August 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic lost his opening match at the 2026 US Open to Argentina's Mariano Navone in five sets, the first time in his career he has gone out in the first round in New York.
NEW YORK: Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance of key power, becoming the first Italian to win the US Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory over American Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final. This victory marked Sinner’s second Grand Slam title, following his triumph at the Australian Open earlier in the year. Despite a strong support from home fans hoping to see Fritz end the US men’s 21-year Grand Slam title drought, Sinner’s dominance was clear and he lifted the trophy amid cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This year’s US Open attracted more than a million fans across three weeks
NEW YORK: Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka secured her long-awaited US Open victory by beating American sixth seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the women’s final on Saturday. After several near misses, Sabalenka finally lifted the trophy at Flushing Meadows, a year after falling short in the final. Twice before, she reached the semi-finals, but this time she defeated Pegula despite overwhelming support for the American at Arthur Ashe Stadium, breaking Pegula in the final match to claim the title. Sabalenka expressed her relief and joy at finally winning the US Open, saying: “So many times I thought I was so close
NEW YORK: Italian top seed Jannik Sinner defeated ailing Briton Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2 to book a place in the US Open final on Friday, enduring tough conditions during a tumultuous match at Arthur Ashe. Stage. Sinner appeared to injure his wrist after falling in the second set, but managed to get through to reach his second Grand Slam final, having already won at the Australian Open earlier this year. For Draper, little went according to plan. The 22-year-old Brit threw up three times during the second set due to the oppressive heat and humidity, which left him drenched
NEW YORK: The United States enjoyed a successful day at the US Open on Tuesday as Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro reached their first Grand Slam semifinals on a bright, sunny day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fritz, seeded 12th, denied world number four Alexander Zverev another chance to secure a major title, winning 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3). This victory comes just two months after Fritz defeated Zverev in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Reflecting on the win, Fritz said, “I’ve had many chances to reach the semifinals over the past few years, but today felt different. I really thought it
NEW YORK: Taylor Fritz overcame a slow start to beat eighth seed Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the second straight year. Rudd took early control, breaking for a 5-3 lead and clinching the first set with a flawless service game. However, Fritz began to challenge Rudd’s serve in the second set and was able to break when the Norwegian double-faulted the set, leveling the match. Despite changing into dry clothes and shoes before the third set, Rudd struggled to regain his previous form. A poor serve saw him fall behind
NEW YORK: Defending champion Coco Gauff booked her place in the last 16 of the US Open with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on Friday. Gauff, the third seed, had cruised through her first two rounds conceding just six games but found her toughest challenge yet in Svitolina, who pushed her to raise her game. Gauff acknowledged the difficulty of the match during her on-court interview. “I knew today was going to be tough. Every time I play Elina, she’s a fighter. I knew I had to bring my best tennis,” Gauff said. She added
NEW YORK: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner recently announced on Friday that he had fired his coach, Umberto Ferrara, and physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, after escaping a possible doping ban despite failing two drug tests in March. The Italian tennis player tested positive for the steroid clostebol, commonly used to enhance muscle mass, after Naldi had applied an over-the-counter spray containing the substance to a cut on his hand. Naldi then confronted Sinner, unknowingly infecting him with the essence. The spray was originally given to Naldi by Ferrara. Last week, a court cleared Sinner of any fault or negligence, accepting his
NEW YORK: World number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared by an independent tribunal after failing two drugs tests in March, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Tuesday. The decision comes just days before the Italian competes in the US Open. The tribunal, organized by Sport Resolutions, accepted Sinner’s explanation that the anabolic agent clostebol entered his system accidentally through massage and sports therapy administered by a member of his support team. Sinner, the Australian Open champion, said his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, unknowingly applied an over-the-counter spray containing clostebol to treat a small cut on his finger. Naldi
UNITED STATES: Two-time champion Jon Rahm withdrew from the 124th US Open on Tuesday due to a left foot infection after consulting with doctors. Spanish world number eight Rahm pulled out of last week’s LIV Golf Houston on Saturday due to the injury he suffered on Friday. “After consulting with multiple doctors and my team, I have decided it is best for my long-term health to withdraw from this week’s US Open,” Rahm wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “To say I’m disappointed is a huge understatement!” Rahm was scheduled to start his opening round Thursday at 1:36 p.m. from the
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