came from a set behind to beat Rinky Hijikata in his first round US Open match, eventually winning 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 to overcome the Australian. Ad In his post-match press conference, a reporter asked if Nadal was leaving «some kind of a shadow» on his legacy by «not following the serve clock rule».

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal shoots down accusations of preferential treatment: 'I think it’s a joke'

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'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win

Rafael Nadal was involved in a testy exchange with a journalist after it was put to him that he receives preferential treatment from umpires. The incident came after the Spaniard roared back from a set down to beat Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, eventually sealing a 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3 win to progress to round two where he will face Fabio Fognini. Ad A delighted Nadal said in his on-court interview that he was “super happy” to return to Flushing Meadows, but his post-match press conference was a more tense affair.

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‘Novak-esque’ – Coco Gauff a ‘total package’ like Djokovic says Eurosport's Mats Wilander after win over Zhang Shaui

'Unbelievable for tennis' - John McEnroe loving 'beautiful' Nick Kyrgios improvement ahead of Daniil Medvedev clash

'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction tactic against Lauren Davis at US Open

John McEnroe: Serena Williams' legacy will improve inclusivity in tennis for decades to come

‘GOAT’ Serena Williams showed ‘seriously high quality’ in second round win, Eurosport expert John McEnroe claims

‘Why throw me under the bus?’ - John McEnroe backs Rafael Nadal after being drawn into serving row at US Open

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal shoots down accusations of preferential treatment: 'I think it’s a joke'

'It's a joke' – Rafael Nadal fires back at reporter, denies serve clock abuse after US Open first-round win