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The Ghanaian Times
… The former world No 4, who has not played at a single Grand Slam this year, said he was in a “difficult place” after his first-round defeat by Martin Landaluce in the Cincinnati Open in August, admitting he was struggling to escape the mental fatigue that had built up during 15 m …
Draper out until 2027Joy Online
… Rybakina was unable to walk for several days after injuring her ankle in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals, putting her chances of competing here in serious jeopardy. …
Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on SabalenkaJoy Online
… But one which Gauff felt was unavoidable after hitting a high amount of double faults at the preceding Cincinnati Open. …
Gauff’s flaw forgotten on winning US Open returnThe Ghanaian Times
… The Cincinnati Open champion Arthur Fils, meanwhile, endured the biggest upset of the second day at Flushing Meadows: he was defeated 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-4 by the former world No 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas. …
Sabalenka begins US Open defence with victoryJoy Online
… Djokovic looked nauseous throughout a tense encounter and he appeared to be dealing with a similar issue to the one which affected him at the Cincinnati Open two weeks ago. …
Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exitDaily Guide
… The pair reunited at August’s Cincinnati Open, losing in three sets to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. …
Williams Sisters Given US Open Doubles WildcardJoy Online
… The pair reunited at August’s Cincinnati Open, losing in three sets to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. …
Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcardThe Ghanaian Times
Coco Gauff powered past third seed, Jessica Pegula, in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 and make a statement before the US Open. …
Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumphJoy Online
… Serena lost in the doubles with elder sister Venus at the Cincinnati Open on Monday in her first match since injuring her knee at Wimbledon. …
Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doublesJoy Online
… Draper did play again nine days later at the Cincinnati Open, but lost in straight sets to Spain’s Martin Landaluce after being 5-2 up in the second set. …
Injured Sinner & Draper withdraw from US OpenTennis player Jack Draper says he will not return to professional play until the start of 2027, citing a complicated injury and bone bruise in his left arm that has prevented him from competing in Grand Slam tournaments this year.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tennis player Jack Draper says he will not return to professional play until the start of 2027, citing a complicated injury and bone bruise in his left arm that has prevented him from competing in Grand Slam tournaments this year.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win her first US Open title and claim the world number one ranking. This is Rybakina's third Grand Slam title, following victories at Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open earlier this year.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
American tennis player Coco Gauff, who struggled with serving yips last year, defeated Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3 6-4 in the US Open first round on Tuesday. Gauff hired biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan after the previous year's US Open to address her serving troubles, and now reports feeling confident with her serve.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aryna Sabalenka began her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Camila Osorio. In a significant upset, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated 10th-seeded Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-4 in the second round.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Novak Djokovic, seeded fourth, lost to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the US Open first round, breaking down in tears during the deciding set. The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion struggled physically throughout the match and was overcome by emotion afterward.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venus and Serena Williams have been handed a wildcard entry to play doubles together at the US Open, their first Grand Slam pairing in four years since the 2022 US Open. The two-time women's doubles champions reunited in Cincinnati in August before losing in three sets.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Venus and Serena Williams have been handed a wildcard entry to play doubles together at the US Open, their first Grand Slam pairing in four years. The American sisters, two-time winners of the women's doubles title at the US Open, last competed together at the 2022 US Open.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Open, her first WTA title since October and her second Cincinnati trophy, positioning herself as a favorite for the US Open which begins on 30 August.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles this week. The pair have been given a wildcard into the main draw following the format's revamp to include singles stars and attract more attention.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper have both withdrawn from the US Open through injury. Sinner is dealing with a knee problem after not playing competitively since winning Wimbledon in July, while Draper has pulled out due to a long-term arm injury affecting his left serving arm.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka lost to Czech Sara Bejlek 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while top seed Alexander Zverev fell to American Tommy Paul 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in fourth-round matches. Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also exited after losing to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to play at the US Open after missing four months with a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The 23-year-old, who won the Australian Open in January to become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles, has not played competitively since 14 April.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venus Williams, 46, has been given a wildcard entry for the US Open singles tournament beginning 30 August, 29 years after first playing in New York. Sister Serena, 44, who returned to tennis in June after a four-year absence, could potentially still join her with one remaining wildcard spot.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain's Arthur Fery defeated Australia's James Duckworth 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-4) at the Cincinnati Open, his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals. Novak Djokovic lost to Argentina's Thiago Tirante 2-6 6-4 6-4 and revealed he has an ongoing health condition, struggling with hot and humid conditions.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury but expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last month and has not played since.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, raising concerns about his fitness for the U.S. Open title defence later this month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April and may only have the Winston-Salem Open to regain match fitness before the U.S. Open.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, which starts 11 August, due to an ongoing wrist injury sustained since the Barcelona Open in April. He had planned to use the tournament to prepare for defending his US Open title on 30 August.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-four-year-old Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday, completing the career Golden Masters – all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. Sinner is only the second player to achieve the feat, after Novak Djokovic, and has done so at a considerably younger age than Djokovic.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →