Singles

Williams sisters return to Grand Slam while Pegula, Shelton face tough tests at US Open

Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States talk after a point against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Peyton Stearns of the United States in their doubles match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

From Serena double to US Open debut, 17-year-old Frodin gets her own stage

Ruud pulls out of US Open with back injury

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Norway's Casper Ruud in action during his second round match against Belgium's Raphael Collignon REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Alcaraz says uncertainty over comeback fuelled 'intrusive thoughts'

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his first round match against Australia's Adam Walton REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Who are the other women's contenders to look out for at the US Open?

Aug 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) plays a shot against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during quarter final play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the US Open?

Aug 23, 2026; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Arthur Fils (FRA) serves to Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Figure skating-Olympic champion Liu to sit out 2026-27 season

FILE PHOTO: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Victory Ceremony - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 19, 2026. Gold medallist Alysa Liu of United States celebrates after winning the Women Single Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

Fonseca pulls out of US Open injured

Aug 9, 2026; Montreal, QC, Canada; Joao Fonseca (BRA) reacts after losing a point against Ben Shelton (USA) during round of sixteen play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title

Badminton - BWF World Championships - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India - August 23, 2026 France's Alex Lanier reacts during his men's final against Japan's Kodai Naraoka REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

For some singles, ‘hobbyamory’ has replaced hook-ups

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