Novak Djokovic improved to 19-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open, battling through some leg troubles to beat Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Sunday night. Djokovic had his hands on his

The indomitable Novak Djokovic secured a first-round straight-set win over Learner Tien at the US Open to extend his Arthur Ashe record on Sunday night.

Novak Djokovic looked tired. He looked hurt. And at times Sunday night, he just looked old. Djokovic overcame all that and improved to 19-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open, battling through some leg troubles to beat Learner Tien 6-1,

Day 1 at the 2025 US Open saw the debut of four-time champion Novak Djokovic, as well as that of the top two ranked Americans: Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

Ben Shelton, the No. 6 seed, enjoyed a routine win over Ignacio Buse in the first round of the US Open on Sunday. Joining him in advancing to the second round was fellow American and No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz,

There’s a larger contingent of Americans in the U.S. Open men’s bracket than at any time in the past quarter-century. Might be the best crop in nearly that long, too, and two of the leaders - Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton - got the tournament started Sunday with dominant performances.