TENNIS
Zverev Survives Three-Set Battle With Bublik to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals
Top seed Alexander Zverev needed three tiebreak-heavy sets to see off Alexander Bublik in Shanghai, while Arthur Gea continued his breakout run and Alex de Minaur cruised past Karen Khachanov to reach the quarterfinals.
Arthur Gea Stuns Third Seed Ben Shelton in Shanghai Masters Second-Round Upset
Qualifier Arthur Gea beat third seed Ben Shelton in two tiebreak sets at the Shanghai Masters, one of the biggest upsets of the tournament's second round.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai Masters as Knee Injury Lingers
Sinner has not played since beating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final, and already skipped the US Open and his China Open title defense with the same right knee problem.
Djokovic Wins Record-Extending 7th China Open Title After De Minaur Retires Injured
The 39-year-old stays perfect at the Beijing tournament at 34-0 and moves to within one of Roger Federer's career title count, after beating US Open champion Zverev and benefiting from Medvedev's disqualification en route.
Djokovic Beats Zverev to Stay Perfect at China Open, Extends Beijing Streak to 32-0
The 39-year-old saved his best tennis for a tight third set against the world's top-ranked player, reaching the semifinals without ever needing a trainer's visit.
WTA Makes Italian Open Equal-Pay, Completing Parity Across All Combined 1000 Events
Starting in 2027, Rome will pay women the same total prize money as men, closing a gap that traces back to Billie Jean King earning $600 at the tournament in 1970 while the men's champion took home $3,500.
Khachanov Beats Auger-Aliassime Again to Open China Open, as Djokovic Chases Sixth Beijing Title
Fresh off a US Open semifinal run, Karen Khachanov continued his recent mastery of Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Novak Djokovic's perfect record at the tournament faced its next test on the same day.
Zverev Clinches Record Sixth Laver Cup for Team Europe With Win Over Learner Tien
A 7-6(3), 6-3 win at London's O2 Arena secured a 13-5 victory over Team World and made it four times Zverev has personally sealed the Cup for Europe.
Leylah Fernandez Saves Set Point, Wins Sixth Career Title at WTA Singapore Open
Down a set point in the first set, Fernandez reeled off nine straight games and closed out the second set 6-0 to beat Talia Gibson in the Singapore final.
Laver Cup 2026 Opens at The O2 With Ruud-Cerundolo Rematch and Two Debuts
Team Europe and Team World kick off the ninth Laver Cup in London with a rematch of the 2024 Berlin opener, a first meeting for debutants Rafael Jodar and Alexander Bublik, and Carlos Alcaraz teaming up in doubles.
Alcaraz Grills Zverev Over 'Stupid' US Open Championship Point Moment
Carlos Alcaraz confronted Alexander Zverev about his oddly muted reaction to winning the US Open title, with Zverev admitting he briefly thought the score was 5-1 rather than match point, as the two prepare to face off as Laver Cup rivals in London.
Arthur Fery Gets Surprise Team Europe Call-Up for Laver Cup in London
British No. 1 Arthur Fery has been named a Team Europe alternate for this weekend's Laver Cup at The O2, days after leading Great Britain past Ecuador in the Davis Cup, while Peruvian Ignacio Buse joins Team World in a similar back-up role.
Brandon Nakashima Replaces Ben Shelton on Team World for Laver Cup
Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup, and World No. 16 Brandon Nakashima will take his place on Team World, making his debut in the event at London's O2 Arena from September 25-27.
Francisco Cerundolo Replaces Injured Tommy Paul for Team World at Laver Cup
Tommy Paul has withdrawn from this month's Laver Cup with an elbow injury picked up at the US Open, and Francisco Cerundolo will take his place on Team World against Team Europe at London's O2 Arena.
Elena Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win US Open, Becomes First Kazakh World No. 1
Rybakina held off two time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her first US Open title, then officially took over the WTA's world No. 1 ranking, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan, man or woman, to reach the top spot.
Top Players End Public Prize Money Campaign as Grand Slams Form Player Council
Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Jannik Sinner and other top stars say they are ending the public phase of their campaign for a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue now that the four majors have formed a player advisory council to negotiate directly.
Alexander Zverev Beats Ben Shelton in Four Sets to Win US Open Title
Alexander Zverev won his first US Open and second Grand Slam title of 2026, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in a final Shelton could not quite complete the comeback in, despite briefly ending Zverev's remarkable service streak.
Rybakina Rallies Past Gauff to Reach US Open Final
Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to reach world No. 1 and setting up a US Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Ben Shelton Reaches First US Open Final, Setting Up Title Match With Zverev
Shelton followed a five-set, 3:33 a.m. win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz with a semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe, becoming the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.