Carlos Alcaraz says injury uncertainty led to ‘intrusive thoughts’ ahead of US Open title defence The Spaniard missed nearly five months on tour due to a persistent wrist injury The Independent UK · Aug 29
Tickets on yourself: why it's not Coco's US Open shout With resale passes just for a grounds pass to the tennis fetching more than $500, the US Open is the hottest ticket in New York. AAP · Aug 28
Carlos Alcaraz believes ‘it is possible’ to win US Open despite long injury layoff Carlos Alcaraz is feeling confident as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Carlos Alcaraz vows not to hold back as he bids to defend his US Open title The Spaniard arrived at Flushing Meadows having not played competitive singles since injuring his wrist in Barcelona in April. The Independent UK · Aug 28
Dads and dudes: the two style clans that dominate menswear The ‘dad’ look favours straight lines and muted colours, while ‘dudes’ prefer baggier clothes with adornments The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
'No guarantees': Kokkinakis racing the clock at US Open Battling an ankle injury, cursed tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis concedes he may not be able to face Spanish young gun Rafael Jodar in the US Open first round. AAP · Aug 28
'Back on the job': de Minaur eyes deep US Open run Newlywed Australian sixth seed Alex de Minaur is taking an unusually relaxed approach into his 10th US Open appearance at Flushing Meadows. AAP · Aug 28
Serena Williams Serves a Style Grand Slam in Statement Nike Sneakers and 2026's Biggest Color Trend For her, it's a signature, not a trend. Marie Claire · Aug 28
Shaky Sabalenka and wide-open men’s draw set stage for US Open drama The defending women’s champion arrives in poor form, while Jannik Sinner’s absence and Carlos Alcaraz’s rustiness make Alexander Zverev men’s favourite The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
The hollowing out of Tennis.com is a warning for American sports journalism Tennis.com once paired news and scores with distinctive voices. Its overhaul is the latest sign that serious tennis writing in the US is becoming endangered The Guardian - US · Aug 28
Novak Djokovic: Your time is now. Why the US Open is Serb’s best chance to make history US OPEN 2026: With no Jannik Sinner and an undercooked Carlos Alcaraz in New York, 39-year-old Djokovic may never have a better opportunity to win that long-coveted 25th major. By Kieran Jackson The Independent UK · Aug 28
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face Safiullin on return as Sabalenka gets tricky draw Carlos Alcaraz faces the in-form Russian Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open while Aryna Sabalenka will take on Camila Osorio at Flushing Meadows The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Naomi Osaka Opens 2026 US Open Style Rollout With Two Practice Looks in Two Days Naomi Osaka wore an orange Nike set and later a draped mini dress with cornrow braids during back-to-back 2026 US Open practice sessions. Fashion Times · Aug 27
US Open draw: Carlos Alcaraz to face Wimbledon breakout star with Venus Williams in all-American clash Carlos Alcaraz will face a Russian opponent who made the fourth round of Wimbledon The Independent UK · Aug 27
AAP · Aug 27 Demon draws qualifier in US Open as wonder boy awaits Australia's perennial hope Alex de Minaur has been given a kind-looking US Open draw, but could face Spanish teen ace Rafael Jodar in the last-16 in New York.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 ‘Grand slams are the engine to make a living’: Mackenzie McDonald on why players still compete when injured Mackenzie McDonald tells Matt Hughes about life on the professional circuit and those making sacrifices for a pay cheque
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 ‘You start all over’: Linda Noskova battles fame and desire after Wimbledon glory The women’s singles champion at SW19 on her off-court passions, growing up in Czechia, and the aftermath of achieving her dream
AAP · Aug 27 Final frontier for Aussie trio in US Open qualifying Three Australians - Chris O'Connell, Tristan Schoolkate and Storm Hunter - will play in the final round of qualifying for the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Muchová and Menšík win $1m US Open mixed doubles title in late-night thriller Czech pair cap two-day mixed doubles spectacle with $1m title as revamped event strengthens the US Open’s three-week ambitions
AAP · Aug 27 Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals It was a mixed for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Serena and Venus Williams given US Open doubles wildcard The sisters, who have twice won the title in New York together, will renew their partnership there four years after they last teamed up
Marie Claire · Aug 26 Kaia Gerber Ditches Tennis Whites for a Carrie Bradshaw-Coded Fendi Baguette at US Open The '90s bag icon still has plenty of game.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 ‘I catch the signs a lot earlier now’: Amanda Anisimova on burnout and bouncing back Amanda Anisimova is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable, she tells Simon Cambers
AAP · Aug 26 Top seed out, California dream alive for Aussie veteran With the US Open around the corner, Aussies James Duckworth and Rinky Hijikata have booked their tickets to the last 16 of the ATP Tour event in Winston-Salem.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz end Briton’s hopes before quarter-final loss The pair were among the headline attractions in a revamped US Open mixed doubles.