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Novak Djokovic Tackles Laslo Djere, Coco Gauff Shines Under US Open Lights

Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year's US Open, taking the first two of their third-round clash before Djokovic turned the tide on the way to a 24th major crown, which tied him with Margaret Court for most all-time. Djokovic, coming off an emotional triumph at the Paris Olympics, anchored a night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium that opened with defending women's champion Coco Gauff beating 37-year-old Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0.

US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024. Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, is vying to become the first man to repeat in New York since Roger Federer won five straight US Opens from 2004-2008. "Hopefully that changes this year," Djokovic said. "That's the goal." It's been an erratic year for Djokovic, who was hindered by a knee injury and for the first time since 2017 is looking at the prospect of a year without a Grand Slam title.

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, on expected lines, was on Wednesday named the main goalkeeper after the retirement of PR Sreejesh in the Harmanpreet Singh-led 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament will see defending champions India vie for top honours alongside Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China at Hulunbuir from September 8-17. Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris earlier this month. Pathak, who was India's standby goalkeeper at the Paris Olympics and in many tournaments prior to that, will now be the man in charge at the post, while Suraj Karkera will be the reserve custodian.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova eliminated in U.S. Open 2nd round

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second round on Wednesday, defeated by Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4, 7-5.

3-Tiebreakers In 5-Setter: US Open Sees Longest Match Ever In Its History

Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour, 35-minute epic on court six. In front of a lively crowd, Britain's Evans beat the 23rd seed from Russia 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4. "It was a long, long battle," Evans said. "I thought I played pretty well for the majority of the match. Obviously I was struggling physically, but so was he. "It was sort of who could last the longest in the end."

Kate Middleton interrupts summer holiday to share personal message alongside William

Prince William and Kate Middleton have taken a brief pause from their summer retreat to share a heartfelt message.The Royal pair are enjoying quality time at Balmoral with the Royal Family before their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, return to school. Today the Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their support for Team GB's Paralympics squad as the Paralympic Games commence in Paris tonight with a grand opening ceremony.They retweeted a post by Paralympics GB, which excitedly announced: "It's today #Paralympics".

SA's Olympic sprinting heroes through to 100m final at U20 World Champs, Van Rensburg medals

South African teenage sprinting sensations Bayanda Walaza (18) and Bradley Nkoana (19) are through to the 100m final of the U20 World Championships in Peru as they look to capitalise on their momentum from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup

ATLANTA - Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have been the two best golfers in the world in 2024, head and shoulders above their competition. But neither of their decorated resumes includes a FedEx Cup.

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Novak Djokovic Tackles Laslo Djere, Coco Gauff Shines Under US Open Lights

US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova eliminated in U.S. Open 2nd round

3-Tiebreakers In 5-Setter: US Open Sees Longest Match Ever In Its History

Kate Middleton interrupts summer holiday to share personal message alongside William

SA's Olympic sprinting heroes through to 100m final at U20 World Champs, Van Rensburg medals

PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup