Djokovic and Alcaraz show could be Big Apple hit
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will bring a Broadway buzz to the U.S. Open next week as tennis's hottest rivalry takes centre stage at the season's final Grand Slam.
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King celebrates 50-year pay equity milestone at US Open
NEW YORK : Retired tennis great Billie Jean King believes women's sports are at another "tipping point," as the U.S. Open celebrates 50 years of equal prize money with the Grand Slam's grand dame taking centre stage in New York.
Leylah Fernandez ousted in quarterfinals of Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland
Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell 6-3, 6-2 to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the quarterfinals of the Tennis in the Land WTA 250 event in Cleveland on Thursday.
Defending Champ Carlos Alcaraz Could Face Jannik Sinner In US Open Quarter-Finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could face a quarter-final rematch against Jannik Sinner at the US Open, with former champion Daniil Medvedev also in the top half of the men's draw released on Thursday. The final Grand Slam of the season, which starts on Monday, will see three-time champion Novak Djokovic returning to Flushing Meadows after missing last year because of travel restrictions over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The Serbian star, seeded second behind Alcaraz, faces Alexandre Muller of France in the first round and a victory in that match will assure the 23-time Grand Slam champion of a return to number one in the world regardless of Alcaraz's performance in a tournament that will culminate with the men's final on September 10.
Feng Tianwei, Sheik Farhan win sportswoman and sportsman of the year awards for 2023
SINGAPORE: Silat exponent Sheik Farhan and table tennis player Feng Tianwei were crowned Singapore’s Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively on Wednesday (Aug 23).
Novak Djokovic to face newcomer in US Open return; draw sets up Swiatek-Gauff quarter - ESPN
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic's return to the US Open after missing it last year because he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19 will come against an opponent who never has played in the tournament, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff were drawn Thursday into a possible quarterfinal matchup.
Next Gen ATP Finals head to Saudi Arabia
LONDON: The Next Gen Finals are the latest major sporting event to head to Saudi Arabia with the ATP announcing on Thursday that Jeddah will be the host city until 2027. This year’s end-of-season tournament will take place over five days at the King Abdullah Sports City on indoor hard court from November 28 to December 2, with a record $2 million prize money on offer.
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler teams up with Tiafoe to take on Alcaraz, Sebastián Yatra in tennis charity event
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