Tennis News

Serena Williams fought back from a set and a break down to beat Tsvetana Pironkova and progress into the semi-finals of the US Open.

Mum's the word at this year's US Open with the likes of Olympia, Alexander and Leo enjoying watching their heroes in action at Flushing Meadows.

Alexander Zverev became the first German men's US Open semi-finalist since Boris Becker in 1995 after he saw off Borna Coric in four sets.

Serena Williams keeps alive her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals.

"It's just that the COVID risk at the moment is still too much of a risk." World No 1 Ashleigh Barty has given her reasons for skipping this year's French Open.

Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open's final four by rallying past Borna Coric 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Tuesday.

British defending champion Alfie Hewett will play doubles partner Gordon Reid in the first round of the wheelchair singles.