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John Isner believes in his chances against Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Italian Open.

Novak Djokovic is 26-0 in Grand Slam matches in 2021.

US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, looks over his shoulder during a match against Tallon Griekspoor, of the Netherlands, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in New York. And that, surely, pleased Djokovic as he took another step toward completing the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men's tennis since 1969 and claiming a 21st major championship to eclipse the mark he shares with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Here's what matters the most: Djokovic is 2-0 at Flushing Meadows this week and 23-0 in Grand Slam tournaments this year, with five more wins standing between him and history. “I am motivated as ever to do well,” said Djokovic, a 34-year-old from Serbia who will face 2014 U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori next. At night, 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu improved her tournament record to 9-0 by defeating Lauren Davis 6-4, 6-4.

US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, hits balls into the stands after winning his first round at the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___7:20 p.m.Novak Djokovic is back on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hoping to stay unbeaten in U.S. Open second-round matches. Djokovic is trying to break a tie with Federer and Rafael Nadal for most Grand Slam titles by a men's player. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six. Djokovic is trying to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year since 1969.

Novak Djokovic has moved into the third round of the U.S. Open as he tries to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam and collect a 21st major championship.

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Karolina Pliskova has saved a match point and edged 75th-ranked American Amanda Anisimova in three sets to reach the U.S. Open’s third round.

Britain Wimbledon Tennis Germany's Alexander Zverev is interviewed on court after winning the men's singles first round match against Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands on day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday June 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali)The Latest on Wimbledon (all times local):3:20 p.m.Alexander Zverev had 20 aces and only 18 unforced errors as he swept qualifier Tallon Griekspoor in the first round at Wimbledon, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. The result was a big improvement for Zverev after losing to a qualifier at Wimbledon in 2018 and 2019. ___1:55 p.m.Venus Williams has won a match at Wimbledon for the 90th time. ___1:30 p.m.Alison Riske of the United States lost in the first round at Wimbledon to Tereza Martincová 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.