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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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“Vertigo” star Kim Novak was honored with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement on Monday at the Venice Film Festival, where the reclusive Hollywood diva made her first public appearance in decades since leaving the limelight in the mid 1960s. She was welcomed with a warm protracted ovation before Guillermo del Toro took the stage to deliver a glowing tribute. Novak, …
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She was the No 1 box office star in the late 50s, but for decades Kim Novak, the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo, has lived a life of quiet seclusion. Now, at the age of 92, one of the last of the great, glamorous movie stars of Hollywood’s golden era is back in the spotlight. She is being honoured …
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Facebook Tweet Email Link Novak Djokovic became the oldest man in 34 years to reach the fourth round of the US Open on Friday night, overcoming lower back issues to defeat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3. Not since Jimmy Connors’ straight-sets victory over Karel Nováček in 1991 has a man older than 38 years and 99 days claimed …
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The U.S. Open begins Sunday in New York City, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. The Athletic’s tennis writers, Matthew Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare, analyze an intriguing draw, as well as offering some of their picks for the best matches of the opening days. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s collision …
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