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Novak Djokovic blows off cobwebs to reach US Open third round
Novak Djokovic got some valuable miles in the tank as he continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th grand slam title at the US Open.
Coco Gauff marches on, Victoria Azarenka battles through migraine at US Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff breezed into the third round of the US Open after a straight-sets win over veteran Tatjana Maria.
India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, August 29: Sheetal Devi, Suhas Yathiraj In Action
Determined to return with their best-ever haul in the Paralympic Games, India's biggest-ever contingent for the mega event will launch a historical campaign in French Capital on Thursday with action starting in badminton, archery and table tennis. India's archers, shuttlers and paddlers will get into action on the opening day of competition, getting through the preliminary rounds.
N Sriram Balaji And Yuki Bhambri Move To US Open Second Round With Respective Partners
India's doubles players made a stupendous start at the US Open with Davis Cupper N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri progressing to the men's doubles second round with their respective partners. Balaji, who has been doing well of late, and his Argentine partner Guido Andreozzi overcame a one-set deficit to beat New Zealand's Marcus Daniell and Mexico's Miguel Reyes-Varela 5-7 6-1 7-6 (12-6) in a close contest that lasted two hours and 36 minutes. Balaji had impressed at the French Open too where he and Reyes-Varela had stretched Bopanna and Matthew Ebden in a gruelling contest on red clay.
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.
Musa reaffirms commitment to table tennis development
Former Commonwealth and African table tennis champion, Atanda Musa, has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalising the sport in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of a successful organisation of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, which he sponsored.