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US Open 2024, Day 2: Three matches to watch on 27 August — Sinner, Alcaraz and Osaka in focus

The Day 2 of US Open 2024 will be packed with some intense matches as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka start their campaigns.

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic breezes into second round, Coco Gauff makes strong start

The four-time US Open champion, Novak Djokovic, playing for the first time since claiming Olympic gold two weeks ago, defeated the Moldovan qualifier 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.

US Open 2024, Day 1: Matches to watch on Day 1, August 26, at Flushing Meadows

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will headline the opening day of the US Open tournament in New York.

US Open 2024: Djokovic eyes Slam record in title defence, spotlight on Sinner, Sabalenka favourite among women

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are the defending US Open champions as tennis calendar reaches last major of the year.

Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols', Alcaraz believes in 'clean sport' in wake of Jannik Sinner doping case

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner escaped a ban despite two positive dope tests this year.

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz downplays injury concerns after cutting practice session short

Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at Flushing Meadows in 2022. He's piled up three more since, including this year's French Open and Wimbledon.

Jannik Sinner reacts to escaping doping ban: 'I haven't done anything wrong'

Jannik Sinner tested positive for low levels of the banned anabolic agent clostebol in March -- once during the Indian Wells Masters and again in an out-of-competition test eight days later.

Former US Open runner-up Ons Jabeur pulls out of Grand Slam tournament

World number 17 Jabeur, who was runner-up to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 final in New York, has been struggling with a shoulder injury.

US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz on collision course after being placed on same side of draw; Sabalenka vs Gauff semi-final on the cards

The draw raises the prospect of a possible semi-final clash between Sinner and Alcaraz who in 2022 produced an epic five-hour 15-minute quarter-final which concluded at 2:50 a.m.

US Open 2024: Everything you need to know about the hardcourt major in New York

US Open gets underway on August 26 with Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff the defending champions.

Jannik Sinner 'honest to core', says coach Darren Cahill after dope test controversy

Darren Cahill said there was no question of Jannik Sinner trying to gain advantage through the use of a banned substance.

Explained: Why Jannik Sinner has been cleared of wrongdoing despite failing anti-doping tests

Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol in March, a substance on WADA's prohibited list, but was allowed to compete and will not be suspended.

Tennis Premier League to take place in Mumbai in December; Sumit Nagal, Hugo Gaston and Magda Linette among stars

After five successful seasons, the Tennis Premier League is hot on the heels of the IPL in terms of fanfare, and brings tennis to the fans, in an entertaining 25-point format.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after two failed anti-doping tests

Sinner provided an in-competition sample at the Indian Wells Masters on 10 March, 2024 which contained the presence of a metabolite of clostebol at low levels, according to the ITIA.

Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka win titles

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open with wins over Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula respectively.

Olympics Review: ‘Djokovic believes he has a little more left in the tank' — Somdev Devvarman

In an exclusive interaction with Firstpost, Somdev Devvarman, who played in the 2012 London Olympics, speaks about the current state of Indian tennis, tennis at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz rivalry, India’s overall performance at the Games and more.

Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner claws through to final; Aryna Sabalenka knocks world No 1 Iga Swiatek out

In the final Monday, Sinner will play American Frances Tiafoe, and Sabalenka will meet American Jessica Pegula.

Cincinnati Open: Sinner, Swiatek fight back from a set down to advance to semis; Alcaraz apologises for racquet smash

Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from last Saturday in Montreal as he defeated the sixth seed in a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 fightback. Swiatek did the same in the women's draw as she worked to overcome teen Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Cincinnati Open: Gael Monfils beats frustrated Carlos Alcaraz before going down to Holger Rune in last 16

Trailing 3-1 in the tiebreaker when the match was halted, Alcaraz was hoping for a reset when play resumed Friday. But, the No. 3 player in the ATP rankings wasn't able to control his emotions.

US Open 2024: Wildcards for former champions Osaka, Thiem, Wawrinka, Andreescu

United States Tennis Association (USTA) issued wildcards to former champions Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka and Bianca Andreescu for US Open 2024.

Zeeshan Ali resigns as Davis Cup coach after 11-year stint

Zeeshan Ali, 54, has been in the role since 2013 when he had replaced Nandan Bal ahead of the tie against South Korea in New Delhi.

Alexei Popyrin ends Australia's 21-year Masters 1000 title drought title at Montreal

Alexei Popyrin is the first Australian to win a Masters 1000 title since Lleyton Hewitt in 2003 at Indian Wells.

Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova for second straight WTA Toronto title

Jessica Pegula captured her sixth career WTA title, second of the year to become the first consecutive winner in Canada since Martina Hingis

Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open: 'I won't be able to give my 100 percent'

Rafael Nadal will have missed four of the past five tournaments at US Open, the exception being his run to the fourth round in 2022.

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, of AIN, become first Russians to clinch medal in event

Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider lost the final to Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini of Italy 2-6, 6-1, 10-7 in a match tiebreaker. Olympics doubles uses a first-to-10 tiebreaker instead of a standard third set.

Paris Olympics 2024: Novak Djokovic breaks down into tears as he celebrates Olympic gold with family; Watch

Novak Djokovic could not hold his tears as he began crying with joy after winning the Olympics gold. The winner of 24 Grand Slams then carried the Serbian flag around the court before joining his family for more celebrations.

Novak Djokovic wins maiden Olympic gold medal after beating Carlos Alcaraz in final

In his stellar career, Djokovic has also spent most weeks spent at No. 1 in the rankings by any man or woman. It also already contained a Summer Olympics medal, from 2008, but it was a bronze — and he has made clear that simply was not sufficient

Zheng Qinwen makes history for Asia and China with Olympic singles gold

Zheng Qinwen's victory came on the same Court Philippe Chatrier where in 2011 Li Na celebrated becoming China's first Grand Slam champion

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz in gold medal match at Paris Olympics: Head-to-head, date, time, live streaming

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are chasing their first Olympics gold medal when they meet in the singles final.

Paris 2024: Injury threatens Djokovic's Olympic dream, Murray slips into retirement, Swiatek shocked

On a dramatic day at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic came through despite knee concerns while Andy Murray retired and Iga Swiatek was stunned