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Novak Djokovic Outlasts Roger Federer In Marathon Wimbledon Final
Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and denied Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets Sunday.
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Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and denied Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets Sunday.
Djokovic is going for his seventh Grand Slam title. He lost in his last two major finals, falling to Rafael Nadal at the French Open last month and at the 2013 U.S. Open.
The "King of Clay" proved that again on Sunday, winning the title at Roland Garros for the ninth time, and the fifth time in a row, by beating Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in the final.
Novak Djokovic's bid for a fourth consecutive Australian Open title ended in a dramatic five-set quarterfinal loss to Stanislas Wawrinka, potentially leaving the door ajar for a new major champion.
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The 27-year-old Spaniard, out last year with a knee injury, came back with a vengeance, winning his eighth French Open title in June and his second US Open title, taking home $3.6 million in prize money Monday night in Flushing.
Looking fit as can be, and tough as -- maybe even better than -- ever, No. 2-ranked Rafael Nadal pulled away from No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Monday in a taut, tense U.S. Open final.
The stakes are always high, the encounters always memorable. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have built the best rivalry in tennis on a mountain of big-time matches, the likes of which they'll play Monday in the US Open final.
Even though Djokovic won, the crowd was so impressed with Wawrinka's effort and game, they gave him a well-deserved long-standing ovation after the match.
Rafael Nadal is in the US Open final after victory Saturday over Richard Gasquet.
Novak Djokovic won an instant classic over Stanislas Wawrinka. Djokovic advances to his fourth straight US Open Final.
There's video evidence out there that Rafael Nadal did, indeed, lose a tennis match to Richard Gasquet. OK, so it was half a lifetime ago, and it was at a tournament in Tarbes, France, for kids 14 and under.
Andy Murray is well aware things probably will get a tad tougher the rest of the way at the US Open, starting with No. 9 Stanlisas Wawrinka in the quarterfinals.
From an ace on the first point to a stinging return on the last, Serena Williams was close to perfect in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. The score said it all Tuesday night: 6-0, 6-0.
Top seed Novak Djokovic is flying around in his own stratosphere. He hasn't dropped a set the entire tournament and dominated Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-0, 6-0.
Can Federer even be considered part of the "Big Four" anymore? Will he shut me up and win another slam? I certainly hope so, but I'm not counting on it.
Novak Djokovic faced two set points early in his second-round match at the US Open. But he saved them, won the set, then needed less than an hour to close out a victory.
Serena Williams will be back on court Friday, facing Yaroslava Shvedova in the nightcap at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Former champs Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray also have matches, while two other US Open winners, Juan Martin del Potro and Lleyton Hewitt, play each other.
Murray is seeded No. 3, and the expectation is that he or one of the men ahead of him, Djokovic or Nadal, will hold the trophy.
Andy Murray will be the defending champion at a Grand Slam tournament and he suspects he'll be more nervous than usual.
Roger Federer usually feels good when he arrives in Cincinnati for a tournament he has won more times than anyone else. This week, not so much.
All singles players at the U.S. Open are getting a big raise this year, from the record $2.6 million each champion will take home, to the $32,000 for everyone losing in the first round.
Federer's second-round loss at Wimbledon, a year after taking the title, drops him from No. 3. He was fifth in the rankings on June 23, 2003, two weeks before he won Wimbledon for the first of his record 17 major championships.
Andy Murray became the first British man in 77 years to win the Wimbledon title, beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.
Murray completed his seventh career comeback from two sets down to top Fernando Verdasco.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Rental assistance programs recipients say needed repairs are tough to come by and New York City needs to increase inspections.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Rental assistance programs recipients say needed repairs are tough to come by and New York City needs to increase inspections.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn man seen in a viral video getting punched by an NYPD officer was originally stopped for playing loud music, police said.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president put pressure on Netanyahu to accept a cease-fire deal.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Fans reflected on the legendary singer/songwriter's 150th and final performance at the famed arena. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s, with low humidity.
Rental assistance recipients say needed repairs are tough to come by and New York City needs to increase inspections. CBS News New York Investigates Tim McNicholas has the story.
The legendary singer and songwriter played his 150th and final show at the famed arena on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story.
Hundreds gathered Thursday night to pay tribute to the 36-year-old mother of two, who was fatally shot earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.