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US Open draw: Carlos Alcaraz to face Wimbledon breakout star with Venus Williams in all-American clash

Carlos Alcaraz will face a Russian opponent who made the fourth round of Wimbledon

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Demon draws qualifier in US Open as wonder boy awaits

Australia's perennial hope Alex de Minaur has been given a kind-looking US Open draw, but could face Spanish teen ace Rafael Jodar in the last-16 in New York.

AAP · Aug 27

‘Grand slams are the engine to make a living’: Mackenzie McDonald on why players still compete when injured

Mackenzie McDonald tells Matt Hughes about life on the professional circuit and those making sacrifices for a pay cheque

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Serena and Venus Williams given US Open doubles wildcard

The sisters, who have twice won the title in New York together, will renew their partnership there four years after they last teamed up

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Kaia Gerber Ditches Tennis Whites for a Carrie Bradshaw-Coded Fendi Baguette at US Open

The '90s bag icon still has plenty of game.

Marie Claire · Aug 26

‘I catch the signs a lot earlier now’: Amanda Anisimova on burnout and bouncing back

Amanda Anisimova is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable, she tells Simon Cambers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

'I never expected this...": Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz stun US Open fans before quarter-final defeat as star pairing falls to Bencic and Cobolli

US Open 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz’s star-studded US Open mixed doubles run ended in the quarter-finals after Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli defeated the pair. The duo reached quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles before being beaten by fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. while Novak…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Roger Federer celebrated upon his return to the US Open for an exhibition against Andy Roddick

Roger Federer bid farewell to the tennis world with his last exhibition match held in New York, where he faced off against his dear friend Andy Roddick. The occasion was a trip down memory lane as Federer shared anecdotes from his U.S. Open victories. The event culminated in a thrilling…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina advance

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost their U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-final match. Their earlier inspired performance faded against Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. Williams had returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium after her 2022 farewell. The revamped mixed doubles format featured singles stars prominently this year. Cobolli and Bencic will…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Top seed out, California dream alive for Aussie veteran

With the US Open around the corner, Aussies James Duckworth and Rinky Hijikata have booked their tickets to the last 16 of the ATP Tour event in Winston-Salem.

AAP · Aug 26