Novak Djokovic vs. Stan Wawrinka: Career Stats, Prediction for 2016 Men’s Final

A thrill-filled fortnight of world-class tennis will come to a climax at Flushing Meadows on Sunday as Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka prepare to collide in the men’s final of the 2016 U.S. Open. Djokovic has made his way to New York with the vision of clinching his third U.S. Open title, and after defeating Roger Federer to win last year’s final, he now has another Swiss sensation in his sights. Wawrinka has picked his moment to make his first major final of 2016 and will look to shock the masses by sealing the last Grand Slam available this year in what will be his maiden U.S.... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Results: Final Look at Women’s Bracket and Prize Money

Angelique Kerber emerged from the 2016 U.S. Open as the new world No. 1 and established herself as Serena Williams‘ first genuine rival in years. The 28-year-old German beat an impressive Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in Saturday’s final at Flushing Meadows to claim her second Grand Slam title of 2016, as she won the Australian Open back in January. She picked up the winning cheque of $3.5 million, while Pliskova pocketed $1.75 million after reaching her first-ever major final—the Czech had never previously made it past the third round at a Grand Slam—per the... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players After US Open 2016

Angelique Kerber’s metamorphosis from good to dominant saw the 28-year-old German win her second Grand Slam title of 2016 at the U.S. Open and rip the No. 1 ranking away from Serena Williams. Defeating ascending star Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling final, Kerber proved she wasn’t a one-hit wonder but a force with real staying power. The new queen of women’s tennis, it’s remarkable how she’s transformed her game and mentality in such a short period of time.  While Pliskova’s stay in New York ended in heartbreak, she’ll rise to a new career-high... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Men’s Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Stan Wawrinka Preview

Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka will meet in the men’s 2016 US Open final on Sunday, with the latter hoping to keep his remarkable unbeaten run in major finals alive. As shared by the US Open’s official Twitter account, the Swiss star has won his last 10 finals, a remarkable feat for a man who has only two Grand Slam titles under his belt: Djokovic will chase his third US Open title and 13th overall Grand Slam, putting an end to a rough period that saw the Serb disappoint at Wimbledon and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Here’s a look at the head-to-head record between the two, which... 

Ranking the Top 10 Women’s Players After US Open 2016

Angelique Kerber capped off the best week of her career with a win over Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at the 2016 U.S. Open. Kerber bagged her second Grand Slam trophy and the No. 1 ranking. “All the dreams came true this year,” she told the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium during an ESPN broadcast.  Kerber dethroned Serena Williams from a perch she held for a record-tying 186 consecutive weeks. But does she top Williams in these power rankings?  This post-U.S. Open top-10 list factors in the projected WTA Tour rankings on Monday, the singles points race or Road to Singapore,... 

U.S. Open Champion Angelique Kerber Clinches WTA 2016 Player of the Year

Angelique Kerber is the surprise star of the year after winning the 2016 U.S. Open. The 28-year-old German rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third set to defeat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. It was another hard-earned, clutch effort that solidified her new No. 1 ranking and left no doubt that she is the player of the year in the WTA. Take a moment to appreciate Kerber’s year. She won the Australian and U.S. Opens, the two majors played on hard courts. She was a finalist at Wimbledon, silver medalist at the Olympics and winner at Stuttgart. She is the one who finally toppled Serena Williams’... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Women’s Final: Winner, Score and Twitter Reaction

Angelique Kerber had already clinched the world No. 1 ranking. On Saturday, she proved she was nowhere near satisfied. The German put the perfect capper on her career-best 2016, earning a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over 10th-seeded Karolina Pliskova to take home the U.S. Open. It’s Kerber’s second career Grand Slam win and her second of 2016, joining her triumph at the Australian Open. “All the dreams came true this year,” Kerber said, per Kelyn Soong of the Washington Post. “I’m just trying to enjoy every moment on court and also off court. It’s just... 

Kerber vs. Pliskova: Score, Reaction from US Open 2016 Women’s Final

New world No. 1 Angelique Kerber won her second Grand Slam title Saturday afternoon, defeating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the U.S. Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.  The U.S. Open showed match point: Below are the statistics from the final: Kerber’s and Pliskova’s conflicting styles have made their matches entertaining over the years. In seven previous meetings, Kerber held a 4-3 advantage. The 6’1″, 159-pound Pliskova uses her height and momentum to generate power, while Kerber plays a finesse game with pinpoint accuracy.  The... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Results: Women’s Final Score and Men’s Final Predictions

Angelique Kerber was not about to let the opportunity slip through her grasp at the U.S. Open. After splitting her first two sets with powerful challenger Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic, Kerber found herself trailing 3-1 in the decisive third set. But instead of succumbing to the pressure, Kerber rallied to win the final set and take the U.S. Open Championship. Kerber took the title by a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 margin. The champion from Germany had emerged as the No. 1 player in the world when Pliskova defeated Serena Williams in the semifinal. Kerber cemented that ranking with the win over the... 

Pliskova vs. Kerber: Score, Highlights from US Open Women’s Final 2016

It didn’t have Serena, but it did have a whole lot of excellent tennis. As she moves to the top of the WTA world rankings, Angelique Kerber will do it as the winner of the 2016 U.S. Open after a three-set victory over Karolina Pliskova. Kerber, currently seeded second behind Williams, dropped a set for the first time in the tournament but hung on for a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win on a steamy Saturday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The win was Kerber’s second major victory of the season—and her career—after she kicked off 2016 by winning the Australian Open title. She was also a... 

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