Tennis News
Venus Williams US Open return ends with first-round defeat to Karolína Muchová
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 01:40
Czech 11th seed beats 45-year-old 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to reach second roundFlushing Meadows bids farewell to American possibly for last timeVenus Williams 25th US Open singles appearance ended at the first hurdle with defeat t...
The US Open Hit: What to expect from Raducanu following an impressive start to the US Open
Sky Sports - 26 Aug 2025 23:26
Sky Sports' Emma Paton, Ryan Harrison, and Naomi Broady discuss expectations for Emma Raducanu's second singles match and her opponent, Janice Tjen.
Williams given US Open doubles wildcard with Fernandez
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 23:22
Venus Williams will compete in the women's doubles at the US Open after being awarded a wildcard with Canada's Leylah Fernandez.
Raducanu ready to take on Indonesian star Tjen on Wednesday - live on Sky Sports
Sky Sports - 26 Aug 2025 23:01
British No 1 Emma Raducanu is ready to take on Janice Tjen knowing she must be wary of the Indonesian qualifier who has won six tournaments and 59 matches in her first season on the WTA Tour.
Britons Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter crash out of US Open in first round
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 20:55
Kartal endures cramps in 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 loss to Haddad MaiaKostyuk beats Boulter 6-4, 6-4, Swiatek and Sinner winSonay Kartal vowed to come back stronger after her 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 defeat by the 18th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia...
Venus to play US Open doubles with Fernandez
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 20:16
Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at the US Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez on Tuesday.
'Happy I'm healthy again' - Sinner dominates New York opener
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 19:16
World number one Jannik Sinner drops only four games in a dominant straight-set win over Vit Kopriva in the US Open first round.
Australias Maya Joint holds her nerve to reach US Open second round
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 18:56
Teenager beats Andorras Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6-4 7-6 (8-6)She could face compatriot Kim Birrell in round twoMaya Joints extraordinary 2025 success story has begun its latest chapter on another positive note with t...
Jack Draper flexes his muscles at US Open as he deals with spotlight and paparazzi
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 18:52
Briton growing out instead of up nowDraper working with Andy Murrays former coachesDuring the typically chaotic media day before Wimbledon in June, Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper were working through their commitments whe...
British pair lose in testing US Open conditions
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 17:41
British pair Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter are knocked out in the US Open first round as conditions heat up in New York.
Swiatek begins US Open title bid with comfortable win
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 17:37
World number two Iga Swiatek gets her bid for a second US Open title off to a winning start with a comfortable straight-set victory over Colombia's Emiliana Arango.
Sinner, illness behind him, wins easily at US Open
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 17:05
Jannik Sinner looked fully recovered from a recent illness as he started his US Open title defense Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Vit Kopriva.
'She deserves the best': Swiatek shares excitement about Taylor Swift's engagement
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 16:50
Swiatek has frequently displayed her love for Swift and credited the artist for helping her learn English as a young teenager.
Boulter's slide continues with US Open early exit
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 13:54
Katie Boulter will drop outside the world's top 50 after losing to Marta Kostyuk in the opening round of the US Open.
No. 2 Swiatek enjoys easy start to US Open
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 13:38
Iga Swiatek had an easy start to her quest to win the US Open and Wimbledon in the same year, needing just an hour to beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday.
Carlos Alcaraz laughs off horrendous US Open haircut after brothers clippers slip
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 12:12
Brother gives former champ haircut in barbers absenceFrances Tiafoe among critics of new styleCarlos Alcaraz thought the biggest challenge he would face in the early stages of this years US Open was the 145mph serves of ...
Angela Mortimer obituary
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2025 12:02
Shy but determined British tennis player who won the Wimbledon ladies singles title in 1961Angela Mortimer, who has died aged 93, was one of only four British players to have won Wimbledon since the second world war. The...
Williams grateful for US Open chance after health issues
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 11:24
Venus Williams says it is nice to have had the chance to "play more healthy" after serious health issues despite losing in the first round of the US Open.
Jones set for another career milestone at US Open
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 10:10
Britain's Francesca Jones has checked off a series of milestones over the past two months - and she will achieve another at the US Open on Tuesday.
When does history-making Eala play next at the US Open? Who is she up against?
ESPN - 26 Aug 2025 07:45
Here's everything you need to know about when the history-making Alex Eala is next in action at the US Open.
I'm here to help Medvedev if he needs me - Rublev
BBC - 26 Aug 2025 06:13
Daniil Medvedev should feel able to open up emotionally - if he wants to - after his extraordinary US Open outburst, says close friend Andrey Rublev.
Venus falls short of US Open victory: 'I'm grateful to have had the chance'
Sky Sports - 26 Aug 2025 03:57
Venus Williams fell short of a remarkable US Open victory, but not before showing the tennis world why she is not ready to hang up her racket just yet.