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US Open (Tennis)

Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi against Djokovic after hitting rebounding ball into crowd

A downcast Russian Daniil Medvedev speaking to the media after being disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Oct 5.
A downcast Russian Daniil Medvedev speaking to the media after being disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Oct 5.

Carlos Alcaraz battles past fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar to reach Japan Open final

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returning to his compatriot Jaume Munar in their Japan Open semi-final at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct 5.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returning to his compatriot Jaume Munar in their Japan Open semi-final at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct 5.

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina ousted by world No. 118 Alina Charaeva in China Open second round

Armenia’s Alena Charaeva (right) and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina shake hands after their last-64 match at tennis’ China Open in Beijing on Oct 3.
Armenia’s Alena Charaeva (right) and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina shake hands after their last-64 match at tennis’ China Open in Beijing on Oct 3.

Taiwan women’s tennis feud flares up at Asian Games

Taiwan’s Hao-ching Chan and Fang-hsien Wu reacting during their women’s doubles match final match against Taiwan’s Su-wei Hsieh and En-shuo Liang.
Taiwan’s Hao-ching Chan and Fang-hsien Wu reacting during their women’s doubles match final match against Taiwan’s Su-wei Hsieh and En-shuo Liang.

‘It’s history’: Alexander Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

Reigning French Open and US Open champion Alexander Zverev of Germany in action against Cameron Norrie of Britain during the China Open in Beijing on Oct 1.
Reigning French Open and US Open champion Alexander Zverev of Germany in action against Cameron Norrie of Britain during the China Open in Beijing on Oct 1.

Carlos Alcaraz calls for end to late-night finishes at Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz endured a gruelling quarter-final at the US Open that ended at 3.33am.
Carlos Alcaraz endured a gruelling quarter-final at the US Open that ended at 3.33am.

Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers

Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam at the US Open on Sept 13.
Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam at the US Open on Sept 13.

Sporting Life

Ben Shelton is tough, but the weight of history was too big a burden

For Ben Shelton, and America’s men’s players, the US Open trophy has been an elusive prize since 2003.
For Ben Shelton, and America’s men’s players, the US Open trophy has been an elusive prize since 2003.

Zverev hails mother’s belief after US Open triumph

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 14, 2026

Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.
Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.

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