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Medvedev wins US Open to end Djokovic’s calendar Grand Slam bid

NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev shattered Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam with a straight sets victory in the US Open final here Sunday, denying the world number one a record-breaking 21st major men’s singles title. Russia’s second-ranked Medvedev dominated Djokovic 6-4, 6-4,

Thiem defeats Zverev to claim US Open title

NEW YORK: Austria’s Dominic Thiem finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in the US Open final on Sunday. The 27-year-old world number three appeared to

Azarenka beats Serena Williams to reaches US Open final

NEW YORK (AFP): Victoria Azarenka registered a remarkable comeback victory against six-time champion Serena Williams in a three-set thriller to book her place in the US Open 2020 women’s singles final against Naomi Osaka. The unseeded Belarusian fought back to

Defending champion Nadal rules out playing US Open

NEW YORK: Defending champion Rafael Nadal slammed tennis schedule and said he will not play the US Open citing concerns over the coronavirus. “After many thoughts I have decided not to play this year’s US Open,” Nadal said on Twitter.

French Open to begin on September 27 with fans

PARIS: The delayed French Open will get underway on September 27 with fans in attendance, the Rolland Garros organisers said. The ruling bodies of world tennis have revealed a new-look calendar for a sport on a hiatus since mid-March due

Nadal beats Medvedev to win US Open Final

New York: Rafael Nadal wins the US Open final. Opponent Daniil Medvedev gave a tough time to the legendary player. “It means a lot to me to have this trophy in my hands. I resisted well during the last three