US Open day five
NEW YORK :Highlights of the fifth day at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Thursday (times GMT):
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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.
Optimism evaporates at Old Trafford as Amorim feels the heat
LONDON :The cautious optimism that Manchester United took into the new season after marquee summer signings has evaporated even before the end of August and once again manager Ruben Amorim finds himself under an intense spotlight.
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.
Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci
NEW YORK :Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci, admitting afterwards that memories of last year's shock second-round exit were weighing on his mind.
Amorim slams Man United players after shock loss to Grimsby - ESPN
GRIMSBY, England — Ruben Amorim hit out at his Manchester United players and said the «best team won» after the Premier League side suffered a Carabao Cup humiliation by losing to EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.
Holders Newcastle draw Bradford City in League Cup third round
LONDON :League Cup holders Newcastle United will begin the defence of their title with a home tie against third-tier Bradford City while Liverpool, last season's runners-up, host Southampton.
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.