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The change comes after criticism of French Open officials for how they handled the case of former world number one Serena Williams in her Grand Slam return last month after giving birth to a daughter last September.

US Open win makes Serena Williams’s summer

On Sunday, 30-year-old Serena Williams capped off a golden summer by winning a fourth US Open crown for her 15th slam singles title.

Serena gets off easy for umpire abuse

Serena loses cool in US Open finals

Serena Williams repeatedly shouted at a chair umpire in the US Open finals, but claimed afterwards she couldn’t even remember it happening.

Nadal dumps Murray to set up Djokovic finale

Rafa Nadal, his confidence rising with each match, powered past Britain’s Andy Murray to set up a rematch of last year’s final with Novak Djokovic.

Zvonareva meets Stosur in US Open quarters

Second seed Vera Zvonareva has advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open where she will meet Australian nemesis Sam Stosur.

Clijsters repeats as US Open champion

Belgium’s Kim Clijsters won her second straight US Open women’s title on Saturday after crushing seventh-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1.

Clijsters overcomes Williams to reach final

Defending champion Kim Clijsters raised her game with her back to the wall and took advantage of a tiebreaker meltdown by Venus Williams.

Clijsters crowns comeback with US Open title

Kim Clijsters crowned her remarkable comeback by beating 19-year-old Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday.

Rain lashes Flushing Meadows, stranding Nadal

After 10 days of clear weather, rain and winds swept through Flushing Meadows on Thursday, tossing the US Open’s final weekend into disarray.

Rain causes havoc at US Open

Rain made a shambles of the US Open schedule with Thursday’s postponement of play and more downpours forecast.

Perry and Cabrera finish two shots clear

American Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera of Argentina shared the lead on 11 under par after Saturday’s US Masters third round.

Campbell improves to 10 under as Masters leader

Leader Chad Campbell picked up where he left off with three birdies on the front nine on Friday to improve to 10 under par early in the second round.

Weekley, Perry, Holmes spark US win

Boo Weekley, true to his gregarious nature, galloped up and down the first fairway astride his driver to help fire up the crowd on the final day.

High drama as US lead Europe

The United States go into Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles with a two-point lead after battling Europe to a dramatic draw.

Federer toasts US triumph that rescues season

After Roger Federer proved that reports of his demise as a Grand Slam champion were greatly exaggerated, the Swiss celebrated winning the US Open.

Serena Williams jumps for joy after Open win

Serena Williams hurled her racket skyward and bounded up and down after winning her third US Open title with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Jelena Jankovic.

Serena tops Venus in quarterfinal thriller

Serena Williams on Wednesday fought off 10 set points to prevail in the greatest duel yet with sister Venus, a heart-stopping 7-6 7-6 victory.

Williams sisters set up clash, Nadal tested

The Williams sisters will hold another family reunion at the US Open after registering wins on Monday that set up a quarterfinal sibling clash.

Roddick overpowers Seppi in third round

Andy Roddick used an overwhelming serve to power past Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-2, 7-5, 7-6 on Sunday and reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Roddick fights back to beat Gulbis

Former champion Andy Roddick withstood a barrage of winners from young Ernests Gulbis before fighting back for a 3-6 7-5 6-2 7-5 second-round victory.

Appleby takes lead at US Open

Stuart Appleby rolled in a 40-foot birdie putt at the last to seize the second round lead at the US Open on Friday.