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Popyrin upsets Djokovic to reach round 16
  • August 31, 2024
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Popyrin upsets Djokovic to reach round 16

Alexei Popyrin defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 using a masterful display of Big-Man Tennis, at the US Open on Friday night. The victory came courtesy of fifty winners. With World No. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp’s straight-set victory over 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round, it was the second startling upset

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Sabalenka comes out on top in a late night battle to enter round 16
  • August 31, 2024
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Sabalenka comes out on top in a late night battle to enter round 16

Aryna Sabalenka held off No.31 Ekaterina Alexandrova to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the third round to advance to the Round of 16 at the ongoing US Open. The match began at 12:08 a.m., setting the record for the latest start of a men’s or women’s match in the history of the tournament. The prior

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Djokovic reaches third round as Djere retires
  • August 29, 2024
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Djokovic reaches third round as Djere retires

Novak Djokovic reached to the third round when his countryman Laslo Djere retired due to injury early in the third set on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Serbian and second seed at the US Open this year, led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before the retirement of his compatriots under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium. “It’s not what

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Sabalenka ease into third round while Guaff set Svitolina meeting
  • August 29, 2024
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Sabalenka ease into third round while Guaff set Svitolina meeting

Aryna Sabalenka followed her opening round wim with another superb performance in the second round as she rolled into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Belarusian and World No.2 who was a champion at the Cincinnati Open last week, extended her current win streak to seven matches after easing past

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Alcaraz moves past Li Tu in four sets to reach next round
  • August 28, 2024
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Alcaraz moves past Li Tu in four sets to reach next round

Carlos Alcaraz who is aiming to become the third man in the Open Era to win Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year began his campaign with a win on Tuesday night. The 21-year-old extended his major match-winning streak to 15 after a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win against the World

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