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Sabalenka and Djokovic Lead 11 Confirmed US Open Mixed Doubles Teams
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic headline the 11 teams confirmed for the upcoming US Open mixed doubles tournament.

USTA Leaves Final US Open Wild Card Open for 23-Time Major Winner Serena Williams
The USTA announced seven of eight women's wild cards on Tuesday, leaving one spot vacant as Serena Williams weighs a return to New York.

Amanda Anisimova Rallies Past Alex Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Cincinnati Open
World No. 10 Amanda Anisimova advanced to the Round of 16 at the Cincinnati Open by overcoming Alex Eala in a three-set comeback.

Williams Sisters Fall 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) in Cincinnati Open Doubles Return
Serena and Venus Williams lost a match tiebreaker to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.

Swiatek Sweeps Arango 6-3, 6-0 to Secure Seventh Straight Win at Cincinnati Open
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek defeated Emiliana Arango 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday, marking her seventh consecutive match victory following her title run in Toronto.

Tirante Upsets Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at Cincinnati Open
World No. 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante rallied from a set down to defeat Novak Djokovic in a 2-hour, 44-minute second-round match.

No. 17 Seed Alex Eala Carries 7-1 Hard-Court Record Into Cincinnati Open
Alex Eala enters the Cincinnati Open as the world No. 20 after securing her first WTA title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 win over Jessica Pegula.

Venus Williams Drops 13th Straight Singles Match in 6-2, 6-2 Loss to Arango
Venus Williams saw her singles losing streak reach 13 matches following a 6-2, 6-2 first-round defeat against Emiliana Arango at the Cincinnati Open.

Swiatek Claims 26th Career Title With 6-2, 6-3 Victory Over Rybakina
Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win the National Bank Open in Toronto, marking her first WTA title of the year.

Rinky Hijikata Rallies for 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 Win Over Gael Monfils in Cincinnati
Gael Monfils concluded his 14th and final Cincinnati Open appearance with a three-set loss to Rinky Hijikata on Thursday.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Cincinnati With Right Knee Injury
Jannik Sinner, the 2024 Cincinnati champion, has withdrawn from the Masters 1000 event due to a right knee issue.

Alexandra Eala Overcomes Injury to Defeat Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
Filipina star Alexandra Eala improved her North American hard-court record to 7-0 after a grueling three-set battle against American Caty McNally in Toronto.

Jack Draper Falls 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 to Terence Atmane Amid Injury Concerns
Jack Draper suffered a three-set defeat to Terence Atmane in Toronto while struggling with a recurring bone bruise in his left arm.

Gauff and Rybakina React to WTA Gene Testing After Canadian Open Wins
Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina addressed the Women's Tennis Association's new mandatory SRY gene testing policy following their respective victories in Toronto.

Alex Eala Ousts Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to Reach Toronto Third Round
Alex Eala secured her sixth consecutive hard-court win by defeating world No. 71 Alycia Parks in a three-set battle at the National Bank Open.

Alex Eala Targets US Open Success After Mubadala DC Open Title
Alex Eala prepares for the US Open after defeating top seed Jessica Pegula to claim the Washington D.C. title.

Jordan Smith Claims $1M AUD Prize as 1 Point Slam Returns for 2027 Australian Open
Local amateur Jordan Smith secured a million-dollar payout after Joanna Garland committed a backhand error on the third stroke of the 1 Point Slam final.

Venus Williams and Alexander Bublik Enter $1M US Open Mixed Doubles Draw
Venus Williams is partnering with Alexander Bublik for the US Open mixed doubles, joining a field that features a $1 million prize for the winning team.

Alex Eala Beats Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 for First WTA 500 Crown
Alex Eala secured her maiden tour title at the Mubadala DC Open by defeating Jessica Pegula in a three-set comeback.

Alex Eala Topples Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to Reach Mubadala DC Open Final
Alex Eala advanced to her first WTA 500 championship match after defeating four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in straight sets.

Alexandra Eala Ousts No. 2 Seed Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 to Reach DC Open Semifinals
Alexandra Eala defeated Elina Svitolina in straight sets to secure her sixth top-10 win of the year and a spot in the Washington D.C. semifinals.

Noskova, Zheng, and Rybakina Lead 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Nominations
Official rosters for the eight-nation Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen feature Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen.

Alexandra Eala Defeats Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(1) in DC Open Round of 16
Alexandra Eala secured a quarterfinal berth at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open by overcoming a 1-5 second-set deficit against Leylah Fernandez.

Asia Muhammad Marries James Cross in Vancouver During Post-Wimbledon Gap
Asia Muhammad, a 13-time WTA doubles champion, married James Cross on July 18 during the single open week of the year-round tennis schedule.