Keys Admits She’s Struggling After Devastating Loss to Zheng at US Open
Madison Keys was one point away from the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday. Somehow, she ended the day wondering how tennis had become so difficult again, after …
Fritz Squanders Two-Set Lead and Falls to Cerundolo in US Open Upset
By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, September 5, 2026Photo credit: Jon Buckle/ROLEX NEW YORK—Riding a two-set lead and up a break in the third, Taylor Fritz was in cruise control. Then …
Marijuana Smoke and a Constant Din? All Good for Tommy Paul in New York
Marijuana smoke wafting into Louis Armstrong Stadium? The constant chatter of fans who at times seem more interested in each other than the tennis? All good with Tommy Paul. The …
A Night to Remember on Arthur Ashe, As Williams Sisters Return (and bow out)
The result hardly seemed to matter. Playing together for the first time since 2022, Serena and Venus Williams returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night for what was probably …
Better Late than Never – Tsitsipas Reaches Fourth Round at US Open
Better Late Than Never Better late than never for Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek reached the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Saturday, finally breaking through …
Alcaraz Fires Into US Open Fourth Round vs. Paul
By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 4, 2026Photo credit: Antoine Couvercelle/ROLEX NEW YORK—Dancing balls floated in front of Carlos Alcaraz’s face. Alcaraz faced the flurry with fast hands and smiling …
Townsend on Facing Sabalenka: “I’m F–king Pumped!”
By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 4, 2026Photo credit: Rhea Nall/USTA/Getty NEW YORK—On court, Taylor Townsend is a mix master who can confound opponents shifting spins and angles. Today, the …
Toni Nadal on US Open Favorite and Jodar’s Fall
By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 4, 2026Photo credit: Antoine Couvercelle/ROLEX NEW YORK—A right wrist injury kept Carlos Alcaraz sidelined for four-and-a-half months. Toni Nadal, uncle and original coach of …
Pegula Overcomes Sluggish Start and Fernandez for US Open Fourth Round
By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 4, 2026Photo credit: Garrett Ellwood/USTA NEW YORK—Slapping her thigh with the palm of her hand, Jessica Pegula looked like a player trying to jump …
Kyrgios Accepts One-Month Suspension for Cocaine Fail
By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 4, 2026Photo credit: Brisbane International Facebook NEW YORK—Nick Kyrgios could be back on court this season. Kyrgios accepted a one-month ban from tennis after …