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Osaka using US Open as platform for activism
Article
/ 1 September 2020

Osaka using US Open as platform for activism

The 22-year-old fourth seed has spoken out repeatedly in the wake of the protests that swept the United States following the death of George Floyd during a confrontation with police in May

By Agence France Presse
Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood

The Russian shot to international fame as a giggly 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 2004, the third youngest player to conquer the All England Club’s famous grass courts

By Agency
Nadal wins 19th Slam title by edging five-set US Open thriller
Article
/ 9 September 2019

Nadal wins 19th Slam title by edging five-set US Open thriller

At four hours and 50 minutes, the match finished four minutes short of equaling the longest final in US Open history

By Jim Slater
Nick Kyrgios can play, he just doesn’t want to
Article
/ 5 August 2019

Nick Kyrgios can play, he just doesn’t want to

The Australian has outrageous talent with a racquet, although his tongue and antics steal the show more often than his talent

By Telford Vice
WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open ‘sexism’
Article
/ 10 September 2018

WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open ‘sexism’

Serena Williams was handed three code violations — and docked a point and then a game — in her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka

By Rebecca Bryan
When will I be famous? Another Grand Slam flop for Nextgen
Article
/ 6 September 2018

When will I be famous? Another Grand Slam flop for Nextgen

With the notable exception of Alex de Minaur, the US Open has been yet another Grand Slam to forget for the widely-hyped ‘NextGen’

By Dave James
Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro
Article
/ 4 September 2018

Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Maria Sharapova was trying to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012

By Dave James
Sharapova downs Schnyder at US Open
Article
/ 29 August 2018

Sharapova downs Schnyder at US Open

Patty Schnyder, the oldest ever player to make the main draw of a Grand Slam via qualifying, was outgunned by ​Maria Sharapova

By Dave James
TSA admits not giving Anderson enough support
Article
/ 11 September 2017

TSA admits not giving Anderson enough support

Glover said Anderson’s run in New York will do wonders for the game in South Africa and they will be looking to capitalise to help grow the game.

By Staff Reporter
Murray ousted by Anderson at US Open
Article
/ 8 September 2015

Murray ousted by Anderson at US Open

South African 15th seed Kevin Anderson stunned British third seed Murray to end his run of 18 consecutive major quarter-finals since the 2010 US Open.

By Jim Slater
Cilic beats the odds with a ‘miracle’ win at US Open
Article
/ 9 September 2014

Cilic beats the odds with a ‘miracle’ win at US Open

Croatian Marin Cilic has emerged with a "miracle" to win the US Open following months held under a doping ban.

By Dave James
Tennis legends return to US Open limelight
Article
/ 6 September 2014

Tennis legends return to US Open limelight

Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic, Stefan Edberg and Michael Chang are the celebrity coaches behind the men’s US Open semifinalists.

By Dave James
Serena gets off easy for umpire abuse
Article
/ 14 September 2011

Serena gets off easy for umpire abuse

Two days after losing the US Open final, Serena Williams was hit with a $2 000 fine for berating the chair umpire during her match.

By Jim Litke
Djokovic beats Nadal to win first US Open title
Article
/ 13 September 2011

Djokovic beats Nadal to win first US Open title

Novak Djokovic matched his nearly perfect season with an almost flawless performance in Monday’s US Open final, beating Rafael Nadal.

By Howard Fendrich
Serena loses cool in US Open finals
Article
/ 12 September 2011

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.

By Larry Fine
Federer ready for Tsonga rematch
Article
/ 6 September 2011

Federer ready for Tsonga rematch

After Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon, they’ll face each other again in the quarterfinals of the US Open.

By Rebecca Bryan
Sharapova exits, Murray survives US Open
Article
/ 3 September 2011

Sharapova exits, Murray survives US Open

Maria Sharapova was knocked out of the US Open on Friday in a shock third round loss, while Andy Murray was lucky to survive five sets.

By Staff Reporter
Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record
Article
/ 31 August 2011

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record

Novak Djokovic is convinced that he can match John McEnroe’s 1984 record of 82 wins against just three defeats.

By Dave James
Federer, Venus reach US Open second round
Article
/ 30 August 2011

Federer, Venus reach US Open second round

Five-time champion Roger Federer reached the second round of the US Open on Monday, beating Colombian Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 September 2010

Nadal edges closer to first US Open final

The one title Rafa Nadal needs to complete his Grand Slam collection is now tantalisingly close.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 September 2010

Planets align for a Venus victory

Venus Williams does not "play the game" with the media — or rather, does not play it the way the media would like.

By Kevin Mitchell
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Article
/ 9 September 2010

Federer blows hot at windy US Open

Roger Federer mastered the wild weather and his opponent to storm into the US Open semifinals on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 September 2010

Nadal rolls on as Wawrinka shatters home hopes

Rafael Nadal kept his perfect record intact at the US Open on Tuesday as he powered past Spanish compatriot Feliciano Lopez into the quarterfinals.

By Allan Kelly
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Article
/ 8 September 2010

Clijsters books semifinal showdown against Venus

Defending champion Kim Clijsters advanced to the US Open semifinals on Tuesday by defeating Australian fifth seed Samantha Stosur 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.

By Jim Slater
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Article
/ 7 September 2010

Federer marches on at US Open

The easy part is over for Roger Federer. The US Open is about to get a lot harder for the Swiss master.

By Julian Linden
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Article
/ 6 September 2010

Murray limps out of US Open

Andy Murray hobbled out of the US Open on Sunday, beaten 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-3 in the third round by Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka.

By Julian Linden
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Article
/ 3 September 2010

Federer, Wozniacki lead US Open stars into third round

Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the US Open on Thursday.

By Jim Slater
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Article
/ 1 September 2010

Nadal, Wozniacki through at Flushing Meadows

Rafa Nadal made a smooth start to his bid to capture the one Grand Slam that has eluded him when beat Teymuraz Gabashvili 7-6 7-6 6-3 on Tuesday.

By Julian Linden
Federer shows he is the man to beat again at US Open
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Federer shows he is the man to beat again at US Open

Roger Federer returned to winning ways on Sunday by claiming the Cincinnati Masters and announced himself as the man to beat at the US Open.

By Simon Evans
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Article
/ 7 September 2009

Clijsters upsets Venus to keep U.S. Open hopes alive

Kim Clijsters reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a win over Venus Williams to answer any lingering questions about her return to tennis.

By Eddie Pells
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Article
/ 9 September 2008

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.

By Larry Fine
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Article
/ 8 September 2008

Federer, Murray take aim at historic US Open win

Tennis history will be made on Monday in the US Open men’s final, but whether a familiar face or shocking upstart wins remains to be seen.

By Staff Reporter
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