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US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev Enters Second Round With Straight Sets Win

Daniil Medvedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov. World number one Medvedev, bidding to become the first man to successfully defend the US Open since Roger Federer in 2008, eased into the second round with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 win in 2hrs 1min. Victory was sweet for Medvedev, who revealed he had regularly struggled to beat Kozlov when the two played at junior level. "He was almost impossible to beat," said the Russian, citing one encounter where his opponent "destroyed me."

Daniil Medvedev cruises past Stefan Kozlov in first round to start US Open title defence in New York

Daniil Medvedev got his US Open title defence off to a smooth start with a straight-sets victory over unseeded American Stefan Kozlov. The Russian faced a determined fight from the 24-year-old at times, but comfortably won 6-2 6-4 6-0 in just over two hours, hitting 36 winners in the process. Ad Medvedev, who is bidding to become the first male player to successfully defend the US Open title since Roger Federer in 2008, will face France’s Arthur Rinderknech in Round Two.

US Open 2022 - John McEnroe wonders if Serena Williams 'could be tempted' to carry on if she wins in New York

John McEnroe has suggested Serena Williams could delay her retirement if she wins a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam at the US Open. Williams, 40, has said she is “evolving away from tennis” and is looking to «grow her family». Ad It is expected that the US Open will be the final tournament of her legendary career, although she has hinted that she might continue to play on.

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Taylor Townsend was 7 years old the first time she got to play at Arthur Ashe Stadium. She had won an essay contest and got to hit with Serena Williams, Roger Federer and other stars before the 2003 US Open got underway.

Kim Clijsters: Being both a mother and athlete is a constant battle - Legends’ Voice

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Defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev praises Serena Williams, reacts to Novak Djokovic absence

Defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev joined Rafa Nadal in lamenting the absence of Novak Djokovic from this year's tournament. Medvedev said, «I mean, I wish he would play here. We saw it in Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal 'super excited' for Roger Federer's return at Laver Cup

Roger Federer has not played competitive tennis in more than a year and, like his legion of fans, Rafael Nadal also cannot wait for the Swiss great to return to action next month. Federer has not featured since Wimbledon last year after he had another operation on his knee, which has bothered the 41-year-old in the twilight of his sparkling career. The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion is expected to return to the tour in September when he teams up with long-time rival and friend Nadal to play doubles at the Laver Cup in London before playing at the Swiss indoors tournament at home in Basel the following month.

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US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev Enters Second Round With Straight Sets Win

Daniil Medvedev cruises past Stefan Kozlov in first round to start US Open title defence in New York

US Open 2022 - John McEnroe wonders if Serena Williams 'could be tempted' to carry on if she wins in New York

Playing at Arthur Ashe in the US Open is everything it's meant to be for first-time players

Kim Clijsters: Being both a mother and athlete is a constant battle - Legends’ Voice

Defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev praises Serena Williams, reacts to Novak Djokovic absence

Rafael Nadal 'super excited' for Roger Federer's return at Laver Cup

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Raducanu: Highest-paid tennis players in last 12 months