Novak Djokovic takes first step toward completing calendar-year Grand Slam at U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic defeated Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune in four sets in the first round of the U.S. Open after the 18-year-old started battling cramps.

      

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Maxime Cressy's secret weapon in U.S. Open five-set upset? A little green book

American Maxime Cressy, ranked 151st, upset two-time Open semifinalist Pablo Carreño Busta in five sets. He uses a two-word mantra to stay focused.

      

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'A very magical place he goes:' Alexander Zverev latest to question Stefanos Tsitsipas' bathroom breaks

A day after Andy Murray went ballistic about Stefanos Tsitsipas' long restroom breaks in the middle of matches, Alexander Zverev continued to pile-on.

      

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Serena and Venus Williams aren't at US Open, but their presence is seen and felt everywhere

Coco Gauff, Sloane Stephens and Naomi Osaka are among tennis players who say they picked up a racket or were heavily influenced by Williams sisters.

      

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Nick Kyrgios goes off about towels during first-round loss at US Open

Nick Kyrgios only lasted three sets in the U.S. Open, falling to No. 18 seed Roberto Bautista Agut while bickering with the chair umpire about towels.

      

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Naomi Osaka begins US Open title defense with first-round win over Marie Bouzkova

Four-time Grand Slam winner, and defending US Open champion, Naomi Osaka had an impressive first-round win Monday night.

      

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Andy Murray fumes over excessively long bathroom break by opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas at US Open

Immediately after the bathroom break, Tsitsipas broke Murray's serve and held on for an eventual 2-6, 7-6 (9-7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in the first round.

      

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Serena Williams' coach on her training and future

Sports Pulse: Serena Williams' coach on how they motivate each other

      

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