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Jannik Sinner addresses doping controversy after US Open win: 'It was difficult to enjoy some moments'

Jannik Sinner admitted that the doping controversy had cast a cloud over him but he believes that fans and most players have been supportive.

Jannik Sinner breaks American hearts to sweep US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph

World number one Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, became the first Italian man to triumph in New York with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Taylor Fritz of America.

US Open 2024: Fritz aims to end America's wait in final vs Sinner; head-to-head, live streaming and more

Fritz aims to become the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win the US Open men's singles title when he faces Jannik Sinner, the first Italian man in the final at the hard-court Grand Slam in Flushing Meadows.

'Tiger' Aryna Sabalenka rises above personal tragedies to emerge as hardcourt queen

Aryna Sabalenka exited the US Open last year in tears after losing in the final. On Saturday, she lifted the trophy as champion, earning the title of ‘hardcourt queen’

Aryna Sabalenka outclasses Jessica Pegula to win US Open women’s title: 'Never give up on your dream'

Aryna Sabalenka clubbed 40 winners to become the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to capture both hardcourt majors in the same season.

US Open bride-to-be Lyudmyla Kichenok postpones wedding, wins Grand Slam title

Lyudmyla Kichenok had planned to marry boyfriend Stas Khmarsky, who is Jelena Ostapenko's coach, mid-way into the US Open.

US Open final, Sabalenka vs Pegula: Flushing Meadows glory in sight after private heartbreaks

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are looking to win their first US Open title when they clash in New York on Saturday.

Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Jannik Sinner

Taylor Fritz became the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years.

Jessica Pegula produces thrilling comeback to set up US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka

Jessica Pegula has now won 15 of 16 matches on the US summer hard court swing which saw a title in Toronto and defeat in the Cincinnati final to Aryna Sabalenka.

Exclusive | 'Carlos Alcaraz is player of season, he will be back stronger’: Somdev Devvarman

For the first time since 1973, players seeded two and three - Djokovic and Alcaraz - were knocked out before the Round of 16 at the US Open.

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper for final spot as Jessica Pegula shocks Iga Swiatek

Top seed Jannik Sinner defeated 2021 US Open champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.

US Open 2024: Iga Swiatek sent crashing out of New York by Jessica Pegula

Sixth-ranked Jessica Pegula triumphed 6-2, 6-4 and will face Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic for a place in Saturday's final.

US Open 2024: Tiafoe, Fritz and Navarro boost home hopes of title sweep

Andy Roddick remains the last American man to capture a Grand Slam when he claimed the 2003 US Open.

Roger Federer receives warm ovation at US Open after speaking about Sinner's 'tricky' doping case

This is Roger Federer's first visit to US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium since he retired from tennis.

US Open 2024: Sinner sets up Medvedev quarter-final showdown, Swiatek beats Samsonova

Daniil Medvedev is the only former champion left in the men's section after the first week defeats of four-time winner Noval Djokovic and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Sweden, replaced by Manas Dhamne

Sumit Nagal lost his first round singles contest to Tallon Griekspoor at the US Open last week.

Novak Djokovic endures major-less year: What it means for his future

Novak Djokovic went without winning a major title for the first time since 2017, bowing out in the third round of the US Open.

Frances Tiafoe boosted by Serena Williams' pep talk at US Open as 'Queen' visits Flushing Meadows

Six-time champion Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz when she returned to the tournament for the first time since playing her final match two years ago.

US Open continues to see late starts and late finishes despite policy to avoid them

Zheng Qinwen got the better of Donna Vekic in the fourth round with the last ball being struck at 2:15am New York time.

Watch: Wrong replay at US Open leads to incorrect decision by chair umpire

The wrong call made on an illegal shot during a third-round US Open match between Anna Kalinskaya and Beatriz Haddad Maia

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz keep US hopes alive as Coco Gauff exits at Flushing Meadows

Third-ranked Coco Gauff slumped to a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 fourth round defeat to her American teammate Emma Navarro on the back of 19 double faults and 60 unforced errors.

Coco Gauff eliminated from US Open 2024 after horror show against American compatriot Emma Navarro

Coco Gauff’s defeat means that Serena Williams remains the last woman to successfully defend the US Open title back in 2014.

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16

Unlike Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner stormed into the last 16 at US Open 2024 with a win over Christopher O'Connell.

Novak Djokovic admits to playing 'worst tennis ever' in US Open shock

Novak Djokovic admitted that the effort and aftermath of winning Olympic gold in Paris just four weeks ago impacted his lacklustre New York campaign.

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic falls to Alexei Popyrin in latest Flushing Meadows shocker

Novak Djokovic struck a career-high 14 double faults and 49 unforced errors in the loss to Alexei Popyrin.

Records tumble as Novak Djokovic suffers third round exit at US Open

Novak Djokovic was kept at bay from winning a record-extending 25th major title in a third round loss at the US Open.

Novak Djokovic suffers earliest US Open exit since 2006 in loss to Alexei Popyrin

Playing on the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time in his career, Alexei Popyrin stunned Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in three hours and 19 minutes

Carlos Alcaraz's error-strewn US Open exit a byproduct of jam-packed tennis schedule

Carlos Alcaraz refused to use busy calendar as an 'excuse' for his early US Open loss but facts of a brutal schedule cannot be ignored.

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka crash out

Former US Open winners Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka went out of the tournament on a shocking evening at Flushing Meadows.

Who is Botic van de Zandschulp, the Dutchman behind Carlos Alcaraz upset at US Open

World No. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp stunned Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open.