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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup; changes made to Team World squad
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the US Open in August as he did not feel he could perform at his best.

Germany, Australia, Canada and Belgium earn victories in Davis Cup openers
Four groups play across four cities this week to qualify for the Final 8 knockout stage to be held in Malaga, Spain, in November.

Jannik Sinner's US Open title the latest triumph in extraordinary year for Italian tennis
Italy has had a stupendous 2024 with Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini at the forefront coupled by better TV coverage, more tournaments

US Open attendance tops one million for first time, 8% increase from 2023
The men's and women's singles draws saw Americans reach the finals but were eventually beaten.

Jannik Sinner's US Open victory caps a stellar Grand Slam season, but shadows of doping doubts persist
Jannik Sinner became the second Italian to win a singles title at the US Open, joining 2015 women’s champion Flavia Pennetta.

No 'sin' to be a disruptor: The Jannik Sinner story
Jannik Sinner isn’t just about stats or Grand Slam titles; he is so much more than that. In every sense of the word, he is a disruptor.

Jannik Sinner addresses doping controversy after US Open win: 'It was difficult to enjoy some moments'
Jannik Sinner admitted that the doping controversy had cast a cloud over him but he believes that fans and most players have been supportive.

Jannik Sinner breaks American hearts to sweep US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph
World number one Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, became the first Italian man to triumph in New York with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Taylor Fritz of America.

US Open 2024: Fritz aims to end America's wait in final vs Sinner; head-to-head, live streaming and more
Fritz aims to become the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win the US Open men's singles title when he faces Jannik Sinner, the first Italian man in the final at the hard-court Grand Slam in Flushing Meadows.

'Tiger' Aryna Sabalenka rises above personal tragedies to emerge as hardcourt queen
Aryna Sabalenka exited the US Open last year in tears after losing in the final. On Saturday, she lifted the trophy as champion, earning the title of ‘hardcourt queen’

Aryna Sabalenka outclasses Jessica Pegula to win US Open women’s title: 'Never give up on your dream'
Aryna Sabalenka clubbed 40 winners to become the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to capture both hardcourt majors in the same season.

US Open bride-to-be Lyudmyla Kichenok postpones wedding, wins Grand Slam title
Lyudmyla Kichenok had planned to marry boyfriend Stas Khmarsky, who is Jelena Ostapenko's coach, mid-way into the US Open.

US Open final, Sabalenka vs Pegula: Flushing Meadows glory in sight after private heartbreaks
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are looking to win their first US Open title when they clash in New York on Saturday.

Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Jannik Sinner
Taylor Fritz became the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years.

Jessica Pegula produces thrilling comeback to set up US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula has now won 15 of 16 matches on the US summer hard court swing which saw a title in Toronto and defeat in the Cincinnati final to Aryna Sabalenka.

Exclusive | 'Carlos Alcaraz is player of season, he will be back stronger’: Somdev Devvarman
For the first time since 1973, players seeded two and three - Djokovic and Alcaraz - were knocked out before the Round of 16 at the US Open.

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper for final spot as Jessica Pegula shocks Iga Swiatek
Top seed Jannik Sinner defeated 2021 US Open champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.

US Open 2024: Iga Swiatek sent crashing out of New York by Jessica Pegula
Sixth-ranked Jessica Pegula triumphed 6-2, 6-4 and will face Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic for a place in Saturday's final.

US Open 2024: Tiafoe, Fritz and Navarro boost home hopes of title sweep
Andy Roddick remains the last American man to capture a Grand Slam when he claimed the 2003 US Open.

Roger Federer receives warm ovation at US Open after speaking about Sinner's 'tricky' doping case
This is Roger Federer's first visit to US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium since he retired from tennis.

US Open 2024: Sinner sets up Medvedev quarter-final showdown, Swiatek beats Samsonova
Daniil Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men's section after the first week defeats of four-time winner Noval Djokovic and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Sweden, replaced by Manas Dhamne
Sumit Nagal lost his first round singles contest to Tallon Griekspoor at the US Open last week.

Novak Djokovic endures major-less year: What it means for his future
Novak Djokovic went without winning a major title for the first time since 2017, bowing out in the third round of the US Open.

Frances Tiafoe boosted by Serena Williams' pep talk at US Open as 'Queen' visits Flushing Meadows
Six-time champion Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz when she returned to the tournament for the first time since playing her final match two years ago.

US Open continues to see late starts and late finishes despite policy to avoid them
Zheng Qinwen got the better of Donna Vekic in the fourth round with the last ball being struck at 2:15am New York time.

Watch: Wrong replay at US Open leads to incorrect decision by chair umpire
The wrong call made on an illegal shot during a third-round US Open match between Anna Kalinskaya and Beatriz Haddad Maia

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz keep US hopes alive as Coco Gauff exits at Flushing Meadows
Third-ranked Coco Gauff slumped to a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 fourth round defeat to her American teammate Emma Navarro on the back of 19 double faults and 60 unforced errors.

Coco Gauff eliminated from US Open 2024 after horror show against American compatriot Emma Navarro
Coco Gauff’s defeat means that Serena Williams remains the last woman to successfully defend the US Open title back in 2014.

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16
Unlike Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner stormed into the last 16 at US Open 2024 with a win over Christopher O'Connell.

Novak Djokovic admits to playing 'worst tennis ever' in US Open shock
Novak Djokovic admitted that the effort and aftermath of winning Olympic gold in Paris just four weeks ago impacted his lacklustre New York campaign.