Novak Djokovic defeats Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev outlasts Carlos Alcarez to set up their men's championship showdown at the U.S. Open.
Sprinter Noah Lyles caught flak from NBA players when he said the Finals winner is not a world champ. He hit back after U.S. basketball lost to Germany.“Well, fact is that, at 36, every Grand Slam final ... could be the last one. So I think that I probably value these occasions and opportunities to win another Slam more than I have maybe 10 years ago,” said Djokovic, who would be the oldest man to win the U.S. Open in the professional era, which began in 1968.
Both men played brilliantly in parts, so-so in others. Both interacted with the spectators, pointing to an ear to ask for more noise. “I thought it was very original, and I copied him,” Djokovic said with a smile. “I stole his celebration.” The retractable roof was closed because of rain in the forecast, creating echoes for the soundtrack of yells and applause in Arthur Ashe Stadium, where there were additional police officers and security guards a day after four climate protesters — including one man who glued his bare feet to the concrete in the stands — caused a 50-minute delay during Coco Gauff’s semifinal victory.In his sleeveless muscle shirt, Shelton came out smacking his high-rate lefty serves.
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