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French Open

2026-04-262026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    After making his main tour debut in 1998 at the age of 16, Federer won a record eight men’s Wimbledon singles titles, plus six Australian Open crowns, five US Opens and one French Open.

    Tearful Federer Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
  3. Joy Online

    This will be only their third appearance together at a Grand Slam since then, after they also teamed up at the French Open in 2018 and the US Open four years ago.

    Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
  4. Joy Online

    Sinner’s withdrawal means the pair have not both been present at the past three Grand Slams, with Alcaraz’s wrist problem forcing him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.

    Injured Sinner & Draper withdraw from US Open
  5. Joy Online

    This was another key request from players, some of whom limited media appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon to 15 minutes to highlight their grievances.

    US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
  6. Joy Online

    Rival Jannik Sinner is well clear at the top of the world rankings, having won Wimbledon in July, while Zverev won the French Open and finished runner-up at SW19.

    Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
  7. Daily Guide

    It is the latest defeat in what has been a difficult summer for Sabalenka, who was knocked out in the quarter-finals and last 16 of the French Open and Wimbledon respectively.

    Sabalenka, Norrie Exit Canadian Open In Last 16
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Alcaraz was unable to defend his French Open ⁠title and missed Wimbledon as he continued his recovery, though the 23-year-old signalled he was close to a return after posting videos of training sessions in the last few weeks.

    Alcaraz US Open defence in doubts after Cincinnati Open withdrawal
  9. Joy Online

    The world number two has not played since he pulled out of the Barcelona Open in April, missing Wimbledon and the chance to defend his French Open title.

    Alcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
  10. July 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Extreme heat has been a major issue on the tennis tour this year, with a heatwave sweeping through the first week of Wimbledon and Jannik Sinner’s French Open title bid ended by sweltering temperatures as his body failed to cope with the gruesome conditions of another heatwave in

    Tennis player collapses in 34C heat in Memphis Classic
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    Zverev, in his first Wimbledon final hot on the heels of winning ​the French Open, threatened an upset after taking an intense opening set, but eventually ran out of firepower as Sinner found another gear to win 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 ‌6-4.

    Sinner fends off Zverev to retain Wimbledon crown

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sabalenka wins US Open quarter-final to reach semi-finals

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 7-6 (10-7) in three sets to advance to the US Open semi-finals, extending her tournament winning streak to 19 matches and reaching her sixth successive semi-final at Flushing Meadows.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gauff advances to US Open quarter-finals with statement victory

    Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Zheng beats Swiatek from 5-0 deficit to reach quarter-finals

    Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending her winning streak to seven matches.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gauff reaches fourth round; Keys, Anisimova exit

    Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open by defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4, while American compatriots Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova exited the tournament. Five American women qualified for the last 16, and five American men advanced to fourth-round spots.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz defeats Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the US Open fourth round, advancing to the last eight in just his fourth competitive singles match after a four-month injury absence. The 23-year-old Spaniard has dropped only one set so far and extended his Grand Slam match win streak to 18.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Third seed Auger-Aliassime loses to Khachanov at US Open

    Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a shock second-round defeat to unseeded Karen Khachanov at the US Open, losing 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 6-2. Auger-Aliassime said he felt dizzy and was seeing spots during the match, describing the experience as abnormal and unlike previous physical struggles he has encountered.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Zverev survives five-hour marathon to edge Sonego at US Open

    Alexander Zverev, seeded No. 1, narrowly avoided becoming the first men's top seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam since 2003, defeating Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a match lasting 4 hours 52 minutes at the US Open.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Alcaraz returns from wrist injury, beats Safiullin at US Open

    Carlos Alcaraz made his singles return after 139 days sidelined with a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 at the US Open. The Spanish player said he felt great competing again and was hitting at his normal level despite wearing a compression sleeve.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Stan Wawrinka receives emotional farewell at US Open retirement

    Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, 41, played his final major tournament at the US Open, receiving an emotional send-off after losing to Italy's Matteo Berrettini. Wawrinka was given a last-minute wildcard following Patrick Kypson's withdrawal and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to finish his career where he won the US Open in 2016.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Naomi Osaka wears Allen Iverson-inspired basketball kit at US Open

    Tennis star Naomi Osaka arrived at the US Open in a white hooded gown with sewn-in newspaper headlines, then competed in an all-black basketball-style outfit inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson, whom she credits as a trailblazer for introducing fashion focus to professional sports. She defeated Russia's Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) in her first-round match.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

    The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion and 2022 retiree Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, describing it as "one of the greatest honours" of his life.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 27 August

  1. Venus and Serena Williams given US Open doubles wildcard

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. Sinner, Draper withdraw from US Open due to injuries

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. US Open announces record $108 million prize fund for Grand Slams

    The US Open will offer a $108 million total prize fund, a 20% increase on 2025, with singles champions receiving $5.5 million each and first-round losers getting $140,000. The Grand Slams have also jointly formed a Player Council and contributed $2 million to a welfare fund, responding to player demands for improved compensation and governance.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Alcaraz returns to compete at US Open after four-month injury

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16

    Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka lost 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Canadian Open last 16, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out at the same stage. The defeats continue a difficult summer for Sabalenka, who was knocked out in the quarter-finals and last 16 of the French Open and Wimbledon respectively.

    10 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 6 August

  1. Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open with wrist injury

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to wrist injury

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Russian tennis player collapses in 34C heat at Memphis Classic

    World No 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic after three hours and 11 minutes, unable to withstand 34C temperatures while trailing 7-6(7-2) 4-6 5-4 to 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova, who advanced to the second round.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Sinner defeats Zverev to retain Wimbledon singles title

    Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon crown, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final to claim his fifth Grand Slam title. Sinner, 24, becomes the first Italian and only the tenth man to successfully defend a Wimbledon singles title in the professional era.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sinner wins Wimbledon after recovering from French Open exit

    Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final, and said the victory felt especially rewarding after his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open last month. The 24-year-old credited intensive training blocks in the build-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam for his triumph, his fifth major title.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sinner wins back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles

    Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated German second seed Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to retain his Wimbledon men's singles title, claiming his fifth Grand Slam title overall.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. British wildcard Fery reaches Wimbledon semi-finals

    World number 114 Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wildcard, defeated world number 10 Flavio Cobolli 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals, becoming the first men's wildcard to do so in 25 years.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set epic for Wimbledon semi-final

    Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (12-10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (10-4) in a five-hour match at Wimbledon, advancing to a semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner. The 39-year-old, bidding for a record 25th Grand Slam title, overcame a first-set leg injury to secure victory.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 5 July

  1. Osaka defeats top seed Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

    Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, marking Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2022 French Open.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Osaka wears white kimono at Wimbledon, honours Japanese heritage

    Naomi Osaka arrived for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length white kimono to pay tribute to her Japanese heritage while adhering to the tournament's all-white dress code. The four-time major winner said the outfit was inspired by Japanese culture and the character of Lucy Liu in Kill Bill.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Djokovic beats Wu at Wimbledon in first-round win

    Novak Djokovic defeated China's Wu Yibing 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon, advancing his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title. The 39-year-old, who is level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles, said he felt "happy but not the freshest" after the demanding match.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Leading tennis players expand prize money protest at Wimbledon

    Leading tennis players will expand their protest over prize money at Wimbledon, restricting post-match media appearances to 15 minutes during the first week of the Championships starting Monday, despite a 20% increase in this year's prize money pot. The 15-minute limit is meant to symbolise the 15% of revenue that Grand Slams broadly allocate to prize money.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Pegula beats Sabalenka in Berlin semis, reaches final

    Jessica Pegula defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-final, with Sabalenka losing the deciding set without winning a game. Pegula will face Czech player Linda Noskova in Sunday's final.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Serena and Venus Williams get Wimbledon doubles wildcard

    Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon. Serena, 44, is making a comeback after four years away from competition, while Venus, 45, will join her at the All England Club.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

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