Novak Djokovic’s Win Creates Rare US Open Moment Not Seen in 43 Years

11 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s Win Creates Rare US Open Moment Not Seen in 43 Years

Djokovic beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 to reach his 69th Slam fourth round, tying Roger Federer’s record. Alongside Jan-Lennard Struff and Adrian Mannarino, his progress marks the first time since 1982 that three players aged 35+ have reached the US Open fourth round, echoing Jaime Fillol, Robert Lutz and Ilie Nastase.

By Nischay Rathore

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Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Reveals What Emma Raducanu Did Wrong vs Elena Rybakina

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Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Reveals What Emma Raducanu Did Wrong vs Elena Rybakina

Raducanu’s US Open ended with a 6-1, 6-2 3rd round defeat to Rybakina, and Rick Macci didn’t hold back. “She was looping/chipping and should have been ripping,” he wrote. “Emma picked up the wrong playbook… she needed to pull the trigger and go bigger. When Elena has time she can hit on a dime… then it was Goodnight.”

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11 months ago

Sam Querrey Says Daniil Medvedev Should Have Been Fined $100k at US Open

Querrey argued Medvedev’s $42,500 fine for shouting at the umpire and smashing rackets after his first-round US Open loss to Benjamin Bonzi was too lenient. “I thought it was light. I thought he should have been fined $100,000 honestly,” he said. Steve Johnson added, “As the fine expert… he should have been fined more probably. It’s not the first time he’s done these kind of things… even to Medvedev that has to sting a little bit.”

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Venus Williams Reacts to Ostapenko-Townsend Drama at US Open

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Venus Williams Reacts to Ostapenko-Townsend Drama at US Open

Williams weighed in on Jelena Ostapenko’s fiery spat with Taylor Townsend after their second-round clash, where Townsend won 7-5, 6-1. Ostapenko allegedly told Townsend she had “no education.” “It was a lot of drama, but Taylor handled it amazing,” Williams said. “With her as a mom, her son was watching. She showed class in a situation that wasn’t classy. I’m rooting for her.”

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Aryna Sabalenka Joins Venus Williams With Rare Grand Slam Milestone After US Open Win

11 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka Joins Venus Williams With Rare Grand Slam Milestone After US Open Win

Sabalenka’s 6-3, 7-6 win over Leylah Fernandez put her into the US Open last 16 while also marking her 20th Grand Slam singles win of 2025. She now joins Venus Williams as the only active players with multiple 20-win Slam seasons. Next up is Cristina Bucsa before a possible clash with Elena Rybakina or Marketa Vondrousova.

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Andrey Rublev Slams $3,000 US Open Fine for Swearing

11 months ago

Andrey Rublev Slams $3,000 US Open Fine for Swearing

Rublev was fined $3,000 for swearing in his second-round win over Tristan Boyer, where he dropped the third set but claimed the fourth in a tie-break. “If you curse at an umpire, yes. But when you talk to yourself, it’s your decision,” he said. “In stressful moments, it happens — it’s sport, it’s life.”

By Nischay Rathore

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