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The men’s singles final of the U.S. Open takes centre stage on Sunday, as Novak Djokovic looks to defend his crown against Stan Wawrinka. World No. 1 Djokovic has featured in six of the last seven finals at Flushing Meadows, while Sunday’s showdown will be the first time Wawrinka has made it all the way. Both players came through hard-fought semi-finals to book their place in the last two,...
Published: September 10, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open began without five-time champion Roger Federer and saw numerous top seeds like Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic sent home earlier than expected. With each passing round, the twists and turns piled up higher and higher. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic has experienced most of that drama. Entering New York with injury concerns severe enough that his team debated whether or...
Published: September 10, 2016
Make no mistake, Felipe Massa knew the moment—the day he would announce his retirement from Formula One—was coming. As long ago as last November, he had hinted the 2016 season could potentially be his last, telling Brazil’s UOL Esporte (h/t ESPN F1’s Nate Saunders) he would only continue if he had a “competitive” car in a team who made him feel “loved.” The...
Published: September 10, 2016
In a showdown between very familiar foes, Novak Djokovic will look to cap off a stellar season as he takes on Stan Wawrinka in the final of the 2016 U.S. Open. Djokovic is potentially looking at a third Grand Slam win in 2016, which would be the second time he has accomplished such a feat in his illustrious career. However, that looks to be a difficult task, with Wawrinka coming off consecutive wins...
Published: September 10, 2016
Angelique Kerber will face off against Karolina Pliskova in the 2016 U.S. Open women’s final on Saturday, when a new champion will be crowned at Flushing Meadows following a whirlwind fortnight in New York. Kerber comes into the showdown having stripped Serena Williams of the world No. 1 ranking following her 6-4, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki, while Pliskova is making her maiden appearance...
Published: September 10, 2016
Novak Djokovic‘s peculiar run at the 2016 U.S. Open turned bizarre early in his semifinal match against Gael Monfils. Still, Djokovic emerged on top, the same as he’s been for the last two years. Whether it’s competing for a calendar Slam or surviving Monfils‘ odd antics, Djokovic has become the singular constant on the ATP World Tour. So often he’s the last man...
Published: September 10, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open final is set with Novak Djokovic seeking his second straight win at this tournament against Stan Wawrinka on Sunday. Djokovic reached the final with a bizarre four-set win over Gael Monfils. Wawrinka weathered an early storm to defeat Nishikori in the semifinal and reach his first-ever U.S. Open final. Here’s the schedule for the U.S. Open final between Djokovic...
Published: September 10, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open is nearing its end after two weeks of intense action, with the men’s semifinals being the centerpiece of Friday’s action. Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka entered the semifinals as the favorites to reach the final, but they faced stiff tests from Gael Monfils and Kei Nishikori, respectively. Djokovic and Wawrinka were able to take care of business, albeit...
Published: September 9, 2016
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic punched his ticket to the U.S. Open final Friday with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 victory over 10th-seeded Gael Monfils in perhaps the wildest match of the tournament. Djoker defeated the Frenchman, who appeared disinterested, bewildered and lacking in terms of effort for the first two sets before mounting a comeback and making a match of it. With the win, Nole reached his...
Published: September 9, 2016
No. 3 seed Stan Wawrinka defeated No. 6 Kei Nishikori 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-2, on Friday night in the second men’s semifinal at the U.S. Open to advance to Sunday afternoon’s final at Flushing Meadows. Wawrinka will face No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic in an attempt to capture the third Grand Slam title of his career after winning Friday’s war of attrition. Nishikori captured the first...