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Tennis Mailbag: Which American Players Could Win It All at the U.S. Open?

The state of American tennis has been on full display at Flushing Meadows. Plus, the U.S. Open’s Kalshi deal and more from New York.

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Zheng Qinwen comes through an injury and qualifying to make a run to the US Open quarterfinals

Zheng will play Wednesday against No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, who will move to No. 1 in the WTA rankings with a victory. Zheng was once ranked as high as No. 4. She reached the Australian Open final in 2024, made a second straight trip to the U.S. Open quarterfinals…

The Economic Times

U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula’s dad is also heavily invested in sports—he owns the NFL's Buffalo Bills and has a $9.3 billion net worth

Jessica Pegula is chasing tennis’s No. 1 ranking and her first Grand Slam title while building her own legacy coming from a billionaire family.

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Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

Euronews

Fils heads into US Open as leader of the French pack as Djokovic bows out

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils will launch his US Open campaign on Monday in the shadow of a shock first round defeat for the fourth seed and four-time champion Novak Djokovic.

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Events in Qatar worth travelling for: What’s coming up in 2026-2027?

From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter.

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Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepens

Recent WNBA controversy reignited debate on transgender women in sports. Advocacy groups hold differing views on fairness and inclusion for athletes. New eligibility policies require gene tests for female category competitions. Some believe these policies are exclusionary and harmful to transgender athletes. Others argue for clear boundaries to protect competitive…

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Tennis Mailbag: Should Venus Williams Keep Getting Wild Cards?

The 46-year-old is set to compete at the U.S. Open, instigating a conversation about major wild cards. Plus, Masters 1000s dysfunction and more.

Sports Illustrated

Best Event Tent Manufacturers in China in 2026: Reliable Engineering, Scalable Production, and Event-Ready Quality

Best event tent manufacturers in China in 2026, ranked. Compare quality, customization, compliance, and capacity and see why Shelter Structures leads.

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Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to defuse prize money row

The grand slam tennis tournaments have agreed to establish a formal Player Advisory Council in a move aimed at defusing the row over prize money

The Guardian - UK

Sania Mirza joins Terra-Invest to Co-Lead future health and sports investments

Sania Mirza has joined Terra-Invest as a co-leader for key investment areas. She will focus on longevity, preventative health, and the sports economy. Mirza brings an operator's perspective to the firm's existing portfolio. Her expertise stems from a decorated two-decade tennis career and entrepreneurial ventures. Terra-Invest believes health and sport…

The Economic Times

Tennis: Advocacy groups call for WTA to drop sex-testing policy

The Sport & Rights Alliance has urged the Women's Tennis Association to end its new sex-testing policy. This policy requires players to undergo a one-time gene test to determine biological sex. Advocacy groups state the measure stigmatizes and traumatizes women and girls on the tour. The WTA's move follows a…

The Economic Times

Tennis makes the right decision to pursue fairness for its female players

In introducing sex screening, tennis has made the right decision to ensure fairness for its female players. There's been considerable backlash,…

The National (Scotland)

Aussie Joint goes down in titanic struggle to Samsonova

Young Australian Maya Joint has bowed out of the Canadian Open in Toronto, losing in three sets to Russian Liudmila Samsonova.

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Sophie Cunningham Is Already Trying to Clean Up the Mess She Made

After speaking about her opposition to transgender women and girls participating in sports, the Fever guard thrust the WNBA into a culture war.

The Independent UK

Gauff backs WTA gene-testing, while criticizing how it creates animosity toward trans community

Coco Gauff understands the reasoning behind the WTA Tour’s newly introduced gene-testing policy

International Business Times UK

Can Alexandra Eala Win Back-to-Back WTA Titles? Toronto Campaign Comes Days After Washington Triumph

Alexandra Eala, fresh from her first WTA title win, competes in the National Bank Open in Toronto, aiming to extend her winning streak and build momentum ahead of the US Open.

The Guardian - AU

‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win

WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country

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Rising star Alexandra Eala beats Jessica Pegula to win historic WTA Tour title

Victory over the top seed in Washington sealed Eala’s first singles title on the WTA Tour and the first ever by a Filipina player

International Business Times UK

History Made: Alex Eala Defeats Jessica Pegula in Stunning Comeback To Become First Filipina WTA Singles Champion

Alex Eala defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula to win the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first Filipina WTA singles champion and marking a significant milestone in Philippine tennis history.

International Business Times UK

Alex Eala Stuns Naomi Osaka To Reach Historic Washington Open Final as Filipina Star Closes in on First WTA Title

Alex Eala defeated Naomi Osaka in Washington, becoming the first Filipino to reach a WTA 500 final. Her victory highlights a significant moment for Asian tennis and Filipino sports history.

Sports Illustrated

Why Is the WTA Requiring Players to Undergo Genetic Sex Screening?

The new eligibility policy sits at the center of the heated debate over transgender participation in sports. So, why did the tour decide to make this move now?

The Guardian - UK

Alexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll

Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court during her match against Kristina Liutova and left the arena in a wheelchair

AAP

Work to do for Aussie women ahead of US Open quest

Maya Joint is the only Australian left in the WTA event in Memphis after Kimberly Birell became the third, and latest, to exit in the first round.

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Young Maya Joint flying Australian flag in Memphis

Maya Joint is through to the round of 16 at the WTA tournament in Memphis, but it was a day to forget for fellow Australians Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter.

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