Us Open Tennis
latest news & developmentsOsaka 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…
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.