Ben Shelton carries American dream to US Open final as Alexander Zverev awaits Eighth seed Shelton will bid to become the first man from the US to lift the trophy since Andy Roddick in 2003 The Independent UK · Sep 12
‘This is my moment’: Taylor Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph The 30-year-old once denied USTA funding returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to complete her career doubles grand slam alongside Kateřina Siniaková The Guardian - US · Sep 12
Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open final Alexander Zverev reached the US Open final, his third straight grand slam decider, by beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Alexander Zverev reaches second US Open final after beating Karen Khachanov The 29-year-old reached a third consecutive grand slam final this year as he looks to avenge his 2020 defeat to Dominic Thiem. The Independent UK · Sep 11
US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe in four sets – as it happened Game-by-game report: Ben Shelton saw off Frances Tiafoe in a blockbuster all-American semi-final in New York. Bryan Armen Graham was there The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova complete career grand slam together with US Open doubles title The pair won their fourth major title together and completed the set of all four grand slams The Independent UK · Sep 11
Leading athletes still waiting on large sums owed by ill-fated Grand Slam Track Agents for many Grand Slam Track stars say they are yet to receive 50% of earnings nearly 15 months on from the collapse of Michael Johnson’s venture The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1 Rybakina will top rankings after tournament as pair continue to meet one another in grand slam finals The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Five-set tennis is under attack. Killing it would be a colossal unforced error Shelton and Alcaraz’s 3.33am finish has renewed the debate over best-of-five tennis. Scrapping one of the sport’s great traditions would be the wrong fix The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final American hearts were broken for a second time when Rybakina came from a set down to sink Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 The Independent UK · Sep 11
Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka The Guardian - AU · Sep 11
Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula Two-time defending champion beats Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach her fourth straight final at Flushing Meadows and keep her three-peat bid alive The Guardian - US · Sep 11
US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Rybakina beats Gauff to set up Sabalenka final – as it happened Game-by-game report: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final. Ella Brockway had updates from the semi-finals The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Tiafoe v Shelton US Open semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils Veteran Frenchman bowed out in New York but the clash of two black players in the last four of the men’s singles is testament to his effect The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 ‘She’s buzzing’: Charley Hull to face world No 1 Nelly Korda in Solheim Cup opener The opening foursomes of the Solheim Cup on Friday will see Europe’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad take on USA’s Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment The 16-year-old junior from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s much more than a parlor trick
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape Coco Gauff says belief carried her through 12 double faults and two match points as she fought past Mirra Andreeva at Flushing Meadows
AAP · Sep 10 Aussie back in Davis Cup team after anti-doping breach Former Wimbledon doubles champion Max Purcell is back in Australia's Davis Cup team after serving his ban for an anti-doping breach.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Rybakina sinks Zheng to grab No 1 spot and set up US Open semi-final with Gauff Elena Rybakina will be the new world No 1 after ending Zheng Qinwen’s US Open run, with Coco Gauff up next in the semi-finals
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday
Latin Times · Sep 9 America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets Ben Shelton ended a 0-17 skid against top-three players by shocking Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Here's who's now favored to win it all.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Gauff fightback stuns Andreeva, Rybakina ends Zheng run – as it happened Coco Gauff saved two match points to set up a semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who secured the world No 1 ranking with her three-set win over Zheng Qinwen
The Guardian - US · Sep 9 Ben Shelton wins on a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes at US Open The 23-year-old’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz means there is a real chance of an American man winning the US Open for the first time since 2003
The Independent UK · Sep 9 ‘Disgusting’: US Open faces fierce criticism after Shelton-Alcaraz epic finishes at 3am in New York The men’s quarter-final did not begin until after 11pm following a series of long matches on the main show court at Flushing Meadows
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9 Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest-ever finish Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history.