Australia to overturn Djokovic visa ban, paving way for Australian Open return to Melbourne
Crisostomo Flores celebrates after winning his first match in the final main draw match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Andreas Seppi.
Crisostomo Flores celebrates after winning his first match in the final main draw match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Andreas Seppi. (Associated Press/John E. Sokolov)
Michael Bisping
The U.S. Open final has been a major storyline since Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka in the semifinals. Since then, the top of the men’s draw has been dominated by John Isner, Nick Kyrgios and Pablo Carreno-Busta.
The top of the women’s draw is more interesting, with Serena Williams’ loss in the semifinals a huge factor in that. The women’s semifinals, which began with Serena Williams’ loss in the quarters, is now set to start with Venus Williams’ loss.
The other semifinals are also intriguing. Maria Sharapova’s loss in the semifinals could become a huge storyline. Caroline Wozniacki is in the final against Johanna Konta, and Madison Keys is facing Roberta Vinci in the quarterfinals. And if Konta wins, she could play Venus.
But the real story is how much of a role the Djokovic visa ban will play in the result of these matches. Isner will play next week in the Cincinnati Open. Kyrgios may play next week at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco. Carreno-Busta will play at the Dubai Tennis Championships. There is no sign of Wozniacki playing until April.
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The U.S. Open final has been a major storyline since Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka in the semifinals. Since then, the top of the men’s draw has been dominated by John Isner, Nick Kyrgios and
