7 h. ago The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘My dream is coming true’

The four-time grand slam champion is back in a major semi-final for the first time in four years

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13 h. ago Novak Djokovic ‘the best’ at dealing with hostile American crowds, says Rory McIlroy

24-time Grand Slam champion takes on Carlos Alcaraz in semi-finals

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43 h. ago The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘This is unchartered territory’

The four-time grand slam champion is back in a major quarter-final for the first time in four years

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60 h. ago Naomi Osaka dominates Coco Gauff to power into US Open quarter

Four-times grand-slam champion wins 6-3, 6-2Osaka has always won title after reaching last eightNaomi Osaka turned back the clock on Monday in New York, producing the cleanest big‑stage performance of her comeback from maternity leave to overwhelm Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a blockbuster fourth-round meeting inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.In front of a packed 23,771-seat arena, the two crossover stars – who between them own three of the past seven US Open championships – reprised a rivalry that began with their famous encounter here in 2019. This time there were no tears, no consolations, only the sight of a four‑times major champion dictating terms again on the sport’s biggest stage. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US Open: Taylor Townsend in tears as Krejcikova saves eight match points to survive

American misses first grand slam singles quarter-finalTownsend had become huge crowd favorite in QueensTaylor Townsend couldn’t covert eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker as she was eliminated from the US Open on Sunday with a 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 loss to Barbora Krejcikova.With the fans firmly behind a player who became a fan favorite during the tournament after her confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko, Townsend was repeatedly a point away from what would have been her first grand slam singles quarter-final. But Krejcikova, a two-time grand slam singles champion, erased a slew of match points in a tiebreaker she once trailed 6-3 before winning 15-13, broke Townsend’s serve twice in the third set and advanced to face another American, No 4 seed Jessica Pegula, on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Shelton’s first career retirement and Tiafoe loss leave US men reeling at Open

Shelton retires hurt in third-round matchTiafoe beaten by qualifier Struff in straightsFritz and Paul are last US men still aliveIt was a punishing afternoon for American men’s tennis at the US Open as Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe exited less than an hour apart, leaving only Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul still standing in the singles draw.Shelton, the No 6 seed and one of the leading contenders to end the United States’ 22-year wait for a men’s grand slam champion, retired from his third-round match against France’s Adrian Mannarino with a shoulder injury. It was the 22-year-old’s first career retirement and came as he led by two sets to one before disaster struck late in the third. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago What time is Emma Raducanu's next match at US Open? How to watch third round today

British No1 takes on former Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina

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6 d. ago Cameron Norrie v Novak Djokovic start time: When is US Open match?

Norrie has lost all six matches he has played against Djokovic but the 24-time grand slam champion has struggled so far

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1 week ago Novak Djokovic sparks concern as shocking US Open footage leaves fans wanting to ‘vomit’

The 24-time Grand Slam champion came through his US Open clash against American teenager Learner Tien, but it was far from comfortable.

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1 week ago Novak Djokovic's gruesome feet leave fans shocked as he struggles with 'flapping skin' at the US Open to spark concerns over his health

The 24-time Grand Slam champion had appeared physically hampered and requested a medical time out during the break in play after he had won the second set of the match on a tie break.

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1 week ago Sharapova enters tennis Hall of Fame with surprise cameo by Serena Williams

Williams surprises Sharapova at induction23-time major winner hails fierce rivalryBryan brothers, Sharapova join 2025 classSerena Williams made a a surprise – and early – appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, emerging from behind the stage to introduce “former rival, former fan and forever friend” Maria Sharapova for her induction on Saturday night.Williams, a 23-time grand slam champion who will be eligible for her own enshrinement in 2027, drew gasps and shrieks from the crowd at the Newport shrine. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Andy Murray's brother Jamie slams US Open for change involving Emma Raducanu

The US Open's new mixed doubles format has caused a stir this year after bringing in big name players, with shorter games and higher prize money - and four-time Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray wasn't impressed

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1 week ago Serena Williams feels ‘light physically and mentally’ after losing 31 pounds with weight loss medication

The 23-time Grand Slam champion admitted to using a GLP-1 medication

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu shares an awkward exchange at the net with Jack Draper after Nick Kyrgios' 'love triangle' claim following Carlos Alcaraz romance rumours

The women's British No1's pairing with the five-time Grand Slam champion was arguably one of the most heavily anticipated of the new-look doubles event at Flushing Meadows.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu shares an awkward exchange at the net with Jack Draper after British No1 ended her US Open mixed doubles partnership with Carlos Alcaraz

The women's British No1's pairing with the five-time Grand Slam champion was arguably one of the most heavily anticipated of the new-look doubles event at Flushing Meadows.

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2 w. ago US Open finalist shares Jessica Pegula's tennis proposal as 'ban' suggested

Grand Slam champion Madison Keys expressed her frustration at five-set matches in the game, which her fellow American, Jessica Pegula, has previously called for the end of

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu at risk of being ABANDONED by Carlos Alcaraz for $1m US Open mixed doubles tournament as he faces cross

Emma Raducanu's mixed doubles alliance with Carlos Alcaraz has been the talk of tennis this summer - but the Grand Slam champion duo's participation is now in doubt.

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3 w. ago Grand Slam champion Monica Seles reveals battle with chronic neuromuscular disease

Seles, who dominated the sport as a teenager, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2022

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3 w. ago Monica Seles reveals battle with chronic neuromuscular disease

Seles, who dominated the sport as a teenager, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2022

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3 w. ago Monica Seles adapting to ‘new normal’ after being diagnosed with neuromuscular disease

Former world No 1 received diagnosis in 2022Disease can affect vision, speaking and swallowingMonica Seles says she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis – a neuromuscular autoimmune disease – three years ago.The nine-time grand slam singles champion says she first noticed symptoms of the disease while she was swinging her racket. Continue reading...

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