NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic earned himself another shot at a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title after beating unseeded American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday, Sept. 8, to advance to his 10th US Open finals. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the US Open tennis tournament men's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off disruption from climate protesters to reach the US Open final on Thursday, Sept. 7, as Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge scare to stay on course for a second Grand Slam title. Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates match point against...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Madison Keys of the United States stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Madison Keys of the United States celebrates match point against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic during their Women's Singles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz powered into the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as rival Daniil Medvedev battled through a brutal heatwave to join the Spaniard in the last four. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his win against Germany's Alexander Zverev the US Open tennis...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka plans to return to tennis in time for the 2024 Australian Open, saying on Wednesday, Sept. 6, her break from the sport "really fueled a fire in me". Naomi Osaka of Japan. (AFP) The 25-year-old Japanese star gave birth to daughter Shai in...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev overcame roasting temperatures to battle into the US Open semifinals on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as Aryna Sabalenka delivered a sizzling display to reach the last four. Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts against Andrey Rublev of Russia during their Men's Singles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Unseeded Ben Shelton took down Frances Tiafoe in four sets in an all-American US Open clash on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to book a semifinal date with 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. USA's Ben Shelton celebrates his win against USA's Frances Tiafoe during the US Open...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Karolina Muchova defeated Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the US Open on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova hits a return to Romania's Sorana Cirstea during the US Open tennis tournament women's singles quarterfinals match at...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic charged into a record 47th Grand Slam semifinal on a steamy Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favorite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first major title. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating USA's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- A fan was ejected from the US Open on Monday, Sept. 4, after Germany's Alexander Zverev protested about the words of a Nazi-era anthem being shouted from the stands. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates his win against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the US Open tennis tournament...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal on Monday, Sept. 4, at the US Open after knocking out last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur, describing it as a "breakthrough" win after enduring her share of frustration this season. China's Zheng Qinwen...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday, Sept. 4, as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during his match against Matteo...