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After Rafael Nadal Exit, Novak Djokovic Left To Rage Against Dying Of The Light

Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement on Thursday left Novak Djokovic as the last man standing from tennis's golden era but with major question marks over the Serb star's own long-term future in the sport. Djokovic remains marooned on 24 Grand Slam titles, a record for a man but still level with Margaret Court in the all-time total. For the first time since 2017, he will finish a season without a Grand Slam trophy. Djokovic, who will be 38 next May, salvaged his season by winning Olympic gold in Paris, a victory he described as his "greatest achievement".

Jannik Sinner Avoids Shanghai Deja Vu With Assured Ben Shelton Win

World number one Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating American Ben Shelton in straight sets. Last year at the same stage it was Shelton, ranked 16, who was victorious, but on Wednesday the Italian looked confident from the start as he won 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) in 88 minutes.

Frances Tiafoe curses out chair umpire over violation at Shanghai Masters - ESPN

Frances Tiafoe directed an expletive-filled tirade at a chair umpire after losing his third-round match Tuesday at the ATP Shanghai Masters event.

Sinner adds former Djokovic trainer, physio to coaching team

World number one Jannik Sinner has added fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio to his staff following the dismissal of two members after he escaped a doping ban despite failing two drug tests in March.

Doubles win for Djokovic secures Serbia’s Davis Cup status

Former world number one Novak Djokovic teamed up with doubles partner Hamad Medjedovic on Sunday to seal a 3-0 play-off win over Greece which keeps Serbia in World Group I of the Davis Cup.

'My Body Shut Down,' Says Frances Tiafoe After US Open Heartbreak

Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down". Tiafoe twice led in the match but the final set lasted just 27 minutes in which he was broken three times and collected just nine points. "I was the better player for sure tonight. In the fourth set, I just had some in-and-out cramps. I felt like my body just kind of shut down on me," said the 20th-ranked Tiafoe after his 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 defeat.

Upsets, late nights put focus on player fatigue at US Open

NEW YORK : Shock upsets, marathon encounters and late nights are nothing new at the U.S. Open, but a handful of notable matches at the year's final Grand Slam have put the sport and its packed season schedule under greater scrutiny.

Roger Federer understands frustration over Jannik Sinner doping case - ESPN

NEW YORK — Roger Federer says Jannik Sinner's doping case raises questions about whether the current No. 1-ranked tennis player should have been allowed to continue competing until he was absolved of intentionally using an anabolic steroid he tested positive for twice in March.

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After Rafael Nadal Exit, Novak Djokovic Left To Rage Against Dying Of The Light

Jannik Sinner Avoids Shanghai Deja Vu With Assured Ben Shelton Win

Frances Tiafoe curses out chair umpire over violation at Shanghai Masters - ESPN

Sinner adds former Djokovic trainer, physio to coaching team

Doubles win for Djokovic secures Serbia’s Davis Cup status

'My Body Shut Down,' Says Frances Tiafoe After US Open Heartbreak

Upsets, late nights put focus on player fatigue at US Open

Roger Federer understands frustration over Jannik Sinner doping case - ESPN