Serena proves too strong for Sharapova in U.S. Open showdown
Serena Williams trounced old foe Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-1 in their blockbuster first-round clash at the U.S. Open on Monday to get her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title off to a flying start.
NFL notebook: Reich rallies Colts behind Brissett
Andrew Luck won’t play this season, and coach Frank Reich wants his Indianapolis Colts locker room to rally behind new starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Tsurenko withdraws from U.S. Open with elbow injury
Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday.
Nishikori already has sights set on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
There are still four Grand Slam events that will be contested before medals can be won at the Tokyo Olympics but as far as Kei Nishikori is concerned, all roads from now on lead to one destination.
Djokovic finds comfort zone early at U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic was feeling right at home on the Arthur Ashe Stadium hardcourt on Monday, which may be bad news for anyone hoping to deny the defending champion from adding to his Grand Slam tally.
Opelka stuns Fognini in early U.S. Open upset
Reilly Opelka scored the biggest upset of the U.S. Open so far on Monday, defeating 11th seed Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 to win his first main-draw match at the tournament.
Venezuelan politicians may take the field if MLB bars players, socialist party No. 2 says
Venezuela’s upcoming baseball season will go on “even if we have to play ourselves,” socialist party No. 2 Diosdado Cabello said on Monday, criticizing a move by Major League Baseball (MLB) to restrict players from participating because of U.S. sanctio…
Venus sprints through first round of U.S. Open
Venus Williams ended a run of suffering first-round exits at Grand Slam tournaments by walloping China’s Zheng Saisai 6-1 6-0 on the opening day of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Mladenovic sends Kerber packing from U.S. Open
Kristina Mladenovic upset former world number one Angelique Kerber 7-5 0-6 6-4 on Monday to put an early end to the 2016 U.S. Open champion’s bid for a second trophy at Flushing Meadows.
Holder Djokovic safely into U.S. Open second round
Novak Djokovic began his U.S. Open title defence in style with a 6-4 6-1 6-4 win over Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in first-round action on Monday.
