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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.

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz shocked in straight sets in second round defeat
Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 US Open, bowed out in straight sets to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

Karolina Pliskova quits US Open match after just three points
The match on the Louis Armstrong Stadium officially lasted just six minutes.

US Open: Djokovic racks up 90th tournament win, Gauff shines under lights
World number two Novak Djokovic is now the only man to have won 90 matches at all four Grand Slams.

US Open 2024: Caroline Garcia decries online abuse after defeat, cites 'unhealthy betting'
Caroline Garcia, an 11-time WTA champion who reached the US Open semi-finals in 2022, fell to 92nd-ranked Renata Zarazua in the first round

US Open 2024: Sinner, Alcaraz survive first round wobbles; Osaka makes emotional return
Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 champion, failed in his bid to become only the third man in last 50 years to win a main draw match at the tournament at the age of 39 or over.

US Open 2024, Day 2: Three matches to watch on 27 August — Sinner, Alcaraz and Osaka in focus
The Day 2 of US Open 2024 will be packed with some intense matches as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka start their campaigns.

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic breezes into second round, Coco Gauff makes strong start
The four-time US Open champion, Novak Djokovic, playing for the first time since claiming Olympic gold two weeks ago, defeated the Moldovan qualifier 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.

US Open 2024, Day 1: Matches to watch on Day 1, August 26, at Flushing Meadows
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will headline the opening day of the US Open tournament in New York.

US Open 2024: Djokovic eyes Slam record in title defence, spotlight on Sinner, Sabalenka favourite among women
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are the defending US Open champions as tennis calendar reaches last major of the year.

Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols', Alcaraz believes in 'clean sport' in wake of Jannik Sinner doping case
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner escaped a ban despite two positive dope tests this year.

US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz downplays injury concerns after cutting practice session short
Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at Flushing Meadows in 2022. He's piled up three more since, including this year's French Open and Wimbledon.

Jannik Sinner reacts to escaping doping ban: 'I haven't done anything wrong'
Jannik Sinner tested positive for low levels of the banned anabolic agent clostebol in March -- once during the Indian Wells Masters and again in an out-of-competition test eight days later.

Former US Open runner-up Ons Jabeur pulls out of Grand Slam tournament
World number 17 Jabeur, who was runner-up to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 final in New York, has been struggling with a shoulder injury.

US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz on collision course after being placed on same side of draw; Sabalenka vs Gauff semi-final on the cards
The draw raises the prospect of a possible semi-final clash between Sinner and Alcaraz who in 2022 produced an epic five-hour 15-minute quarter-final which concluded at 2:50 a.m.

US Open 2024: Everything you need to know about the hardcourt major in New York
US Open gets underway on August 26 with Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff the defending champions.

Jannik Sinner 'honest to core', says coach Darren Cahill after dope test controversy
Darren Cahill said there was no question of Jannik Sinner trying to gain advantage through the use of a banned substance.

Explained: Why Jannik Sinner has been cleared of wrongdoing despite failing anti-doping tests
Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol in March, a substance on WADA's prohibited list, but was allowed to compete and will not be suspended.

Tennis Premier League to take place in Mumbai in December; Sumit Nagal, Hugo Gaston and Magda Linette among stars
After five successful seasons, the Tennis Premier League is hot on the heels of the IPL in terms of fanfare, and brings tennis to the fans, in an entertaining 25-point format.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after two failed anti-doping tests
Sinner provided an in-competition sample at the Indian Wells Masters on 10 March, 2024 which contained the presence of a metabolite of clostebol at low levels, according to the ITIA.

Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka win titles
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open with wins over Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula respectively.