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The way you are playing is a big joke. It is very tough to play against you, US Opens official website quoted Medvedev as saying. (Photo: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal: 'Very tough to play against you'

The 23-year-old Russian fifth seed gave a massive scare to Nadal as he shifted styles and won the next two sets after...

9 Sept 2019 1:23 PM IST

Thats so important, Nadal said of his fourth US Open crown. This victory means a lot. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal hails US Open win as one of his 'most emotional' wins

The 33-year-old Spanish left-hander grabbed his fourth career title on the New York hardcourts in thrilling fashion.

9 Sept 2019 12:54 PM IST

Not once since 1949 had a player come back from two sets down to win the U.S. Open final but Medvedev, cheered loudly by a crowd that booed him mercilessly earlier in the week, came close on the back of some brilliant tennis. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Clay court king Nadal overcomes Medvedev to win 4th US Open...

Rafael Nadal survived a heroic Daniil Medvedev fightback to claim an epic 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

9 Sept 2019 9:52 AM IST

Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision course at the US Open after they were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Legends feel their years

The question is how long these champions will defy time to stretch their unsurpassed feats.

9 Sept 2019 5:01 AM IST

The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal defeats Matteo Berrettini to enter US Open finals

With this win, Nadal has entered his fifth Us Open final and if he manages to win US Open, he will take his Grand Slam...

7 Sept 2019 8:26 AM IST

Only Matteo Berrettini stands between Rafael Nadal and a fifth final at Flushing Meadows where the stage has been all but cleared for the Spaniard to claim a 19th grand slam title. (Photo:AFP)

Path cleared for Nadal but obstacles remain at US Open

The draw always looked kind to second seed Nadal, who was guaranteed of avoiding greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer...

6 Sept 2019 10:54 AM IST

After winning the first two sets, Nadal did not waste time in wrapping up the third set and he won it 6-2. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Diego Schwartzman to enter semis

The Spaniard was able to showcase an aggressive style of tennis in the first set and he quickly took a 4-0 lead.

5 Sept 2019 11:16 AM IST

Nadal fired a forehand winner on match point to seal the victory and make his 40th quarter-final at a Grand Slam event. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal beats Marin Cilic to enter quarter-final

The second-seeded Spaniard was in cruise control as he took the first set behind some superb serving and stout defence.

3 Sept 2019 10:57 AM IST

Rafael Nadal cruised into the U.S. Open fourth round with a business-like 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Chung Hyeon on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Nadal defeats Chung Hyeon 6-3 6-4 6-2, enters fourth round

The three-times champion took control of the match when he broke the South Korean's serve in the first set to grab a 4-2...

1 Sept 2019 7:00 PM IST

Britains Andy Murray at a post match news conference at the Wimbledon Championships. AFP Photo

Many top male players support ATP-WTA merger: Andy Murray

20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer renewed the call for merger of the men's and women's governing bodies

2 May 2020 10:41 AM IST

Serbias Novak Djokovic poses with his trophy after defeating Australias Nick Kyrgios during the mens singles final tennis match on the fourteenth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Djoker has the last laugh

The grace of a champion was audible in Djokovic's words, as much as the craft in his game

11 July 2022 11:18 PM IST

In this file photo taken on October 24, 2017 Switzerlands Roger Federer celebrates after winning against Frances Tiafoe of the US at the Swiss Indoors ATP 500 tennis tournament in Basel. - Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next weeks Laver Cup, he said on September 15, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Exit Fedex: An era ends

It is doubtful if anyone will play the game with the elegance of Federer and his refined on-court manners

17 Sept 2022 12:06 AM IST