Ben Shelton Beats Carlos Alcaraz in Latest-Ever U.S. Open Match Finish
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a four-hour, 28-minute quarterfinal on September 9, 2026.
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Rybakina Beats Osaka to Face Zheng at US Open With No. 1 Ranking in Sight
Open quarterfinals on Monday with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Naomi Osaka, placing her just one win away from claiming the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis, according to reports from the Associated Press. To secure the top spot, the No. 2-seeded Rybakina must defeat Zheng Qinwen in the next round at Flushing Meadows. Elena … Read more
Sabalenka and Alcaraz Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open following straight-set victories at Flushing Meadows, according to tournament reporting by the Associated Press. Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3, while Alcaraz topped Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Alcaraz Extends Grand Slam Winning Streak After Injury Return Playing his first … Read more
US Open 2024: Pegula, Medvedev and Kostyuk Advance Early
Open main draw kicked off with early victories for top contenders like Jessica Pegula and Daniil Medvedev, alongside weather delays that forced the closure of retractable stadium roofs. Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday, securing an extra day of rest while navigating a schedule that splits tournament openings across two days. Pegula Navigates … Read more
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz Face Tough US Open Mixed Doubles Start
Open mixed doubles tournament against a team that features the reigning women’s doubles champion Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, according to the Associated Press. Open since 2022. Top Seeds Face Tough Opening Test Against World No. 1 Specialists Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic face a difficult opening draw against Katerina Siniakova and Henry … Read more
Canada Masters Director Slams ATP After Sinner and Djokovic Withdraw
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic will all miss the National Bank Open in Montreal, marking the second year the men’s side’s three biggest names have skipped the National Bank Open in Montreal, according to tournament confirmations released Friday. Tennis Canada confirmed the withdrawals just one week before the tournament’s August 1 start date, … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz listed in Cincinnati Open player field, has yet to confirm his comeback from wrist injury ahead of US Open
Carlos Alcaraz is listed as a participant for the Cincinnati Open starting August 13, according to the tournament’s official singles field. While the Spanish star has not personally confirmed his return, reports from La Verdad indicate his wrist is “completely healed” and his team is managing a gradual increase in training intensity to prepare for … Read more
Wimbledon 2026: Ben Shelton Upset by Otto Virtanen in First Round
Ben Shelton, the No. 4 seed and world No. 5, exited Wimbledon in the first round Tuesday after a 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (8), 6-2, 7-6 (9) loss to Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. The four-hour, 21-minute match marked the first time Shelton has lost a five-set match at Wimbledon, ending his previous 4-0 record in such … Read more
Sinner Optimistic After Pre-Wimbledon Exhibition in London Heat
Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner is adjusting his physical preparation for the grass-court season following medical testing prompted by a mid-match collapse at the French Open. The top-ranked Italian confirmed on Wednesday that he has identified the cause of his recent physical struggles, signaling a shift in how athletes manage high-intensity performance during periods of … Read more
Sinner Shatters Djokovic’s Record: 32 Straight Masters Wins Propel Him to Italian Open Semifinals
Jannik Sinner’s Historic Run: How a 32-Win Streak Could Reshape Tennis Forever World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is on the brink of tennis immortality. Two victories away from winning the Italian Open—his first Masters 1000 title on home soil—he’s also just shattered Novak Djokovic’s record for consecutive Masters 1000 wins. But beyond the statistics, Sinner’s … Read more