3 h. ago Iga Swiatek delivers verdict on ‘strange’ US Open hat snatching incident

The world No 2 said adults taking items intended for young fans was ‘not the point’

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8 h. ago Amanda Anisimova ‘excited’ by Iga Swiatek rematch after Wimbledon misery

The American suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss in the final at the All England Club.

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14 h. ago Coco Gauff tries to be positive after chastening US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka

Osaka is back in the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time since 2021

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23 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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52 h. ago US Open star responds as opponent bursts into tears in tunnel after match

Anna Kalinskaya was the picture of despair after losing to Iga Swiatek at the US Open, as she was left in tears following the straight-sets defeat at Flushing Meadows

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3 d. ago Guyana’s Irfaan Ali looks to ride oil boom to second presidential term

Fossil fuel wealth has helped transform the South American country into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies – which could be good news for the incumbent in the electionJubilation was in the air as thousands of horn-tooting, flag-waving, red-shirt-clad supporters of Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, made their way to a recent rally.Their party is predicted to easily win Monday’s general election on the back of an oil boom, which has helped transform the country into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Emma Raducanu believes world’s best play with ‘point to prove’ against her after one

Raducanu’s defeat to Elena Rybakina followed exits against Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka at this year’s grand slam events

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3 d. ago Emma Raducanu’s US Open run ended by ruthless Elena Rybakina

The former champion was beaten 6-1 6-2 in just over an hour.

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3 d. ago Iga Swiatek snaps at US Open reporter after question about her appearance

The Polish star, the World No. 2 and a US Open champion in 2022, was talking to reporters after her second-round victory over Suzan Lamens in New York in three sets.

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4 d. ago Venus Williams claims first grand slam win for four years in US Open doubles

The 45-year-old is teaming up with Leylah Fernandez at Flushing Meadows.

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4 d. ago Naomi Osaka recovers from Montreal ‘shame’ to set up chance of US Open run

23rd seed beats Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in second roundJannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek also into round threeNaomi Osaka gave another demonstration of her growing confidence as she reached the third round of the US Open with an efficient 6-3, 6-1 win over Hailey Baptiste of the United States.Osaka, the No 23 seed, put together a dominant performance as she controlled the baseline with her superior weight of shot but also showcased her improved movement and defence, which allowed her to absorb Baptiste’s offence. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka in action on day five – live

Updates from the second round at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch with Daniel | Ostapenko and Townsend rowGoffin has broken back against Musetti and they’re now 4-4 in set one. On Grandstand, Rublev is giving Boyer all he can handle, forcing break points that he can’t quite convert. Oh, and Swiatek survives break point to lead Lamens 3-0, I don’t imagine this match will detain us all that long.Also a set up are Sakkari, 6-3 against Bondar; Alexandrova, 6-2 1-1 against Wang; and Kalinskaya, 6-1 1-1 against Putitnseva. Meanwhile, Swiatek breaks Lamens for 2-0, already looking monstrous; it’ll take something significant to beat her here, but both Gauff, her potential semi-final opponent, and Sabalenka, the defending champ and no 1 seed, are capable of that. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Swift start: Iga Swiatek easily wins at US Open, but she's here to talk about Taylor and Travis

Iga Swiatek had an easy start to her quest to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same year, needing just an hour to beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2

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6 d. ago US Open tennis day three: Sinner and Swiatek through, Boulter and Kartal exit – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Brittany Mahomes, the NFL and Donald Trump among those praising Swift and Kelce's engagement

President Donald Trump, the NFL and scores of stars in the entertainment and sports worlds have reacted to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement

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6 d. ago US Open tennis day three: Sinner in action, Swiatek through, Boulter and Kartal exit – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US Open tennis day three: Swiatek cruises though, Boulter exits, Kartal in action – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US Open tennis day three: Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek in action – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaBoulter begins her tournament by holding serve against Kostyuk. Kartal’s start is less straightforward. Haddad Maia takes the first game on her serve as well as the first two points on Kartal’s. The 23-year-old shows some ticker to hold.Katie Boulter is up against Marta Kostyuk, the 27th seed. Getting to the second round hasn’t been an issue for Boulter. She’s got there in five consecutive slams – but can’t find a way to get to the third. Her last third-round slam appearance was at the 2023 US Open. Sonay Kartal, facing Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, is looking to build on her run to the fourth round at Wimbledon. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US Open talking points: Raducanu’s hopes, Draper’s back and more Sinner

Five talking points ahead of the US Open.

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1 week ago Jack Draper's partner turns air blue as duo blow chance of $1m US Open mixed doubles jackpot

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula stormed their way through to the US Open mixed doubles semi-finals but Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud proved too much for them as they beat them in a tie break

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