Tennis

ESPN News Services Sep 1, 2023, 12:32 AM ET Jessica Pegula crushed Patricia Maria Tig 6-3, 6-1 at the U.S. Open on Thursday night in New York to set up a third-round clash with Elina Svitolina. The clean ball-striking of the top-ranked American was more than the world No. 700 from Romania could handle in

ESPN News Services Aug 31, 2023, 10:50 PM ET Carlos Alcaraz moved into the third round of the US Open with a 6-3, 6-1, 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris on Thursday in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown.

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 31, 2023, 04:29 PM ET NEW YORK — After tearfully addressing the capacity crowd at Grandstand, and needing multiple moments to compose himself, John Isner gave one more hug to Michael Mmoh, the man that ended his career, and then took a deep breath. Editor’s Picks 2 Related He then grabbed

ESPN News Services Aug 31, 2023, 12:01 AM ET NEW YORK — When Caroline Wozniacki finished off the biggest victory of her still-fresh comeback following 3½ years away from tennis, she sat in her US Open sideline chair, leaned forward and covered her face with both hands. Then she leaned back, glanced over at her

ESPN News Services Aug 30, 2023, 10:48 PM ET Chinese qualifier Zhizhen Zhang upset last year’s US Open runner-up and fifth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 0-6, 6-2 on Wednesday night to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Zhang, 26, is the

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 30, 2023, 03:36 PM ET NEW YORK — Ben Shapiro’s phone won’t stop buzzing. As a coordinator for professional tennis operations for the USTA and one of three people leading the US Open’s practice-court scheduling, he can’t go more than a few minutes — seconds sometimes — without a player or

Aug 29, 2023, 10:50 PM ET NEW YORK — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday after his opponent, Dominik Koepfer of Germany, retired because of an injury during their primetime match in Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 20-year-old top seed from Spain was leading 6-2, 3-2 when

ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2023, 09:19 PM ET NEW YORK — Venus Williams‘ 100th career US Open match produced her most lopsided loss at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and 2001. Williams, at 43, the oldest player in the field, was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet

Aug 29, 2023, 04:29 PM ET NEW YORK — Third seed Jessica Pegula and former finalist Madison Keys each punched their tickets into the second round of the US Open with routine victories Tuesday that bolstered hopes for a homegrown winner at the year’s final grand slam. Pegula, whose US Open tune-up included a triumph

ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2023, 01:12 AM ET NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the US Open, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion shook off a late start after an opening-night ceremony, racing through the first set in

ESPN News Services Aug 28, 2023, 10:40 PM ET NEW YORK — Coco Gauff already was down a set on Day 1 of the US Open when she found herself locked in a marathon of a 30-point, 25-plus-minute game to begin the second set. Sure, there still was plenty of time to come back Monday

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterAug 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. It’s time once again for the Chaos Slam. None of tennis’ biggest tournaments boast the sheer unpredictability of the US Open. In the past nine years, 13 different men and 15 different women have reached the

ESPN News Services Aug 28, 2023, 01:29 AM ET American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the US Open, the former world No. 8 said Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 27, 2023, 10:06 AM ET Brad Gilbert knows it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick won the US Open. It would be almost impossible to forget, especially lately, since the reminders are everywhere. But it still feels surreal to him that so many years have passed since he coached Roddick to

Aug 27, 2023, 09:02 AM ET Will there be another epic showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open? And if so, will Alcaraz, the defending champ, prevail? Or, will Djokovic set the Open era Grand Slam record? Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff could clash in the quarterfinals — and Ons Jabeur,

Associated Press Aug 26, 2023, 06:49 PM ET CLEVELAND — Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain, who received a lucky loser berth into the tournament, captured her second career singles title with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at Tennis in the Land on Saturday. Sorribes Tormo, ranked No. 95 in

A potential Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz battle in the final. The continuation of Coco Gauff‘s red-hot summer on the hard court. The American men’s collective quest to snap the now-20-year major title drought. The celebration of 50 years of equal pay. The 2023 US Open is absolutely brimming with storylines and players to watch.

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 26, 2023, 08:20 AM ET After retiring from tennis more than three years ago, Caroline Wozniacki made her official return to the sport earlier this month and is slated to play her first major since the 2020 Australian Open at the upcoming US Open. The 33-year-old announced she would be making