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...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Jelena Ostapenko's "nothing to lose" mindset delivered the biggest upset of the US Open on Sunday, Sept. 3, as the hard-hitting Latvian sent defending champion Iga Swiatek crashing out. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko (left) shakes hands with Poland's Iga Swiatek (right) after winning...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic rolled into his 13th US Open quarterfinal on Sunday, Sept. 3, after Coco Gauff ended Caroline Wozniacki's fairytale Grand Slam comeback to line up a potential blockbuster with defending champion Iga Swiatek. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday, Sept. 2, as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam title alive with victory in a three-set thriller. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a point against Britain's Daniel Evans...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic conjured a trademark comeback from two sets down to defeat Serbian compatriot Laslo Djere in a five-set thriller and seal his place in the US Open last 16. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against Serbia's Laslo Djere during the US Open tennis tournament...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Frances Tiafoe is eyeing another deep run at the US Open after surging into the last 16 on Friday, Sept. 1, with victory over French veteran Adrian Mannarino. USA's Frances Tiafoe celebrates his victory against France's Adrian Mannarino during the US Open tennis tournament men's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Home favorite Coco Gauff clawed closer towards a potential US Open showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted his place in the last 16 on Friday, Sept. 1. Coco Gauff of the United States returns a shot against Elise Mertens of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to a US Open rematch with Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday, Aug. 31, as Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova booked their places in the third round. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a ball to Lloyd Harris of South...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Andy Murray conceded he might "need to accept" he is no longer capable of reaching the latter stages at Grand Slams after a demoralizing straight-sets loss to Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open second round. Britain's Andy Murray reacts after facing Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Italian sixth seed Jannik Sinner remained on course for a US Open quarterfinals rematch with Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday, Aug. 31, as Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova advanced safely. Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during the match against Lorenzo Sonego of...
