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Analysis: Novak Djokovic isn't surprised he keeps winning Grand Slam titles. We shouldn't be, either
NEW YORK (AP) — The assumption, at least by many, was that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would cede the stage by now and make room at the top of men's tennis for other players to begin accumulating Grand Slam titles. Well, Federer retired, and Nadal missed nearly...
Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. Here is a look at each one
NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. That added to Djokovic's record for the most major singles tennis championships won by a man — Rafael Nadal is next with 22; Roger Federer,...
Australian Hijikata, who plays Tiafoe at US Open, stands as obstacle to Americans' Grand Slam hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Rinky Hijikata knows what he's facing at the U.S. Open, and it's more than just Frances Tiafoe. The Australian's deepest run at a major tournament has positioned him as the only obstacle standing between the U.S. and a guaranteed spot in the men's semifinals. Unless...
Frances Tiafoe loves the US Open and the US Open loves him. He is into the third round there again
NEW YORK (AP) — There was not much drama involved in Frances Tiafoe’s second-round victory at the U.S. Open on Wednesday night. He quickly grabbed a lead and never let go. He only faced one break point — and saved it. He volleyed terrifically. His outmatched opponent needed some help from a...
US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe and other US men know it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick’s title
NEW YORK (AP) — They were 10 words, 10 simple and factual and essentially harmless words — “It’s 20 years since Andy Roddick won the singles here ...” — yet as soon as that phrase hung in the air at Frances Tiafoe’s pre-U.S. Open news conference, and before the question could be...
US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U.S. Open. It was a titanic, 3½-hour-plus showdown between the two titans of the...
US Open 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Tiafoe are among the men to watch
Here are some of the men to watch at the U.S. Open, which begins in New York on Monday: CARLOS ALCARAZ Current Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Spain Age: 20 2023 Record: 53-6 2023...
US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP's quiz
How well do you know the U.S. Open? How well do you know tennis? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year's U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams' playing career. Soon...
Analysis: Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon title shows he is exactly who everyone thought he was
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic knows a thing or two about the talents and intangibles required to win big matches against the best players. He’s been in 35 Grand Slam finals. He’s won 23 of them. He played Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer a total of 109 times, with...
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for a second Grand Slam trophy
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A poor start left Carlos Alcaraz a single point from a two-set hole against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. That sort of deficit is daunting for anyone, let alone a 20-year-old in his second major final, and against anyone, let alone Djokovic,...
