US Open: crown jewel of American tennis; ongoing 3-week slam featuring top players, wild-card stories, and historic doubles runs.
At the US Open, Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík have won the mixed doubles title, with a renewed emphasis on singles players amid the revamped format. The event drew big crowds and featured high-profile appearances, including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, though several doubles specialists exited early.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title, sparking celebrations across New York. Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified due to a presidential attendance, with perimeter controls and TSA-style screenings. Parades and watch parties are planned with limited outdoor viewing options.
Emma Raducanu has reached the Queen’s Club final after a breakthrough week on grass, only to be stopped by Donna Vekic 6-0, 7-6 (6). The British No. 1 led in the second set but could not close out the match as Vekic prevailed on grass. Raducanu had earlier overcome injury concerns and a tough schedule to push deep into the tournament.
Wyndham Clark has won the U.S. Open by one shot, finishing 4-under 276 after leading most of the final round. Sam Burns narrowly misses a comeback, with Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. Keith Mitchell sets a record for four even-par rounds. Joaquin Niemann makes a stirring comeback to finish seventh and earn a spot in Pebble Beach.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after a stress fracture was confirmed, ending her bid to compete this year.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.
World Cup activities are intersecting with Wimbledon’s schedule as fans and players navigate overlapping knockout rounds; Wimbledon has reaffirmed it will not broadcast World Cup matches on site, while players face scheduling pressures and personal choices about balancing sport and football viewing.
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Novak Djokovic has reached Wimbledon’s third round, maintaining grass-court dominance at age 39. He is adapting his game to conserve energy, leaning on defense turned offense as rivals falter. The run underscores his ongoing quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam.
Naomi Osaka has advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round, defeating Daria Kasatkina in straight sets. Her grass-season form has improved dramatically, she has not dropped a set in her first four matches, and she faces a high-stakes last-16 clash against Aryna Sabalenka or Jelena Ostapenko. Fashion and confidence combined to propel her on Centre Court.
Rory McIlroy has shot a 65 to share the early lead at the Scottish Open, with Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger and Patrick Cantlay at four under and Brooks Koepka a stroke back. The day features strong play on a windy Links course as players chase the early advantage.
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, beating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. The world No.1 has claimed his fifth Grand Slam and his second consecutive Wimbledon crown after recovering from a shock French Open exit last month.
Tokito Oda has won Wimbledon’s wheelchair men’s singles, defeating Alfie Hewett in straight sets to claim his sixth consecutive Grand Slam title. Oda, 20, has now matched Hewett on Grand Slam singles titles at 10 each, while Shingo Kunieda remains the all-time leader with 28. Hewett also secured a doubles title with Gordon Reid, but fell short in the singles final.
The Open at Royal Birkdale is enforcing a new code of conduct to curb abusive behavior by spectators. With an expected crowd of about 300,000, officials say breaches may lead to removal from the course. The code aims to balance tradition with new audiences amid concerns over gambling-fueled misconduct.
Bryson DeChambeau has incurred a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his intended backswing on the fifth hole at Royal Birkdale. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns share the Open lead after a record-tying second round of 62, while DeChambeau remains five under and potentially out of contention.
The Open at Royal Birkdale has issued Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing by trampling long grass. The decision is described as clear-cut by R&A officials. McIlroy condemns the late-night delay to tee-times as a poor look; Lucas Herbert leads, with Ryan Fox rising. DeChambeau says the ruling fires him up for the weekend.
Canadian 17-year-old Anna Huang has won the Centurion Club event, while Charley Hull finishes runner-up after a late collapse. Hull’s surge and Huang’s finish mark a dramatic conclusion to the tournament at Centurion Club, with Lydia Hall in the mix.
Serena and Venus Williams have received a wild-card entry to compete in the doubles at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first doubles pairing since the 2022 US Open. The event runs in Mason, Ohio, from early next week, with Venus also entering the singles draw.
Wrist injuries are challenging for top players. Carlos Alcaraz’s ongoing tenosynovitis has forced him to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open. Experts say recovery varies, and longer absences can become permanent without proper rehab. Raducanu’s US Open absence adds another layer to the sport’s injury picture as players face intensified schedules and technology-driven impacts.
Filipina tennis prodigy Clara Eala has won the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles title. She defeated Jessica Pegula in a rain-disrupted final that stretched over two days, after rallying from a first-set deficit to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. The victory follows a season where she toppled multiple top-10 players and has sparked a surge of national support.
Draper has suffered a 6-3 2-6 6-2 loss to Terence Atmane in Montreal, crying on court as arm injury recurs. He has been given a wildcard to Cincinnati and is eyeing the US Open, with his form and fitness under intense scrutiny.
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist issue, extending a layoff since April. His return remains uncertain as he targets the US Open, where he is the defending champion. Medical updates indicate tenosynovitis, with recovery potentially spanning weeks to months. The news affects his 2026 schedule and fans awaiting a comeback.
London hosts the first Premier Padel event in England as Olympia hosts London P1. The event is sold out across four days, drawing 20,000 fans. World No.1 duo Coello and Tapia lead the field; British players participate, with Medina Murphy delivering a standout home performance before a last-32 exit. Organisers anticipate a bigger, better edition next year.
Several ATP stars have withdrawn or stumbled through early rounds in Montreal, reshaping the Masters 1000 field. Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic have skipped key events to safeguard their health, while others face injuries and upsets ahead of Cincinnati and the U.S. Open.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati after consulting with doctors and his team, citing knee pain and the need to focus on the US Open. The move keeps him out of several key North American events as top players contend with injuries.
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.
Draper has battled through a difficult spell in his comeback from a bone bruise, suffering a straight-sets defeat in Cincinnati after leading 5-2 in the second set. He has changed his strings, racket, and service motion while seeking to protect his arm; fellow Briton Norrie progresses.
Iga Swiatek has won the Canadian Open, her first title in 11 months, amid intense scrutiny at home. She has spoken about anger at critics and says she will keep growing, while praising her new coach Francisco Roig. The victory returns her to the top five.
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Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek has upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Cincinnati, rallying from 5-1 down in the first-set tiebreak and saving two set points to win 7-6(7) 6-4. The result puts Elena Rybakina’s hold on the top ranking in jeopardy as she can replace Sabalenka at the summit by reaching the final.
The four majors have unveiled a record prize pool and new player welfare measures, including a Grand Slam Player Council and a dedicated funding stream, in response to player protests over remuneration. The US Open will host the first implementation, with substantial increases across categories, and a $2 million allocation to a new player support programme.
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open after missing more than four months with a right wrist injury. The 23-year-old is seeded second at Flushing Meadows, where organisers have increased the total prize fund to a record $108m and will launch a grand slam player advisory council after the tournament.
The US Open has announced Serena Williams will partner Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles main draw. The pair will compete in the revamped two-day, 16-team format with a $1 million prize. Williams is not planning singles, while Alcaraz is returning from a right wrist injury.
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a knee injury. The world No. 1 has not played since Wimbledon and is choosing rest over competing in New York this year. The tournament seeding will shuffle accordingly, with Alcaraz and Zverev set as top seeds.
Carlos Alcaraz has returned from a wrist injury to play in the US Open, teaming with Serena Williams in the mixed doubles. The news follows his four-month absence from singles and Williams’ comeback after a hiatus. The event adds star power to the Open, with other high-profile partnerships and a large field across both singles and doubles.
The Guardian and AP News report that 22-year-old Frenchman Arthur Fils wins the Cincinnati Open, defeating Frances Tiafoe to become the first Masters 1000 final featuring two Black players. Fils overcomes a tense match, dominating late to capture his first Masters 1000 title and rising into the top ranks of the ATP race.
Roger Federer has returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for exhibition matches, reflecting on his career and the impact of his off-court persona. He is preparing for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The event draws how fans remember a player beyond titles, and the exhibitions feature him alongside rivals and allies from his era.
The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting after their last New York appearance in 2022. Serena has returned to tennis this summer and will not play singles, while Venus is entering singles and doubles as she pursues a continued comeback. The duo will begin their campaign in New York in early September, with the doubles final scheduled for 11 September.
Wawrinka has secured a wild card for the 2026 U.S. Open after Patrick Kypson withdrew, ending months of uncertainty about the Swiss star’s final Grand Slam. The 41-year-old will play in New York, where he previously triumphed in 2016, on a night that will mark the end of his era.
Carlos Alcaraz has returned to singles competition after a four-month wrist injury layoff and is preparing for the US Open. He believes he is fit to compete, will tackle Roman Safiullin in the first round, and is optimistic about defending his title despite the long layoff and the challenge of best-of-five-set matches.
Coco Gauff faces a growing ticketing backlash as her mother, Candi Gauff, posts a blunt Instagram note about ticket availability. Coco has just won Cincinnati and is defending her U.S. Open seed; the family is screening requests to avoid distractions while she focuses on the tournament.