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Jannik Sinner dominated Alexander Bublik at the US Open, securing a swift victory in just 1 hour and 21 minutes. Sinner's relentless baseline power and athleticism neutralized Bublik's game, extending his hard-court Grand Slam winning streak to 25 matches. He will now face Lorenzo Musetti in an all-Italian quarter-final, continuing his pursuit of another title.

Carlos Alcaraz had the US Open crowd on its feet with a stunning behind-the-back trick shot. After the game, Alcaraz reacted to the viral moment, admitting that he practices those ahead of the match.

World No.1 Jannik Sinner came back from one set down against Denis Shapovalov to advance to the 4th round of the US Open. The win highlighted Sinner's mental strength ahead of his clash against Alexander Bublik.

Taylor Townsend had so far captured the US Open spotlight for her heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko. On Friday night, she shifted focus to her tennis with first fourth round spot since 2019, beating fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. Even as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka won, Ben Shelton and Jasmine Paolini became two of the biggest casualties on Day 6.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dominates Alex Popyrin in straight sets to reach the US Open third round. Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka also advance, setting up high-stakes clashes as the tournament heads into its second week.

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.

Novak Djokovic secured his place in the US Open third round for a record-breaking 19th time, surpassing Roger Federer's milestone with his 75th Grand Slam third-round appearance. Despite a slow start and admitting he's not at his peak, Djokovic battled through to defeat Zachary Svajda in four sets.

Emma Raducanu stormed into the US Open third round with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Janice Tjen — her first deep run in New York since her 2021 title. The Brit hit 16 winners and 8 aces, while fellow Brit Jack Draper pulled out of the men's draw with injury.

Novak Djokovic secured a second-round win over Zachary Svadja in the US Open men's singles competition. He will now be up against the winner between Cameron Norrie and Francisco Comesana.

Iga Swiatek's US Open victory was overshadowed by news of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce. The tennis star, a devoted Swiftie, expressed her excitement for Swift, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the singer. Swiatek credited Swift's music with aiding her English learning and personal growth, even attending her 'Eras Tour' and receiving a handwritten note.

Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut stole the show at the US Open, overshadowing his first-round win over Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams inspired with her return, while Madison Keys suffered a shocking defeat. Additionally, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Garcia retired, marking the end of their careers. A lost racket dampener also caused a brief on-court search. That and more on Day 2 at Flushing Meadows.

Carlos Alcaraz, aiming for his second US Open title, debuted a shaved head as he began his campaign against Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams is also set to mark her 25th appearance at the tournament. Alcaraz's new look drew reactions, including playful criticism from friend Frances Tiafoe, adding a lighthearted note to the competition's start.

Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel congratulated Alexandra Eala, who scripted history at the US Open by becoming the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam main-draw match, defeating 14th seed Clara Tauson.

Aryna Sabalenka commenced her US Open title defence successfully, while Novak Djokovic progressed towards a potential record 25th Grand Slam. Alexandra Eala made history for the Philippines, and Indonesia's Janice Tjen also secured a notable win. Emma Raducanu marked her return with a victory, while Daniil Medvedev faced an unexpected early exit.

Novak Djokovic revealed he is exploring a short-term coaching collaboration with childhood idol Monica Seles, describing it as more emotional than long-term. On court, Djokovic overcame Learner Tien in straight sets to reach the US Open second round.

Carlos Alcaraz, already a five-time Grand Slam champion, is still chasing consistency on hard courts, with his 2022 US Open triumph remaining his lone major success on the surface. Armed with momentum from a strong 2025 season, he now returns to New York determined to end his drought and reclaim hard-court glory.

Ben Shelton defended his sponsor On, questioning its characterization as a small company. Jack Draper joined Vuori, highlighting non-traditional brands disrupting the industry’s status quo. Upstart brands like On and Lululemon are challenging Nike and Adidas' dominance in tennis apparel by signing top players like Iga Swiatek and Frances Tiafoe. Coco Gauff highlighted fashion's role in attracting new fans to tennis.

The US Open never had a Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meeting but they would hope the newest rivalry in men's tennis - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner - dubbed "Sincaraz" - would fare differently. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka targets her first major this year, with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff two of her biggest rivals.

The 2025 US Open has introduced a 15-day schedule commencing Sunday, August 24, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner defending their titles. Here's everything you need to know about the last major tennis tournament of the year, to be played at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.

US Open: Novak Djokovic is set to play in the US Open. Before the tournament, Djokovic interacted with a young fan - Emerie - who posed as a lemonade seller.