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US Open

Also known as: 2022 US Open · 2021 US Open · US Open titles · the US Open · 2020 US Open

2026-04-262026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The 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 triumph
  3. Joy Online

    Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz for the US Open mixed doubles this coming week. …

    Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles
  4. Joy Online

    World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain’s Jack Draper have both pulled out of the upcoming US Open through injury. …

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

    The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history, with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer, marking a 20% increase over last year. …

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

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury. …

    Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
  7. Joy Online

    Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for the US Open singles – and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot remaining. …

    Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard – will Serena join her?
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … Slightly revived, Djokovic soldiered on in the deciding set, where a drop shot gone wrong on his opponent’s match point spelled the end for the veteran – who must try to regroup before the start of the US Open on August 30. …

    Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener
  9. Joy Online

    … Fery, who had jumped to a career-high world ranking of 36 following his Wimbledon success, won 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-4) in two hours and 34 minutes against Duckworth in Ohio as he warms up for the US Open later this month. …

    Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
  10. Daily Guide

    A dejected Aryna Sabalenka Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat in the Canadian Open weeks before she begins her US Open title defence, while Britain’s Cameron Norrie also bowed out in the last 16. …

    Sabalenka, Norrie Exit Canadian Open In Last 16
  11. Joy Online

    World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this week’s Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. …

    World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open

Today

  1. Djokovic wins 102nd career title as De Minaur retires

    Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his career at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final while trailing 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old Serb extended his unbeaten streak at the tournament to 34 matches, winning his seventh China Open title.

    2 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  2. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final with Djokovic leading 7-6 (7-3), 0-1. The 39-year-old, who is 21 years into a streak of winning at least one singles title annually, now trails only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in all-time singles titles.

    8 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Medvedev defaulted from China Open after hitting spectator

    Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball. Medvedev, trailing 7-5 5-3, swiped at a backhand in annoyance and the ball ricocheted into the front row, striking a fan who was helped from the arena.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career singles title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one title for 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer ahead of him on the all-time singles titles list.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator

    Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during a backhand swipe in annoyance. Medvedev apologized to the spectator, saying he was trying to get in touch to apologize in person.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sabalenka loses to Bartunkova at China Open tennis

    World number two Aryna Sabalenka fell to 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova 6-4 6-3 at the China Open, a day after top seed Elena Rybakina was also knocked out. This is the first time since 2015 that the top two seeds have failed to reach the round of 16 at the China Open.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Zverev, Shelton return for Davis Cup qualifying ties

    US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Jack Draper out until 2027 with arm injury

    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 →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. German Zverev wins US Open title, defeating Shelton

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year after winning the French Open in June.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 14 September

  1. Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to claim US Open title

    Elena Rybakina won the US Open title with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion. In doing so, Rybakina claimed Sabalenka's No. 1 ranking and demonstrated relentless, error-minimising tennis to exploit the match's narrow margins.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Zverev wins second major with US Open final victory

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 in the US Open final to claim his second Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open earlier this year. The victory came against the American home favorite Shelton, who was seeking to become the first American man to win a major singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zverev wins US Open six years after tearful loss

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open title, redeeming his devastating loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020 when he had served for the match. The German is now a two-time Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open in June.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Rybakina wins US Open, becomes new world number one

    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 →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Shelton reaches US Open final, defeats Tiafoe in all-American semi

    Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old eighth seed will face top-seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Rybakina defeats Gauff, faces Sabalenka in US Open final

    Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final with a comeback victory over Coco Gauff and will face Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed. Rybakina is guaranteed to become the new world number one, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sabalenka reaches US Open final, extends Flushing Meadows winning streak

    Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the US Open semi-final to reach her fourth consecutive final and extend her winning streak at the tournament to 20 matches. The Belarusian will face either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff in Saturday's final, where victory would give her a third successive US Open title.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Gauff saves match points to face Rybakina in US Open semi

    Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 and advance to a US Open semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4. Gauff's comeback marks back-to-back Grand Slam semi-finals and her first in New York since winning the title in 2023.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night US Open marathon

    Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, snapping Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinals, guaranteeing an American man in Sunday's final.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tiafoe beats Michelsen in five sets to reach US Open semi-finals

    Frances Tiafoe defeated fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 (10-6) in a quarter-final comeback, recovering from two sets and a break down to reach his third US Open semi-final in five years. The 22-year-old Michelsen was competing in his first Grand Slam quarter-final.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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. Rybakina beats Osaka at US Open, closes in on world number one

    Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals and move closer to the world number one ranking. Rybakina will become number one for the first time if she wins her quarter-final against China's Zheng Qinwen, even if current top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defends her title.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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. Gauff defeats Badosa to advance in US Open bid

    Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated Paula Badosa in the US Open second round to keep her bid for a second title alive, showing composure after nearly losing a second set that went to a tie-break. Gauff won 57% of points behind her second serve and committed just five double faults in the straight-sets victory.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

  2. Gauff returns to US Open with rejuvenated serving game

    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 →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Medvedev advances despite bird interruption at US Open

    Birds briefly delayed play during Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Sebastian Gorzny, prompting a point replay that the seventh seed disputed. Medvedev recovered to win decisively 6-1 6-3 7-5 and advance to the third round.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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