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Teetotaler Andy Murray found late-night shout-outs from a well-lubricated Ashe stadium crowd more than a bit off-putting as he went down to defeat at the hands of Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-1), 6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 6-4 at the US Open.
Roger Federer does not have many "firsts" to achieve at this point in his illustrious career, but he achieved one on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open
Boris Becker is perfectly placed to provide tactical information for his coaching charge Novak Djokovic before tonight’s US Open quarterfinal showdown with Andy Murray. As a part-time member of Britain’s Sky Sports commentary team , Becker has been courtside for nearly all of the 2012 champion’s four matches so far and has picked up a few pertinent points.
Although there have been a few upsets along the way at this year's U.S. Open, they have--unlike on the women's side--been few and far between. That means the quarterfinal lineup is a blockbuster one, with eight seeds having managed to survive and advance. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Stan Wawrinka are all still alive.
No matter that the two 2012 U.S. Open finalists were in the same section of the bracket this time around. At the beginning of the tournament, a rematch in the quarterfinals was far from a guarantee. After all, Novak Djokovic found himself near John Isner and Philipp Kohlschreiber in the draw while Andy Murray landed in the same eighth as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
The No. 1 players in the world had to work a little bit of overtime thanks to a five-set marathon between Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka earlier in the day on Wednesday. In the long run, though, it hardly mattered for Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Both players won their night-session matches to earn spots in the U.S. Open semifinals.
Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be facing each other for the second time this summer on American hard courts when they do battle in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. With CBS owning afternoon TV coverage rights for Labor Day weekend, all of the biggest names are taking the court early in the day...
For the second straight year at the U.S. Open, not a single American man reached the fourth round. The host nation's last hopes, Sam Querrey and John Isner, both bowed out of the tournament during second-round action on Saturday.
By the looks of things, Novak Djokovic's little summer vacation is over, and he's back at work. He leaves Sam Querrey still a little below the Top Fifty -- but at least Querrey seems finally to be going in the right direction.
Nick Kyrgios will get top billing in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night at the U.S. Open. Perhaps CBS officials called for even bigger names during the day, and they got them. Joining Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in third-round action are familiar foes John Isner and Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Only three American men advanced past the first round of the U.S. Open, but all three are still alive following the first full day of second-round action. John Isner and Sam Querrey powered their way to routine wins on Friday, with Tim Smyczek still to play for a spot in the last 32.
The first full day of men's second-round action at the U.S. Open will take place on Thursday. Among those in action are former champions Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, who are still on a collision course for the quarterfinals. Djokovic is going up against Paul-Henri Mathieu while Murray is facing Matthias Bachinger.
Novak Djokovic thrashed outclassed Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 as the No. 1 began reversing the fragile form which resulted in only two hardcourt match wins after his Wimbledon title victory in early July.
The U.S. Open gets underway on Monday and what should be hot start will feature Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Stan Wawrinka. Among those also kicking off their fortnights are Canadians Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil plus Toronto champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
It simply isn't going to feel the same. It has been years since a U. S. Open has been so affected by injury. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is out. So is former champion Juan Martin del Potro. Andy Murray is here, but he clearly isn't himself. Even Novak Djokovic seems to be a little bit off. It is clearly a wide-open field.
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