The Latest Breaking News from US Open

Emma Raducanu to face retiring Serena Williams for first time as US Open preparations continue in Cincinnati

Emma Raducanu will face the retiring Serena Williams for the first time in the opening round at the Western and Southern Open next week.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2022

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic out of U.S. Open tuneup in Cincinnati

Men’s tennis world no. 6 has not received COVID-19 vaccination and will not be allowed to travel to the United States

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022

Emma Raducanu to face Serena Williams in final US Open warm-up

Williams has said she is ‘evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me’

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after exiting tournament

The 23-time grand slam champion is set to retire from tennis following the US Open later this month

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

‘It’s hard’: Nick Kyrgios’ emotional tribute to mum after world No.1 takedown

Nick Kyrgios paid an emotional tribute to his mother after sport's enigma claimed his biggest scalp of the season, continuing his stunning form.

The New Daily · Aug 10, 2022

US Open to Hold Humanitarian Aid Effort for Ukraine

The US Open will host a tournament-long campaign to raise awareness and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Wednesday, with a goal of raising $2 million in relief. The effort will kick off August 24 with an exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

Naomi Osaka forced to pull out of Toronto Open with back injury

The two-time US Open champion was forced to pull out of her first round match with Kaia Kanepi

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Osaka Retires, Raducanu Exits, Andreescu Upsets in Toronto

A tearful Naomi Osaka retired injured and US Open champion Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle as the top women's players continued their preparations for Flushing Meadows at the Toronto Open on Tuesday. News of the pending retirement of Serena Williams overshadowed proceedings at the tune-up for the year's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

Tennis great Serena Williams announces imminent retirement

Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports.

France 24 · Aug 10, 2022

Helene Elliott: Serena Williams makes a conscious choice to give up tennis and focus on her family

LOS ANGELES — Serena Williams never did conform to anyone's expectations. She's not about to change that now, as she inches toward the end of a career that made her one of the greatest and most influential athletes of her time — or any other.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022