Carlos Alcaraz Faces Jannik Sinner as Epic Rivalry Continues
US Open
September 6, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will do battle for the US Open crown and world number one ranking on Sunday. ‘It’s going to be a very special day,’ said Sinner after defeating a plucky Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. ‘It’s a very amazing final again.’ The stage is set at Flushing Meadows and the […]
Amanda Anisimova Plays Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open Final
US Open
September 5, 2025
Amanda Anisimova threw back her head and arched her back as she took in the sheer ecstasy of newfound success. After screaming to the skies, she knelt and slapped the hardcourt surface on Arthur Ashe. What a journey she has been on! Surprisingly fabulous performances against her Wimbledon nemesis Iga Swiatek and the resurgent Naomi […]
Amanda Anisimova Gains Sweet Revenge over Iga Swiatek
US Open
September 4, 2025
Amanda Anisimova has executed one of the great turnarounds in sporting history. No wonder she called it ‘the most meaningful victory of my life.’ In the space of a few short weeks, she turned the double bagel embarrassment of the Wimbledon final into a shock victory over Iga Swiatek. Amanda Anisimova has shown she will […]
Novak Djokovic Defies Time to Face Carlos Alcaraz in Semis
US Open
September 3, 2025
Novak Djokovic has made more tennis history by reaching the US Open semi-finals. By beating Taylor Fritz in four sets, the 38-year-old became the oldest player in the Open era to reach all four Grand Slam semi-finals in a season. Novak has achieved that extraordinary quartet a magnificent seven times in his career overall. He […]
Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka Look Like US Open Winners
US Open
September 2, 2025
Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka both know what it takes to win the US Open title. The Italian is defending champion. The Japanese star has won the tournament twice before at Flushing Meadows. Both are in such irresistible form that it’s hard to see anyone else’s names on the singles trophies this year. Jannik Sinner […]
Taylor Fritz Plays Djokovic, Taylor Townsend Exits in Tears
US Open
September 1, 2025
Taylor Fritz was smiling and Taylor Townsend was crying. A tale of two Taylors at the tennis. A story of sporting ecstasy and agony. Taylor Fritz and Taylor Townsend will be central to more tennis twists and turns at Wimbledon 2026. At least one will hope for a different ending. The most dramatic twist at […]
Alexander Zverev Falls to Felix Auger-Aliassime at US Open
US Open
August 31, 2025
Alexander Zverev was third seed. He so nearly won this tournament five years ago. Yet again he has fallen short. Alexander Zverev often divides opinion. Some will feel sorry for him. Others will just shake their heads, unsurprised at his latest failure. The German was criticised for his patronising remark when British opponent Jacob Fearnley […]
Taylor Townsend Leads American Charge As Brits Bow Out
US Open
August 30, 2025
Taylor Townsend is the best doubles player in the business. But fifth seed Mirra Andreeva probably didn’t expect her to be quite so good in the singles. And no one can deny that Taylor Townsend has become the big story of the first week at the US Open. First the unseemly stand-up argument with Jelena […]
Tommy Paul Scores Home Victory in Typical US Open Drama
US Open
August 29, 2025
Tommy Paul gave the New York die-hards on Arthur Ashe the epic win they had stayed up so late to see. With the clock threatening to flick from 1.46am to 1.47am, the American battler summoned one last piece of agility and skill. How he did so after four hours and twenty-four minutes of incredible action […]
Novak Djokovic Must Guard Against Norrie Complacency
US Open
August 28, 2025
Novak Djokovic knows he has faced Cameron Norrie on six occasions – and defeated him every single time. It might be tempting for the Serb to believe that his passage to the fourth round is all but guaranteed at Flushing Meadows. Equally, Norrie may have developed a mental block against Djokovic. The deep-seated belief that […]