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From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 4

Alcaraz v Sinner, the US Open quarter-final that may have shaped our next decade of tennis

In 2022, Tennis Majors published a six-part series on Carlos Alcaraz’s rise to the top. His emerging rivalry with Jannik Sinner was already being viewed as the foundation for the future of tennis. Time for a replay!

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Chris Oddo
Novak Djokovic, US Open 2025

Djokovic will not give up but concedes best-of-five gap to Alcaraz, Sinner: “Best of five, it’s tough”

Novak Djokovic admitted that competing against the younger generation in best-of-five-set Grand Slam matches can be seen as an insurmountable physical challenge

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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025

Sinner outlasts resurgent Auger-Aliassime, sets up third straight Slam final vs. Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-fought semifinal, setting up a historic US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz where both the title and the world No. 1 ranking are on the line.

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Cédric Rouquette
On this day in 1975 : Chris Evert won the US Open

September 6, 1975: The day Chris Evert won the first of six US Open titles

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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025

Five facts you need to know to understand why this final is so challenging for Sabalenka

World No. 1 and top seed Aryna Sabalenka takes on No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final on Saturday. As the overwhelming favorite, the pressure is on the Belarussian.

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Cédric Rouquette
September 5, 2025

September 5, 1996: The day Pete Sampras was sick on court but still beat Alex Corretja at US Open

Pete Sampras had a tough 1996, on and off the court, but brought...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Naomi Osaka Australian Open
September 5, 2025

Grand Slams, #BlackLivesMatter, mental health, Japan, mother: Everything you always wanted to know about Naomi Osaka (but never had time to find out)

Naomi Osaka is the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam title....
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Jérémy Baudu
Jessica Pegula - US Open 2024
September 5, 2025

US Open, Top 3, WTA Finals, Buffalo Bills: Everything you always wanted to know about Jessica Pegula (but never had time to find out)

Jessica Pegula reached her first Grand Slam final at the US Open in...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Alex de Minaur, 2025 Australian Open
September 5, 2025

Australia, Demon, Hewitt, Boulter: Everything you always wanted to know about Alex de Minaur (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open

Having already cracked the top 10, Alex de Minaur is one of the...
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Simon Cambers
Amanda Anisimova, US Open 2025
September 5, 2025

US Open : Anisimova outlasts Osaka in late-night epic

American Amanda Anisimova battled from a set down to defeat two-time champion Naomi...
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Cédric Rouquette
Taylor Fritz, Indian Wells 2022
September 5, 2025

American, Kathy May, US Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Taylor Fritz (but never had time to find out) – updated after the US Open 2025

Taylor Fritz has won eight ATP titles and made his first Grand Slam...
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Carrie Dunn
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
September 5, 2025

US Open: Sabalenka edges Pegula in semifinal thriller

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame American Jessica Pegula in a gripping three-set battle,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, US Open 2025
September 5, 2025

Djokovic – Alcaraz: 7 facts you gotta have in mind before watching the blockbuster

In a clash of generations, Novak Djokovic (38, No. 7 seed) and Carlos...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
September 4, 2025

Sinner cements supremacy with ruthless display to brush aside Musetti and reach US Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner continued his flawless title defense at the US Open, dismissing countryman...
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Cédric Rouquette
Naomi Osaka, US Open 2025
September 4, 2025

Osaka’s emotional US Open comeback reaches new heights with hard-fought win over Muchova

Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open semifinals with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6(3)...
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Cédric Rouquette
September 4, 2025

September 4, 1992: The day Connors played at the US Open for the last time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to look at the some of...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Amanda Anisimova, US Open 2025
September 4, 2025

The real Anisimova shows up: destroys Swiatek six weeks after Wimbledon to reach US Open Semifinals

Amanda Anisimova avenges her Wimbledon final defeat against Iga Swiatek, triumphing 6-4, 6-3,...
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Cédric Rouquette