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Alcaraz, Djokovic Relish Us Open Collision Course
Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 36-year-old Serbian superstar was barred from entry to the United States for much of the past two years after his refusal to comply with a Covid-19 vaccination mandate. The 23-time Grand Slam singles title winner could only watch from afar last year as Spanish star Alcaraz was crowned as the new King of New York with his maiden triumph at a tennis major.
Swiatek recharges for US Open defence with Sabalenka hot on her heels
Iga Swiatek has carried the torch as world number one with unmatched consistency on the women's tour for more than a year but the drained defending U.S. Open champion faces a major threat to her position with Aryna Sabalenka poised to pounce.
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.
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).