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British player receives surprise Laver Cup call-up for London event

The last edition at The O2 in 2022 saw three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray compete for Team Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 21

British six-time Grand Slam winner announces tennis retirement at age of 34

The multiple major champion released an emotional statement on social media on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open Racket Smash Wasn’t Pretty. She Deserves Her Fine, but Not the Criticism.

It’s not easy to lose with grace. U.S. Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka would know a thing or two about that.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

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Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close

Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.

Euronews · Sep 14

Alexander Zverev beats America's Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open title, six years after losing the 2020 final from two sets up. The German overcame Shelton's fightback to claim his second Grand Slam title, denying the United States its first men's major triumph in 23…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open 2026, second Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev beat American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win the US Open and claim his second Grand Slam title. The German, who lost the 2020 final, denied Shelton the chance to become the first American man to win a major since 2003.

France 24 · Sep 13

Shelton aims to end an American drought and win his first major title in the US Open final vs Zverev

Ben Shelton was not even a year old the last time an American man won a Grand Slam tennis title

The Independent UK · Sep 13

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Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

Euronews · Sep 13

Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open, becomes world No. 1

Elena Rybakina secured her third Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka. This victory also propelled Rybakina to the world number one ranking. Sabalenka was unable to defend her US Open crown in the final match. Rybakina's powerful groundstrokes proved decisive in the three-set contest. The Kazakh player expressed her…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open title after rise to world No1

Rybakina claims third Grand Slam crown and denies Sabalenka ‘three-peat’

Evening Standard · Sep 13

IBM launched limb tracking at this year’s U.S. Open – and it’s scoring every tennis player’s serve for fans to see

This marks the first time IBM has launched a limb-tracking feature at a Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Fortune · Sep 12

Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action

The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

Euronews · Sep 12

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina start time and how to watch US Open final today

Top two-ranked women collide for final Grand Slam of year

Evening Standard · Sep 12

US Open: Alexander Zverev survives Karen Khachanov in two tie-breaks to reach men's singles final

Zverev, who spent almost three hours on court in Friday's semifinal, recovered from deficits in both tie-breaks to defeat the World No. 50 and book his place in his sixth major final.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

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The Guardian - US · Sep 12

‘This is my moment’: Taylor Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph

The 30-year-old once denied USTA funding returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to complete her career doubles grand slam alongside Kateřina Siniaková

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Leading athletes still waiting on large sums owed by ill-fated Grand Slam Track

Agents for many Grand Slam Track stars say they are yet to receive 50% of earnings nearly 15 months on from the collapse of Michael Johnson’s venture

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis

Top seed Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday. He defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to advance. Zverev will now face Karen Khachanov in the upcoming semi-final match. The German star secured a dominant victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. He remains on course for…

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Ben Shelton Ends Alcaraz's US Open Title Defence To Become First American To Beat Him at a Major

Ben Shelton knocked out Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, setting up an all-American US Open semi-final against Frances Tiafoe and guaranteeing a home finalist.

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The Economic Times · Sep 9

US Open: Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence in latest-finishing match in tournament history

Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a 4-hour, 28-minute US Open quarterfinal, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after a 146 mph ace sealed the decisive tiebreak. The match finished at 3:33 a.m., a tournament record, ending Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6

French tennis player Gea hails surge into second week at US Open

Unseeded Frenchman Arthur Gea declared himself physcially fit and ready to fight on Monday night for a first appearance in the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam tournament.

Fortune · Sep 5

U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula’s dad is also heavily invested in sports—he owns the NFL's Buffalo Bills and has a $9.3 billion net worth

Jessica Pegula is chasing tennis’s No. 1 ranking and her first Grand Slam title while building her own legacy coming from a billionaire family.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open

The Williams sisters experienced a tough US Open doubles defeat after a thrilling match. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced easily while Aryna Sabalenka faced challenges. Jessica Pegula battled back from a slow start to secure her victory. Other top players like Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed. The tournament…

The Independent UK · Sep 4

How influencers sparked fury at the US Open as ‘tennis etiquette’ broken

A number of players have noticed distractions from influencers in the crowd at the US Open, with some using portable lights to take pictures during play, prompting discussion about etiquette at the Grand Slam

Fortune · Sep 2

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court

The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The singles champion alone will take home over $5 million.

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title

There are plenty of questions surrounding Novak Djokovic's future after his first-round loss at the U.S. Open

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