Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 13, 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his first US Open title

Alexander Zverev has beaten Ben Shelton five times out of five and 44 of his last 45 left-handers, leads the tour in wins and has reached every Grand Slam semifinal this year. He is also 1-7 against the top 10 in 2026 and has not met a top 20 player in this fortnight, which is why beating the world No. 9 in a US Open final would answer the only question still attached to his name.

Elena Rybakina is one tournament from a career Grand Slam and it is the one she has never got past the quarterfinals of. Asked whether Roland-Garros is now the target, the new world No. 1 talked instead about her body and her calendar: “I’m not getting younger.

A decade after first playing here as a junior, and having never previously passed the fourth round, Elena Rybakina leaves New York with a third Grand Slam title and the world No. 1 ranking, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. She served out the last game on two double faults and two aces, and admitted afterwards that her nerves had played it rather than her.

Aryna Sabalenka broke a racquet seconds after losing the US Open final and then explained why she had to: hold that in, she said, and she would not have been able to speak afterwards.

Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final of the US Open 2026 to win the title for the first time and take the world No. 1 ranking, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to do either. It is her third Grand Slam title and her second of the season, and she now needs only Roland-Garros for a career Grand Slam.

Elena Rybakina won the trophy on Saturday evening against Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka plays Elena Rybakina in the final of the US Open 2026, the third final at this tournament between the world No. 1 and No. 2 since 2000. Rybakina takes the No. 1 ranking on Monday regardless of the result, ending Sabalenka’s 99-week run. Sabalenka has far more to lose, but she is playing her best tennis of the year.

Ben Shelton dedicated his first Grand Slam final to the grandmother his family lost this year, saying that without her there would be no Ben Shelton. His father, who coaches him, explained why: a lower-middle-class household in Alabama, a sport nobody could afford, and a mother who found a way to pay for it anyway.

Alexander Zverev has been counted at more than 12,000 pre-serve bounces in five matches at this US Open, up to 25 on a single point, and says he has no idea why he does it or what makes him stop. Karen Khachanov, beaten by him in the semifinal, says it annoys a lot of players and that the chair umpire should be dealing with it. The rules set a 25-second clock between points and say nothing at all about bounces.

Influencers, weed, late nights and creaking infrastructure means new CEO Craig Tiley has a lot of work to do to restore the US Open as pride of place

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the last man with a one-handed backhand left in the 2026 US Open, and by one count a one-hander has reached a Grand Slam semi-final in every year since 1877, a run that has not yet been extended in 2026. Tsitsipas, ranked No. 53 and into the fourth round here for the first time, must beat Ben Shelton and then Carlos Alcaraz or Tommy Paul.

Winning a big title just before a Grand Slam can be a double-edged sword. While it builds confidence, the physical and mental toll can prove too much, leading to early exits at the major. This article delves into the “poisoned chalice” dilemma faced by many players outside the very top.

Carlos Alcaraz says he will start missing tournaments because playing every mandatory event would mean 40 weeks of tennis a year. Two days later Aryna Sabalenka went further, asking the WTA and ATP to scrap the mandatory events altogether. If they do not, the World No. 1 said, players will simply pay the price themselves: “We’ll have to sacrifice points, ranking position, whatever.”

After losing in round one at the US Open on Sunday – his earliest grand slam defeat in 20 years – the 39-year-old was in no mood to discuss his future. That time will come

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.

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering a deeply emotional speech. The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke down, thanking his family, coaches, and the sport he loves. He promised his journey with tennis is not over.

Roger Federer addressed his future in tennis, at a press conference during his Hall of Fame induction weekend, saying coaching is “not now” given family and current projects, but that he’s open to it down the line. He also touched on television and a strong desire to mentor younger players, while revealing his approach to writing his induction speech.

Back at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2019, Roger Federer said Novak Djokovic can still reach 25 majors, named Carlos Alcaraz as the opponent he most regrets never facing, and warned that no player can peak twenty times a year.

Roger Federer dismissed any thought of a competitive return in New York, telling reporters the body is done, before revisiting the five US Open titles and the family life that kept his farewell waiting seven years.

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.

The Telegraph reports that figures presented at meetings in New York over the past fortnight project the WTA into the red by the autumn of 2027 if its current rate of losses continues.

Carlos Alcaraz says he will start missing tournaments because playing every mandatory event would mean 40 weeks of tennis a year. Two days later Aryna Sabalenka went further, asking the WTA and ATP to scrap the mandatory events altogether. If they do not, the World No. 1 said, players will simply pay the price themselves: “We’ll have to sacrifice points, ranking position, whatever.”

Serena Williams is at the US Open in doubles only, and she has explained why: an injury at Wimbledon, and an unwillingness to take a wild card from someone who could use it. Asked whether she is ruling out singles for good, the six-time champion here was unambiguous: “I probably will play again. I have to.”

Diane Parry won the trophy on Saturday night against Elise Mertens.

Ignacio Buse lifted the trophy on Saturday evening against Arthur Fery.

Diane Parry saved seven set points to reach the first Tour-level final of her career in Monterrey, becoming the closest Frenchwoman to a title there since Marion Bartoli in 2009, and will face No. 2 seed Elise Mertens, who rallied past Nikola Bartunkova after dropping the first set.

Arthur Fery reached his first ATP final in Winston-Salem after James Duckworth retired injured, and will face Ignacio Buse – a player who had never won a hard-court match on tour before this week – with British No. 1 status and a first-ever top-30 ranking both on the line.

Coco Gauff (No 4) blitzed Jessica Pegula (No 3) 6-2, 6-4 to win a second Cincinnati title, joining an elite Open Era club – and repeating the script that preceded her first Grand Slam.

Jessica Pegula fought back from a break down in the decider to end Iga Swiatek’s title defense in Cincinnati (7-5, 4-6, 6-4), marking her 300th career win with a place in the final.

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.

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.

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 13, 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his first US Open title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 12, Swede Stefan Edberg beat Michael Chang in the longest match in US Open history to reach the final for the second successive year

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. On this day in 1999, Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title, beating Martina Hingis in the US Open final to mark her arrival on to the world stage

The great champion completed one of her most magnificent achievements on this day in tennis history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 9, 1969, Rod Laver beat Tony Roche to complete the calendar-year Grand Slam for the second time

On this day in tennis history, Pistol Pete faced an old foe in the US Open final, and wrapped up his storied career in style

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1953 to witness how 18-year-old became the first woman and only the second player in tennis history to sweep all the four Majors in the same year

Chris Evert won her first US Open title in 1975 after losing in four consecutive semi-finals, facing off against Australia’s Evonne Goolagong