Tennis News
Djokovic needs four sets to advance after 'losing it mentally'
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 04:07
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic moves into the US Open third round after needing four sets to beat big-hitting American Tennys Sandgren.
Federer tees up Kyrgios blockbuster
Sky Sports - 31 Aug 2018 00:00
Roger Federer stayed on course for his first US Open title in 10 years as he set up a mouth-watering third-round clash with Nick Kyrgios.
'You've got to be crazy' - fans stay past midnight to see Sharapova extend perfect night record
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 08:47
Maria Sharapova sets up a third-round clash with former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko by beating Sorana Cirstea in New York.
Controversy follows Nick Kyrgios after umpire's pep talk at US Open - video
The Guardian - 31 Aug 2018 04:39
Pierre-Hugues Herbert, the French tennis player, said he thought the umpire's mid-match intervention was unnecessary and that his opponent's mood changed after the talk. Kyrgios, who appeared to be struggling during the ...
'At least it's not two against one this time' - Williams sisters meet on day five at US Open
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 01:47
Sisters Venus and Serena Williams meet on day five of the US Open for a place in the last 16 at Flushing Meadows.
US Open 2018: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares win New York opener
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 01:43
Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares beat Guido Pella and Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the US Open.
Keys cruises, Kerber survives scare at Open
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 00:58
Madison Keys took 1 hour, 12 minutes to cruise into the third round. She's joined by Angelique Kerber, who had a three-set scare, and fifth-seeded Petra Kvitova, among others.
Are UK tennis fans happy with Amazon's US Open service?
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 23:34
British tennis fans have complained about Amazon's US Open coverage, but the online giant is breaking new ground.
Stephens advances to 4th round of US Open
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 21:55
Defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens beat two-time runner-up Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the fourth round.
Defending champion Stephens beats Azarenka to reach third round
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 21:13
Defending champion Sloane Stephens beats two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the US Open
Umpire Lahyani went 'beyond protocol' in Kyrgios match
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 19:10
US Open organisers say umpire Mohamed Lahyani went 'beyond protocol' in his on-court 'pep-talk' with Nick Kyrgios.
Murray: Money talks in Davis Cup reform
Sky Sports - 31 Aug 2018 18:45
Jamie Murray expects money to buy support from the majority of players for the new-look Davis Cup with the competition offering massive incentives.
US Open 2018 day five: Stephens v Azarenka, before Nadal and Serena v Venus Williams - live!
The Guardian - 31 Aug 2018 18:21
Live updates on the third round at Flushing Meadows Umpire 'pep talk' row is latest drama in Kyrgios soap opera Murray targets Davis Cup return after encouragement of US Open Any thoughts? You can email Katy or tweet @Ka...
Umpire at Kyrgios match will keep working
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 17:10
USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier says a "comprehensive review" determined that chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani's mid-match chat with the player went "beyond our protocol," but he would not be sanctioned because of his "exempla...
Fed Cup: Great Britain could stage home tie in 2019
BBC - 31 Aug 2018 08:12
The LTA is applying to host February's round-robin Fed Cup event, which would be the first time Britain has staged a tie since 1993.
Djokovic wins despite 'losing it'
Sky Sports - 31 Aug 2018 07:59
Two-times former champion Novak Djokovic overcame a lapse in concentration to beat unseeded American Tennys Sandgren 6-1 6-3 6-7 6-2 and reach the third round of the US Open on Thursday.
Infographic: Breaking down the Venus-Serena showdown
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 06:20
Who has the edge in head-to-head meetings between Venus and Serena Williams? We break down the numbers.
Social media has field day with Nick Kyrgios-chair umpire discussion
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 02:07
Nick Kyrgios was given what appeared to be a pep talk by the chair umpire during his third-round match, and that did not sit well with Twitter.
Watch live: Primetime at the US Open
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 01:57
Second-round action from US Open.
No. 2 Wozniacki falls, Keys advances at Open
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 00:58
No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki was upset by Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the US Open. Earlier, Madison Keys took 1 hour, 12 minutes to cruise into the third round.
No. 2 Wozniacki falls; Keys advances at Open
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 00:58
No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki was upset by Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the US Open. Madison Keys, Angelique Kerber and Maria Sharapova all advanced to the third round.
Federer now 18-0 in Round 2, gets Kyrgios next
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 00:37
Roger Federer made it 18 straight lifetime wins in the second round of the US Open after a straight-sets win over Benoit Paire. Alexander Zverev also advanced, but No. 14 seed Fabio Fognini was upset in four sets.