From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst Grand Slam in recent memory
Despite the drama on the court, the poor condition of Arthur Ashe Stadium was just one problem among many
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The drought abides: US men’s tennis still without a major since 2003 despite Ben Shelton’s heroics
Alexander Zverev was simply too good for the home hope in Sunday’s US Open final
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal US Open title
Two-time defending champion defeated at Flushing Meadows
Ben Shelton tips Frances Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought
American to face top-seed Alexander Zverev in final
Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
Second seeded Kazakh comes from set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to decider
Elena Rybakina claims world No 1 spot in reaching US Open semi-finals
Coco Gauff survives slow start to beat Mirra Andreeva
Ben Shelton stuns defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in 3.33am US Open finish
American beat Spain star in five sets to reach semi-finals at Flushing Meadows
Aryna Sabalenka shows fighting spirit to deny Linda Noskova to reach US Open semis
Top-seeded recovers to win 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (7) at Flushing Meadows
Coco Gauff dismantles Iva Jovic to reach quarter-finals in confident US Open run
American has yet to drop a set in New York with anticipated quarter-final against Mirra Andreeva next up
Zheng Qinwen erases another 5-0 deficit to stun Iga Swiatek and reach US Open quarter-finals
Zheng makes astonishing recovery to win 7-5, 6-3
Will hordes of influencers, weed smokers and midpoint talkers bring down the US Open?
This year, the noise at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has officially become A Problem. But changing it would mean changing society
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz outguns Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka edges through in battle to win and stay world number one
‘Strong’ smell of marijuana sees Aryna Sabalenka halt US Open match
World No 1 went on to win her third-round match 6-3 6-4 against Kamilla Rakhimov
‘They disturb the game’: US Open 2026 highlights tennis’s issue with disruptive betting fans
Jeering and heckling are increasingly commonplace, even at Grand Slams, as spectators try to influence matches
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz recovers from slow start to book third-round spot
Aryna Sabalenka hits back at party line of questioning after victory
US Open: Elena Rybakina brushes off injury concerns with comfortable win over Thea Frodin
Madison Keys tames nerves to beat Korneeva in US Open first round
Carlos Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first round win
Aryna Sabalenka begins title defence with victory against Camila Osorio
Ailing and tearful Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years
The 39-year-old vomited numerous times during the defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone
Hospitality boom and $100 chicken nuggets: how the US Open became obscenely expensive
Record crowds, premium seats and an unchecked resale market are transforming the self-styled people’s slam – and leaving ordinary fans fighting to get through the gates
Vulnerable Aryna Sabalenka and wide-open men’s draw set stage for dramatic US Open
Defending champion arrives at Flushing Meadows in poor form and with a host of challengers looking to usurp her
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open with knee injury
News comes after Carlos Alcaraz revealed he will make his comeback from a wrist injury at Flushing Meadows
Grigor Dimitrov the big draw as ATP Challenger 75 tournament hits Dublin
Strong field ready to compete at sold-out event at Elm Park club
Carlos Alcaraz savours ‘best tournament’ of his career after claiming second US Open title
New world number one dropped just one set on way to his sixth grand slam title
Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to claim second US Open title
The Spaniard won four sets against Jannik Sinner to win his sixth grand slam title
Censorship of Trump dissent at US Open is cowardly and hypocritical
Governing body USTA has caved to fear while contradicting its own history of spectacle
Aryna Sabalenka sees off Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title
Belarusian quells American’s fightback to win 6-3 7-6 (3)
Jannik Sinner books historic US Open final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz
Italian sees off Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach third decider this season against the Spaniard
US Open: reigning champion Sabalenka storms back against Pegula to reach final
Amanda Anisimova topples Naomi Osaka
Novak Djokovic sets up Alcaraz showdown after reaching 14th US Open semi-final
Serb beats Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows
Alcaraz finds imperious best to march past Lehecka into US Open semi-finals
Jessica Pegula storms past Barbora Krejcikova
Carlos Alcaraz thrills US Open crowd as he eases into quarter-finals
Second seed is through to the last eight without dropping a set
Novak Djokovic overcomes back issue to cruise past Cameron Norrie at US Open
The 38-year-old battles on to the fourth round as he seeks one more Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz brushes aside mid-match knee concern to reach US Open fourth round
Emma Raducanu’s run ended in emphatic fashion by Elena Rybakina
‘Hash court’ and high drama: how weed became the US Open’s new distraction
Tennis’ loudest major is rubbing up against New York’s shifting culture around marijuana
Iga Swiatek breaks Monica Seles record with US Open first-round win
Jannik Sinner healthy and happy with swift progress
Rory McIlroy turns focus to Irish Open after disappointing Tour Championship
Northern Irish golfer targets winning a seventh European order of merit
Watch: Daniil Medvedev’s match-point meltdown sparks chaotic scenes at US Open
Match halted for six minutes after photographer incident, with Russian enraged by umpire decision in first-round exit
Emma Raducanu records first US Open victory since her 2021 title success
The British No 1 defeated Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 at Flushing Meadows
Iga Swiatek targets US Open as perfect way to sign off on season of redemption
Women’s tournament has several contenders, unlike the men’s equivalent where it’s all about Alcaraz and Sinner
Top seed Jannik Sinner declares himself fit ahead of US Open title defence
Italian enters the US Open as the top seed as he looks to win a third Grand Slam title this year
Return of controversial coach to Jannik Sinner’s team raises some serious questions
The men’s world number one has rehired the fitness coach he dismissed last year after failing two doping tests
Ireland’s tennis star Conor Gannon: ‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’
Dubliner Conor Gannon is setting out on a journey that he hopes will take him to Grand Slam tournaments
Jannik Sinner’s biggest opponent may be Wada after astounding rise to the top
Italian has enjoyed a sublime 2024 on tour but Wada’s appeal after he was cleared over two positive doping tests looms ahead
Jannik Sinner holds firm against Taylor Fritz to clinch first US Open title
Italy’s world No 1 beats American 6-3 6-4 7-5 in men’s singles final at Flushing Meadows
How Aryna Sabalenka owned her weaknesses to emerge as world’s best
The US Open champion has addressed flaws in her shotmaking, serve and psyche to reach new heights
Aryna Sabalenka roars back from tough year for US Open crown
Belarusian beats American Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5
Taylor Fritz fired up for less stressful showdown with Jannik Sinner in US Open final
Fritz outlasted fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka has chance in US Open final to confirm status as best in grand slams
Belarusian takes on Jessica Pegula, who has overcome injury this year to reach her first grand slam final
Jessica Pegula stuns Iga Swiatek as Jannik Sinner sets up Jack Draper semi-final
US Open: Pegula reaches her first Grand Slam semi-final at the seventh attempt
US Open: Jack Draper sees off Alex de Minaur to reach maiden major semi-final
Karolina Muchova beat Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the semi-final in the women’s singles
Tiafoe grinds down Dimitrov to set up all-American semi-final at US Open
World No 20 will face Taylor Fritz for a spot in final
Jannik Sinner recovers to beat Tommy Paul and set up Medvedev showdown
Italian decisive in critical points to beat American and progress to quarter-finals
US Open: Jack Draper makes his first grand slam quarter-final
Daniil Medvedev through to face Sinner or Paul; Muchova and Pegula win in straight sets
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