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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner became the first pair in Open Era history to reach three successive Grand Slam finals in a calendar year. (AP)

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz create Open Era history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025 at US Open, break multiple records

September 6, 2025 10:21 IST

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner booked their third successive Grand Slam final meeting of the year at the US Open on Friday night, erasing the trail of the Big 3 on the calendar after 23 years.

Carlos Alcaraz crushes Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach US Open final, delivering sobering reality in the processSubscriber Only

September 6, 2025 06:49 IST

Djokovic enters this temporary uncertainty now; his performances certainly state that he is the third-best player in the world. But he is just that. And distinctly so.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova US Open Women's Final

Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova: US Open final offers redemption of different kinds to two of the fiercest strikers in the gameSubscriber Only

September 5, 2025 21:20 IST

Anisimova is back in a final against after her 0-6, 0-6 loss at Wimbledon. Sabalenka, the best in the world currently, is yet to win a Major this year. The US Open final promises to be a power-packed showdown with a strong emotional core behind it.

L-R: Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Marat Safin and Dmitry Tursunov in action. (Reuters)

What has Daniil Medvedev been up to, after last week’s roiling?

September 5, 2025 17:40 IST

The Russian is shuffling his support staff team bigly.

Djokovic kicks off 2026 hoping to defy odds and a battered body at his favourite hunting ground, the Australian Open. (PHOTO: AP)

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: When and where to watch US Open 2025 men’s singles semifinal live?

September 6, 2025 16:31 IST

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open Semifinal 2025 Match: The Indian Express gives all the details on where you can stream the Djokovic vs Alcaraz match.

India's Yuki Bhambri with his men's doubles partner New Zealand's Michael Venus during US Open 2025. (Photo: X/SAI Media)

US Open: Yuki Bhambri’s dream of reaching first Major final ends in heartbreaking men’s doubles semifinals defeat

September 5, 2025 13:14 IST

The 33-year-old Delhi player became only the fourth Indian man in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam doubles semifinals, after Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic US Open

2025 US Open: Novak Djokovic needs to raise his game and stay physically strong in semifinal against Carlos AlcarazSubscriber Only

September 5, 2025 19:49 IST

Serb needs to bring a surprise element to his game to overcome the improvements Spaniard has made in serve and backhand.

Anisimova proved that she would not be defined by the memories of her painful Wimbledon rout, where she lost the final 6-0, 6-0 (Double Bagel) to Swiatek, as she beat the second-seed of the event 6-4. 6-3. (Photo: AP)

Watching highlights of Wimbledon final drubbing, and then removing it from brain: How Amanda Anisimova turned the tables on Iga Swiatek at US Open

September 4, 2025 16:20 IST

Anisimova has struggled with mental health issues in the past, having had to take a break from the sport, but showed admirable resolve to come out on the right side of a high-quality contest. But the turnaround began by revisiting some unpleasant match footage.

Amanda Anisimova beat Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the US Open 2025. (Photo: AP)

Anisimova avenges Wimbledon ‘Double Bagel’ humiliation, stuns Swiatek to reach US Open semis

September 4, 2025 15:34 IST

After beating second seed Swiatek, Anisimova will lock horns with Osaka in the US Open women's singles semifinals.

The duo of Michael Venus and Yuki Bhambri reach US Open semifinals. (X/Star Sports)

US Open: India’s Yuki Bhambri reaches his first ever Grand Slam semifinal, partnering long-time friend Michael Venus from New Zealand

September 4, 2025 12:25 IST

The result was the second straight win against a higher-seeded pair for Bhambri and Venus, who earlier overcame Tim Putz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 6-4 in the round of 16.

Novak Djokovic was goading the crowd that had been mercilessly trying to deter him. (AP Photo)

Novak Djokovic finds his ruthless best by beating Taylor Fritz and wild US Open crowdSubscriber Only

September 3, 2025 19:04 IST

38-year-old Novak Djokovic reached his 53rd Grand Slam semifinal, 14th at the US Open alone, where he will face second seed Carlos Alcaraz.

‘I act like the bad guy, I used to self-harm’ Nick Kyrgios opens up in chat with Alexander Bublik

September 3, 2025 13:32 IST

Bublik tells a hilarious story when Kyrgios had a Rafa Nadal wallpaper on the phone, a picture of Nadal wincing in pain after Kyrgios had aimed a ball at his chest during Wimbledon 2019

File image of Jannik Sinner in a Wimbledon game against Novak Djokovic. (PHOTO: AP)

Which ice cream flavour is Jannik Sinner’s favourite, and did you know Nadal wanted to make ice cream?

September 3, 2025 12:35 IST

Sinner is unsurprisingly cruising along at the US Open, hailed as “AI generated player” by Alexander Bublik, who also provided the moment of the tournament thus far when he said “I am not bad, but you are GOAT” when shaking hands after being routed in straight sets.

The awkward situation, which was caught on the television broadcast, did not come up during Sinner's postmatch news conference after defeating Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1. (AP Photo)

Fan tries to open Jannik Sinner’s bag as Italian poses for photographs, gives out souvenirs after US Open 4th round win

September 3, 2025 00:08 IST

A fan attempted to open Jannik Sinner's bag when the 24-year-old went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph.

Osaka booked her place in the US Open quarterfinals, a first appearance in the final eight of a Major since she won the Australian Open in 2021. (AP Photo)

Rejuvenated Naomi Osaka slays Coco Gauff at US Open with help from new coachSubscriber Only

September 2, 2025 21:00 IST

Naomi Osaka had fallen in rankings, struggled to handle mental vulnerabilities, but has now bounced back with inputs from Iga Swiatek’s old coach

Fritz is still missing the one result that would charge his career, to get him to be considered an equal among the sport's elite. Facing an off-colour Djokovic in front of an expectant, raucous home crowd in New York may well be the match that lights that spark. (AP Photo)

US Open 2025: Quarterfinal clash vs shaky Novak Djokovic perfect chance for home hero Taylor Fritz to arrive on big stageSubscriber Only

September 2, 2025 19:14 IST

Fritz may be a top 5 player and last year's runner-up, but beating the greatest-ever on the biggest stage may spur confidence for American to break into the sport's elite

Why Andrey Rublev was flabbergasted for getting fined for cursing at himself at US Open: ‘I don’t believe that all of us are super holy..’

September 1, 2025 10:01 IST

Rublev got the better of Wong, defeating him 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff: Six years after their emotional US Open clash, two fan favourites renew a rivalry that was not meant to beSubscriber Only

August 31, 2025 20:47 IST

“Can someone come to the match and cheer for me?” Osaka quipped. "It's tough playing an American here but I hope you guys have adopted me. I kind of see her as a little sister, so it's cool to be playing her here.”

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Luciano Darderi, of Italy, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo)

With better serve, reworked backhand and ruthless attitude Carlos Alcaraz avoids season-end bluesSubscriber Only

August 30, 2025 21:38 IST

Carlos Alcaraz has won nine successive sets, dropping just 21 games and losing his serve only once

Novak Djokovic talks with trainers during the third round match against Cameron Norrie at the US Open. (Photo: AP)

US Open 2025: Why Djokovic, feeling ‘young and strong as ever,’ says his team ‘wants him to suffer’

August 30, 2025 11:20 IST

The 38-year-old, who became the oldest man to reach the last 16 at Flushing Meadows since American Jimmy Connors, said he feels young and strong as ever after beating Norrie.

Jelena Ostapenko is regarded as one of the fiercest players in the circuit and Naomi Osaska said the comments were terrible. (AP Photo)

Worst thing you can say to a black tennis player: Naomi Osaka to Jelena Ostapenko

August 29, 2025 20:31 IST

After the Latvian accused Taylor Townsend had ‘no education’ former US Open champion comes out strongly against Ostapenko

US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner equalled Roger Federer's hard-court Slam record with 41 wins in his first 50 matches. (AP)

Elite 50: Jannik Sinner pips Djokovic, Nadal to equal Roger Federer’s hard-court record in latest US Open win

August 29, 2025 14:34 IST

US Open 2025: The supreme winning streak has powered Jannik Sinner past the likes of leading Grand Slam champions Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in terms of the best starts in hard-court Grand Slam matches to equal Roger Federer.

Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin after defeating Zachary Svajda during the second round of the US Open tennis championships in New York. (AP Photo)

US Open tennis: Despite progress to round 3, Novak Djokovic nowhere near best in continuing quest of 25th Grand Slam titleSubscriber Only

August 28, 2025 20:13 IST

Serb has made the semifinals of all three Majors this year but has come up short against the dominant young generation as he struggles to come to terms with an ageing body and fall in motivation

Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend exchanged angry words during their US Open tennis match. (PHOTOS: AP)

US Open tennis: Jelena Ostapenko, Taylor Townsend get personal over net cord; allegations levelled of having ‘no class’, ‘no education’

August 28, 2025 18:31 IST

With Townsend being African-American, there was some speculation on whether Ostapenko's outburst was racially motivated, but Townsend said, “I didn't take it in that way. Whether it had racial undertones or not, that's something she can speak on.”

Djokovic converted on his fourth break point in the second game of the fourth set and broke again for a 5-1 lead before wrapping up the win. (AP Photo)

Novak Djokovic overcomes ailing American qualifier in US Open second round

August 28, 2025 00:46 IST

The maestro of Arthur Ashe Stadium held his racket up like a violin after closing out his 92nd win at the US Open with a satisfying overhead smash to keep his latest quest for a record 25th major title on track.