50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 U.S. Open Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev took home the hardware, while influencers and high ticket prices dominated the conversation at Flushing Meadows. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
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
U.S. Open 2026 Women’s Final: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina’s Rivalry Heats Up The best two players in the world will meet for an 18th time in a blockbuster final in New York. Sports Illustrated · 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
Sabalenka sets up US Open final against Rybakina as No. 1 ranking slips away Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jessica Pegula to reach her third straight US Open final, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka is seeking a third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, but Rybakina has already secured the No. 1 ranking after Sabalenka held the position for 99 straight weeks. The Economic Times · Sep 11
Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final American hearts were broken for a second time when Rybakina came from a set down to sink Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 The Independent UK · Sep 11
Epic US Open final set up after Elena Rybakina defeats Coco Gauff IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula Two-time defending champion beats Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach her fourth straight final at Flushing Meadows and keep her three-peat bid alive The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Aryna Sabalenka powers into fourth successive US Open final The two-time defending champion took her winning streak in New York to 19 matches. The Independent UK · Sep 11
US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Rybakina beats Gauff to set up Sabalenka final – as it happened Game-by-game report: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final. Ella Brockway had updates from the semi-finals The Guardian - US · Sep 10
US Open Women's Tennis Kalshi Market: Can a U.S. Player Win the Tournament? Kalshi's US Open market features Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula as the only Americans remaining. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
U.S. Open 2026 Women’s Semifinals: Can Coco Gauff Win Another Major Title? The world’s top four players are still standing, setting up a pair of blockbuster semifinals. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
What Is Emma Navarro's Chronic Illness? Health Issues and Weight Gain Explained After Cruel US Open Comments Emma Navarro reaches the US Open quarter-finals despite battling hypothyroidism and facing online criticism about her appearance, showcasing resilience and determination in her comeback season. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Sabalenka shows fighting spirit to deny Noskova and reach US Open semis Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka said she pushed herself to the limit in fighting back from 4-2 down in the final set to beat Linda Noskova and reach the semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
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 Economic Times · Sep 4 Flashing Meadows: US Open faces influencer disruption as creators seek spotlight over tennis action Influencers and content creators are increasingly visible at the US Open tennis tournament. Some creators have been officially credentialed to cover the event's food and beverage offerings. Disruptive behavior by some social media users has drawn criticism from players and officials. Players like Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula expressed concerns…
The Independent UK · Sep 4 The presence of influencers and tennis etiquette become hot topics at the US Open After influencers interrupted Naomi Osaka's opening match at the U.S. Open, their presence and tennis etiquette have become a hot topic at the Grand Slam tournament
The Independent UK · Sep 4 ‘Disrespectful’ – influencers spark US Open debate Crowd members were reprimanded for filming themselves and using a portable ring light while Naomi Osaka was serving.
Bored Panda · Sep 3 Influencers “Ruined” The US Open As Umpire Was Forced To Stop Match Over Their Shenanigans “This was one of the cringiest things I’ve ever seen live. The US Open used to be an actual tennis tournament.”
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Katie Boulter crashes out of US Open after Karolina Muchova nightmare Katie Boulter was outclassed 6-1, 6-0 in the second round of the US Open in New York, continuing the British No 1’s poor form
Euronews · Sep 1 Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 US Open 2026 men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker Novak Djokovic was the first of the big names to suffer a surprise exit - his earliest at a grand slam in more than 20 years
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Venus Williams rails against US Open late-night starts in defeat to Sofia Kenin The first-round match began at 12.13am, the latest start for a women’s match in tournament history