6 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz and the five shots that made a US Open masterpiece

Alcaraz is still yet to drop a set at the US Open and was in sparkling form as he returned to the semi-finals

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7 h. ago Alcaraz finds dominant best to march past Lehecka and into US Open semi

Spaniard cruises to emphatic 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victoryAlcaraz reaches last four without dropping a setIt took just seven minutes for Carlos Alcaraz to recognise that he was having another one of those days where he could do whatever he wanted with a tennis ball. Up a game point in his opening service game, the Spaniard skipped around the ball from far behind the baseline in his backhand corner and attempted the riskiest shot possible, unleashing a remarkable forehand winner.This would not be the last time that the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd collectively gasped at Alcaraz’s greatness as he continued to radiate confidence and calm in New York, moving effortlessly into the semi‑finals with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win against Jiri Lehecka. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz is in the swing of things after easing into US Open semi

The second seed raced to a 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka.

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8 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz confidently sees off Jiri Lehecka to reach US Open semi

The second seed defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4 in less than two hours.

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17 h. ago John McEnroe's Carlos Alcaraz statement speaks volumes as Novak Djokovic snubbed

John McEnroe has spoken about how Carlos Alcaraz compares to the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, giving a gleaming assessment of the 22-year-old's talents on world stage

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39 h. ago Wimbledon has no plans to revamp mixed doubles after success of ‘reimagined’ US Open

Big-name pairings attracted large audience in New YorkCurrent setup seen as key part of Wimbledon fortnightThe All England Club is not looking to change the format of the Wimbledon mixed doubles competition for future editions of the Championships despite the success of the “reimagined” tournament at the US Open.This year, the United States Tennis Association opted to transform the format of the mixed doubles event in order to attract the top singles players, a move officials believe was incredibly successful and which featured partnerships such as Emma Raducanu paired with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Revealed: Identity of mystery man in Emma Raducanu's cosy Instagram photos, after posts from her New York hotel sparked romance rumours

The carousel garnered nearly 150,000 likes within hours of being posted but many fans in the comments couldn't help but speculate about a potential relationship.

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54 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Alcaraz through, Krejcikova saves eight match points against Townsend – live

Follow the fourth-round action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy via emailWith Pegula pushing and probing once again on Li’s serve at 15-30, time is starting to run out for the less well known of the two Americans. 15-30 turns into 30-40. We’ve seen this before. But then Li tears up the script, sending down a rare stinging second serve to save the break point, before holding from deuce. Pegula leads 6-1, 4-2.Pegula is still bossing it on Ashe, leading 6-1, 3-1. And a glance through today’s early results brings up the name “Hewitt”. It’s not the 2001 champion Lleyton, however, but his 16-year-old son Cruz, who’s suffered a 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the first round of the boys’ singles to the American fourth seed Benjamin Willwerth. Lleyton was in the stands watching. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Alcaraz through, Townsend in action after Pegula eases past Li – live

Follow the fourth-round action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy via emailWith Pegula pushing and probing once again on Li’s serve at 15-30, time is starting to run out for the less well known of the two Americans. 15-30 turns into 30-40. We’ve seen this before. But then Li tears up the script, sending down a rare stinging second serve to save the break point, before holding from deuce. Pegula leads 6-1, 4-2.Pegula is still bossing it on Ashe, leading 6-1, 3-1. And a glance through today’s early results brings up the name “Hewitt”. It’s not the 2001 champion Lleyton, however, but his 16-year-old son Cruz, who’s suffered a 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the first round of the boys’ singles to the American fourth seed Benjamin Willwerth. Lleyton was in the stands watching. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz thrills US Open crowd as he eases into quarter

The second seed is through to the last eight without dropping a set.

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58 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Pegula eases past Li, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in action on day eight – live

Follow the fourth-round action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy via emailWith Pegula pushing and probing once again on Li’s serve at 15-30, time is starting to run out for the less well known of the two Americans. 15-30 turns into 30-40. We’ve seen this before. But then Li tears up the script, sending down a rare stinging second serve to save the break point, before holding from deuce. Pegula leads 6-1, 4-2.Pegula is still bossing it on Ashe, leading 6-1, 3-1. And a glance through today’s early results brings up the name “Hewitt”. It’s not the 2001 champion Lleyton, however, but his 16-year-old son Cruz, who’s suffered a 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the first round of the boys’ singles to the American fourth seed Benjamin Willwerth. Lleyton was in the stands watching. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Jessica Pegula, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka in action on day eight – live

Follow the fourth-round action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy via emailLi does get her side of the scoreboard going, breaking to reduce her deficit to 3-1, but Pegula locks straight back in to restore her double break before holding to 15. Only 23 minutes in, it’s very hard to see how Li can find a way back. Her second serve is batting practice for Pegula, who’s won all 10 of those points, make that 11. And in no time at all it’s 15-40, two set points. Pegula nets on the first and Li messes up her slice on the set. Pegula rattles through the first set 6-1.Lehecka, meanwhile, has got a second set point in the opener against Mannarino, leading 5-4 and at advantage on Mannarino’s serve. Mannarino shows unrelenting resolve to save it. This match represents a big opportunity for these two left-handers, despite being at very different stages of their careers. The 37-year-old Frenchman Mannarino, in his 15th US Open, and the 23-year-old Czech Lehecka are both attempting to reach...

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Shelton sunk by injury, Vondrousova shocks Paolini, Alcaraz flies through – live

Updates from the third round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy | Osaka hits back at OstapenkoThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ben Shelton breaks down in tears after American star is forced to PULL OUT of US Open match with injury

The No 6 seed, who was on course for a quarterfinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, was overcome with emotion as he left Louis Armstrong Stadium with a towel over his head.

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Pegula beats Azarenka, Vondrousova shocks Paolini, Alcaraz flies through – live

Updates from the third round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy | Osaka hits back at OstapenkoThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Pegula v Azarenka, Vondrousova shocks Paolini, Alcaraz flies through – live

Updates from the third round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy | Osaka hits back at OstapenkoThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Pegula v Azarenka, Shelton and Paolini in action, Alcaraz flies through – live

Updates from the third round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy | Osaka hits back at OstapenkoThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz plays down concerns over knee issue after easing to victory

The Spaniard took a medical timeout during his third-round win over Luciano Darderi.

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4 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz suffers injury scare but powers through to progress in US Open

Alcaraz overcame a mid-match knee worry to beat Luciano Darderi convincingly

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Raducanu crashes out to Rybakina and Alcaraz in action – live

Updates from the third round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Katy | Osaka hits back at OstapenkoThis game follows the first-set script as Rybakina moves to 40-30, set point. But then she throws in a double! A glimmer, perhaps, for Raducanu. But Raducanu can’t make the most of the reprieve. She bashes a backhand return into the net on the second set point and it’s been a near-rout for Rybakina, who leads 6-1.Raducanu gets on the board as a forehand winner seals a hold to 15. That’ll have felt good. But Rybakina, undeterred, swiftly holds to 15 herself amid a flurry of errant forehands from Raducanu. Rybakina has this way of looking so calm, composed and effortless, while also being so powerful and destructive. And that’s exactly how she gets herself a double break. It’s 5-1. After just 22 minutes, the ninth seed will serve for the opening set. Continue reading...

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