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Carlos Alcaraz's dominant victory over Novak Djokovic at the US Open evokes memories of Andre Agassi's humbling defeat to Roger Federer, signaling a potential shift in tennis's power dynamics. Alcaraz's unique blend of skills, reminiscent of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, positions him as the new Everest, with Jannik Sinner closely following.
The 2025 US Open witnessed an upset in the women's singles event as Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek, avenging her Wimbledon loss. Naomi Osaka advanced, maintaining her quarterfinal dominance. Felix Auger-Aliassime overcame Alex de Minaur in a gruelling match to reach his first US Open semi-final since 2021. He will face Jannik Sinner next.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic secured their spots in the US Open quarter-finals with dominant straight-set victories, keeping them on track for a potential semi-final clash. Aryna Sabalenka continued her title defense, while other notable wins included Fritz, Lehecka, Vondrousova, Krejcikova and Pegula. Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback, saving eight match points.
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Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Amanda Anisimova at the US Open, securing her second consecutive title with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). This victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam title, all achieved on hard courts, and solidifies her position as the World No. 1. She becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open title.