SME News Balkan. By \[Ahmed Elashry], Sports CorrespondentNew York, September 8, 2025Carlos Alcaraz cemented his legacy as one of tennis’ modern greats on Sunday night, defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets to claim his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard described the triumph as the “best tournament” of his…
SME News Balkan. Novak Djokovic insists he is “not giving up” on adding to his Grand Slam tally despite acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have established themselves as the dominant forces in men’s tennis.The 38-year-old Serb fell in straight sets to Alcaraz, 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2, in Friday night’s…
SME News Balkan. Naomi Osaka’s inspiring run at the US Open came to an end on Thursday night as she fell 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-3 to Amanda Anisimova in a dramatic semi-final clash. The defeat denied the Japanese star a place in her first Grand Slam final since 2021 but also brought an emotional off-court moment…
SME News Balkan. The US Open delivered one of its biggest shocks of the tournament as Amanda Anisimova stunned world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, booking her place in a highly anticipated semi-final clash against Naomi Osaka.The American produced one of the finest performances of her career, defeating the six-time Grand Slam champion…
SME News Balkan. Novak Djokovic says he is determined to “mess up the plans” of those anticipating a blockbuster US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, after powering past Taylor Fritz to book his place in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows.The world No. 2 extended his perfect record against Fritz to 11-0 with…
SME News UK. Taylor Townsend has responded to Jelena Ostapenko’s public apology following their heated clash at the US Open, describing the Latvian’s earlier remarks as “hurtful,” “belligerent,” and “offensive,” but hoping the incident will serve as a “learning lesson.”The fallout stems from their second-round singles match earlier this week, when Ostapenko accused Townsend of…
SME News UK. Novak Djokovic says he is facing the toughest physical challenge of his career as he continues his bid for another US Open title. The 38-year-old Serb overcame Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday but admitted afterwards that age and injury are forcing him to adapt more than ever before.Djokovic, who struggled…
SME News UK. Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev has been fined £31,450 by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) following his on-court outburst during a dramatic first-round defeat to France’s Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open.Medvedev, who was furious with umpire Greg Allensworth’s decision to allow Bonzi a first-serve replay after a photographer entered…
SME News UK. World No. 2 Iga Swiatek admitted she was “shocked” to see Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova put their once-frosty rivalry aside, following an emotional Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the US Open.Williams, who famously shared one of the fiercest rivalries in women’s tennis with Sharapova, delivered a heartfelt speech to honor…
SME News UK. Novak Djokovic has expressed hope that a third player will emerge to join Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the top of men’s tennis, forming a new era of rivalries reminiscent of the sport’s golden years.The 24-time Grand Slam champion forged one of tennis’ greatest rivalries alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal,…
