4 h. ago John McEnroe's Carlos Alcaraz statement speaks volumes as Novak Djokovic snubbed

John McEnroe has spoken about how Carlos Alcaraz compares to the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, giving a gleaming assessment of the 22-year-old's talents on world stage

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17 h. ago Novak Djokovic v Taylor Fritz start time: When is US Open quarter

Djokovic has won all 10 matches against Fritz but he warned the American is ‘knocking on the door’ of a first win against him

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18 h. ago Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea striker agrees Bayern Munich loan after Liam Delap injury sparks chaotic saga

Doubt was cast over the striker’s move away from west London after Liam Delap’s hamstring injury left Chelsea light in attack

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20 h. ago Marc Guéhi’s £35m move to Liverpool collapses after Glasner’s Crystal Palace fury

Deadline day deal sheet was submitted for centre-back Glasner was so unhappy there were fears he could leaveCrystal Palace dramatically pulled the plug on Marc Guéhi’s move to Liverpool minutes before the transfer deadline because they couldn’t find an adequate replacement, despite agreeing to sell the England defender for £35m earlier in the day.It is understood that Guéhi had been booked in to complete the first part of his medical in expectation of his move to Anfield going through, with a deal sheet having been submitted before Monday’s 7pm deadline. But despite Palace confirming the signing of the France Under-20 defender Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse for £21m, they decided not to sanction Guéhi’s departure at the last minute because they failed to bring in another more experienced option. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Novak Djokovic's daughter, 7, left furious with him after US Open match

Novak Djokovic has reached the quarter-finals of the US Open after beating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets, but he will miss his daughter's birthday on Tuesday

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32 h. ago Novak Djokovic brushes aside injury concerns to set up Taylor Fritz clash at US Open

Djokovic eased to a straight-sets victory over Jan-Lennard Struff and will face Fritz, the last American man, in the quarter-finals

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58 h. ago Novak Djokovic's 'worst moment from career' saw him beg not to be disqualified at US Open

Novak Djokovic's experiences at the US Open have been very much a mixed bag, with the Serbian icon enduring one of the lowest points of his legendary career in New York

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3 d. ago Ailing Novak Djokovic sends injury message to rivals in win over Cameron Norrie

Djokovic took a medical timeout for a back problem but came through in four sets

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic's relationship with wife Jelena and his sad confession about their life

Novak Djokovic is hoping to win his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open, with his wife Jelena and their two children supporting him every step of the way

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic fights past Cameron Norrie to become oldest man to reach US Open fourth round since 1991

Serbian beats Briton in four sets in his best performance of tournamentBut he says his struggles with his body and movement are ‘frustrating’At a time when Novak Djokovic could really benefit from some straightforward wins to ease through the early rounds of his final grand slam tournament of the year, nothing has come easily in New York. But under the bright lights on Friday night, Djokovic held off an impressive Cameron Norrie to reach the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3 win in his best performance of the tournament so far.The victory makes Djokovic, 38, the oldest man to reach the last 16 of the US Open in 34 years – since Jimmy Connors in 1991. He also ties Roger Federer for the most grand slam fourth round appearances in history with 69 appearances. “These kind of matches and performances always give me hope that I can go far, challenge the best players in the world,” Djokovic said. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic overcomes back issue to cruise past Cameron Norrie at US Open

The 38-year-old needed treatment for a back problem in a four-set victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38

Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991

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3 d. ago British US Open hopes dashed as Cameron Norrie bundled out by Novak Djokovic

Djokovic took a medical timeout for a back problem but came through in four sets.

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4 d. ago US Open’s dating show proves a double fault in search for new fans

Game, Set, Matchmaker aims to woo a pop-culture audience. But with tennis sidelined in favor of awkward small talk, it risks alienating its core supportersOn the first day of this year’s US Open, Alexandra Eala came back from 5-1 down in the third set to upset Clara Tauson in front of a rapturous crowd, Novak Djokovic rope-a-doped a fresher opponent barely half his age, Rebeka Masarova hit an overhead smash into the only racket-sized area inside the lines that would ensure she lost the point, and Daniil Medvedev all but incited a riot in the stands of Louis Armstrong Stadium while down match point.Amidst the overstimulating slate of matches, the US Open quietly published the first episode of the dating video series Game, Set, Matchmaker on their official YouTube channel. In it, host Ilana Sedaka, a figure skater and influencer, had a blind date with Ronnie, a lacrosse coach. They exchanged bright smiles and music tastes. They bonded over their love of Drake – what were the odds? Tho...

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4 d. ago Raducanu’s upbeat year offers another chance to test herself against the best

British No 1 faces big-serving Elena Rybakina in US Open third round while Cameron Norrie takes on Novak DjokovicAt the start of a new season in January 2022, Emma Raducanu began her second full year on the WTA tour swimming in doubt. Not only was she trying to take steps forward after a life-changing summer, her off-season had been ravaged by contracting Covid-19, which forced her off the court for weeks in December. In her first match of the season, she found herself up against Elena Rybakina in Sydney. She left the court with just one game to her name, losing 6-0, 6-1.That first encounter between Raducanu and Rybakina was a good representation of the difficulties Raducanu has had to navigate over the past few years: the pressure from her sudden rise, her underpowered game against the best players in the world and the fact that there was always another physical issue around the corner. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cameron Norrie v Novak Djokovic start time: When is US Open match?

Norrie has lost all six matches he has played against Djokovic but the 24-time grand slam champion has struggled so far

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4 d. ago Cameron Norrie has Novak Djokovic theory before US Open clash

British number two Cameron Norrie will take on Novak Djokovic in the third round of the US Open on Friday

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5 d. ago Cameron Norrie: Odds more favourable ahead of US Open tie with Novak Djokovic

The British number two will try to beat the Serbian for the first time in seven attempts on Friday.

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5 d. ago Cameron Norrie sets up Novak Djokovic rematch with victory at US Open

Djokovic beat a resurgent Norrie in straight sets in the fourth round of the French Open earlier this year

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic edges past qualifier Zachary Svajda in four sets at US Open

Djokovic fought back from a set down to progress at Flushing Meadows.

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