Iga Swiatek launched the defence of her US Open crown with an emphatic opening victory on Monday as Novak Djokovic eyed a return to the top of the men's world rankings on his long-awaited return to the tournament.

Swiatek off the mark as Djokovic eyes No.1 and Thiem wins in straight sets at US Open

American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on 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 well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.

Tennis: America's Jack Sock set to retire after US Open

Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz stands in between Novak Djokovic and 24th Slam title as Serbian returns to US Open after 2-year gap

The US Open 2023 will make use of the Video Review System (VRS) to assist the chair umpire in the upcoming slam. The last Grand Slam of the year, set to kick start on Monday, August 28 will see the use of technology to help the chair umpire in decision making.

US Open 2023: Video review system to assist chair umpires, becomes first Grand Slam to implement technology

Big-serving American John Isner, who famously took part in the longest tennis match ever played at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, said Wednesday he will retire from professional tennis after competing in this year's US Open.

Tennis: John Isner to retire after US Open, to end 17-year career at home slam

Former world no. 1 tennis player Simona Halep was dropped from the upcoming US Open field on Monday, August 21 as she's under a provisional doping suspension. The two-time Grand Slam champion was withdrawn from the tournament's qualifying draw automatically because of her ban announced by the US Tennis Association.

Tennis: Former world no. 1 Simona Halep 'automatically out' of US Open field due to provisional doping ban

The issue of matches finishing late at night has been discussed at the U.S. Open but tournament director Stacey Allaster said the year's final Grand Slam has no plans to change its schedule.

Tennis: US Open has no plans to tweak schedule to prevent late finishes

Novak Djokovic made a winning return in his first appearance on U.S. soil for two years on Wednesday, reaching the third round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open when Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired hurt.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic makes winning US return in Cincinnati as rival Alejandro Fokina retires

Andy Murray held firm in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima in the ATP hardcourt tournament in Washington on Wednesday, the British great's first match since an epic second-round exit at Wimbledon.

Washington Open: Andy Murray beats Brandon Nakajima in opener; Elina Svitolina reaches QF

World number three Daniil Medvedev and Australia's Nick Kyrgios have withdrawn from the U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Washington due to injury, organisers said on Wednesday.

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios pull out from Washington Open due to injury

Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu defeated her American opponent of Indian origin Disha Gupta while Lakshya Sen began his men's singles campaign with a convincing win over Finland's Kalle Koljonen at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament here.

Badminton: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen win openers; Sai Praneeth bows out in US Open

Rickie Fowler got off to a blistering start then held on tight as Los Angeles Country Club struck back on Friday, taking a one-shot lead at the US Open in search of his first major championship.

US Open: Rickie Fowler rides rollercoaster to lead over Clark as McIlroy lurks

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has temporarily stepped aside from his duties to "recuperate from a medical situation." The tour and Monahan made a joint statement, one day before the start of the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

PGA tour CEO Jay Monahan is recuperating from a 'medical condition'

Tiger Woods ruled himself out on Tuesday of playing in the US Open as he recovers from right ankle surgery, organisers said. The 47-year-old 15-time major champion -- which includes three US Open crowns -- underwent further surgery in April on his ankle, which was severely injured in a car accident in 2021.

Golf: Convalescent Tiger Woods decides not to play US Open

Emma Raducanu said on Wednesday she will miss the French Open and Wimbledon as the British number one recovers from hand and ankle surgery. The 2021 US Open champion has been dogged by injury problems in recent months and pulled out of the Madrid Open in April with a hand injury.

Former US Open Champion Emma Raducanu out of Roland Garros, Wimbledon after surgery

World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the US government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11.

Tennis: World number one Novak Djokovic able to play at US Open as vaccine mandate set to end

Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open organizers on Friday.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic gets USTA, US Open backing to enter US ATP events without vaccination

Setting a Grand Slam attendance record, the Australian Open 2023 saw more than 900,000 spectators flocking to Melbourne Park for the better part of the last three weeks, despite several big-ticket players missing.

Record attendance reported at Australian Open, breaks Grand Slam record

The 2023 Tennis season is underway, with matches on in Australia as well as India. Reigning US Open Doubles Champion Rajeev Ram is in Pune for the Tata Open and he tells WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo that Novak Djokovic is still the man to beat in 2023.

Exclusive: US Open Champion Rajeev Ram looks ahead to the 2023 Season

The dreaded day finally arrived on Thursday (September 15) when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup.

Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

Carlos Alcaraz recently proved his mettle by laying claim to the US Open title by overcoming the challenge presented by Casper Ruud in his first major final at the Flushing Meadows.

Watch: US Open kingpin Carlos Alcaraz branches out to golf, shows off his stroke on the greens

Defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to winning US Open: Meet Carlos Alcaraz, the teenage sensation!

US President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, scheduled for September 19. In other news, the most recent flashpoint in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is the region near Kharkiv.

Morning news brief: Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking power grid, Alcaraz becomes World No 1, & more

It was a night to remember for 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz as he defeated Casper Ruud in the final to claim his maiden US Open title on Sunday. The youngster from Spain maintained his calm at his first ever Grand Slam final and as a result of the victory, became the youngest World No 1 in history.

Carlos Alcaraz: The newly crowned world No 1 who took US Open by storm

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