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Feeling good in return from injury, Carlos Alcaraz plans to take more long breaks from tennis

Feeling good in return from injury, Carlos Alcaraz plans to take more long breaks from tennis

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story

Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season.

Sabalenka, Pegula get through tough tests at US Open, with Williams sisters playing doubles at night

Sabalenka, Pegula get through tough tests at US Open, with Williams sisters playing doubles at night

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 4 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story

by her opponent and by the smell of marijuana. Jessica Pegula was tested as well.

Tennis-Unstoppable Alcaraz dismantles Wu to reach US Open fourth round

Tennis-Unstoppable Alcaraz dismantles Wu to reach US Open fourth round

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 4 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlined his status as the man to beat at the U.S. Open with a ruthless 6-3 6-4 6-1 victory over China's Wu Yibing on Friday as he reached the fourth round and continued his bid for a third title at Flushing Meadows.

Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her US Open match

Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her US Open match

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story

Aryna Sabalenka finally found something that could stop her at the U.S. Open: the smell of marijuana.

Tennis-Pegula overcomes Fernandez to return to US Open fourth round

Tennis-Pegula overcomes Fernandez to return to US Open fourth round

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story

Jessica Pegula kept alive her bid for a maiden Grand Slam title when the third-seeded American rallied from behind to beat fellow former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez 1-6 6-4 6-3 and make the fourth round at Flushing Meadows ‌on Friday.

Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena's daughter's urging

Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena's daughter's urging

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story

It was four years ago that Serena Williams announced, in a poignant Vogue essay, that she was "evolving away from tennis." The headline used the dramatic word "farewell," though Williams presciently noted she disliked the word "retirement."

The presence of influencers and tennis etiquette become hot topics at the US Open

The presence of influencers and tennis etiquette become hot topics at the US Open

Stephen Whyno And Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story

Naomi Osaka usually does not have a problem focusing on playing tennis and blocking out the crowd when she's on the court. Her first-round match at the U.S. Open became a notable exception.

Tennis-Zverev survives Halys scare to reach US Open third round

Tennis-Zverev survives Halys scare to reach US Open third round

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:43 a.m. | Save Story

Alexander Zverev survived another almighty scare at the U.S. Open as the top seed overcame Frenchman Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 6-3 on Thursday to secure a place in the third round of the Grand Slam.

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:18 a.m. | Save Story

but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far. Osaka recovered after a mid-match lapse to advance to the third round with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Katerina Siniakova on Thursday, before Eala beat Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4. No. 1 seed on the men's side, Alexander Zverev, needed more than 4 1/2 hours to beat Quentin Halys and reach the third round.

Tennis-Clinical Rybakina marches into US Open third round

Tennis-Clinical Rybakina marches into US Open third round

Janina Nuno Rios, Reuters | Posted Sept. 3 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story

World number two Elena Rybakina put on a dominant performance to beat Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2 6-4 and reach the third round of the U.S. Open on ‌Thursday.

Tennis-Gauff overcomes Badosa test to reach US Open third round

Tennis-Gauff overcomes Badosa test to reach US Open third round

Janina Nuno Rios, Reuters | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story

World number four Coco Gauff overcame Paula Badosa 6-4 7-6(5) in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday to extend her bid for a second title at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis-Tien too good as Monfils makes final Grand Slam bow at US Open

Tennis-Tien too good as Monfils makes final Grand Slam bow at US Open

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story

Learner Tien brought the curtain down on Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career on Thursday as the American youngster defeated the French veteran 6-3 6-4 6-3 in a clash of generations to reach the U.S. Open third round.

Tennis-Sensational Eala basks in fans cheers in second-round win

Tennis-Sensational Eala basks in fans cheers in second-round win

Amy Tennery, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines brushed aside Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, keeping the buzz going for her fervent following in New York.

Tennis-Fritz strengthens US Open title credentials in Bellucci rout

Tennis-Fritz strengthens US Open title credentials in Bellucci rout

Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story

Taylor Fritz delivered another commanding performance to brush aside Mattia Bellucci 6-0 6-1 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, extending his emphatic start to the tournament without dropping a set.

Tennis-Williams sisters return to Grand Slam while Pegula, Shelton face tough tests at US Open

Tennis-Williams sisters return to Grand Slam while Pegula, Shelton face tough tests at US Open

Reuters | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story

The U.S. Open singles draw reaches the third round on Friday, with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz among those in action alongside home hopes Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton.

Tennis-Khachanov upsets Auger-Aliassime to reach US Open third round

Tennis-Khachanov upsets Auger-Aliassime to reach US Open third round

Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story

Karen Khachanov stunned third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the third round of the U.S. Open, capitalising as the 2025 semi-finalist struggled to deliver his best tennis on Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Tennis-Osaka, Keys mount thrilling fightbacks, Auger-Aliassime exits at US Open

Tennis-Osaka, Keys mount thrilling fightbacks, Auger-Aliassime exits at US Open

Amy Tennery, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story

Twice champion Naomi Osaka overcame mid-match mistakes to progress while Madison Keys saved five match points to keep her campaign alive in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday, as men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime crashed out.

Tennis-US Open day five

Tennis-US Open day five

Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story

Highlights of the fifth day at the U.S. Open on Thursday (times GMT):

Tennis-Osaka holds her nerve to reach US Open third round

Tennis-Osaka holds her nerve to reach US Open third round

Amy Tennery, Reuters | Posted Sept. 3 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka overcame a flurry of mistakes to fight past Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1, finding her mettle to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Tennis-Alcaraz plans more breaks, warns packed schedule fuelling injuries

Tennis-Alcaraz plans more breaks, warns packed schedule fuelling injuries

Reuters | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:16 a.m. | Save Story

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to take more breaks from the tour and warned that the packed tennis calendar is contributing to injuries and fatigue among players.