Novak Djokovic approached his relatively unknown opponent, the world’s No. 204 player, with a smile. He had just suffered one of the most shocking losses of his career, falling to to Valentin Vacherot in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters, yet the tennis icon wanted to give his foe his proper credit. “You deserve it,” Djokovic said. “You played unbelievable. …
Read More »NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the U.S. Open on Friday for a berth in his third consecutive Grand Slam final. By the end, Djokovic was “gassed out,” as …
Read More »Alcaraz leads Djokovic in US Open SF ATP Tour Alcaraz vs. Djokovic at the US Open: How each can win ESPN 2025 US Open: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic – Semifinal Key Match Preview US Open Tennis US Open men’s semifinals: Three grand slam champions and one newcomer battle for spot in final CNN Alcaraz and Djokovic’s contrasting careers at forefront in scintillating semi-final …
Read More »
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature And look who’s watching. Share Share First set: Djokovic* 1-3 Alcaraz (*denotes next server)It’s hot and muggy today, the warmest day of the tournament so far, at about 27 degrees. Which is likely to help Alcaraz’s power and spin. Djokovic is already clutching his neck and …
Read More »NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a younger man’s game as he heads into the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday. It’s been two years since his most recent Grand Slam title, which — to him — must feel like an eternity. Last season was his first without earning at least one since 2017. And …
Read More »
Amanda Anisimova: ‘That proved everything for me’ “Playing here is so freaking special. I’ve been having the run of my life here. When I got here I was like ‘Ok let’s try and get through one round.’ This has been such a dream. “To come back from Wimbledon like that is really special to me. I feel like I worked …
Read More »
FLUSHING MEADOWS. N.Y. — The Novak Djokovic impersonator who played the first three rounds of the U.S. Open on his behalf has left the grounds. The real one has returned, to do what he has done for the better part of two decades: wreck anyone standing in the way of his journey into the final weekend of yet another major. …
Read More »NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic took a two-set lead against Taylor Fritz, an opponent he always beats, to close in on the semifinals, a round he often reaches at the U.S. Open, and marked the occasion by blowing kisses to those in Tuesday night’s crowd pulling for the last American man in the field. That was just a taste …
Read More »
How Novak Djokovic tormented Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare A few moments after his latest defeat to Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz faced up to the statistics, even though he knew they would not be pretty reading. The American had just lost to Djokovic for the 11th time in their 11th meeting and the fact it was his closest …
Read More »
US Open: Novak Djokovic remains undefeated against Taylor Fritz, will face Carlos Alcaraz in semifinals Yahoo Sports US Open 2025 live updates: Quarterfinals scores, results as Novak Djokovic beats Taylor Fritz – The Athletic The New York Times Novak Djokovic sets up Alcaraz showdown after reaching 14th US Open semi-final The Guardian 2025 US Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz – Quarterfinal Key …
Read More »