Djokovic Defeats Federer In U.S. Open Classic, Returns To Final
Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a stunning comeback in the U.S. Open semifinals.
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Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a stunning comeback in the U.S. Open semifinals.
Whipping passing shots from all angles and returning superbly, No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal beat No. 21 Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 on Friday to reach the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the fourth consecutive year.
It's been a few tough days for both US Open tournament officials and the players. Bad weather was behind two controversies which shed light on an issue that is gaining momentum: tennis professionals need a voice at the majors!
Oh, to be a kid again. To play tennis on an out-of-the-way court without a lot of people watching — on a court surrounded by trees and wind screens and a bit of shade, where the biggest distractions might be a baby crying or a guy trying to climb a fence.
Andy Roddick's move to an outside court turned out to be a good one. The former champion pulled off a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 upset over fifth-seeded David Ferrer on Thursday.
Defending champ Rafael Nadal took full advantage of a fresh start, dominating Gilles Muller when their rain-delayed match resumed at the U.S. Open.
A second consecutive morning-to-evening damp day at Flushing Meadows washed out all but about 15 minutes of action Wednesday, leaving nerves frayed and the schedule in disarray.
Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray were among the players that voiced their concerns about being sent out to the courts to play while it was misting.
Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray began their fourth-round matches at the U.S. Open on Wednesday after getting an extra day of rest because of rain. Then, about 15 minutes into the action, they stopped again.
The U.S. Open's men's final may have to be pushed back to Monday, Sept. 12, because of wet weather. While that hasn't been a huge concern in the past, this year is different.
Rafael Nadal was back at practice Monday, the day after a bout with leg cramps interrupted his post-match news conference at the U.S. Open.
Answering questions in Spanish, Nadal suddenly started grimacing in pain. He tilted his head back, covered his face with his arm. His face twisted in agony as he slid down in his chair, he motioned for help.
Another match that got too close for comfort at times? That didn't bother Rafael Nadal, either.
After needing nearly three hours to get through his first match, Nadal dominated the 99th-ranked Mahut, a Frenchman best known for losing the longest match in tennis history, 70-68 in the fifth set.
The crowd was standing and the tension built as the rally got longer and longer. Could Carlos Berlocq really do it? No, not take down top-seeded Novak Djokovic. Just get a game off him.
Were Rafael Nadal's struggles in the first round simply a case of opening-night jitters or something more serious? Time will tell. Either way, his first match as defending U.S. Open champion had plenty of rough edges.
Coming off two disappointing results in the leadup to Flushing Meadows, the second-seeded Nadal showed his fair share of rust.
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As the U.S. Open approaches, the tennis world is focusing on Novak Djokovic and his remarkable season — and rightly so, according to the man he replaced at No. 1, Rafael Nadal.
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Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer could meet in one U.S. Open semifinal, while defending champion Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray could meet in the other.
Given how great — nearly perfect, actually — Djokovic's 2011 has been so far, plenty of people still figure he's the man to beat at the U.S. Open. Even with that tired and bothersome shoulder.
No surprise that the current top player in the world, Novak Djokovic, was named the top seed in the men's draw, but the highest-seeded American player in the men's draw will raise some eyebrows.
The NBA lockout isn't keeping Carmelo Anthony from bouncing a ball on a New York court. The Knicks star is slated to take part in the annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the U.S. Open.
After outrunning, outswinging and, for stretches, dominating defending champion Nadal, winning 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 for his first title at the All England Club.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Eighteen people have died as of Monday during the brutal cold weather in New York City, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The mayor announced efforts to expand access to shelters and warming centers.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
NYU stands alone atop the NCAA Division III women's basketball record book with 82 consecutive victories.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other NYC leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new recreation center in East Flatbush.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other NYC leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new recreation center in East Flatbush.
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and Montefiore Einstein hospitals. NewYork-Presbyterian said it too had accepted a proposal, but sources told CBS News New York NYSNA has not yet reached an agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Rail services resumed after wire issues caused lines in and out of Penn Station to be suspended. Officials said riders should still expect delays. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
It's a sunny afternoon with temperatures climbing into the upper 20s. But it's still colder than it should be. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the afternoon forecast.
