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Djokovic gets rematch vs Vesely in US Open 2nd round

by Rachel Cohen - August 31, 2016 - 2:41pm

When Jiri Vesely upset the world's No. 1 player in Monte Carlo in April, Novak Djokovic hadn't lost a completed match since November.

Serena's US Open begins with tough matchup vs Makarova

by Rachel Cohen - August 30, 2016 - 3:10pm

Serena Williams hadn't played much coming into the Grand Slam tournament. An injury hampered her preparation, and she served miserably in the match.

For US Open's new roof, a question of changing conditions

by Rachel Cohen - August 29, 2016 - 10:00am

Novak Djokovic won't mind if it rains for the next two weeks in New York.

Booing and bellowing, a different kind of tennis fan in Rio

by Rachel Cohen - August 9, 2016 - 5:15pm

Juan Martin del Potro bounced the ball, waiting to try to serve out his second-round match at the Olympic tennis tournament. Argentine fans sang for him. Brazilians chanted for his opponent, seeking...

Djokovic faces 2009 US Open champ del Potro in Rio 1st round

by Rachel Cohen - August 5, 2016 - 11:19am

Novak Djokovic will face 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the first round of the Olympics in a rematch of the 2012 bronze medal match.

US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad comfortable speaking out

by Rachel Cohen - April 28, 2016 - 1:34am

First lady Michelle Obama wrapped up her speech to dozens of US athletes to mark 100 days before the Rio Games and immediately headed over to a temporary court set up in the middle of Times Square.

Williams beats Wozniacki in exhibition at Garden

by Rachel Cohen - March 9, 2016 - 12:58am

Serena Williams beat good friend Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-4 in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Serena lauds Sharapova for owning up to failed drug test

by Rachel Cohen - March 8, 2016 - 7:18pm

Serena Williams says Maria Sharapova "showed a lot of courage" in taking responsibility for her failed drug test.

Even with new roof over Ashe, US Open wants 'outdoor' event

by Rachel Cohen - February 29, 2016 - 10:26pm

For once, US Open organizers were hoping for more rain.

Federer laments blown chances in US Open final loss

by Rachel Cohen - September 13, 2015 - 11:02pm

Roger Federer wonders what might've been if only he'd converted any of those three break points in the last game of the US Open final.

Federer expects 'tougher' Gasquet in US Open quarterfinal

by Rachel Cohen - September 8, 2015 - 9:10pm

Untested so far at US Open, Federer faces Kohlschreiber

by Rachel Cohen - September 4, 2015 - 9:28pm

Roger Federer has gotten in some practice during his matches so far at the US Open.

Serena faces No. 110 Bertens at US Open in Slam pursuit

by Rachel Cohen - September 1, 2015 - 7:58pm

Waiting for her injured opponent to return to the court Monday night (Tuesday morning in Manila), Serena Williams climbed out of her chair to keep her arm loose and her mind focused.

Nadal hopes to make new memories vs Coric as US Open begins

by Rachel Cohen - August 31, 2015 - 1:30am

Rafael Nadal's memories of his lone match against Borna Coric are a bit fuzzy, which is understandable.

Serena Williams could face Sharapova in US Open semifinal

by Rachel Cohen - August 28, 2015 - 3:27am

Serena Williams could play an All-American US Open.

Serena Williams could face Sharapova in US Open semifinal

by Rachel Cohen - August 27, 2015 - 3:00pm

Serena Williams could face Maria Sharapova for her second straight major semifinal as she seeks to complete the Grand Slam at the U.S. Open.

Federer faces next generation Dimitrov in MSG exhibition

by Rachel Cohen - March 10, 2015 - 10:28am

To Roger Federer, the math is simple: He owns a record 17 major titles, Rafael Nadal has 14, and the Spaniard dominates a certain clay-court Grand Slam tournament.

NFL domestic violence is AP sports story of year

by Rachel Cohen - December 23, 2014 - 4:57pm

The NFL's troubles with domestic violence have been selected the sports story of the year in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press.

Murray grits through cramps to win at US Open

by Rachel Cohen - August 26, 2014 - 9:35am

Spinning in 70 mph second serves, grabbing at his hamstring during points, Andy Murray gritted his way through head-to-toe cramps to win at the US Open.

Djokovic beats Murray at Madison Square Garden

by Rachel Cohen - March 4, 2014 - 1:41pm

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-3, 7-6 (2) in an one-off match at Madison Square Garden on Monday, with the pair mixed the usual exhibition hijinks with some long rallies reminiscent of their epic Grand Slam ...

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