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“I feel like I’m prepared” – Djokovic on 20th US Open after early Cincinnati loss
Novak Djokovic reaches his 20th straight US Open, a testament to his strategic focus on longevity. He confirms he's privately advised athletes for years and will soon publish his methods for sustained high-level performance in a new book.
Buse denies Fery to seal Winston-Salem and a breakout second title
Ignacio Buse lifted the trophy on Saturday evening against Arthur Fery.
Osaka puts Cincinnati absence down to mom duties: “Tennis is my side hustle”
Naomi Osaka finally explained her Cincinnati withdrawal at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, and the reason had nothing to do with tennis: her daughter needed her at home. The two-time champion, seeded No. 13 and opening against Anastasia Zakharova, called the tour her "side hustle," then dropped the hedging entirely when asked how far she expects to go in New York.
Wrist injuries cannot be rushed: Carlos Alcaraz is playing with fire at the US Open
The Spaniard is taking a big risk in coming back at a Grand Slam event, where the intensity of battle adds pressure on the body. His 1st round opponent will be Roman Safiullin on Monday.
WTA power rankings ahead of the US Open
Aryna Sabalenka enters the US Open as defending champion despite a shock Cincinnati exit to Sara Bejlek, while Coco Gauff arrives red-hot after a second Cincinnati title that echoes the run which preceded her first major. Jessica Pegula and Karolina Muchova both carry deep US Open pedigree into New York, but Muchova's surgery and lack of hard-court preparation leave a genuine question mark over her fortnight.
August 29, 1978: The day the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows
Zverev: Alcaraz “a contender for sure” at US Open, says self-styled “one of 128” favourites
Alcaraz admits US Open is not best time to come back, but says he’s ready anyway
“Coaching? Never say never, but not now” – Federer’s words on his future role in tennis
August 28, 1995: The day Shuzo Matsuoka was defaulted after severe case of cramping
US Open 2026 women’s draw: Sabalenka’s three-peat bid, brutal bottom half
US Open men’s draw: Zverev’s path clears while Fils and Shelton block Alcaraz’s route
August 27, 1975: The day a very special US Open edition began, with clay and night sessions
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title, beating Bencic and Cobolli in final-set tiebreak thriller
Sinner sidelined until September 6 as knee injury lingers
Stan Wawrinka awarded US Open wild card at the last minute!
US Open mixed doubles semi-finals set as all four specialist teams eliminated, Serena and Alcaraz lose in quarters
August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time
Roger Federer backs Novak Djokovic for a 25th major and breaks down the injury wave hitting Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court