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US Open tennis 2015

US Open tennis 2015
The 2015 US Open is the final grand slam tournament of the year, played on the hard courts at Flushing Meadows in New York. Marin Cilic is the defending champion in the men's event while Serena Williams has won the last three women's tournaments, and if she repeats the feat will complete the grand slam
Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy. Photo: Reuters
Roger Federer

Djokovic's drive: why Serbian star could become first man to complete grand slam for nearly 50 years

Djokovic stands tied for the seventh most major titles in history but seems to be eliminating any weaknesses from his game

Novak Djokovic outclasses Roger Federer to win his second US Open title and 10th slam of his career

Italy’s Flavia Pennetta pulls off shock US Open victory, then drops another bombshell: ‘I’m retiring’

Sabr stunner: Roger Federer cuts down Stan Wawrinka with deadly new weapon to set up US Open final with Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer returns to Stan Wawrinka. Photo: AFP
Serena Williams

Against all odds: 300-1 outsider Roberta Vinci knocks Serena Williams out of US Open

Serena Williams had been a vulnerable conqueror at this year’s majors, living dangerously and dicing with defeat on numerous occasions as she tried to become only the fourth woman to complete the calendar grand slam. On Friday, her luck finally ran out at the US Open, and on a court where she had not been beaten since 2011.

Serena Williams’ grand slam bid on hold as US Open postpones semi-finals

Serena Williams will have to wait before continuing her bid for a calendar-year grand slam: Her US Open semi-final was postponed because of rain in the forecast

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New York police commissioner William Bratton criticises use of force in arrest of black tennis star James Blake

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton said on Thursday he was concerned over the level of force used in the arrest of retired US tennis star James Blake, who was mistakenly identified as a suspect in a fraud ring.

James Blake is insisting on an apology from the officers involved in incident that saw him slammed to the ground. Photo: AP

Roger Federer imperious as he crushes Gasquet to set up US Open semi against Wawrinka

Five-time champion Roger Federer put on a tennis masterclass on Wednesday, routing Richard Gasquet to reach his 10th US Open semi-final, where he will face close friend Stan Wawrinka

Serena Williams

17-1: that’s Serena Williams’ record over three remaining players in US Open as Halep and Pennetta reach semis

Romanian second seed Simona Halep and Italy’s Flavia Pennetta advanced to a US Open semi-final matchup by ousting two-time grand slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Petra Kvitova on Wednesday

Novak Djokovic will take on Marin Cilic for place in US Open final after swatting Lopez aside

Novak Djokovic defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) to reach the US Open semi-finals, a 21st last-four spot in his last 22 grand slams

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win. Photo: AP
Serena Williams

Serena Williams two wins away from grand slam after beating sister Venus at US Open

World number one Serena Williams, chasing the first calendar grand slam since 1988, advanced to the US Open semi-finals Tuesday by defeating 23rd-seeded sister Venus 6-2, 1-6, 6-3

Serena Williams hits a return. Photo: USA Today Sports

Title-holder Marin Cilic reaches US Open semis and veteran Vinci joins him as they overcome French foes

Defending champion Marin Cilic and unseeded Roberta Vinci were the first through to the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday, and both needed to go the distance against tough French resistance

Andy Murray crashes out of US Open as South African Kevin Anderson plays 'match of his life'

Andy Murray crashed out in the fourth round of the US Open on Monday, making his earliest grand slam exit since 2010 to end his run of 18 consecutive major quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic given a scare before battling into US Open quarters

World number one Novak Djokovic reached his 26th consecutive grand slam quarter-final but only after surviving a US Open scare against Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Tennis Open

Concussed Eugenie Bouchard out of US Open and could be doubt for Hong Kong after locker room fall

Eugenie Bouchard’s revitalising run at the US Open is over after she slipped and fell in the locker room

Eugenie Bouchard fell over in the locker room on Friday and banged her head. Photo: AP

Sister act at US Open as Venus Williams stands in way of Serena’s grand slam quest

Serena Williams moved within three wins of achieving the fourth women’s calendar-year grand slam by routing fellow American Madison Keys on Sunday and setting up a US Open quarter-final clash with sister Venus

A cut above: Roger Federer demonstrates devastating new ‘Sabre’ weapon at US Open

Call it sneaky, call it “Sabre”, call it the new weapon that could just fire Roger Federer to his sixth US Open and 18th grand slam title

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Rafael Nadal

Downward spiral: Rafael Nadal knocked out of US Open by Fabio Fognini

Rafael Nadal despairs at another missed point. Photo: AFP

'I thought it was a bomb': Drone crash at US Open sparks tennis centre security review

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Serena Williams

Serena Williams rallies against Bethanie Mattek-Sands to stay on track for grand slam at US Open

Looking after baby brings balance and joy to Novak Djokovic’s life as he roars on at US Open

Novak Djokovic on his way to victory over Andreas Seppi. Photo: AFP

True grit: Andy Murray rallies from two sets down to progress at US Open

Andy Murray lets out a roar after winning a point against Adrian Mannarino. Photo: Reuters

Aussie legend Shane Warne warns tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios to show some respect

Australian cricket great Shane Warne told tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios Thursday respect was more important than being liked and warned him “you’re testing our patience mate”.

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Stricken Mardy Fish ends career after marathon US Open encounter with Feliciano Lopez

Mardy Fish faced down heart problems and crippling anxiety attacks but in the end it was a humble spot of cramping which brought his career to an end Wednesday.

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Rafa Nadal made to work to make round three at Flushing Meadows

Rafael Nadal took his US Open record to 22 wins in his last 23 matches when he beat diminutive Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round Wednesday.

Rafael Nadal battled past Diego Schwartzman, of Argentina, in three sets. Photo: AP
Serena Williams

Battling Serena Williams struggles into round three at US Open against world No 110

Serena Williams struggled but advanced toward the first calendar grand slam since 1988 by defeating Dutch qualifier Kiki Bertens 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, on Wednesday at the US Open.

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Serena Williams was forced to battle her way into round three at Flushing Meadows. Photo: Reuters

Andy Murray silences Australia’s bad boy Nick Kyrgios at US Open

Third seed and 2012 champion Andy Murray defeated Australia’s Nick Kyrgios 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to make the US Open second round on Tuesday.

The long goodbye: Lleyton Hewitt extends stay at US Open with win over Aleksandr Nedovyesov

A fist-pumping Lleyton Hewitt turned back the clock as he wore down an injured Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-0, 7-6 (7-2), 1-0 on Tuesday to extend his US Open grand slam goodbye.

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