Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them "just way too long for me" as he focuses on his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

The legend delivered the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium ahead of the New York Yankees' showdown with the Boston Red Sox. The 38-year-old drew cheers as he stepped onto the diamond wearing a white sleeve on his serving right arm.

Djokovic's pitch was not the only thing which had people talking, with many fans noticing that he was wearing a white arm sleeve. His use of the protective garment sparked fears that he may have been carrying an injury ahead of the US Open.

It's not every day that a 24-time Grand Slam champion takes the hill at Yankee Stadium, but that's what navy blue-decked Novak Djokovic was there for on Thursday before the New York Yankees' game agai

Martina Navratilova called for the US Open mixed doubles revamped tournament to be made an exhibition, and she may have a point after the new format debuted at Flushing Meadows. Th