Djokovic confirms he won't play at US Open
Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he would not play in the US Open, which begins on Monday, as Covid-19 protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
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Isner and de Minaur fill out World team spots for Laver Cup
John Isner were announced on Thursday as the final members of the Team World for the Laver Cup which takes place from September 23-25 in London. This year's edition is notable as it features the former "Big Four" -- Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray lining up in a dream Team Europe team. Bjorn Borg's European team -- bidding to make it six wins from six editions -- will take on John McEnroe's Team World at London's O2 Arena.
World tennis stars raise over $1 mln for charitable aid for Ukraine
On August 24, on the Independence Day of Ukraine and on the anniversary of the sixth month of Russia's full-scale invasion with the participation of Belarus on the territory of Ukraine, $1.2 million was raised at a charity tennis event in New York, the website btu.og.ua said.
US Open 2022: Iga Swiatek has 'got to come to grips' with tournament's ball debate, say John McEnroe
Eurosport expert John McEnroe says Iga Swiatek and other players have “got to come to grips” with the ball situation at the US Open, amid a debate regarding different balls being used at the final Grand Slam of the year. The US Open is the only Grand Slam where two different types of balls are used for the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the latter using lighter balls. Ad This could be a disadvantage to the harder-hitting players and Swiatek has called on equality in terms of the balls that should be used, urging the WTA and US Open organisers to change the “horrible” balls.
Serena seen as icon with Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday.
Serena Williams Seen As Icon With Muhammad Ali By Fellow US Tennis Legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their ESPN commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said.
Serena Williams ranked as icon alongside Muhammad Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of their commentary duties for the US Open that begins on Monday, Evert hailed 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who is likely to retire after this year's Grand Slam showdown in New York. "I would put her up there as far as the influence, the fact how she revolutionized the game and also how she's influenced girls and women and people throughout the world," Evert said. "That's how big of a star. She's a superstar. What impresses me the most is just off-court influence and how she's influenced young women to own their power, to speak their mind, to be fearless." McEnroe gave Serena the GOAT label -- as in Greatest of All Time.