Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men’s final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24 | CNN

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men’s final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24 | CNN

CNN  —  Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The world No. 2 further cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis players ever – with Sunday’s win, he matches Margaret Court’s record…

Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Wimbledon semifinals | CNN

Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Wimbledon semifinals | CNN

CNN  —  Novak Djokovic had to be at his very best to get past Andrey Rublev on Tuesday, winning 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in a thrilling clash to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Rublev, who has never reached the semifinals of a grand slam, was in inspired form during the first set, using his huge serve…

Ukrainian tennis player refuses to shake Russian opponent’s hand after semifinal victory | CNN

Ukrainian tennis player refuses to shake Russian opponent’s hand after semifinal victory | CNN

CNN  —  Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina refused to shake hands with Veronika Kudermetova, her Russian opponent, following the former’s victory in the semifinals of the Rome Masters in Italy on Friday. Speaking to reporters after the match at Foro Italico, Rome, Kalinina said, “We didn’t shake hands because the girl is from Russia basically….

Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash | CNN

Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash | CNN

CNN  —  Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the French Open took another blow on Wednesday as the world No. 1 was beaten by Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Rune prevailed in wet conditions as rain continues to affect play in Rome, winning 6-2 4-6 6-2 to earn his second consecutive victory over…

Venus Williams picks up first win against top-20 opponent in four years | CNN

Venus Williams picks up first win against top-20 opponent in four years | CNN

CNN  —  Venus Williams rolled back the years with a vintage performance to secure her first win against a top-20 player in four years. The 43-year-old Williams defeated Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 7-5 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Monday. Kudermetova is seeded 16th in the tournament and…

Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva in the battle of the teenagers at French Open and reaches fourth round | CNN

Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva in the battle of the teenagers at French Open and reaches fourth round | CNN

CNN  —  It wasn’t too long ago that Coco Gauff exploded onto the scene as a 15-year-old, defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. But time marches on and it was Gauff who was the experienced player on court on Saturday as she defeated 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva in a hard-fought battle between two of tennis’…

Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs | CNN

Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs | CNN

CNN  —  Jimmy Butler’s talents have been lauded this postseason. From his toughness to his elite shot-making, there is a reason he has earned the nickname ‘Himmy Buckets.’ But one talent we didn’t know the Miami Heat star had was clairvoyance. But according to tennis star and Heat fan Coco Gauff, Butler is either excellent…

Novak Djokovic makes political statement about Kosovo after first-round French Open win | CNN

Novak Djokovic makes political statement about Kosovo after first-round French Open win | CNN

CNN  —  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic left a political message on a TV camera lens at the French Open on Monday in response to violent clashes in Kosovo. Following his first-round victory against American Aleksandar Kovacevic, Djokovic wrote “Kosovo is the [heart] of Serbia. Stop the violence” in Serbian on a camera lens, using…

US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

CNN  —  It began with 128 contenders, but now the women’s draw at the US Open is down to just four. After almost two weeks of grueling action in the searing heat in New York, the semifinalists have been confirmed for the fourth and final grand slam of 2023. American teenager Coco Gauff faces Czech…