Novak Djokovic began his US Open media tour with a debut stop on the David Letterman show Tuesday night. The World No. 1 and 2011 US Open champion joked about his upbringing, skiing, his chances next week and a revelation that he thinks Roger Federer is the best dressed tennis player (what was that shirt Novak’s wearing?).

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Novak Djokovic took part in wave sweeping the globe for a good cause: the ALS ice bucket challenge.

“Hello everybody, I want to thank all the good people for helping spread awareness about this noble cause,” Djokovic said of the disease which afflicted the late ATP CEO Brad Drewett and former star Jerome Golmard.

The World No. 1 then warmed up with a quick dance to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice, Baby” before …

In less than a week the tennis world will turn its eye toward New York City for the final Grand Slam of the 2014 tennis calendar. Unfortunately, with the absence of defending champion Rafael Nadal and the former winner Juan Martin Del Potro, the event, for me at least, doesn’t that same buzz. Not on the men’s side.

Plus, there just hasn’t been a lot of good, top quality tennis played …

The marketing opportunities are pouring in for new sensation Nick Kyrgios. The 19-year-old who stunned Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon earlier this summer is featured in a new Bonds underwear commercial with Australian tennis great Patrick Rafter.

However, Kyrgios recently admitted he doesn’t wear the trunks on court.

“Umm … I actually don’t wear underwear on the court. I wear Nike Skins underneath my shorts, so …”, Kyrgios said in a recent interview …

Thanks to his Cincinnati title yesterday, Roger Federer has officially qualified for the year-end ATP Finals in London. The 33-year-old will appear in the prestigious event for a record 13th straight time!

“It’s always one of the big goals I set myself at the beginning of the season,” said Federer. “It’s always an absolute honour being part of the best eight. Getting a chance to win an extra trophy at the …

For the second time in three years Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open. After a week of speculation, Nadal made it official earlier today that his ailing right wrist has not sufficiently healed to allow him to return for his title defense in New York next week.

“I am very sorry to announce I won’t be able to play at this year’s US Open a tournament on which I’ve played …

A boost of confidence never hurts, and world No. 1 Serena Williams got a much-needed one, and Roger Federer showed he can still cross he finish line with titles on Sunday at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Federer won his 80th career singles title after a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory over the grinding Spaniard David Ferrer.

The 33-year-old Swiss improved to 6-0 career in Cincinnati finals and to a 16-0 …

One week to go before the US Open, and the final warm-up events feature John Isner leading the struggling American contingent at the Winston-Salem Open, and a fairly formidable field for the week before a Slam at the WTA Connecticut Open, featuring a former world No. 1 and two Grand Slam winners.

Wimbledon boy’s champ Noah Rubin will make his pro debut in Winston-Salem.

WINSTON-SALEM OPEN
Winston-Salem, N.C., USA; Surface: hard

Seeds: John Isner, …

While the women stole the show with two drama-filled matches, men’s semifinal day at Cincinnati went quietly by the book.

David Ferrer had no trouble whatsoever with surprise semifinalist Julien Benneteau 6-3, 6-2. The Frenchman who stunned Stan Wawrinka looked out of energy and that’s never a good thing especially against a hyper-fit guy like Ferrer.

The victory moves Ferrer into his first final in Cincinnati and his 7th overall in Masters …

Roger Federer is already a little on edge about his scheduling this weekend in Cincinnati. A week ago Federer had to play a 8pm night semifinal against Feliciano Lopez then return the next afternoon to play in the Canadian Open final against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at 3pm.

After the loss to Tsonga Federer admitted going from night to day so quickly wasn’t ideal.

“I think it was the overall day conditions that were …

After a dismal 2013 record, Roger Federer has made quite a turnaround against Top 10 players in 2014. Last year he was just 4-10 against the Top 10. Now entering a match tonight against No. 7 Milos Raonic he’s 10-4. Those 10 wins are the most of anyone of the ATP World Tour this season.

His 10 wins include victories of Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Milos Raonic, …

A week after his 33rd birthday Roger Federer didn’t play much like the old man that he is. Earlier today Federer dominated Andy Murray in the first set then overcame a two break defecit in the second winning five of the last six games en route to a 6-3, 7-5 win over his longtime rival.

“In the second set, I lost a little bit of the rhythm,” Federer told ESPN after …

World No. 1 Serena Williams continued her ever-improving form on Friday at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, advancing into the semifinals with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 win over No. 8 seed and former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic.

“I felt pretty good,” Williams said. “I felt better. I was just getting consistent. My unforced errors are lower than they’ve been this year, so it’s definitely continuing to go in the …

While Rafael Nadal hopes to have his right wrist ready for the US Open, another former champion nursing a wrist injury won’t be in New York. Juan Martin del Potro official withdrew from the tournament he won in 2009.

The Argentine underwent surgery in March on his left wrist. He recently returned to hitting but it’s not yet strong enough for competition.

No word on when del Potro is targeting …

It’s the question most on the minds of tennis fans, especially those Rafael Nadal supporters: Will Rafa play the US Open and defend his title?

That determination has now been delayed a third time and he’ll now decide on whether to go to New York early next week.

Nadal injured his right wrist 17 days ago, forcing him out of title defenses at Canada and Cincinnati. On Tuesday he had the splint …