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US Open final LIVE: Nervy Shelton gifts Zverev early lead with grand slam history on the line

Shelton aims to become the first American man to win the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003

The Independent UK

Ben Shelton faces date with destiny against Zverev in US Open final

World No 4 will become the first Black American man to win the singles title at Flushing Meadow since Arthur Ashe if he can beat Zverez for the first time

The Guardian - UK

A shot at history: Shelton bids to end America’s 22-year wait; Zverev stands in his way

In a momentous showdown at US Open, Ben Shelton seeks to claim the title of the first American male champion since Andy Roddick, going against formidable top seed Alexander Zverev. Shelton's historic appearance in the final marks the first time a black man has reached this stage since Arthur Ashe.…

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Shelton tips Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought

The 23-year-old beat Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach his first major final and move within one victory of ending a 23-year American drought

The Guardian - US

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

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 - UK

‘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 Independent UK

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US Open mixed doubles prize money, format and teams – including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz

The second edition of the new-look mixed doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows takes place this week

The Independent UK

On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedom

On This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publishing Principia, Venezuela declaring independence and Algeria gaining freedom to the founding of Amazon, the establishment of the UK's National Health Service and Arthur Ashe's historic Wimbledon triumph, the…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Arthur Ashe: 'Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you...' - the American tennis player's life lesson reveals the secret to achieving your goals and why small steps can lead to big success

Quote of the Day by Arthur Ashe: : Tennis legend Arthur Ashe championed taking action with existing resources, rather than waiting for perfect conditions. This philosophy underscores that meaningful progress stems from small, consistent efforts, empowering individuals to overcome limitations and achieve their goals, both on and off the court.

The Economic Times

Niki Pilić obituary

Croatian tennis player who found himself at the centre of the 1973 player boycott of the Wimbledon Championships

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s strongman image got boos at the US Open, and perhaps that was the point

The president’s appearance at the men’s final was met with pushback. But his visit was always about distraction, even if it exposed his flaws

The Guardian - US

Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina’s earring causes problems

British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box on day six at the Championships.

The Independent UK

Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

US Open day 14: Italian Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to make US Open history

The world number one defeated home hope Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final.

The Independent UK

Britain’s rising star Mika Stojsavljevic reaches US Open girls’ final

An hour before Jack Draper took to Arthur Ashe for his semi-final against Jannik Sinner, the 15-year-old produced a big upset in her own semi-final.

The Independent UK

Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump advertises his firm on patches worn by US Open tennis players

Prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is advertising on players’ outfits at the U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament this week by placing his firm’s name on sponsor patches worn during matches

The Independent UK

US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title

The Serbian has been stuck on 24 since winning last year’s US Open.

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Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at 2024 ESPYS

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2024 ESPYS ceremony:

The Guardian - US

Who is Stan Smith? New film uncovers tennis and footwear legend

The former player, once a world No 1, also inspired a defining Adidas shoe and is the subject of a revealing new documentary

Sports Illustrated

Sportsperson of the Year 2023: Deion Sanders

Links to all of our Sportsperson of the Year coverage, including the main feature written by Pat Forde and sidebars from LeBron James, Jerry Rice and Sanders’s manager Constance Schwartz-Morini.

Sports Illustrated

Every SI Sportsperson of the Year, From 1954 to 2023

From Deion Sanders in 2023 to Roger Bannister in 1954, here is every winner of Sportsperson of the Year—including Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Michael Jordan, Billie Jean King and more.

The Guardian - UK

An all-time great: how Michael Parkinson changed British television

He pioneered new formats, could get almost any guest in the world and conducted the best interviews ever. Parky was one of the finest broadcasters of any era

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon star Chris Eubanks was tennis icon's film double and had commentary job last year

Eubanks is just two matches from the Wimbledon final after reaching the last eight, having been working in the commentary box just a year ago

The Independent UK

The 81-player boycott at Wimbledon that changed tennis forever

Top stars including Stan Smith, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe and Ken Rosewall turned their backs on the most gilded event in tennis 50 years ago

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