U.S. Open tennis

2024 - 8 - 27

Tennis, Tea, and Triumphs: The U.S. Open Kicks Off! 🎾☕

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Get ready for a wild ride as the U.S. Open brings the heat! From Djokovic's heroic return to Coco Gauff's dazzling performance, join the fun and see why this tournament is a slam-dunk for sports fans!

The 2024 U.S. Open has officially hit the courts, and the excitement is electric! As the final grand slam event of the professional tennis season, fans are treated to a feast of athleticism and drama. The world's top players—including titans like Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and the rising star Naomi Osaka—are gathered at Flushing Meadows, each vying for that coveted trophy. With the stage set, everyone is eager to see not just who will win, but how these athletes will navigate the pressures of high-stakes competition.

On Day 1 alone, tennis enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats. Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicked off his title defense in style, showcasing his skills in a commanding straight-set victory against Radu Albot. Meanwhile, women's champion Coco Gauff dazzled the crowd as she made a strong start against Varvara Gracheva, leaving spectators wondering if she can defend her title amidst fierce competition. In a thrilling twist, 18-year-old Australian qualifier Maya Joint seized the spotlight by defeating the experienced Laura Siegemund, demonstrating the emerging talent that makes this tournament so special.

As the drama unfolds, experts are keeping a close eye on the favorites and dark horses in the draw. Djokovic aims for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title while Coco Gauff’s journey adds sparkle to the tournament narrative. Their journeys are expected to be rollercoaster rides of emotion, skill, and determination, as they march through rounds filled with intense rivalries and surprising upsets. For tennis lovers, this is a can’t-miss spectacle!

But beyond the baselines and aces, the U.S. Open also delivers a hefty payday! This year's tournament features a combined purse of $60 million, allowing players to shine both on the court and in their bank accounts. Fun fact: the U.S. Open was first held in 1881, making it one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world! So grab your snacks, rally some friends, and tune in to witness tennis history being made at the 2024 U.S. Open!

The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday (Boise State Public Radio)

NPR's A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of "Sports Illustrated" about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

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How to watch the US Open tennis tournament today: Livestream ... (CBS News)

The 2024 US Open tennis tournament has arrived. The tennis world's top talents, including Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and ...

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US Open Day 1: Latest men's and women's draw results (NBC Bay Area)

The final grand slam championship of the professional tennis season, the U.S. Open, is off and running. Reigning women's champion Coco Gauff had a fairly ...

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Ranking the top contenders, challengers in the 2024 US Open - ESPN (ESPN)

Note: Within each section below, players are listed in order of their ESPN BET title odds. The favorites. ATP No. 2 ranked Novak Djokovic has a ...

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U.S. Open tennis: Defending champions Djokovic, Gauff off to ... (The Hindu)

Coco Gauff dominates in US Open, Novak Djokovic begins title defense as top seeds face tough competition.

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US Open Tennis 2024 Results: Winners, Losers and Highlights from ... (Bleacher Report)

The first day of the 2024 U.S. Open is in the books. Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set victory…

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US Open Tennis 2024 Prize Money: Complete Purse and Earnings ... (Bleacher Report)

The final Grand Slam of the calendar year, the 2024 U.S. Open, will start on Monday. On the men's side, Novak Djokovic is the defending champion. On the…

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US Open 2024 tennis live updates: Day 1 latest as Novak Djokovic ... (The New York Times)

Follow live action from the first day at Flushing Meadows, where Novak Djokovic takes on Radu Albot and Coco Gauff plays Varvara Gracheva.

This No.11 ranked tennis player will be documenting the U.S. Open ... (Boise State Public Radio)

When No. 11-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the tennis court tomorrow at the U.S. Open, he'll be taking his New York experience all in. Literally.

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How to watch 2024 US Open Tennis live for free: Schedule and ... (New York Post)

The US Open 2024 began on August 26 and will end on September 8. It will air across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Here's how you can stream the tournament for free ...

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Maya Joint makes major breakthrough at US Open 2024 (Tennis Australia)

The 18-year-old Australian qualifier outclassed German Laura Siegemund, an experienced player double her age, to record a stunning 6-4 7-5 victory in opening- ...

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Breakthrough Aussie tennis star Maya Joint faces US Open prize ... (ABC News)

Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint may have a battle on her hands securing a $200000 US Open payday because she's committed to a US college.

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Tennis: Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka sail into US Open second ... (Aljazeera.com)

Holder Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a thrashing of Radu Albot in a late-night game.

The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday (KUAR)

NPR's A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of "Sports Illustrated" about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

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Xavier University of Louisiana tennis coach Alan Green to ... (WDSU New Orleans)

Xavier University of Louisiana's longtime tennis coach, Alan Green, will participate Wednesday evening in the coin toss for a featured match at the U.S. ...

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US Open 2024 day one: Gauff, Shelton, Zheng, Zverev all in action ... (The Guardian)

Coco Gauff begins her title defence and Ben Shelton takes on Dominic Thiem as the year's final tennis grand slam begins. Join Yara El-Shaboury for updates ...

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All Your Little Questions About the US Open and Tennis in General ... (SELF)

Tennis can be confusing, but we're here to help. Here's how tennis scoring works and other facts about the Grand Slam tournament in Flushing, New York.

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Novak Djokovic takes first step towards historic title with clinical win ... (The Guardian)

Serbian beats qualifier Radu Albot 6-2 6-2 6-4 in first round in New York, as he aims to set a new record with a 25th grand slam singles crown.

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Defending champ Coco Gauff feels less pressure at 2024 U.S. Open ... (UPI.com)

Defending champion Coco Gauff, who needed just 66 minutes to sweep first-round foe Varvara Gracheva, says she feels less pressure at the 2024 U.S. Open and ...

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The NYC Restaurant Where Italian U.S. Open Players Go Between ... (The New York Times)

For Italian Tennis Stars, a Little Corner of Rome in the East Village ... A Manhattan trattoria has become the de facto lounge for Italians at the U.S. Open.

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In pics: men's singles first round match at 2024 US Open tennis ... (Xinhua)

Radu Albot of Moldova hits a return during the men's singles first round match against Novac Djokovic of Serbia at the 2024 US Open tennis championships in ...

This No.11 ranked tennis player will be documenting the U.S. Open ... (NPR)

When No. 11-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the tennis court tomorrow at the U.S. Open, he'll be taking his New York experience all in. Literally.

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US Open Day 1: What you missed as 2024's final Grand Slam begins (USA TODAY)

Coco Gauff begins her U.S. Open title defense with an easy win over Varvara Gracheva. Holger Rune makes a shocking exit. Plus, Tuesday's key matches:

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In pics: men's singles first round match at 2024 US Open tennis ... (Xinhua)

Radu Albot of Moldova hits a return during the men's singles first round match against Novac Djokovic of Serbia at the 2024 US Open tennis championships in ...

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US Open 2024: How to watch the Naomi Osaka vs. Jelena ... (Yahoo Sports)

On Day 2 of the US Open, Naomi Osaka will play Jelena Ostapenko. Here's how to watch the match.

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Jannik Sinner recovers to progress at US Open in first match since ... (The Guardian)

Jannik Sinner returned to competition for his first match since his anti-doping case was made public, with a four-set victory against Mackenzie McDonald.

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US Open 2024: How to watch the Jannik Sinner vs. Mackenzie ... (Yahoo Sports)

On Day 2 of the US Open, #1 Jannik Sinner will play #140 Mackenzie McDonald. Here's how to watch the match.

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Naomi Osaka Makes Fashion Statement, Dominates In 1st Round At ... (Forbes)

The four-time major champion took to the Louis Armstrong Stadium court wearing a green dress featuring a small shiny bow that rested on four tiers of ruffles.

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US Open Tennis 2024 Results: Winners, Losers and Highlights from ... (Bleacher Report)

The top seed in both the men's and women's draw faced significant challenges on Tuesday. Jannik Sinner erased a rough first set, in which he won just two…

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US Open 2024 live updates: Day 2 latest as Alcaraz plays after ... (The New York Times)

Follow live tennis action from the second day at Flushing Meadows, with Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Jasmine Paolini all playing tonight.

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US Open 2024 day two: Osaka, Swiatek, Sinner and Evans win – as ... (The Guardian)

Jannik Sinner came from a set down to win, while Dan Evans came from 0-4 0-40 down in the fifth to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open ...

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2024 U.S. Open Offers Biggest Purse in Tennis History (Statista)

In the 51st year of equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open, both singles champions will take home $3.6 million this year, while those losing in ...

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2024 US Open Day 2 picks: Expert predictions for today's top matches (US Open Tennis Championships)

Carlos Alcaraz, 2022 US Open champion, faces Australia's Li Tu, while an all-American matchup features Jessica Pegula taking on Shelby Rogers in her final ...

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US Open Day 2: Latest men's and women's draw results (NBC Bay Area)

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek fought through a tough first-round match at the U.S. Open, while two-time champion Naomi Osaka made an impressive return to the ...

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What to watch at U.S. Open: Alcaraz, Sinner, and Swiatek headline ... (The New York Times)

Iga Swiatek, the women's world No. 1 and 2022 champion, also opens her tournament, while Louis Armstrong brings a bumper day and night of matches. Here's what ...

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US Open day two: Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper lead British ... (Border Counties Advertizer)

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff began the defence of their US Open titles with easy first-round victories at Flushing Meadows.

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US Open 2024: Coco Gauff starts title defense with easy win (The Associated Press)

Coco Gauff's U.S. Open title defense is off to a successful start. The 20-year-old American beat Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-0 in just 66 minutes on Monday.

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Novak Djokovic serves in night session on US Open Day 1 (NBC New York)

The defending champions are Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are the betting favorites ...

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Tennis: Former British No.1 wins out in longest-ever US Open match (RNZ)

Britain's Dan Evans has battled for over five and a half hours to win the longest ever US Open tennis match in the professional era.

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Tennis: 2-time champion Naomi Osaka makes winning return at U.S. ... (Kyodo News Plus)

Two-time champion and wildcard Naomi Osaka makes a winning return to the U.S. Open Tennis Championship as the Japanese eases past world No.

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Daniel Evans beats Karen Khachanov in longest match in US Open ... (ATP Tour)

Daniel Evans defeated Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday in New York. The Briton rallied from 0-4 in the deciding set to ...

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US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four ... (SFGate)

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, warms up before playing against Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, ...

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Jannik Sinner starts poorly at the US Open but wins his first match ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis ...

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US Open 2024 results: Dan Evans beats Karen Khachanov in New ... (BBC Sport)

Britain's Dan Evans wins the longest match in US Open history as he beats Russia's Karen Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes.

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Ex-champion Naomi Osaka makes strong return to US Open (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

Osaka claimed titles in New York in 2018 and 2020, along with a pair of trophies at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021.

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