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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."

Serena Williams center of attention at U.S. Open as end nears

NEW YORK — They came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena – no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete – eager to see her play or, if not lucky enough to hold the right ticket, hoping for an autograph, a glance at her practicing or merely the chance to breathe the same Flushing Meadows air as her.

Serena Williams centre of attention at U.S. Open as end nears

They came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena — no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete — eager to see her play or, if not lucky enough to hold the right ticket, hoping for an autograph, a glance at her practising or merely the chance to breathe the same Flushing Meadows air as her.

Impressive Andy Murray eases through US Open first-round clash against Francisco Cerundolo

Andy Murray stormed into the second round of the US Open with a superb straight-sets victory over 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo on the opening day of action at Flushing Meadows. The former world No.1, who won the first Grand Slam of his career in New York 10 years ago, broke serve seven times and capitalised on 46 unforced errors in a 7-5 6-3 6-3 victory.

Andy Murray sees off Francisco Cerundolo as US Open 2022 gets up and running

Great British legend Andy Murray got off to a winning start at the 2022 US Open with a 7-5 6-3 6-3 victory over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

'The queen of all sports' - Ronnie O'Sullivan hails 'incredible' Serena Williams ahead of US Open farewell

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has hailed the «incredible» Serena Williams as «the queen of all sports» ahead of her US Open farewell. Williams announced that she plans to «evolve away» from tennis after the tournament at Flushing Meadows and will have one final tilt at singles glory — a title that she has won six times in her illustrious career. Ad The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has the opportunity to draw level with Margaret Court for the most titles.

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.

Morning Coffee: All Eyes On Serena Entering US Open

The 142nd edition of the US Open gets underway this morning on TSN.

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

Serena Williams center of attention at U.S. Open as end nears

Serena Williams centre of attention at U.S. Open as end nears

Impressive Andy Murray eases through US Open first-round clash against Francisco Cerundolo

Andy Murray sees off Francisco Cerundolo as US Open 2022 gets up and running

'The queen of all sports' - Ronnie O'Sullivan hails 'incredible' Serena Williams ahead of US Open farewell

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

Morning Coffee: All Eyes On Serena Entering US Open