NEW YORK—Defending champion Naomi Osaka returned to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when her opponent withdrew because of illness. Osaka had been scheduled to face Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first match of the day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Instead, the U.S. Tennis Association moved the match between women’s No….
Rune Loses to Djokovic but Wins Over Fickle New York Crowd
NEW YORK—Holger Rune lost his maiden Grand Slam match to Novak Djokovic on Tuesday but the brave Dane won over the fickle New York crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium by refusing to retire despite struggling with painful cramp. Djokovic, a three-times U.S. Open champion and bidding to complete a rare calendar-year Grand Slam on the…
Osaka Kicks Off US Open Title Defense With Straight Sets Win
NEW YORK—Naomi Osaka overcame a slow start to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 6–4 6–1 and get her U.S. Open title defense under way in front of a roaring capacity crowd at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday. Unseeded Bouzkova held her own through much of the first set but failed to convert on four break…
Tsitsipas Overcomes 2012 Champ Murray at US Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas withstood a tough test from 2012 U.S. Open champion Andy Murray, emerging with a 2–6, 7–6 (7), 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 victory after nearly five hours. The No. 3 seed from Greece is among the group of young challengers to top-ranked Novak Djokovic, but had to fight just to get past the opening day….
Laver Would Welcome Djokovic to Calendar Grand Slam ‘Club’
SAN DIEGO—If Novak Djokovic wins the U.S. Open two weeks from now to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s tennis since 1969, “Rocket” Rod Laver will be there to welcome him into a remarkably exclusive group. “I’d be very happy to shake his hand if he can win the four Slams. I’d be happy for…
U.S. Open Unfolds Amid a New Era for Players’ Mental Health
NEW YORK—Players’ mental health is in focus as the U.S. Open kicks off Monday after four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka led the charge for her fellow athletes this year. The 23-year-old withdrew from the French Open after being fined and threatened with expulsion for refusing to attend media conferences, which she said had an…
US Open Unfolds Amid a New Era for Players’ Mental Health
NEW YORK—Players’ mental health is in focus as the U.S. Open kicks off Monday after four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka led the charge for her fellow athletes this year. The 23-year-old withdrew from the French Open after being fined and threatened with expulsion for refusing to attend media conferences, which she said had an…
US Open Requires COVID-19 Vaccine for Spectators Days Before Tournament
The U.S. Tennis Associated (USTA) changed its policy on COVID-19 vaccines for the 2021 U.S. Open months after tickets went on sale and previously stating unvaccinated fans are allowed to watch the two-week Grand Slam tournament in New York. Just days before the main draw is set to begin, the USTA announced in a statement they…
US Open 2021: Osaka Defends Title; Djokovic Seeks True Slam
NEW YORK—A glance at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021: Surface Hard courts. Site USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. Schedule The 14-day tournament begins Monday. The women’s singles final is Saturday, Sept. 11; the men’s singles final is Sunday, Sept. 12. There are separate day…
US Open 2021: Osaka Aims to Defend Title; Djokovic Seeks True Slam
NEW YORK—A glance at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021: Surface Hard courts. Site USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. Schedule The 14-day tournament begins Monday. The women’s singles final is Saturday, Sept. 11; the men’s singles final is Sunday, Sept. 12. There are separate day…
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