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Lesson learned, Gauff confident of major success despite US Open exit
The American star was defeated 6-4 6-2 to the 28-year-old Sloane Stephens in the second round
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Staying in the moment could be Djokovic's secret to Slam
The Serb star reached second round of the US Open by ousting Danish teen Holger Rune 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-1
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Murray 'lost respect' for Tsitsipas over delay 'nonsense'
Greek third seed rallied to defeat the Scotsman 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in four hours and 39 minutes
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Osaka pushes self-belief and being OK with less than perfect
The defending US Open champion beat 87th-ranked Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-1, in 93 minutes to reach the second-round
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Medvedev makes strong start to US Open title bid
It was the 200th career win for the 25-year-old and his 160th on hard courts against Frenchman Richard Gasquet
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Defending champion Osaka in spotlight as US Open begins
Japan's tennis star feels "pretty happy" with her game heading into the high-pressure atmosphere in Flushing Meadows
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Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated
20-time Grand Slam winners Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal also feel athletes need to play their part and get vaccinated
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Osaka sees no more Slam pullouts
Defending US Open champion says she would’ve handled French Open withdrawal differently now
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Djokovic feels extra spark chasing 2021 Slam sweep
Top-ranked Serbian says winning US Open to compete calendar slam will be greatest feat of his career
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Olympic gold, 2020 near miss motivate Zverev at US Open
German tennis star says defeat in last year’s hardcourt Grand Slam final ‘fuelled gas into the fire’
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Barty excited for return to fan-energized US Open
Top-ranked Australian sets sights on third major crown at hardcourt Grand Slam
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Tsitsipas expects tough fight from Murray at US Open
Greek third seed says he will have to play ‘good tennis’ to beat Briton in first round
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Djokovic chases calendar-year Grand Slam at US Open
Serbian star has not dropped a Grand Slam match this year by winning the Wimbledon, Australian Open and French Open
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Serena faces greatest challenge in injury fightback at 40
Williams revealed she would miss the New York hardcourt showdown with a torn right hamstring suffered at Wimbledon
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Osaka defends US Open crown with Barty leading top rivals
What's uncertain is whether New York will see the Japanese star rediscover the dominant form to retain her trophy
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After ‘hard decisions’ in 2020, US Open returns with Covid rules eased
Biggest change for players and organisers is the return of fans at Flushing Meadows, which was eerily quiet in 2020
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USTA announces slate of mental health resources ahead of US Open
Players will have medical services program which will include access to mental health providers and “quiet rooms”
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Murray eliminated in second round at Winston-Salem tennis
34-year-old falls to American Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 at Wake Forest University as he now heads to the US Open
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Djokovic US Open favourite but let's see, says in-form Zverev
German world number four defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-3 in less than an hour in Cincinnati to win his second Masters
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Barty enjoys "awesome" US Open tune-up with Cincinnati win
World number one stopped Jil Teichmann’s brave run with a 6-3 6-1 defeat to claim the Western and Southern Open title
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Barty powers past Kerber into WTA Cincinnati final
World number one to battle Swiss wild card Teichmann for silverware after beating German player in semis
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Zverev turns tide on Tsitsipas to reach Cincy final
German comes from two breaks down in third set to beat Greek player, will face Russian Rublev for title
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Medvedev ready to seize US Open opportunity
Russian tennis star says he’s feeling confident of winning his first major title
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Nadal to miss US Open with season-ending foot injury
Tennis great says he needs time to get fully fit before returning to action in ‘best form possible’
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Medvedev, Barty secure triumphs at Cincinnati
Russian takes revenge on Carreno Busta for Tokyo 2020 loss, Australian sweeps past Krejcikova to reach semis
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Osaka falls to Teichmann in third-round Cincinnati shocker
Japanese star went down 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to the world number 76 and admitted Tokyo Olympic loss is still on her mind
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Greek government pushes back on Tsitsipas' vaccine comments
World number three said he would only get vaccinated for Covid-19 if it became mandatory to compete in tennis
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Murray accepts wildcard for final US Open tune-up event
British tennis star was added to the main draw of the Grand Slam following the withdrawal of Swiss Stan Wawrinka
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Barty’s big adventure takes her to last eight in Cincinnati
Australian continued her preparations for the US Open by rattling off the first 10 games by crushing Azarenka 6-0 6-2
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Osaka felt 'ungrateful' for her attitude to tennis
World number two says the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic had made things "really stressful"
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Lucky seventh as Zverev finally wins at ATP Cincinnati
The German celebrated success with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 win over South African Lloyd Harris to break his duck
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Murray remains optimistic after ATP Cincinnati setback
The Scotsman lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in.the second-round in one and three-quarter hours
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Vaccinated Halep says no longer afraid of Covid-19
Romanian calls on others within the sport to get the vaccine to allow tennis to ease health and safety restrictions
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Halep earns injury comeback win; Gauff to face Osaka
The Romanian defeated Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 while the American teen hammered Hsieh Su-Wei 6-1, 6-2
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Tearful Osaka briefly leaves press conference
Japanese star became upset when questioning her relationship with the media; agent describes the reporter as a "bully"
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Tsitsipas refuses to take vaccine unless it becomes mandatory on tour
ATP Tour has publicly encouraged players to get vaccinated as the Greek is among those who still have reservations
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Murray returns with win over Gasquet in Cincinnati Masters
The three-time Grand Slam champion reached the second round with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Frenchman
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Sinner celebrates birthday with victory at Cincinnati tennis
The young gun turned 20 came good as he defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-2, 7-5
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Australia's Barty hopes to shake off Olympic disappointment
World number one is eager to get stuck into the final big event prior to the start of the Grand Slam in a fortnight
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Federer to undergo more knee surgery, will be out 'for many months'
The decision immediately rules him out of the US Open and casts further doubt on his future in tennis at the age of 40
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Medvedev dominates Opelka to win ATP Toronto Masters
The world number two Russian needed just 87 minutes over the American to win 6-4, 6-3
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Osaka plans to help out Haiti earthquake relief efforts
The highest paid female tennis star has a personal connection to the disaster-plagued Caribbean country
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Federer says return date 'uncertain'
Swiss tennis great says he hasn’t started training yet in a bid to rest his knee, just weeks ahead of US Open
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Sabalenka wins battle of Belarus
Top seed claims 6-2 6-4 win, denies compatriot top-10 return dream at Montreal Masters
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Medvedev outlasts Hurkacz to reach ATP Toronto semis
Russian world number two stages fightback to ensure 2-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5) victory over Polish opponent
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Medvedev, Tsitsipas power into Toronto ATP quarter-finals
Third-seeded celebrated his 23rd birthday with a solid 6-3, 6-2 win over Khachanov while the Russian beats Duckworth
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Fans barred from US Open qualifying matches due to Covid-19
The qualifying rounds are to be held at Flushing Meadows a week before the main competition kicks off on Aug. 30
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Injured Nadal withdraws from ATP Toronto Masters
Spanish world number three pulled out in Canada due to his lingering foot injury that may affect his US Open future
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Williams sisters, Kenin withdraw from Cincinnati WTA event
Even Federer and Djokovic announced last week that they will be giving the ATP and WTA tournament in Ohio a miss
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Gauff turns Olympic disappointment into Canadian win
US teen tested positive just before her trip for the Games as she came away with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Sevastova