This weekend marks the semifinal round of the World Group as well as the World Group Playoffs. Andy Murray leads Great Britain as they host Australia. Argentina travels to Belgium.

The visiting Australian’s will be without Nick Kyrgios, but will rely on Thanasi Kokkinakis.

“It’ll be a tough match against Kokkinakis,” said Murray. “I’ve practised with him and watched him a lot, so I know his game better than I do a …

New CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert had Novak Djokovic as a guest and instead of doing a standard sit-down interview, he had the US Open champion serve a tennis ball at him.

Colbert used a Captain America shied for protection, and he needed it!

It’s pretty funny. Watch:

Following his second US Open title, Novak Djokovic took the customary post-title media tour.

The World No. 1 visited CBS This Morning, Live With Kelli and Michael, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the NBC Today Show, among other stops.

Along the way, Djokovic met Dr. Phil. NBA star Russell Westbrook and a host of news personalities and entertainment stars.

Some closing comments on a most-excellent finish to the US Open…

1. Novak Djokovic Ended With A Better Grand Slam Season Than Serena Williams!
That’s right. With nearly all of the focus, attention and spotlight on Serena Williams and her bid for a Calendar Year Slam, it was Novak Djokovic who “stole the show”, finishing with the better Grand Slam numbers. They both won three Slams, but Djokovic make the finals in …

By winning the US Open, Novak Djokovic becomes the third active player to win double-digits Grand Slam titles. With 10 now to his name, Djokovic is now just four wins behind Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras who has 14 and seven away from matching Roger Federer’s 17.

Djokovic is just 28 and in the prime of his career. And with Federer aging, Nadal on the decline, and few threats other …

Following his big 4-set win over Roger Federer yesterday in the finals of the US Open, Novak Djokovic has officially clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking, the ATP confirmed today.

It’s the fourth time the Serb as finished a season at the top spot after 2011, 2012 and 2014. On Pete Sampras (6) and Roger Federer (5) have finished more times No. 1 since the ranking began in 1973.

“It’s a fantastic …

Novak Djokovic not only had to beat Roger Federer, but also the crowd tonight in the US Open final. The 23,000 plus fans in attendance were virtually all rooting for Federer it seemed, even clapping after faults.

But Djokovic proved his resiliency and mental toughness and came through in the end beating Federer to win his second career US Open title and his 10th Grand Slam.

“There was a lot of support …

Among the many celebrities in Arthur Ashe to watch Novak Djokovic’s triumph over Roger Federer tonight was friend Gerard Butler, the star of the hit movie “300”.

This is Spartaaaaaaa!!!!! #USOpenChampion #TeamDjokovic @DjokerNole @gerardbutler #10 #NoleFam pic.twitter.com/5XVyd6MA8d

— Jelena Djokovic (@JelenaRisticNDF) September 14, 2015

“We know each other for several years and we are good friends,” Djokovic said. “So …

The much-anticipated US Open No. 1 v No. 2 final between Novak Djokovic nad Roger Federer lived up to the hype as Djokovic won his 10th career Grand Slam title beating his rival 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

Djokovic is now back to even against Federer 20-20 after beating the Swiss for a third straight time in Major final after two Wimbledons the last two years.

“To win against one of the …

It’s a rematch of the Wimbledon final as World No. 1 Novak Djokovic meets No. 2 Roger Federer in the final of the US Open today.

The top two in the world have met 41 times before with Federer leading 21-20. It’s their 14 meeting in a Grand Slam, Djokovic leads 7-6.

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NO. 1 DJOKOVIC vs. NO. 2 FEDERER: The Top 2 players in the Emirates ATP Rankings, Novak Djokovic and …

So here were are, just like we thought. For the third time in their last three events, No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Roger Federer will meet in a tournament final, this for the all the marbles at the biggest hardcourt tennis event on the planet, the US Open.

Looking back, Wimbledon was Federer’s surface and he lost. Cincinnati was Federer’s surface and he won. The US Open is again …

In arguably the most surprising final on the Open Era for a women’s Grand Slam, Flavia Pennetta beat Roberta Vinci 7-6, 6-2 to win her first US Open, and it turned out to be her final Grand Slam event.

The 33-year-old Pennetta who, like her countrywoman Vinci, was appearing in her first career Grand Slam final, announced during the trophy presentation that this was her last match at a Grand …

The men’s US Open final will feature the top two players in the world. For the third time this summer, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will meet, this clash for the final Grand Slam of the season, the US Open title.

Both guys had no trouble and no resistance at all today in lopsided wins in Friday semifinals. What were supposed to be good matches on paper, just weren’t.

First, Djokovic lost …

That’s why they play the games. Both top seeds Serena Williams and Simona Halep with big favorites today as they collided with the surprising Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta in the US Open semifinals.

Halep, who was playing in her first US Open semifinal, was up first, but after a slow, flat-footed start found herself promptly down 6-1.

The world No. 2 regrouped in the second racing out to a 3-0 lead, …

Roberta Vinci collected the biggest win of her career stunning Serena Williams to end the World No. 1’s hopes of a Calendar Year Grand Slam today at the US Open. Vinci lost the first set but then recovered to win 26, 64, 64 to reach her first career Grand Slam final where she will meet fellow Italian Flavia Pennetta.

After her big win, she met the press. And no surprise, she …