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US Open

Also known as: 2022 US Open

2026-05-052026-10-08

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … During Monday's China Open match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran in Beijing, the former US Open champion requested a video review over flickering LED lights, prompting some boos from the crowd. …

    Coco Gauff calls out online racism following China Open video review
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The 39-year-old Serbian great enters the match with an extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing, but Zverev - last month's US Open champion - is in the running for the top men's ranking.

    Sabalenka swept out of China Open in third round
  4. Citizen Digital

    … It was ultimately a heartening performance for Alcaraz, who only returned to action at the US Open in August after a four-month injury layoff. …

    Alcaraz begins Japan Open defence with win over Michelsen
  5. The Standard

    … Khachanov brushed off suggestions he had Auger-Aliassime's card marked following his second statement win over the Canadian world number five in a matter of weeks."It was a tough match," the Russian, who triumphed at the US Open, said. …

    Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
  6. September 2026
  7. The Standard

    … The four-time Grand Slam winner topped the rankings for 99 weeks before ceding her position to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who also beat her in the US Open final this month. …

    Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1
  8. Citizen Digital

    … c one of 12 members of player panel to meet with tennis majors By AFP September 28, 2026 10:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Novak Djokovic of Serbia fields questions during Media Day ahead of the US Open …

    Djokovic one of 12 members of player panel to meet with tennis majors
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNewly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. …

    Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
  10. Citizen Digital

    Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat By AFP September 13, 2026 02:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka reacts while holding the runner-up trophy after the women's singles fi …

    Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat
  11. Citizen Digital

    US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare By AFP September 13, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina holds up the winner's trophy after winning the women's s …

    US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare
  12. Citizen Digital

    Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat By AFP September 13, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina kisses the winner's trophy after winning the women's sin …

    Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Coco Gauff reports racist abuse after China Open video review

    American tennis player Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating 16-year-old Sun Xinran at the China Open in Beijing, following a match that included a controversial video review over flickering LED lights.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Sabalenka loses straight-sets to Bartunkova at China Open

    Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed, was defeated 6-4, 6-3 by 34th-ranked Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Bartunkova, 20, won in one hour and 35 minutes and will face Austria's Sinja Kraus in the round of 16.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Alcaraz defeats Michelsen in Japan Open title defence

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 against USA's Alex Michelsen in the first round of the Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, beginning his defence of the title. After struggling early, Alcaraz found form in the final set to advance to face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi next.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Djokovic defeats Borges in tense China Open opener

    Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open, extending his unbeaten streak in Beijing to 30 matches and securing his first win since Wimbledon in July. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won six titles in Beijing, will face wildcard Bu Yunchaokete of China in the second round.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Sabalenka begins China Open campaign after losing world No. 1 ranking

    Aryna Sabalenka, ousted as world number one by Elena Rybakina, said she feels "fresh" ahead of her first tournament at the China Open in Beijing. The four-time Grand Slam winner has not won a title since March and will end the year without a major for the first time since 2022.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Djokovic, Rybakina lead 12-player advisory council with Grand Slams

    The four Grand Slam tournaments have confirmed the 12 members of a proposed advisory council to address player concerns, with Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina heading the list. The council was announced following player protests at the French Open and Wimbledon over revenue sharing, pensions, and player welfare.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Zverev, Shelton return to court for Davis Cup qualifiers

    Newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return for Germany's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Croatia this weekend, while Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back after losing the US Open final to Zverev. Seven qualifiers will be decided this week to join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Sabalenka loses US Open final, drops from world number one

    Aryna Sabalenka lost the US Open women's singles final to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, surrendering her world number one ranking after holding it for 99 weeks and missing out on a third consecutive US Open title.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Rybakina wins US Open, reaches world number one

    Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her third Grand Slam title and reach number one in the world rankings, less than three weeks after dealing with an injury that threatened her participation in the tournament.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Rybakina wins US Open, becomes world number one

    Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women's singles final on Saturday, claiming her third Grand Slam title and ending Sabalenka's bid for a third straight US Open championship. The victory secured Rybakina's position as the new world number one.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Pegula in US Open semi-final

    Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the US Open women's singles semi-final on September 10, 2026, ending Pegula's hopes for a second trip to the final. Pegula acknowledged that Sabalenka's power and precision were too much to overcome, saying she didn't have the weapons to beat the Belarusian at her best.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sabalenka defeats Pegula to reach US Open final versus Rybakina

    Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semi-finals

    Coco Gauff saved two match points and defeated reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2–6, 7–6 (9/7), 6–2 to advance to the US Open semi-finals, inspired by compatriot Frances Tiafoe's comeback from two sets down.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Shelton beats Alcaraz in record-latest US Open finish

    Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) in a four-hour 28-minute US Open quarter-final that finished at 3:34 am, breaking the tournament record for latest finish.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sabalenka reaches US Open semi-final, treble bid alive

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final, where she will face Jessica Pegula.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Noskova in US Open quarter-final tiebreaker

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat 21-year-old Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker, advancing to her sixth straight US Open semi-final and keeping her three-peat bid alive.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Osaka seeks answers for left achilles injury after US Open loss

    Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka lost to Elena Rybakina 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round on Monday, hampered by a lingering left Achilles tendon injury that she received treatment for during her third-round win. Osaka says she cannot push off as desired and feels pain when landing, and is seeking to get to the bottom of the problem.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz faces Paul for US Open quarter-final spot

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will play 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul on Sunday for a place in the US Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz, returning from a four-month wrist injury, acknowledges he has yet to play his best but says he is "getting there" with his sharpness and decision-making.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Rakhimova to reach US Open fourth round

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the US Open round of 16. The top-seeded Belarusian fired 29 winners and 10 aces without facing a break point, though Rakhimova pushed her hard in the second set.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Alcaraz plans fewer tournaments to manage injury risk

    Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to play fewer tournaments in future and take regular breaks of one or two months, citing an "impossible" tennis calendar that he believes is driving up injury rates across the sport. The reigning US Open champion, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury layoff, said players face pressure to compete in an ever-expanding slate of important tournaments.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Pegula defeats Kenin to reach US Open third round

    World number three Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes. Pegula will next face Canadian Leylah Fernandez, who beat Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Monfils defeats Vallejo on 40th birthday at US Open

    France's Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, advanced to the second round of the US Open with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Monfils, who will retire after this season, entertained the New York crowd with his trademark showmanship before the crowd sang "Happy Birthday."

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Gauff beats Sonmez in straight sets at US Open

    Coco Gauff defeated Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in her first-round match at the 2026 US Open, showcasing an improved serve after winning the Cincinnati WTA 1000 event this month.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Tsitsipas says Kyrgios cocaine test was not surprising to him

    Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and was suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency; Kyrgios admitted to making "a huge mistake" after failing the test in July 2026.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Alcaraz returns from injury to win US Open first round

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Djokovic exits US Open in first round after 20 years

    Serbia's Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the US Open first round on August 30, 2026. The 39-year-old's loss ended his streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam first-round victories dating to 2006 and his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Medvedev beats Gaston to reach US Open second round

    Russia's Daniil Medvedev, the seventh seed, defeated France's Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and 14 minutes to advance to the second round at the US Open, marking a composed performance a year after a first-round meltdown at the same tournament.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Djokovic seeks 25th Grand Slam at US Open appearance 20

    Novak Djokovic is set for his 20th US Open appearance, joining three other men who have reached that milestone at the tournament. The 39-year-old Serbian tennis player last won the US Open in 2023 to tie Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam titles and continues pursuing a record-breaking 25th.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Czech pair Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles

    Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik of Czech Republic won the 2026 US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 in the final after saving two match points in the semi-final against Russians Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wawrinka receives US Open wildcard after fan backlash

    Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka was granted a wildcard entry to the US Open men's singles draw following several days of fan outcry over his initial exclusion from the tournament organisers' wildcard list. The 2016 champion, competing in his farewell season, had previously posted an emotional farewell to the tournament on social media before reversing course to accept the wildcard.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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