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Jessica Pegula Outlasts Emma Navarro in Three Sets to Reach US Open Semifinals
Jessica Pegula overcame a one-set deficit to defeat Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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Frances Tiafoe Reaches Third US Open Semifinal With Five-Set Comeback
Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on Tuesday to secure his third career major semifinal appearance.
Alexander Zverev Advances to US Open Quarterfinals with Win Over Luciano Darderi
Alexander Zverev secured a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory against Luciano Darderi on Monday night to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Coco Gauff Beats Iva Jovic in Straight Sets to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night to secure her first US Open quarterfinal appearance since winning the title in 2023.
Elena Rybakina Overpowers Naomi Osaka to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 on Monday to advance to the US Open quarterfinals and move closer to the No. 1 ranking.
Carlos Alcaraz Dominates Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to Secure US Open Quarterfinal Spot
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz extended his major tournament winning streak to 18 matches with a straight-sets victory over Tommy Paul at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Ben Shelton Defeats Tsitsipas in 1:51 to Set US Open Clash With Carlos Alcaraz
Ben Shelton reached the US Open quarterfinals by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, losing only 14 points on serve.
Tiafoe Beats Medvedev 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen advanced to the US Open quarterfinals as American men pursue their first Grand Slam title since 2003.
Wimbledon Rejects US Open Model, Banning Influencers and Ring Lights
Wimbledon will not offer accreditation to content creators, a move designed to avoid the disruptions seen at the US Open where 100 influencers were credentialed.
Sabalenka Overpowers Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open quarterfinals on Sunday by defeating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 after overcoming three service breaks.
2026 US Open: 10 Americans Advance to Round of 16 as Jovic Wins 3-Hour Thriller
A total of 10 American singles players have reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open, the highest number of men in the fourth round since 1995.
Naomi Osaka Defeats Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to Set Up Elena Rybakina Clash
Naomi Osaka secured a grueling 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Elise Mertens to reach the second week of a third slam event in 2026.
Coco Gauff Reaches Round of 16 With 6-3, 6-4 Win Over Cristina Bucsa
Coco Gauff secured a straight-sets victory on Saturday to reach the fourth round, though she landed only 49% of her first serves.
Taylor Fritz Ousted from US Open in 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Shocker
No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz exited the US Open on Saturday after blowing a two-set lead to Francisco Cerundolo.
Zheng Qinwen Rallies Past Keys 1-6, 7-6, 7-5 in Stunning US Open Upset
Zheng Qinwen won the final seven games to eliminate No. 22 Madison Keys while Anastasia Potapova ousted No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-5.
Swiatek Secures 6-3, 6-2 Win as Eric Butorac Manages US Open Scheduling
Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Nadia Podoroska while tournament director Eric Butorac balances player and broadcast requests.
Alcaraz Sweeps Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to Reach US Open Fourth Round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Wu Yibing on Friday to advance to the fourth round of the US Open.
Sabalenka Beats Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4; Pegula Rallies Past Fernandez at US Open
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the round of 16 with a straight-sets victory as Jessica Pegula recovered from a dismal 1-6 start to defeat Leylah Fernandez.
Williams Sisters Lose 7-6 (10-7) Thriller in US Open Return
Serena and Venus Williams exited the US Open women's doubles following a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) defeat against Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.
Sabalenka Defeats Rakhimova in Straight Sets Despite Marijuana Odor
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round on Friday, overcoming a pungent smell of marijuana that interrupted her service games.
US Open Influencer Controversy: USTA Credentials 100 Creators Amid Disruption
The USTA credentialed 100 content creators for the 2026 US Open, nearly doubling the 54 authorized in 2025, following disruptions during Naomi Osaka's victory.
Alexander Zverev Outlasts Quentin Halys in 2:15 a.m. Five-Set US Open Record
Alexander Zverev became the first top seed in the Open Era to open a major with consecutive five-set wins, defeating Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-3.
US Open Noise and Smells: Pat Cash and Angelique Kerber Detail Flushing Meadows
Former champion Pat Cash recalled a cloud of smoke from hot dog stands during his 1982 junior title run as players navigate the unique US Open noise.
Gael Monfils Exits US Open in 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 Loss to Learner Tien
Gael Monfils concluded his Grand Slam career on Thursday night following a straight-sets second-round defeat against No. 14 seed Learner Tien.