With Crowds Back at the U.S. Open, Young Stars Give Them a Show

Novak Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam, but there was a sense of renewal, exciting new players named Raducanu and Fernandez, and a sense that tennis is in capable hands.

Daniil Medvedev Routs Novak Djokovic to Win the U.S. Open Title

Medvedev rolled in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, in the men’s singles final. His victory thwarted Djokovic’s bid to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year.

As Novak Djokovic Faces History, He Tries to Block It Out

To capture the first Grand Slam in men’s tennis in 52 years, Djokovic must beat Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final. “Mentally, he’s the best player to ever play the game,” Djokovic’s semifinal opponent said.

As Novak Djokovic Faces History, He Tries to Block It Out

To capture the first Grand Slam in men’s tennis in 52 years, Djokovic must beat Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final. “Mentally, he’s the best player to ever play the game,” Djokovic’s semifinal opponent said.

Novak Djokovic Reaches U.S. Open Final, One Victory From a Grand Slam

Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, and has a chance to become the first man since 1969 to win a calendar-year Grand Slam. He will play Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic Reaches U.S. Open Final, One Victory From a Grand Slam

Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, and has a chance to become the first man since 1969 to win a calendar-year Grand Slam. He will play Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday.

Fans Returned, a Grand Slam Was Chased, and Teenagers Stole the Show

The 2021 U.S. Open has by no means been conventional, but amid a fluctuating pandemic, it has been a notable milestone on the road to tennis and civic normality.

At U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic Moves One Step Closer to Grand Slam

After dropping the first set, the world No. 1 smoothly beat sixth-seeded Matteo Berrettini, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals against Alexander Zverev.

Taking Aim at Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori Wants a Streak of His Own

The world’s No. 1 has beaten his third-round opponent in 16 straight matches. The unseeded Japanese player is optimistic. But he’s not delusional.

Novak Djokovic Is Sensitive, Even When the Crowd’s Not Against Him

Fans at the U.S. Open lustily cheered Djokovic’s teenage opponent Holger Rune, but once you have played the villain in New York, it’s easy to jump to conclusions.

Novak Djokovic Knocks on the Door of a Very Exclusive Club

Only five players have achieved a Grand Slam, the last being Steffi Graf in 1988. Winning four major titles in a calendar year — the holy grail of tennis — is improbably hard.

Why So Many Tennis Players Don’t Want the Covid Vaccine

Despite the possible consequences of not being vaccinated — illness and the loss of income and opportunity to play — tennis players have been stubbornly slow to get the vaccine.

Putting the ‘Open’ Back Into the U.S. Open

The Grand Slam tournament that signals the end of summer in New York welcomes fans who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to pack the house when the main draw begins Monday.

Can Novak Djokovic Be Invincible Again?

For months, the Serbian champion was unbeatable at the sport’s biggest tournaments. Then came the Olympics.

Grand Slam or Not, Novak Djokovic Knows His Role

Heading into the United States Open, an opportunity to win all four majors in the same calendar year has not altered his outlook on life and tennis.

A Few Tennis Pros Make a Fortune. Most Barely Scrape By.

The superstars of pro tennis get paid staggeringly more than everyone else. Can a new players’ association help level the court?

The Special Magic of Wimbledon Returns, Changes Included

The pandemic forced the tournament’s cancellation in 2020 and led to some changes this year, but much of its tradition is back.

Rafael Nadal Says He Will Skip Wimbledon and the Olympics

The Spanish star said a short turnaround between the French Open and Wimbledon did not allow enough time for his body to recover.

In Making the French Open Final, Djokovic Edges Closer to His Rivals

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in four fierce sets and will try to win his 19th Grand Slam title against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

It’s Nadal vs. Djokovic in the French Open, but One Round Early

Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, is set for yet another showdown with Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 and his longtime rival. But the title won’t be on the line.