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US Open Tennis 2016 TV Schedule and Live-Stream Listings for Entire Tournament
- Updated: August 28, 2016
Novak Djokovic enters the 2016 U.S. Open as the defending champion. He’s in search of a big performance following his disappointing outing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
The Serb’s aura of invincibility took a hit following his loss at Wimbledon against Sam Querrey and again in Rio, and Djokovic’s form entering the U.S. Open is a question mark. Top rival Andy Murray is in the form of his life, and while Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych may be absent, there are several other title contenders in the men’s tournament.
In the women’s draw, Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, Garbine Muguruza and Agnieszka Radwanska could all become world No. 1 with a win at Flushing Meadows―if other results go their way―and the first three are the clear favourites to take the title.
ESPN will have full coverage of the U.S. Open across its network, with live-stream options available via ESPN3 and WatchESPN. Here’s a look at the U.S. Open schedule, via the official website:
It’s odd to doubt Djokovic entering the 2016 U.S. Open given his sensational Grand Slam form over the last two years―the world No. 1 has won five of the last seven, a sensational number.
His first-round opponent will be Jerzy Janowicz, Poland’s top-ranked player. The 25-year-old has never made it past the second round in Flushing Meadows, New York, and he’s not expected to trouble Djokovic all that much.
But as tennis writer Carole Bouchard shared, even the man himself isn’t certain he’s physically at …
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