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US Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton | CNN

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[ad_1] CNN  —  Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton. Shelton, playing in his first ever grand slam semifinal, came out all guns blazing but was unable to lay much of a glove on the ever-impressive Djokovic. The world No. 2 was at his imperious best during the clash and controlled proceedings against Shelton from start to finish. “These are the kinds of matches and occasions that I still thrive on and get me going and inspire me every day to try and work as hard as the young guys,” Djokovic said during his on-court interview after the win. “The grand slams are the ones that motivate me the most to play my best tennis, perform my best tennis.” The Serbian’s first break came in the sixth game of the match and after go...

Anastasia Potapova: Russian tennis player 'formally warned' by WTA for wearing Moscow soccer jersey | CNN

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[ad_1] CNN  —  The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has “formally warned” Russian tennis player Anastasia Potapova after she was seen wearing a Spartak Moscow soccer jersey ahead of her match against American Jessica Pegula at Indian Wells, a spokesperson told CNN Thursday. World No.1 Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek was critical of the WTA for allowing Potapova to wear the shirt, saying on Tuesday that “more should be done to help Ukrainian players because everything we discuss in tennis is about Belarusian and Russian players.” Potopova has been pictured wearing the shirt on several occasions, including in Dubai in a photo she posted to her own Instagram account. When asked about the shirt after the match, Potapova said she had supported Spartak since she was 13 and saw no provocation in it, Reuters news agency reported. In an email to CNN, WTA spokesperson Amy Binder said: “Regardi...

Australian Open Day Two: Order of play and how to watch Novak Djokovic and Ons Jabeur begin their tournaments | CNN

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[ad_1] CNN  —  Novak Djokovic is the odds on favorite for the men’s title at the Australian Open this year and he will begin the tournament against Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena, seeking a record-equaling 22nd grand slam and 10th Australian title. Meanwhile, women’s world No. 2 Ons Jabeur is in action in the match beforehand, as she aims to better the two grand slam finals she reached last season, while USA’s Sloane Stephens takes on Russia’s Anna Potapova on Court 7. From 7pm ET Aryna Sabalenka (5) vs. Tereza Martincova Katherine Sebov vs. Caroline Garcia (4) Matteo Berrettini (13) vs. Andy Murray From 3am ET Tamara Zidansek vs. Ons Jabeur (2) Roberto Carballés Baena vs. Novak Djokovic (4) From 7pm ET Garbiñe Muguruza vs. Elise Mertens (26) Xiyu Wang vs. Karo...

Jessica Pegula, daughter of Buffalo Bills owners, shows support for Damar Hamlin in second round Australian Open win | CNN

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[ad_1] CNN  —  Jessica Pegula , the daughter of the owners of the Buffalo Bills, showed her support for Damar Hamlin during her straight sets win in the second round of the Australian Open . The world No. 3 wore Hamlin’s number three on her shorts during her 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich. “I definitely wanted to do something,” Pegula said after her win when asked about paying tribute to Hamlin. “We were kind of figuring out what the Bills and the Sabres were doing, just as far as what was the message. I knew they would probably do something and what message were they trying to send. It ended up being kind of the ‘3’ was the symbol.” Hamlin was hospitalized in Cincinnati when his heart suddenly stopped after a tackle during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2. The 24-year-old Bills safety was discharged after more than a week ...