Tennis
US Open / New champions crowned, new rivalries forged
With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal struggling to get back on court due to injuries, Novak Djokovic was the last man of that golden generation standing at Flushing Meadows, but the Serb crashed out in the third round to Australian Alexei Popyrin.
Tearful Sinner dedicates US Open title to seriously ill aunt
Jannik Sinner produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the US. Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday.
Sinner sweeps to US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph
Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years.
'Super proud' Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
"I'm speechless right now. So many times I thought I was so close to get the US Open title. It has always been a dream of mine and finally I got this beautiful trophy," said Sabalenka.
'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak
Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down".
Fritz defeats Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Sinner
Taylor Fritz fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open on Friday, becoming the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years.
Sinner becomes first Italian man to reach US Open final
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner took down ailing Briton Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to reach the US Open final on Friday, overcoming muggy conditions in a chaotic match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Pegula sets up title clash with Sabalenka
Pegula has now won 15 of 16 matches on the US summer hard court swing which saw a title in Toronto and defeat in the Cincinnati final to Sabalenka.
Sabalenka into second successive US Open final
Sabalenka sent down 34 winners to the 13 of the 23-year-old American in the tie.
Medvedev enjoying Sinner rivalry despite another loss
Medvedev still leads their head-to-head 7-6, although the Italian Sinner has won six of their last seven meetings.
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semifinal
World number one Jannik Sinner reached his first US Open semi-final on Wednesday with a four-set victory over 2021 champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev.
Pegula stuns Swiatek as Draper reaches maiden major semifinal
Jessica Pegula became the fourth American to reach this year's US Open semifinals on Wednesday by stunning world number one Iga Swiatek as Jack Draper broke through to his first Grand Slam last-four.
Sinner eyes last four, Swiatek looks to halt US surge; Muchova back in semi
Sinner is the only top-four player left in the men's draw following the exits of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.
Navarro into US Open semi-final after Badosa collapse
Emma Navarro reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Paula Badosa whose challenge dramatically collapsed.
Sinner sets up Medvedev US Open quarterfinal showdown
The 23-year-old Italian is the only man to have made the quarter-finals of all four majors this season.
No alarm for Swiatek, Medvedev as former champions cruise into quarterfinals
Top seed Swiatek, who won the title two years ago, showcased her all-court game in a straightforward 6-4, 6-1 win over Russian Liudmila Samsonova to open the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium and warned she was only going to improve.
Gauff joins exit of US Open superstars after New York horror show
The 20-year-old's exit means Serena Williams remains the last woman to successfully defend the US Open title back in 2014.
Sinner avoids trapdoor as Swiatek moves into last 16
Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
