American tennis player in the spotlight for US Open run
Germany’s Alexander Zverev has defeated Ben Shelton to win the US Open men’s final, securing his second Grand Slam title of the year and career. Shelton’s breakthrough run ends in four sets, extending the American men’s Grand Slam drought to 23 years. Zverev’s victory comes after a tense final that saw Shelton force a fourth set before capitulating.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after a stress fracture was confirmed, ending her bid to compete this year. Several British players are in action, including Katie Boulter, Fran Jones, Harriet Dart, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, with wildcards and rising stars featured in the draw.
Sara Bejlek has upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(7/9), 6-4 in Toronto, delivering a major upset ahead of the US Open. The Czech qualifier rode a late comeback in the first set tiebreak and seized momentum to reach the quarterfinals, where she will face Madison Keys. Rybakina and Swiatek also advance, keeping the Cincinnati and Toronto results shaping the build-up to the Open.
Carlos Alcaraz has overcome a wrist injury to win his match in four sets, switching to a skin-tight vest to fix a wardrobe malfunction. He advances to the next round, with Medvedev, Pegula, and others also progressing; Djokovic suffers a shock first-round exit.
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the US Open fourth round after beating Tommy Paul in straight sets, extending his majors winning run to 18. He faces Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas next as he continues his comeback from a four-month wrist injury.
Coco Gauff has reached the US Open quarter-finals after a gripping comeback over Mirra Andreeva, extending her current winning streak and moving closer to a fourth major semi-final before potential world No. 1 status.
Frances Tiafoe fights back from two sets down to beat Michelsen in a dramatic US Open quarter-final, reaching the semi-finals for the third time in five years. The American will face either Alcaraz or Shelton in the last four.