Wawrinka vs. Nishikori: Score, Highlights from US Open Semifinals 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 set in 30 minutes after securing an early break. He seemed to be locked in, particularly on his serve, but began to fade a bit in the steamy conditions. As the match wore on, it was the Swiss player’s... 

US Open Tennis 2016: Men’s Semifinal TV Schedule, Start Times and Picks

Novak Djokovic highlights a group of four of the top players in the world who will take the court Friday afternoon for a berth in the championship round at the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Open. With Andy Murray now gone, Djokovic is undoubtedly the favorite to win his third title at Flushing Meadows, but a talented Gael Monfils stands in the way. Kei Nishikori, the man who beat Murray, will also face a harrowing challenge against Stan Wawrinka, who is looking to join the ranks of the sport’s elite with a possible third career Grand Slam win. Tune into ESPN for full coverage of the day’s... 

Djokovic vs. Monfils: Score, Highlights from US Open Semifinals 2016

Novak Djokovic def. Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Novak Djokovic advanced to the U.S. Open men’s final on Friday after a bizarre semifinal against Gael Monfils. Djokovic and Monfils both suffered from fatigue on a hot day inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but that was the least weird thing that occurred over the span of three hours.  The top-seeded man in the world burst out to an early lead, and he appeared to have the first set in the bag, but strange tactics from Monfils threw a wrench in his approach. The Frenchman appeared to be giving up the first set, but it took a few extra games... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Schedule: TV Coverage, Live Stream for Men’s Semi-Finals

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has not had the best of summers by his high standards, but he is now just two wins away from a third U.S. Open title and 13th career Grand Slam. He faces 10th seed Gael Monfils in the first semi-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday and is a heavy favourite to advance to a seventh final at Flushing Meadows. The other semi-final sees Stan Wawrinka take on sixth seed Kei Nishikori, with the Japanese having shocked in-form world No. 2 Andy Murray in the quarters. The action in New York gets underway at 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. BST), with ESPN broadcasting both matches in the U.S.... 

US Open Tennis 2016: Women’s Final Schedule, Prediction and Prize Money

Serena Williams will not play in the U.S. Open final for the second year in a row.  She was stopped in the semifinal by Karolina Pliskova, just as she was halted by Roberta Vinci a year ago. But unlike Vinci, who used touch and placement to force Williams into errors, Pliskova showed off her remarkable power with her groundstrokes and her serve to win her match by a 6-2, 7-6 (5) score. The 10th-seeded Pliskova will meet second-seeded Angelique Kerber, who rolled past unseeded Caroline Wozniacki by a 6-4, 6-3 score in the second women’s semifinal. Pliskova and Kerber will square... 

US Open Tennis 2016: TV Schedule and Men’s Semifinal Predictions

As the men’s side of the U.S. Open progressed, it looked like a championship matchup between top seed Novak Djokovic and No. 2 seed Andy Murray was in the cards. There were some physical questions about Djokovic’s health in the early stages concerning his wrist and right arm, but he has made it to the semifinals. Three of his opponents either could not play or had to retire, but he has survived and advanced. The same cannot be said for Murray, who cruised to victory in his first four matches before meeting Kei Nishikori in the quarterfinals. While Murray won two of the first three sets,... 

Serena’s Stunning 2016 US Open Upset Ends Her Reign as No. 1, but for How Long?

Serena Williams never gives in, even when she’s hobbling on an injured left knee in the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Open. There she was, trying to get to the final over big-serving upstart Karolina Pliskova, but her body was unable to cooperate two straight nights against two top young players in the WTA. On a muggy New York evening that topped 80 degrees, Serena’s streak of 186 consecutive weeks as the world’s No. 1 player finally came to an end. (No. 2 Angelique Kerber ascended the throne before her warm-ups in the semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium.) Oddly enough, the Serena... 

US Open Tennis 2016 Women’s Final: TV Schedule, Start Time and Live Stream Info

Karolina Pliskova pulled off one of the year’s biggest stunners on Thursday night when she upset Serena Williams 6-2, 7-6(5) at the 2016 U.S. Open, which means she’s earned the right to square off against Angelique Kerber in the women’s final on Saturday afternoon.   Kerber, who is now the new world No. 1 following Williams’ loss, advanced to the title tilt with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki.   Here’s a look at the schedule and viewing information for Saturday afternoon’s championship showdown:    Preview With Williams out of the... 

US Open 2016 Women’s Final: Pliskova vs. Kerber Preview, Predictions

The 2016 U.S. Open women’s final features a player who will be the WTA Tour’s new world No. 1 against a first-time Grand Slam finalist.  Angelique Kerber, the provisional No. 1, defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3, while Karolina Pliskova upset Serena Williams 6-2, 7-6 (5) in semifinals action Thursday night at Flushing Meadows, New York.  At age 28, Kerber becomes the oldest player to debut at No. 1 and the first German to hold the top spot since Steffi Graf. She’s also the fifth player to reach her first three Grand Slam finals in one year. The last to do so... 

Serena Williams Injury: Updates on Tennis Star’s Knee and Return

A frustrating season for Serena Williams has hit another speed bump, as the tennis superstar dealt with a knee injury in her U.S. Open semifinals loss to Karolina Pliskova on Thursday. Continue for updates.  Williams’ Coach Comments on Knee Injury’s Impact on Loss Friday, Sept. 9 “Since the start, it was terrible,” Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou said, per ESPN’s Greg Garber. “She was slow, very, very slow. Much slower than usual.” “At the end she tried to go for the winner on every shot,” Mouratoglou added. “This with... 

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