^

Sports

Nadal, Djokovic highlight US Open field

The Philippine Star
July 18, 2014 | 9:20am

WHITE PLAINS, New York — Defending champion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic highlight the men's field at the 2014 US Open.

The United States Tennis Association says Thursday that Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro and Lleyton Hewitt will also be among those who received direct entry into the hard-court Grand Slam tournament.

Nadal will defend his title in the tournament that begins Aug. 25 in New York. Djokovic will put a streak of four straight appearances in the final on the line.

Among Americans receiving direct entry were John Isner and Sam Querrey. The men's final is scheduled for Sept. 8.

AMONG AMERICANS

ANDY MURRAY

GRAND SLAM

JOHN ISNER AND SAM QUERREY

JUAN MARTIN

NEW YORK

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

POTRO AND LLEYTON HEWITT

RAFAEL NADAL

ROGER FEDERER

UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Tigers advance to Final Four

Tigers advance to Final Four

By John Bryan Ulanday | 8 hours ago
Santo Tomas snapped a five-year Final Four drought, running away with a 75-49 revenge win against hopeful Adamson in the UAAP...
Sports
fbtw
SBP welcomes Chua back at Gilas

SBP welcomes Chua back at Gilas

By Joaquin Henson | 8 hours ago
SBP president Al Panlilio confirmed the appointment of PBA vice chairman/Ginebra governor Alfrancis Chua as Gilas project...
Sports
fbtw
PBA breakthrough in EASL?

PBA breakthrough in EASL?

By Joaquin M. Henson | 8 hours ago
Since EASL set up shop in 2017, it has organized six tournaments and no PBA team has ever made it to a final. NLEX came...
Sports
fbtw
Mapua stays on track toward finals

Mapua stays on track toward finals

By Joey Villar | 8 hours ago
Lacking in size, Mapua relied on defense, hustle and rebounding strength to beat Arellano, 75-69, yesterday and move to the...
Sports
fbtw
UP eliminates gritty Tamaraws from Final Four contention

UP eliminates gritty Tamaraws from Final Four contention

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 14 hours ago
End of the road for the Tamaraws.
Sports
fbtw
Latest
abtest
LeBron books 4th straight triple-double

LeBron books 4th straight triple-double

8 hours ago
Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James made more history to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over San Antonio 120-115...
Sports
fbtw
Quiban back in hunt, sizzles with eagle-spiked 65

Quiban back in hunt, sizzles with eagle-spiked 65

By Jan Veran | 11 hours ago
Justin Quiban flipped the switch into attack mode again on Saturday, delivering a stunning eagle-aided 65 that thrust him...
Sports
fbtw
Tigers roar to Final Four

Tigers roar to Final Four

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 12 hours ago
University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers are back in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament Final Four after...
Sports
fbtw
Cignal pummels Farm Fresh to open PVL campaign

Cignal pummels Farm Fresh to open PVL campaign

By Joey Villar | 13 hours ago
Cignal imposed its full might on Farm Fresh and hammered out a quick, unforgiving 25-15, 25-18, 25-21 victory Saturday to...
Sports
fbtw
Tigresses rip Lady Falcons to seize semis bonus

Tigresses rip Lady Falcons to seize semis bonus

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 14 hours ago
The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses secured the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women’s...
Sports
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with