Jannik Sinner extends injury absence after pulling out of another tournament Sinner could return at the Masters tournament in Shanghai after confirming his knee ‘is not where I would like it to be’ The Independent UK · Sep 25
The drought abides: US men still without a major since 2003 despite Shelton’s heroics Alexander Zverev was simply too good for the home hope at the US Open on Sunday. Andy Roddick’s record may stand for some time to come The Guardian - US · Sep 14
Djokovic's drop in rankings marks 1st time since 2002 no member of the Big 3 in top 10 Novak Djokovic's ranking drop signifies a significant shift in men's tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired, ending their dominant era. This marks the first time in decades the 'Big Three' are absent. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz face injury concerns, impacting consistency. Elena Rybakina now leads the women's rankings… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Three Bold Predictions for Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s All-American U.S. Open Semifinal Three bold predictions for Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s U.S. Open semifinal match after the two each recorded memorable wins on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · 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
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 Guardian - US · Sep 9
Trinity Rodman Had One Funny Problem With Ben Shelton’s Interview After Epic Win Over Carlos Alcaraz Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set thriller at the U.S. Open that didn’t end until 3:33 a.m. ET. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Francisco Cerúndolo roars back from brink to stun home hope Taylor Fritz at US Open Francisco Cerúndolo beat No 9 seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 after the US player had three break points in the final set for a chance to serve for the match The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
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. Fortune · Sep 5
Sports quiz of the week: transfer deadline day, the US Open and rugby drama Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, boxing, Formula One and cycling? The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Gaël Monfils takes final grand slam bow after US Open defeat to Learner Tien The French showman’s 22-year grand slam career ended in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to 20-year-old American Learner Tien The Guardian - US · Sep 4
Tennis Mailbag: What’s Next for Novak Djokovic After His Early U.S. Open Exit? The 39-year-old’s first-round loss has sparked a discussion about his future in the sport. Plus, the absurdity of late-night matches and more from Flushing Meadows. Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The singles champion alone will take home over $5 million. Fortune · Sep 2
Forget ‘picky bits’ – get the spreadables out Brief letters: Picnic principles | Small alien invasion | Tim Curry tribute | Vomiting tennis players | Plenty of road left The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
AAP · Sep 1 Popyrin chuffed to reset with stunning US Open win One-time Novak Djokovic US Open slayer Alexei Popyrin has ignited another potentially explosive Flushing Meadows campaign with victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 Five U.S. Open Players Who Will Benefit the Most From Novak Djokovic's Stunning Upset Djokovic's loss is a gain for these five men at the U.S. Open.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31 Will US Open defeat force Novak Djokovic to reconsider his end game? The Serb has his heart set on defending his Olympic title in Los Angeles in 2028, but his ageing body is screaming a resounding ‘no’
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 Novak Djokovic Retirement Market Spiking on Kalshi Kalshi adjusted Novak Djokovic's retirement price following his first round loss in the US Open.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title There are plenty of questions surrounding Novak Djokovic's future after his first-round loss at the U.S. Open
The Economic Times · Aug 31 US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic suffers shock first-round defeat to Mariano Navone Novak Djokovic experienced his earliest Grand Slam exit in twenty years. He lost to Mariano Navone in a grueling five-set match. Djokovic struggled physically throughout the contest and appeared distressed. Navone capitalized on Djokovic's declining condition for a career-defining victory. This surprising defeat opens up the US Open draw significantly.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears during shock US Open first round defeat Novak Djokovic was moved to tears as he crashed out of the US Open in a physically punishing first-round defeat to Argentinean Mariano Navone.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 SI:AM | Novak Djokovic Bounced in First Round at U.S. Open Injuries and illness hampered the 39-year-old in a five-set loss to Mariano Navone.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Novak Djokovic’s US Open defeat was tough to watch – the question he now faces is even harder Djokovic appears set on finishing his career at the 2028 Olympics but he must decide whether he can stomach the painful scenes that accompanied his first-round defeat to Mariano Navone in New York
Radio France Internationale · Aug 31 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 US Open 2026 men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker Novak Djokovic was the first of the big names to suffer a surprise exit - his earliest at a grand slam in more than 20 years