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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.

1d ago

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.

2d ago

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.

2d ago

'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.

3d ago

'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".

4d ago

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.

4d ago

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.

4d ago

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.

5d ago

Sabalenka into second successive US Open final

Sabalenka sent down 34 winners to the 13 of the 23-year-old American in the tie.

5d ago

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.

6d ago

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.

6d ago

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.

6d ago

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.

6d ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago
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