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Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon reaches US Open third round with stunning upset

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 11:00
Australian qualifier Priscilla Hon stuns 17th seed Liudmila Samsonova to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.

Ostapenko tells US Open opponent she has 'no class and no education'

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 10:21
American Taylor Townsend clashes with 25th seed Jeļena Ostapenko at the US Open, with Ostapenko telling her she has "no class and no education" after Townsend's upset win.

Why big name beauty brands are cashing in on women in sport

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 06:04
Sponsors have not always flocked to women's sport, or targeted female fans, but they are now realising the potential of reaching women, and embracing femininity in sport.

Swiftie Świątek celebrates Taylor's engagement after record win

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:26
Iga Świątek sets a new record as the greatest starter in tennis history, but the rarely effusive Pole lights up most when speaking about Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce.

Alex de Minaur wins all-Aussie clash to kick off US Open campaign

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:29
Australians Alexei Popyrin and Maya Joint enjoy their return to the US Open a year after famous wins at Flushing Meadows.

Aus Open champion 'paralysed' by nerves in loss, as veterans bid teary farewell

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:30
Australian Open champion and hometown hope Madison Keys lets a big lead slip to go down in the first round of the US Open, as Petra Kvitova and Caroline Garcia wave goodbye.

Kasatkina coasts as Aussies get maiden US Open wins

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 07:31
Daria Kasatkina eases into the second round of the US Open in straight sets, as she hopes to end a busy year on a high.

Australian booted out of US Open match after Frenchman complains

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 09:20
A fan is sent out of Australian Jordan Thompson's first-round victory at the US Open, much to the delight of other members of the crowd. 

US Open villain rages at umpire, smashes racquets in first-round defeat

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 07:07
A chorus of boos and jeers has rained down on the men's 13th seed, Daniil Medvedev, at the US Open after his opponent was granted a first serve on match point.

Williams lauds Sharapova's 'excellence' in surprise hall of fame appearance

Sun, 08/24/2025 - 12:09
Maria Sharapova and the crowd are left stunned as her fiercest rival Serena Williams makes an appearance at her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Stirring scenes as Aussie qualifier Aiava books US Open spot in thriller

Sat, 08/23/2025 - 07:28
Destanee Aiava continues her golden year by advancing to the main draw of the US Open, while Australian compatriot Emerson Jones is eliminated in the qualifiers.

How Ed Sheeran and George Orwell helped Alexei Popyrin handle burnout

Sat, 08/23/2025 - 05:53
The increasing demand on tennis players has led to burnout, but Australia's Alexei Popyrin turned to science-fiction books and Ed Sheeran as therapy ahead of the US Open, which begins on Sunday.

Kyrgios out again as Australians cop nightmare draw ahead of US Open

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 07:08
Nick Kyrgios's season continues to be ruined by injuries as his Australian compatriots learn who they will be facing to start the US Open singles campaign next week.

Controversial US Open doubles revamp ends with same result as last year

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:11
Italian pair Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori accomplish their "mission" by winning the US Open mixed doubles title for the second straight year in a controversially revamped format.

Tomic turns back clock to advance in US Open qualifiers

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 11:38
Bernard Tomic is one of six Australians to win their opening match of qualification for the US Open.

Defending champs trump singles stars to reach US Open mixed doubles semis

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 06:49
Defending US Open mixed doubles champions Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani are through to the semifinals of the re-imagined format.

De Minaur rejected for new US Open doubles format as Kyrgios pulls out

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 10:02
Alex de Minaur's quest to play doubles at the US Open is rejected, as Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the newly formatted draw.

Alcaraz claims Cincinnati Open after Sinner pulls out of final

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 08:00
Carlos Alcaraz claims the Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner pulled out in the first set due to illness.

Sinner takes hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches ahead of US Open

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:48
World number one Jannik Sinner extends his hardcourt winning streak, dating back to October 2024, by reaching the last four in Cincinnati ahead of the US Open.