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Sensational stats with Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set for ‘hell of a day’ at US Open as American tennis dream is alive
Frances Tiafoe or Taylor Fritz will become the first American man to play in a Grand Slam final since 2009.
Dominant Aryna Sabalenka discusses US Open favourite label
Aryna Sabalenka vows "I'll do my very best to hold this beautiful trophy".
Roger Federer makes revealing comments after ‘chat’ with Rafael Nadal – ‘I felt a little bit sorry for him’
"He wanted to ask me something, and we had a chat, and, I felt a little bit sorry for him."
Novak Djokovic ‘has lost a little bit of his giant aura’ as he is told to ‘establish next big goal’
Novak Djokovic needs "something to push him", says doubles legend.
The 7 women with the most wins in their first 100 Grand Slam matches: Steffi Graf at No 3
The great Monica Seles lost only seven of her first 100 Grand Slam matches.
Jannik Sinner emulates Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer with Grand Slam quarter-final feat
Jannik Sinner has won 20 Grand Slam matches in 2024.
Rafael Nadal addresses Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘mentally not strong’ comments
Rafael Nadal explains why Carlos Alcaraz is struggling.
Iga Swiatek makes ‘playing men’s style tennis’ admission after milestone match as she issues Jessica Pegula warning
"At the beginning I felt like we were playing men's style tennis."
Jack Draper has ‘a chance’ at US Open after Carlos Alcaraz’s shock exit, says tennis pundits
"It's just so important that he [Draper] really stays focused ... and doesn't get ahead of himself."
The 4 players to achieve rare Olympic-US Open feat with Andy Murray the only man on list
Three women and one man have won the Olympic-US Open double in the same year.
Iga Swiatek reveals what ‘nice and positive’ Serena Williams told her during pre-match chat
"It's always nice to hear that from somebody like Serena."
Novak Djokovic’s first tournament after US Open exit confirmed with two events also scheduled for October
Novak Djokovic will play three events in the next two months.
Jack Draper offers reason for ‘weird’ Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz exits – ‘I’m not surprised’
"It's taken a lot out of everyone, but they obviously made the finals, and it was emotional for both of them."
Novak Djokovic makes ‘angry and upset’ confession after shock US Open defeat
"I have played some of the worst tennis I have ever played, honestly, serving by far the worst ever."
The 7 men to defend the US Open trophy in the Open Era: Roger Federer peerless as feat eludes Novak Djokovic again
It is now 16 years since a man successfully defended his US Open trophy.
Novak Djokovic suffers big rankings blow with shock defeat as Carlos Alcaraz receives temporary reprieve
Novak Djokovic set to drop to lowest position since January 2023.
Novak Djokovic endures Slamless year for first time since 2017 and other sensational stats as he is stunned by Alexei Popyrin
Novak Djokovic will finish the 2024 season without a Grand Slam.
Tennis legend Chris Evert apologises for ‘she plays like a guy’ comment after being called out by Ons Jabeur
"Maybe my delivery could've been better, so sorry!"
Coco Gauff makes admission about ‘collapsing mentally on court’ ahead of Emma Navarro rematch
"I need to bring it and mentally be there from the beginning to the end."
Emma Raducanu makes admission about ‘collective call’ over her schedule as she plots the way forward
"I can learn from it. And, you know, manage my schedule slightly differently."
Iga Swiatek stands firm on ‘crazy’ scheduling comments and insists tennis is going in the wrong direction
"We don't have much influence on what's going on upstairs ... these rules have been changed without us even knowing about them."
Carlos Alcaraz could become only the third man after Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal to achieve unique Grand Slam feat
Carlos Alcaraz is only six wins away from claiming unique Grand Slam hat-trick.
Emma Raducanu’s schedule gamble backfires as crazy US Open stat highlighted after latest defeat
Emma Raducanu has not won a match at the US Open outside of her 2021 title run.
Naomi Osaka +16 in rankings as she makes confession about her ‘deadline’ after US Open statement win
"It's almost like you have a deadline and you're crunching at midnight to try to make it."
Coco Gauff bringing the vibes again as she makes confession about ‘feeling off’ before US Open
Coco Gauff is finding her game again after her recent blip.
Novak Djokovic sets new men’s record at US Open – ‘I wasn’t aware of it to be honest’
Novak Djokovic has added another record to his collection.
Martina Navratilova reveals her surprise picks for US Open, including a teenager, a former finalist and a two-time champion
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova names her dark horses for the US Open.
Roger Federer’s former coach applauds Jannik Sinner’s mentality after doping controversy – ‘He will feel lighter’
Sinner "will feel like he has taken a big rock out of his shoes and will finally be able to focus on tennis".
The 7 highest-paid tennis players in the last 12 months: Carlos Alcaraz usurps Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff 3rd
This way for your latest highest-paid tennis players list.
Martina Navratilova names her US Open favourite and it is not Iga Swiatek
"She’s fresher than everybody else. No scar tissue from Paris."
Emma Raducanu makes ‘mix and match’ scheduling admission as she explains why she skipped WTA 1000 event
Emma Raducanu happy to do "things a little bit differently".
WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek overtakes Justine Henin; Linda Noskova +10, Lulu Sun +16, McCartney Kessler +35
A look at your latest WTA Rankings as Iga Swiatek moves up another spot in the all-time list.
Carlos Alcaraz makes ‘complicated’ admission over Jannik Sinner anti-doping saga
"I am pretty sure that there are a lot of things that we don't know."
WATCH: Alex Michelsen controversially escapes default after hitting fan as Denis Shapovalov is left unimpressed
"I love how they say rules are rules until they suddenly aren’t."
Jannik Sinner’s former physio speaks of ‘hurt’ as he hits out at media and public for ‘destroying reputations’
"It hurts to think about not being a part of it anymore, tough not being in the box with you and cheering for Jannik."
Coco Gauff ‘feeling the pressure’, says former world No 7 as she names favourites and possible surprise winners
"Probably the one struggling the most right now is Coco Gauff. She hasn't been performing well this year."
Carlos Alcaraz gives fitness update ahead of US Open after twisting ankle during practice
Carlos Alcaraz suffered an injury scare ahead of the US Open.
Novak Djokovic’s achievements ‘absolutely mind-boggling’, says former French Open champion
"I'm not sure Novak's going to stop ... Actually I don't think he's going to ever stop."
Jannik Sinner’s support team trimmed after failed drug tests as his coach answers question about his legacy
Jannik Sinner has been "physically and emotionally" challenged the past few months.
Iga Swiatek ‘much harder’ to play against than Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, says former world No 1
Iga Swiatek "really gives you nothing and she doesn’t even have one dip", says Karolina Pliskova.
Jannik Sinner doping saga a ‘terrible situation’ as ‘unfair’ process comes under fire from former world No 1
"It's nothing to do with Jannik, but it's unfair to all the other players that have got caught and then have been cleared."
Supercomputer shuns Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff in 2024 US Open title predictions
A supercomputer has predicted who will win the 2024 US Open titles.
Coco Gauff ‘still second or third favourite’ for US Open, says John McEnroe
John McEnroe believes the 2024 US Open is "wide open" for the women.
Novak Djokovic could get one more week at No 1 in rankings due to Jannik Sinner’s failed drugs test
If the ATP applies Jannik Sinner's points deduction retrospectively, Novak Djokovic will get one additional week at No 1.
Tennis great makes Novak Djokovic Grand Slam and retirement prediction – ‘He deserves it all’
"I think it would be like Herculean if he wins this tournament and gets to 25," says Chris Evert.
Emma Raducanu’s unusual US Open preparation could be a blessing in disguise, says former British No 1
"Raducanu has the chance to get to New York feeling as fresh as possible, whereas everyone else is probably feeling a bit shattered already."
ATP Rankings: Jannik Sinner opens 2,000+ point gap, Taylor Fritz remains American No 1, Frances Tiafoe +7
A look at your post-Cincinnati Open ATP Rankings.
WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka back at No 2, Paula Badosa +9, Taylor Townsend secures top 50 milestone
A look at your WTA Rankings after the Cincinnati Open.
Jannik Sinner widens gap to Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in rankings with Cincinnati title as he creates Italian history
Jannik Sinner has won his fifth title of 2024 and has extended his lead over Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings.
Jannik Sinner vows not to ‘risk’ his health ahead of US Open after latest injury scare
Jannik Sinner has vowed not to "risk his health".