Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry as Gauff bids to defend – players to watch in New York
The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins in New York on Monday.
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Novak Djokovic Targets Slam Record At US Open, Jannik Sinner Under Cloud
Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. The 37-year-old would also move to 25 Grand Slam triumphs, taking him clear of the 24 he currently shares with Margaret Court.
Six talking points before grand slam finale at US Open gets under way
The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins on Monday.
Alcaraz hopes to shrug off epic meltdown and bid for US Open glory
Carlos Alcaraz capped off an unforgettable European summer with a silver medal at the Olympics after triumphs at the French Open and Wimbledon but the Spaniard will aim to clear his head in the build-up to next week's U.S. Open following an epic meltdown.
Tennis players hit out after Jannik Sinner escapes doping ban
Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year.
Sinner beats Tiafoe to win Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2 at the Cincinnati Open final on Monday (Aug 19), showing that despite recent health struggles he will still be the man to beat at the upcoming US Open in New York.
Djokovic blasts 'embarrassing' lack of video replays in tennis
Jack Draper defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime at the US Open warm-up event on Friday despite a suspicion the ball hit the Briton's racquet and then the floor before it popped over the net to secure the match-winning point.
Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing racket during tough loss - ESPN
CINCINNATI — Carlos Alcaraz has apologized for his behavior during Friday afternoon's loss to Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open.