Frances Tiafoe, inspired by a pre-match pep talk from Serena Williams, defeated Alexei Popyrin in a thrilling US Open match. Williams, who has been a vocal supporter of Tiafoe’s career, expressed her confidence in his ability to succeed, further motivating the American to secure a quarterfinal spot.
American Frances Tiafoe secured his third consecutive US Open quarterfinal appearance by defeating Alexei Popyrin in a thrilling four-set match. Tiafoe, fueled by the home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, overcame a strong challenge from Popyrin, who was fresh off a monumental win over defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic’s US Open title defense came to an abrupt end in the third round, losing to Australian Alexei Popyrin. Djokovic, visibly exhausted after his Olympic gold medal win, struggled throughout the tournament and ultimately fell short of his goal of a record 25th Grand Slam title. This marks the first time since 2017 that Djokovic will end a season without a Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic’s early US Open exit marks a disappointing year for the tennis legend, raising questions about his future in the sport. After losing to Alexei Popyrin in the third round, Djokovic faces the possibility of finishing the season without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the US Open in the third round by 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, marking the end of his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title. Djokovic’s loss also marks the first men’s tennis season since 2002 where none of the Big Three (Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal) have won a Slam championship.
Alexei Popyrin stunned the tennis world by defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic in the third round of the US Open. Popyrin’s victory, the biggest of his career, sent the Serbian superstar packing and ended his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin stunned the tennis world by defeating fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in the final of the National Bank Open, claiming his first ATP Masters 1000 title. Popyrin’s remarkable week saw him overcome five top-20 players in a row, showcasing his impressive resilience and skill.
Andrey Rublev overcame a rain delay to beat Matteo Arnaldi in the Toronto semifinals and will face Alexei Popyrin in the final. Popyrin defeated Sebastian Korda in the other semifinal.
Novak Djokovic, seeking a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, survived a tough challenge from unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin in a four-set thriller at Wimbledon. Despite losing the first set, Djokovic showcased his resilience, winning the next three sets to secure a spot in the fourth round. The match was punctuated by moments of drama and humor, including a playful penalty kick simulation during a break in play.
