NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic paid tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant after he won his record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, Sept. 10, wearing a "Mamba Forever" shirt during the trophy presentation. Serbia's Novak Djokovic displays a T-shirt in tribute to...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, Sept. 10, to win his fourth US Open and a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic earned himself another shot at a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title after beating unseeded American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday, Sept. 8, to advance to his 10th US Open finals. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the US Open tennis tournament men's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic charged into a record 47th Grand Slam semifinal on a steamy Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favorite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first major title. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating USA's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday, Sept. 4, as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during his match against Matteo...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic rolled into his 13th US Open quarterfinal on Sunday, Sept. 3, after Coco Gauff ended Caroline Wozniacki's fairytale Grand Slam comeback to line up a potential blockbuster with defending champion Iga Swiatek. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic conjured a trademark comeback from two sets down to defeat Serbian compatriot Laslo Djere in a five-set thriller and seal his place in the US Open last 16. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against Serbia's Laslo Djere during the US Open tennis tournament...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Home favorite Coco Gauff clawed closer towards a potential US Open showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted his place in the last 16 on Friday, Sept. 1. Coco Gauff of the United States returns a shot against Elise Mertens of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic sailed into the US Open third round on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in his quest for a 24th Grand Slam triumph as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stayed on a quarterfinal collision course in New York. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek launched the defense of her US Open crown with an emphatic opening victory on Monday, Aug. 28, as Novak Djokovic eyed a return to the top of the men's world rankings on his long-awaited return to the tournament. Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot against Rebecca...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launches his quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on Monday, Aug. 28, as the US Open gets underway with the Serb needing only a first round victory to reclaim the world number one ranking. Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to the crowd as he walks on court for...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says he is treating every Grand Slam tournament like it's his last as he prepares to make a long-awaited return to the US Open next week. Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic. (AFP) The Serbian star, winner of a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is bidding...
