Coco Gauff brushed aside Marta Kostyuk to reach a second Cincinnati semi-final since her 2023 title run, needling the crowd afterwards with a cheeky nod to a chant in her honor.

Brandon Nakashima’s remarkable summer turnaround continued as he fought back from a break down to stun Taylor Fritz (7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3) and reach back-to-back Masters 1000 semi-finals.

Sara Bejlek’s fearless run through Cincinnati continued as the 20-year-old Czech downed a third Grand Slam champion of the week in Madison Keys to reach her maiden WTA 1000 semi-final.

Iga Swiatek benefited from the abandonment of Elena Rybakina (4-1) on Thursday night. She’ll play No 3 seed Jessica Pegula in the next round

Going the distance for a fourth straight match, the Italian came from a set down to beat Tommy Paul 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 semi-final of his career in Cincinnati.

Jessica Pegula edged out Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) on Thursday evening. She’ll play the winner of the match between Pole Iga Swiatek, the No 7 seed, and Kazakh Elena Rybakina, the second seed, in the next round

Sara Bejlek beat Aryna Sabalenka (7-6, 6-4) for her first career top-10 win, reaching her maiden WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Cincinnati and leaving the door open for Elena Rybakina to claim world No. 1.

Frances Tiafoe’s win over Felix Auger-Aliassime knocked out Cincinnati’s top two seeds in one day, completing a bottom-half quarter-final picture that also pits Taylor Fritz against in-form Brandon Nakashima.

Arthur Fils overwhelmed Alex de Minaur to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals, tying Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s French record for Masters 1000 quarterfinals in a season and extending the Australian’s drought at that stage on American soil.

Thiago Agustin Tirante’s dream week rolls on. Days after stunning Novak Djokovic, the world No 50 came from a set down to beat No 14 seed Jakub Mensik 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 quarter-final of his career, at 25.

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams have been given a wild card into the 2026 US Open mixed doubles, marking Williams’ first appearance at Flushing Meadows since her 2022 retirement. Alcaraz has separately confirmed his singles return to defend his title, while Williams’ own singles wild card remains undecided. The mixed doubles event runs August 24-26.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the 2026 US Open, citing a persistent right knee injury. This decision marks a significant setback for the season’s final Grand Slam and further impacts the highly anticipated rivalry between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, which has been diminished by injuries this season.

Leading ATP and WTA players welcome the US Open’s 20% prize money increase, new player welfare commitment and the creation of a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council.

Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his long-awaited US Open return after four months out with a wrist injury, while world No. 1 Jannik Sinner works through a knee scare of his own before the year’s final Grand Slam.

The US Open confirmed its singles wild cards, with Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens leading the women’s list and Gael Monfils and Alexei Popyrin the men’s, leaving one spot open as Serena Williams remains undecided.

The US Open 2026 runs from August 23 to September 13 at Flushing Meadows, New York – 22 days of tennis, the longest edition in the tournament’s history. Here’s the full schedule, round by round.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. This setback raises concerns about his fitness, though the Italian star is now focused on recovery for the US Open, aiming to be fully ready for the final Grand Slam of the season.

USTA Ventures has made a significant investment in Rec Technologies, a platform poised to revolutionize public tennis court access across America. By digitizing court bookings and coach discovery, this initiative aims to remove barriers and drive millions more players onto the courts, aligning with the USTA’s ambitious participation goals.

Corriere della Sera reported that Jannik Sinner’s medical visit in Milan this week was for his knee rather than routine, fuelling speculation over his participation in Cincinnati – a claim not yet confirmed by the world No. 1’s team.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati due to a lingering wrist injury, disrupting his season. With no match play since April, this setback casts significant doubt on his US Open preparation, where he is the defending champion.

Far from calling her wins over Marta Kostyuk and Diana Shnaider proof of a Toronto turnaround, Iga Swiatek downplayed the results, insisting instead that a quieter plan with Francisco Roig and a deliberate off-court reset are simply, finally, becoming habit.

Stefanos Tsitsipas said his coaching overhaul with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou came too late, and admitted he wishes his relationship with his father mirrored the one Ben Shelton has with his.

Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.

Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova each laid bare the private choices, freezes and resets that shaped their all-Czech Wimbledon final, from a bathroom sink to a forehand neither will forget.

The 24-time grand slam champion continues to play amazing tennis, especially at the four grand slams, but at 39, he knows it’s getting harder and harder to win the biggest titles and take his major tally to a record-extending 25

Before she meets Linda Nosková in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Thursday, Marta Kostyuk owes her rise to a coach who refused to change her. Sandra Zaniewska, once a No. 142 who was never let be herself, now builds players by doing the opposite. She told her story to Tennis Majors.

London’s record heat has already changed Wimbledon’s grass courts, altering their speed and bounce. With a potential second heatwave, Novak Djokovic and Patrick Mouratoglou warn of unprecedented conditions and physical toll, making the decisive second week highly unpredictable.

Roland-Garros leaders Amélie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton have addressed player unrest regarding prize money, playing down initial boycott fears. They insist talks are progressing, focusing on a fair percentage of revenues and welfare contributions, particularly for lower-ranked players, while acknowledging the need for more time.

Holger Rune reflects on his Achilles tendon tear, expressing relief it occurred on court rather than through a ‘stupid’ accident. After months of recovery, the former world No. 4 is now playing practice sets and eyes a return to competition, starting with the UTS finale.

Holger Rune, Alexander Bublik and Luciano Darderi headline the first names confirmed for UTS Gothenburg by BNP Paribas, as the season finale pairs a new title sponsor with Rune’s fragile comeback bid from Achilles surgery.

Patrick Mouratoglou, founder and chairman of UTS, reflects on the key takeaways from the Rio de Janeiro event, which created intense pressure for non-Brazilian players – yet American Brandon Nakashima still prevailed.

Brandon Nakashima clinched the UTS Rio title, sweeping Guto Miguel 3-0 in a dominant final performance. Nakashima’s clinical consistency proved decisive against the 17-year-old Brazilian phenom, who nonetheless enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching the final with impressive wins over top players.

Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.

Joao Fonseca’s first UTS appearance produced a home win and an elimination on the same night, as Nick Kyrgios closed out Melee’s group stage with a statement 3-0 win. Guto Miguel, 17, now carries Rio’s hopes into Saturday’s Final Four.

Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Jannik Sinner has broken Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record. He doesn’t want to talk about it. In front of his home crowd, the world No. 1 asks for the conversation to be about something else. Something trivial, or something greater? He hasn’t let us know clearly enough yet.

In a sport built on tennis parents who became inseparable from the story, Jannik Sinner is asking for the opposite. In Rome, he drew the line at his family.

“Jannik is really, really the heavy favourite. Carlos on clay, when he’s healthy, is equal or above him.” Zverev sets the order after his Rome third round win.

Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.

The reigning Roland Garros champion will forfeit 3,000 ranking points as rival Jannik Sinner stands to benefit most from his absence.

The top two are almost 8,000 points ahead of No 3 Alexander Zverev and are mopping up every tile, but is it becoming too boring?

Indian Wells. Miami. Monte Carlo. The world No. 1 didn’t just return from a sluggish start to the season – he came back and demolished the competition. Here is how he did it. Once upon a time in California…

A 7-6, 6-3 victory over the reigning champion ends Alcaraz’s 22-week reign at the top of the rankings, hands Sinner his 67th week at No. 1 —–and delivers his first title on clay at the highest level.

Alcaraz arrives on clay having lost just once in two years on the surface. Sinner arrives having spent exactly as many weeks at world No. 1 as his opponent: 66. Only one of them leaves with the right to add a 67th.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame confirmed worldwide broadcast partners for Roger Federer and Mary Carillo’s induction weekend in Newport, opening the sport’s most prestigious ceremony to fans well beyond Rhode Island.

Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.

Beaten in three sets by Dino Prizmic in his Rome opener, Novak Djokovic spoke with unusual directness about the physical reality he is now playing inside – and the choices that come with it.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.

Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the “experts” who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.

Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.

Roger Federer spoke at the Australian Open on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony and exhibition match. Here are the 9 key takeaways from his press conference.

Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.

Roger Federer returns to Melbourne for AO opening night exhibition alongside Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. He hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2020.

Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview on his competitive yet respectful rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, stating that he has grown to appreciate his rivals and is proud of the shared history.

Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.

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