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US Open

Also known as: 2022 US Open

2026-05-052026-08-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Looking forward to being back in Toronto next time." Gauff, the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open champion, defeated Rybakina in their only previous meeting, which came at Toronto in a 2022 third-round match.

    Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
  3. Citizen Digital

    The Cincinnati Open and Montreal Masters are the two principal warm-up events ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season, the US Open, which starts in New York on August 30.

    Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
  4. Citizen Digital

    Four-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka suffered a blow to her preparations for a tilt at a third consecutive US Open title, beaten 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 by Russian 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova.

    Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula stunned in Toronto fourth round
  5. Citizen Digital

    Fernandez and Osaka have split two career meetings, the Canadian winning at the 2021 US Open on the way to a runner-up finish.

    Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto
  6. Citizen Digital

    d as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Serena and Venus Williams will resume their doubles partnership on a wild card entry at this month's Cincinnati Masters, the final big tournament before the US Open

    Williams sisters handed doubles wild card for Cincinnati Masters
  7. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Serena and Venus Williams will resume their doubles partnership on a wild card entry at this month's Cincinnati Masters, the final big tournament before the US Open.

    Williams sisters handed doubles wild card for Cincinnati Masters
  8. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking will be on the line at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, where the Belarusian star aims to extend her hard court dominance in the build up to her US Open title defense.

    Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
  9. Citizen Digital

    "I remember watching her finals in the Australian Open and US Open, so really a great experience to share the court with her.

    Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    See you soon!" The Serb, currently ranked fifth in the world, joins a dream line-up ahead of the US Open including Wimbledon winner Sinner, world number two Alexander Zverev and no.3 Carlos Alcaraz, who has been nursing a wrist injury since April.

    Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters
  12. Citizen Digital

    Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health." The Montreal men's event, which takes place August 1-13, is an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, and a key pre-US Open

    Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters

Yesterday

  1. Rybakina defeats Osaka to reach Toronto Masters semi-final

    World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the WTA Toronto Masters quarter-finals and will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in the semi-final. Gauff advanced via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to knee injury

    World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open Masters 1000 tournament due to a right knee injury, announced Sunday. He had previously skipped the Montreal Masters and is prioritizing his health ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sabalenka, Pegula upset in Toronto Masters fourth round

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 by 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Toronto Masters fourth round, while Jessica Pegula was also upset in the same round.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Rybakina advances; Andreeva eliminated at Toronto Masters

    Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Williams sisters to play doubles at Cincinnati Masters on wild card

    Serena and Venus Williams have received a wild card entry to compete in doubles at the Cincinnati Masters later this month, resuming their partnership for the first time since the 2022 US Open. Venus will also play singles at the hard court tournament, which serves as the final major event before the US Open.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Williams sisters to play doubles at Cincinnati Masters

    Serena and Venus Williams have received a wild card into the Cincinnati Masters doubles draw, resuming their partnership for the first time since the 2022 US Open. The sisters, who have won 14 major doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals, will compete at the hard court tournament ahead of the US Open.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Sabalenka returns to hard court at Toronto WTA tournament

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her hard court dominance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto ahead of her US Open title defense, after disappointing results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Sabalenka has won 23 of 24 hard court matches this year but must reach the round of 16 to hold onto her ranking, or Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina could claim number one if she wins the trophy.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Eala defeats Osaka to reach Washington Open final

    Philippines left-hander Alexandra Eala defeated former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula. The 21-year-old Eala is set to jump to a career-best 24th in the world rankings.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Djokovic confirms return to Cincinnati Masters next month

    Novak Djokovic announced he will compete at the Cincinnati Masters (August 13–23), his first appearance at the tournament since winning the title in 2023. The 39-year-old is returning to competition after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters

    Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from next month's ATP Montreal Masters, with Sinner citing recovery needs after Wimbledon.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. British Open golf chiefs will not reschedule for World Cup final

    The R&A has no plans to alter the schedule for Sunday's final round of the 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale, aiming to finish by 1740 GMT to allow time before England's World Cup final at 1900 GMT in East Rutherford, New Jersey, though no final decision will be made until England's semi-final against Argentina concludes.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Sinner wins second consecutive Wimbledon title, fifth Grand Slam

    Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown, drawing within two majors of rival Carlos Alcaraz.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sinner defends Wimbledon title against first-time finalist Zverev

    Reigning champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev, the French Open winner and unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties, in Sunday's Wimbledon final at the All England Club. Sinner enters as favourite with nine consecutive wins over Zverev, though this is their first meeting since Zverev won his first Grand Slam.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Serena Williams plans tournament play before US Open

    Serena Williams, 44, wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open as part of her comeback, her coach Rennae Stubbs said Tuesday. This differs from her Wimbledon preparation, where she played only doubles and withdrew due to a knee injury after losing in the first round.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon singles return

    Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, returns to singles action at Wimbledon after four years away, having been drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the first round following a wild card entry.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

    Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon after making a comeback to professional tennis following a four-year break. The American legend played her first-round doubles match at Queen's Club last week and is continuing her return at the Berlin Open.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

    Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon, marking her first appearance at the tournament since 2022. The 44-year-old American tennis legend is making a comeback after four years away from professional tennis, having recently won a first-round doubles match at Queen's Club.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. Serena Williams partners Muchova in Berlin doubles comeback

    Serena Williams, on her comeback nearly four years after retiring in 2022, will partner Czech player Karolina Muchova in doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament, a warm-up for Wimbledon.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Serena Williams' Queen's doubles run ends after partner injury

    Serena Williams' comeback doubles campaign at Queen's Club ended after partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to a left knee injury sustained during her singles match. Mboko, who slipped on grass against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, could not recover in time for the quarter-final.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Serena Williams returns to professional tennis after nearly four years

    Serena Williams will play her first professional match since the 2022 US Open on Tuesday in the women's doubles at London's Queen's Club, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko against third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

    Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the final. Zverev said the victory gives him "freedom" after years of near-misses in major finals.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Zverev reaches second French Open final after Mensik victory

    Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals to reach his second French Open final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Serena Williams to play women's doubles at Berlin WTA event

    Serena Williams, 44, will compete in women's doubles at the Berlin Tennis Open in June as part of her comeback after a near four-year absence. The tournament, which begins June 15, serves as a warm-up for Wimbledon and follows her confirmed appearance at Queen's Club starting June 8.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. French Open enters second week with no defending champion

    With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated, the French Open has no previous Grand Slam singles winners remaining. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, three-time major-final losers, now face the opportunity to claim the men's title in the final.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both advanced to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Osaka says Serena Williams return would be entertaining

    Naomi Osaka said she would be entertained by a potential return to tennis from Serena Williams, following media reports that the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London. Williams, 44, has not played since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Djokovic advances at Roland Garros; Zverev wins comfortably

    Novak Djokovic battled from behind to defeat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first-round match at Roland Garros, keeping alive his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court tournament got underway.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Djokovic seeks 25th Grand Slam at Roland Garros, faces Perricard

    Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, begins his bid for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros, playing France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, Djokovic may have his best chance to break the record.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Djokovic faces age challenge at French Open

    Novak Djokovic, turning 39, arrives at Roland Garros facing the challenge of time and younger rivals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has played sparingly in 2026 and lost his only clay-court match so far, to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic at the Italian Open.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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