Canada's Vasek Pospisil bounced from U.S. Open qualifier
Vasek Pospisil's hopes of playing in the U.S. Open were dashed Friday in New York.
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Sabalenka eyes revenge as Djokovic and Raducanu aim for resurgence
The U.S. Open kicks off its third round on Friday, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka looking to avenge an old loss to Leylah Fernandez, while Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu bid to strengthen their title bids.
Alcaraz exorcises second-round demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start at US Open
NEW YORK :Carlos Alcaraz demolished Mattia Bellucci to banish memories of last year's shock early exit, while Novak Djokovic shook off a sluggish start to reach the third round on Wednesday and stay on course for a potential semi-final showdown with the Spaniard.
Djokovic wrestles with 'riddle' of unlocking his best at US Open
Novak Djokovic may have advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion said he was struggling to solve his own tennis puzzle after a hard-fought victory over Zachary Svajda.
Djokovic advances at US Open as Sabalenka, Alcaraz step up title bids
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka prepared to step up her title bid. Djokovic, who is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, recovered from going a set down against American qualifier Zachary Svajda to complete a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win on the Arthur Ashe Stadium Court. The 38-year-old Serbian legend had not played since his semifinal exit at Wimbledon in July before arriving in New York, skipping most of the North American hardcourt swing. Djokovic said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses. “That’s what I’m hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament the better I feel about my game,” he said. “Obviously a bit different for me the last couple of years body-wise.
Novak Djokovic edges past qualifier Zachary Svajda in four sets at US Open
Novak Djokovic’s US Open struggles continued but the 24-time grand slam champion avoided his earliest ever exit at Flushing Meadows.
Sluggish Djokovic continues shaking off rust at U.S. Open, comes back to beat Svajda
For the second contest in a row at this U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic appeared a bit sluggish, a bit off, for a stretch. This time, he even dropped the opening set. And then, as always at Flushing Meadows, the 24-time Grand Slam champion progressed to the third round.
Djokovic overcomes ailing American qualifier in US Open second round
NEW YORK :Novak Djokovic cleaned up his game after early mistakes to outlast ailing American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Djokovic battles, Raducanu romps through US Open second round
NEW YORK :Novak Djokovic tidied up early errors and recovered from a set down to get past American qualifier Zachary Svajda, as Briton Emma Raducanu had a far easier time advancing into the U.S. Open third round on Wednesday.