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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz dropped the opening set before recovering to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria in four sets on Wednesday. The 23-year-old will next face China's Wu Yibing in the third round. Alcaraz's comeb…

Aryna Sabalenka defeated qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in the US Open second round, completing the match in just 53 minutes. Despite the dominant victory, the world number one had a tense exchange with a reporter du…

Daniil Medvedev defeated Sebastian Gorzny 6-1 6-3 7-5 in the US Open second round. The match was briefly halted when two birds perched on the net, causing a point to be replayed. Medvedev, the 2021 champion, said the inc…

Zverev, the top seed, needed five sets and nearly five hours to dispatch unseeded Lorenzo Sonego in his US Open opener. He struggled with uncharacteristic errors and converted only five of 27 break points, but his servin…

Inclement weather caused a second straight day of delays at the US Open, but key matches were completed. Ben Shelton beat Hubert Hurkacz in four sets, while Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin in straight sets. The tourn…

Coco Gauff opened her US Open with a win while introducing a new New Balance lifestyle sneaker and custom match attire. The shoe, model 983, draws from 2000s running designs and launches in October. Gauff also wore two c…

Alexander Zverev, the top seed, narrowly avoided an early exit in the US Open first round. He overcame a determined Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set battle. The victory keeps his title hopes alive, though the performance rai…

The 2026 U.S. Open is offering high-end food options, including $100 caviar nuggets, a $39.50 lobster roll, and a $38 French dip sandwich. A new cocktail called the Moët Serve comes in a tennis-ball-can-shaped cup, while…

Elena Rybakina defeated 17-year-old wildcard Thea Frodin 6-3 6-2 in her first match since withdrawing from Cincinnati with a heel injury. The second seed trails Aryna Sabalenka by 434 points and would become world number…

Carlos Alcaraz made a successful return from a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the US Open. Aryna Sabalenka also began her title defense with a victory. Alcaraz, the defending champion, said h…

Stan Wawrinka received a heartfelt ovation from the crowd at Flushing Meadows after losing to Matteo Berrettini in straight sets, marking his final Grand Slam appearance. The 41-year-old, who won the US Open in 2016, was…

Stan Wawrinka played the final Grand Slam match of his career at the US Open, receiving a heartfelt send-off from fans and peers. The three-time major champion concluded his major tournament journey with an emotional exi…

Naomi Osaka arrived for her first-round US Open match wearing a gray hoodie and cornrows, a style reminiscent of Allen Iverson. The former NBA star acknowledged the tribute on social media. Osaka faced Anastasia Zakharov…

This report compiles Stark County-area high school tennis and golf results, as well as OHSAA volleyball and soccer scores and recaps for the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 5.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open first round, his first singles match in 139 days after a wrist injury. The defending champion celebrated each point and said he missed the crowd and compet…

A faulty electronic line calling system incorrectly ruled a Kalinskaya forehand out during her first-round match against Anna Blinkova, and the chair umpire did not use video review as protocols require. The USTA acknowl…

Jessica Pegula arrives at the US Open as the World No. 3 after a season featuring two titles and three finals. She lost to Coco Gauff in the Cincinnati Open final just before coming to New York. Pegula says the city's en…

Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open title defense with a straight-set victory over Roman Safiullin, showing no rust after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury. Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a straight-set win in …

Novak Djokovic lost a five-set thriller to Mariano Navone in the US Open's opening round, a match in which he repeatedly vomited and suffered back and shoulder pain. The 39-year-old said he has dealt with vomiting and cr…

Venus Williams fell in straight sets to Sofia Kenin in a first-round US Open match that began after midnight, marking her 14th consecutive singles defeat. The 46-year-old said she is not contemplating her tennis future, …

Coco Gauff's mother, Candi, posted a message on Instagram addressing family and friends about ticket requests for the U.S. Open. The incident highlights how managing ticket allocations can be a significant source of anxi…

Mariano Navone upset Novak Djokovic in a first-round match lasting four hours and 36 minutes at the U.S. Open. The article examines how the Argentine underdog maintained his composure during the biggest win of his career…

Mariano Navone rallied from a two-sets-to-one deficit and a break down in the fourth set to defeat Novak Djokovic in five sets at the U.S. Open. The 25-year-old Argentine credited his mental approach for the comeback, wh…

Venus Williams voiced frustration over the US Open's scheduling after her first-round match against Sofia Kenin began at 12:13 a.m., the latest start for a women's match in tournament history. Williams lost the match, ad…

Novak Djokovic lost in the opening round of the US Open in five sets, marking his first first-round defeat at a major since 2006. The 39-year-old expressed his frustration, saying he despised every moment of the match. T…

Toby Samuel, 23, defeated Tomas Machac 6-2 6-3 6-2 in his US Open main-draw debut. The win lifts him into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. Samuel had come through three qualifying matches, each from a set down, to reach …

Toby Samuel, a British qualifier, earned his first Grand Slam victory by defeating Tomas Machac in straight sets at the US Open. The win marks another milestone for Samuel, who had never previously won a match at a major…

Renata Zarazúa fell to Polina Iatcenko 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in a three-hour, 27-minute first-round match at the US Open. The Mexican, ranked 74th, failed to win a Grand Slam match in 2026. Iatcenko, ranked 160th, will ne…

French tennis player Térence Atmane lost a five-set match to Jaume Munar at the U.S. Open after being denied medical treatment for cramps. Atmane had received treatment earlier but was refused later, leading to a heated …

The US Open begins with a record-setting $108 million total purse, with singles champions earning $5.5 million each. Alexander Zverev is the men's top seed, while Carlos Alcaraz seeks to defend his title and Aryna Sabale…

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, calling it 'one of the greatest honours' of his life. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired in 2022, became tearful during the ceremony in New…

The 2026 US Open singles competition is set, with Aryna Sabalenka seeking to regain her form and maintain her world No.1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz will attempt a comeback, while Novak Djokovic aims for another title. The t…

Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the US Open as the two-time defending champion but has struggled since winning the Indian Wells and Miami titles in March, posting a 17-7 record since. With Elena Rybakina closing to within 434…

Mary Carillo was visibly moved as Billie Jean King presented her for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026. The ceremony marked a significant honor for Carillo's contributions to tennis.

Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík won the U.S. Open mixed doubles title, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in a match tiebreak. The Czech pair earned a $1 million prize. The match concluded late Wednesday night…

At the 2026 US Open, Roger Federer discussed the near-extinction of the one-handed backhand in elite tennis, noting that no top-10 player has used it since February 2024. He cited the sport's emphasis on power and speed …

The Ottumwa High School girls tennis team swept North-East in a dual match on Tuesday. Three players earned wins in their varsity singles debuts, while Layla Criswell and Victoria Sosa won their first varsity doubles mat…

Jacob Fearnley, Toby Samuel, Harry Wendelken, and Harriet Dart each won their second qualifying round in New York, putting them one victory from the main draw. Fearnley overcame Luka Pavlovic in three sets, while Samuel …

The U.S. Open mixed doubles semifinals and final take place tonight, with matches featuring Svitolina-Monfils, Bencic-Cobolli, Muchova-Mensik, and Andreeva-Rublev. No American players advanced to the semifinals, marking …

Serena Williams, 44, will return to the U.S. Open main draw for doubles alongside her sister Venus, who also received a singles wild card. Serena has not played singles at the event since 2022, but she competed at Wimble…

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz partnered in mixed doubles at the US Open, facing Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The duo lost the match 5-4 (7-4) 4-1. The pairing drew significant attention in their first competit…

During a changeover in his Winston-Salem Open match, Daniil Medvedev joked about starting a pickleball career with Jack Sock and said every sport, including curling, is better than tennis. The 2021 U.S. Open champion los…

Roger Federer, 45, returned to the US Open court and won two exhibition matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He defeated Andy Roddick in a match promoted as 'An Icon Returns to New York.' A packed crowd watched the Swiss lege…

Jack Draper has pulled out of the 2026 US Open due to a bone bruise in his left arm, his dominant arm. The 24-year-old British player has missed multiple Grand Slams this year because of recurring injuries, including the…

Serena Williams made her return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since 2022, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles. They won their opening match against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, but lost in …

Roger Federer played at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since 2019 in a special exhibition before the US Open. He beat Andy Roddick 6-3 in singles, then teamed with John McEnroe to defeat Roddick and Andre Agassi …

Harriet Dart overcame Jordyn Hazelitt in three sets, while Fran Jones defeated Nuria Brancaccio in straight sets in the first round of US Open qualifying. Jodie Burrage and Henry Searle both lost their opening matches. T…

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams partnered in the US Open mixed doubles, winning their opening match in front of a large crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. They were then defeated by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the…

The first day of mixed doubles at the US Open saw several upsets, including the elimination of the top three seeded pairs. Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz won their opening match but later lost in the quarterfinals to…

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz captivated the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd before falling in the U.S. Open mixed doubles competition. Despite the loss, the pairing showcased flashes of brilliance, with Williams, 44, mak…

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz defeated Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round of US Open mixed doubles, winning 5-3, 4-1. The pair overcame an early deficit to secure the match. It marked Williams' re…

The 2026 US Open started its Fan Week on August 23, offering free access to qualifying rounds and practice sessions with a Fan Access Pass. The qualifying tournament runs from August 24-28, with 256 players competing for…

Stan Wawrinka will not play at the US Open after not receiving a wildcard for the tournament. The 41-year-old, retiring at the end of the year, expressed gratitude for his experiences in New York, including his 2016 titl…

Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 U.S. Open champion, will not play at Flushing Meadows this year after failing to receive a wild card in his final season on tour. The 41-year-old Swiss posted a tribute to New York on Instagram, r…

The No. 1 seeded mixed doubles team of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 US Open. They lost to Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten, who sealed the match with an ace. The fin…

The U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament kicked off at Flushing Meadows with several Grand Slam champions competing. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka broke serve to lead 3-1 in the first set against Siniakova and Patten.…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured 1,000 affordable tickets for the US Open to distribute to local residents on a first-come, first-served basis. The move addresses concerns about the tournament's soaring tic…

The piece counts down the most iconic tennis attire from the US Open, celebrating players' bold self-expression. Notable entries include Francis Tiafoe's 2023 psychedelic ensemble and the Williams sisters' beaded braids …

Marketa Vondrousova has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against her four-year ban for refusing an anti-doping test. The former Wimbledon champion was charged by the ITIA after denying entry to a doping con…

Roger Federer, making his first U.S. Open appearance since 2019, discussed the decline of the one-handed backhand, attributing it to coaching preferences for two-handed strokes. Only six ATP top-100 players currently use…