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Murray ready for long haul after winning gruelling opener in New York
33-year-old Briton battled back from two sets down to win in a gruelling four hour, 39 minute marathon
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Medvedev goes for consistency over 'crazy shots' to advance
The Russian sealed victory against Federico Delbonis in a 6-1 6-2 6-4 win to ease into the second round of
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Venus, Clijsters fall as seeds march on at US Open
37-year-old ran out of steam though as Alexandrova, seeded 21, completed a 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win
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'Stressed out' Djokovic brings intensity to atmosphere-free US Open
Absence of Nadal and Federer gives the Serb a prime opportunity to gain ground on his rivals
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Serena starts latest bid for 24th Slam on US Open day two
American needs one more to equal Margaret Court's record and starts her bid against the Kristie Ahn
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US Open 'bubble within a bubble' as stars embrace sound of silence
Djokovic and Pliskova were among the big names to shrug off the deathly quiet at Flushing Meadows
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Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice
22-year-old has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States
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Djokovic in action on day one at US Open bubble
"It is strange. The circumstances are very unusual but we have to deal with it and try to embrace it"
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Thiem confident of turning things around for US Open
Austrian is seeded second in the absence of Nadal and is expected to pose the strongest challenge for Djokovic
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US Open players bemoan the sound of silence
Contenders at this year’s grand slam admit that the new hush will take some getting used to
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Serena sets sights -- again -- on 24th Grand Slam title
"I'm never satisfied, that's the story of my career. I'll never be satisfied until I retire"
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Djokovic seeks 18th Slam win at US Open as hungry foes lurk
33-year-old is set to face 107th-ranked Damir Dzumhur on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium
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Murray wants time for ATP management
Brit tennis star believes a combined entity with women players would send "a much more powerful message"
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Medvedev has no concerns about US Open Covid precautions
Russian tennis player added that he felt safe with the bio-security measures put in place by tournament organisers
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Djokovic's move to form new players association meets resistance
The Serb international, Canadian Vasek Pospisil and top-ranked American John Isner all resigned from the council
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Osaka surprised by impact of her call for racial justice
Japanese star thought reaction to her stance was more reserved for tennis’ big names
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Djokovic, Pospisilto form new association
Move possible after world number one resigns as president of players council
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Djokovic plays down Nadal and Federer absence at US Open
"Both of them will be missed, no doubt, because they are legends of our sport"
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Murray capable of ruffling feathers on Grand Slam return
British tennis star will make his first singles appearance at a major tournament since the 2019 Australian Open
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Osaka changes mind and agrees to play semi-final
22-year-old previously said she would withdraw from the match to protest against racial injustice
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Djokovic given smooth path at US Open, Stephens looms for Serena
Serbian international has a perfect record this year, winning all 21 matches he has played
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Bryan brothers announce retirement days ahead of US Open
"We've given over 20 years to the Tour, and we are now looking forward to the next chapter of our lives"
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Osaka withdraws to protest racial injustice
Japanese tennis star reached semi-final, calls move ‘a step in the right direction’
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‘Titles will not be devalued by pull-outs’
Navratilova believes top players withdrawing will be of any less significance
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Frustrated Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'
American tennis star also said she was also struggling with cramps towards the end of the match
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Kyrgios says unbeaten Djokovic took 'the L' on Adria Tour
25-year-old has been taking pot shots at the Serb who has breached social distancing guidelines
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Konta may find new coach tough to work with, says Robson
"I am getting to know him, I have a lot of respect for him, he has had a lot of success with a lot of players"
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Flustered Williams crashes out, Djokovic reaches quarter-finals
23-time Grand Slam winner lost in three sets to 13th seeded Maria Sakkari 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in New York
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Serena begins marathon with exhausting first step
"I had a crowd in my head or something. It was actually funny to me. For me, it was like there was a crowd there"
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Murray claims biggest win of comeback at Western and Southern
British tennis star secured a place in the last 16 of the tournament by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3 3-6 7-5
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Top women's seeds fall at Western and Southern
Tournament lost number one Karolina Pliskova and number two Sofia Kenin crashing out of the US Open tuneup
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Murray makes winning return at eerie Western and Southern Open
British tennis star claimed a hardfought 7-6(6) 3-6 6-1 first-round win over American Frances Tiafoe
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Murray admits to rustiness ahead of ATP return
Briton hopes to hit his stride before the US Open
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‘Pullouts will not take shine off US Open’
American star Serena says top players’ withdrawal won’t affect tournament
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Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open
17-times Grand Slam champion did not want to pass up on the chance to close in on Roger's record tally of 20
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US Open presses on despite rash of withdrawals
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are all still due to play when the tournament begins
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Brady claims first WTA title at Top Seed Open as WTA marks US return
American clinched her first career WTA title on Sunday, defeating Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann 6-3 6-4
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Halep wins Prague title, to decide on US Open on Monday
World number two was playing her first event since coronavirus pandemic shut down tennis in March
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Halep sets up final date with Mertens at Prague Open
Romanian top seed beat compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets in the semi-finals
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Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open
American beats tennis great 1-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in quarter-final
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Djokovic says will play at US Open
It is also a U-turn from the Serb after his June statements that competing at the tournament would be "impossible"
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Serena beats Venus to reach Lexington quarter-final
Williams will face either Canadian qualifier Leylah Fernandez or American wildcard Shelby Rogers in next round
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'That's what I want' - top-ranked Barty driven by Wimbledon 'dream'
She has been robbed of the opportunity this year, with the tournament cancelled for the first time since World War II
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ATP Cup on course, Australia plans more January tournaments: Tiley
TA Chief Executive also said organisers were confident of hosting their Grand Slam in the usual January slot
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Five 'bubbles', 400,000 fans and full prize money at 2021 Australian Open
Tiley and his team have been working to draw up strategies to ensure next year's tournament goes ahead
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Serena sets up Venus clash on return after Covid-19 hiatus
American tennis star is also gearing up for the Aug. 31-Sept. 13 US Open
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Konta suffers heart scare in Lexington exit
Third seed requested medical attention just a few minutes into her 6-4, 6-4 first round loss to the unseeded Bouzkova
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American Gauff finds her voice amid protest over racial injustice
American returns to action for the first time since the coronavirus shutdown at the Top Seed Open on Monday
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World No.2 Halep to decide on U.S. Open after Prague event
Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty has opted against travelling to New York to play the hardcourt event
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Ferro is the first champion in five months as WTA Tour returns
23-year-old went 10 matches unbeaten in regional exhibition events after the Tour was suspended in March