Defending US Open champion Novak retires from R16 match
Novak's US Open title defence came to a halt on Sunday when the Serb retired from his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss led, 6-4, 7-5, 2-1, when the top seed stopped due to a left shoulder injury. They were facing off for the first time since the 2016 US Open final.
US Open: Novak sets up Wawrinka last 16 clash
World no.1 cruised past American Denis Kudla in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. The three-time champion is into the Round of 16 for the 12th consecutive year. He will take on 2016 titlist and 23rd seed Stan Wawrinka on Sunday (19-5 H2H record).
Novak overcomes injury scare to beat Londero, moves into R3
Novak defeated the big hitting Argentine 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 to progress in two hours and 15 minutes under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof. Next up for the top seed is Denis Kudla (USA, ATP #111).
Defending champion Novak into second round of the US Open
Novak started his title defence in a strong fashion by beating Roberto Caraballes Baena in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4. He next faces Juan Ignacio Londero (ARG, ATP #56).
Novak scores tricky win over Sandgren, faces Gasquet next
Two-time former champion overcame second-round hurdle in New York, moving past American Tennys Sandgren 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2. Novak faces 26th seed Richard Gasquet (FRA) for a place in the last 16
Novak falls to Wawrinka in US Open final
Nole failed in attempt to win his third title in New York, and his 13th career GS crown, when he lost to no.3 seed Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (1), 4-6, 5-7, 3-6.
Nole into his seventh US Open final!
Novak continued his pursuit of a 13th Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win over no.10 seed Gael Monfils.
Tsonga retires, Novak faces Monfils in US Open semis
World no.1 moved one step closer to his 13th Grand Slam on Tuesday after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired in the third set (6-3, 6-2).
Nole surges into US Open quarter-finals
Novak booked his spot in the last 8 for the 10th time after dismissing Kyle Edmund 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday night at Flushing Meadows.
Novak through to last 16 after Youzhny retires
The world no.1 got pass into the US Open fourth round as Mikhail Youzhny retired injured at 4-2 for the defending champion.
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