Alexander Zverev poses with the trophy after he won the men’s singles final of the US Open against Ben Shelton. (AP Photo) Alexander Zverev finally got his hands on the US Open trophy that once seemed destined to be his, overcoming American hope and his own painful Grand Slam history to beat Ben Shelton 6-3,…
Ben Shelton, of the United States (AP Photo) Ben Shelton is one victory away from ending the United States’ long wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion after winning an all-American US Open semifinal against Frances Tiafoe on Friday.The No. 8 seed recovered from losing the opening set to beat Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5…
Alexander Zverev (R) and Karen Khachanov (Reuters Photo) NEW YORK CITY: They are the same height, almost the same age, and go back a long way, both have spent years knocking on the door of Grand Slam success. Standing at 6 ft 6’, there’s little to separate Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov physically when they…
Elena Rybakina (left), and Aryna Sabalenka Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s US Open campaign with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win in the quarterfinals on Wednesday and became the new world No. 1 for the first time in her career.Rybakina confirmed she will replace Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the world rankings on Monday with…
Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman (Image: AP and Screengrab) Ben Shelton produced one of the biggest wins of his career at the US Open, ending Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence after a marathon five-set battle. But moments after the American’s memorable victory, his girlfriend Trinity Rodman made sure she wasn’t forgotten.Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1,…
NEW YORK CITY: There was a moment early in the US Open fourth-round match when Tommy Paul was pulled wide, he lunged forward and, out of nowhere, slammed a forehand winner around the post, landing it behind a stunned Carlos Alcaraz. The crowd gasped, and a flicker of a smile crossed Paul’s face. That was…
Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, serves the ball to Karen Khachanov, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo) Karen Khachanov knocked out third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime from the US Open on Thursday, winning 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the third round.The…
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Jaime Faria, of Portugal, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Sydney Schaefer) Carlos Alcaraz says he plans to take regular breaks from tennis in the future, even if that means skipping some tournaments. The Spaniard…
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates winning a match against Jaime Faria, of Portugal, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo) Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from an early wobble to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, coming back from…
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, celebrates winning a match against Polina Iatcenko, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Aryna Sabalenka made a huge statement at the US Open, cruising into the third round with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win over…