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Hewitt's bid to appeal rape conviction dismissed

Bob Hewitt is shown outside a Johannesburg court in 2015.

South Africa's top court has dismissed an application by disgraced former grand slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt to challenge his conviction for rape and sexual assault, Independent Online service reported on Monday.

Brave Djokovic guts his way through final

Toe trouble: Novak Djokovic

Maybe it helped that he lost to a good friend. Maybe it helped that he put up a good fight while fighting his own body. And maybe after the long run to the US Open final, Novak Djokovic finally can get some rest.

Djokovic survives Monfils and the humidity

Puzzle solved: Novak Djokovic is into the final of the US Open with a four sets victory over Gael Monfils.

Novak Djokovic has had more fluid days on the tennis court. But on a suffocating day when the body became desperate for fluids, he was grateful to take a victory any way he could get it.

Murray falls victim to tiredness and temperament

Andy Murray, of the United Kingdom, reacts in his chair during the fifth set of his match with Kei Nishikori, of Japan, ...

On Thursday, Andy Murray lost his chance to complete the full set of grand-slam finals in 2016. Instead, he added to his collection of zany meltdowns - this one prompted by a loud clang from the stadium's PA system that reprieved Kei Nishikori during a crucial break-point rally.

Monfils marches into US Open semis

Powering through: Gael Monfils of France.

Frenchman Gael Monfils overwhelmed worn-out compatriot Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-3 6-3 to become the first man into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Weary Murray readies for Nishikori in NY

Gruelling run: Andy Murray.

Earplugs, an eyemask and lavender pillows might be the critical items to assist Andy Murray's pursuit of a second US Open title, after the Scot admitted that his dramatic improvement in Monday night's 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 clubbing of Grigor Dimitrov had stemmed from a good night's sleep.