Frances Tiafoe of the United States produced the performance of a lifetime to send Rafael Nadal crashing out of the US Open in a stunning fourth round upset on Monday.

Brilliant Frances Tiafoe sends Rafael Nadal crashing out of US Open

Rafael Nadal admitted Monday that he wasn't sure when he will return to action after Frances Tiafoe condemned him to his earliest US Open exit since 2016. Four-time US champion Nadal, bidding for a 23rd Grand Slam title, lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the last-16 to 26th-ranked Tiafoe.

'I don't know when I'll be back,' says Rafael Nadal after US Open exit

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat 2014 champion Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Monday to set up a next-generation quarter-final clash against Jannik Sinner.

US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz beats Marin Cilic in late-night thriller to set up Sinner clash in quarters

American teenager Coco Gauff used her superior speed to overcome a second-set deficit and pull off a thrilling 7-5 7-5 win over China's Zhang Shuai to reach the quarter-finals of the U.

Coco Gauff races into US Open quarters with win over Chna's Zhang Shuai

In Canada's Saskatchewan province, a string of stabbings resulted in the deaths of 10 people and 15 injured. The two individuals who are allegedly responsible for the knife attack are being sought by the police.

Morning news brief: Canada mass stabbing, Nick Kyrgios defeats Daniil Medvedev, & more

World number one Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the US Open 2022 edition, losing to Australia's Nick Krygios in the fourth round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. In a pulsating battle, Medvedev went down to the Wimbledon 2022 runners-up as he lost 6-7 (11), 6-3, 3-6, 2-6.

Rafael Nadal, Ruud or Alcaraz? Who will take the No. 1 spot after Daniil Medvedev's US Open exit

Serena Williams possibly played her swan-song game against Australia's Ajla Tomlijanovic in the US Open 2022 last week. Williams, who is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had earlier this year confirmed her retirement stating that she will be 'evolving away' from tennis.

Tennis legend Serena Williams the most tweeted-about female athlete ever

Australia's Nick Kyrgios defeated defending champion and world number one Daniil Medvedev on Sunday in the ongoing US Open tournament. In the explosive clash, the Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios triumphed 7-6 (13/11), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first quarter-final in New York.

US Open: Nick Kyrgios knocks out defending champion Daniil Medvedev

World number one Iga Swiatek dug her way out of a second set hole to notch a 6-3 6-4 win over American Lauren Davis and reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the second straight year.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek tames Lauren Davis to reach US Open fourth round

Rafa Nadal handed old foe Richard Gasquet a Flushing Meadows mugging on Saturday, walloping the Frenchman 6-0 6-1 7-5 to ease into the U.S. Open fourth round. Losing to Nadal is nothing new for Gasquet, who is now 0-18 against the Spaniard but seldom over the years has the Frenchman absorbed such a beating.

US Open 2022: Ruthless Rafael Nadal thrashes Richard Gasquet to storm into fourth round

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff revealed she always roots for Australian ace Nick Kyrgios as she backed him to go far in the ongoing US Open 2022 and win the title.

'I always root for him': Coco Gauff backs Australian ace Nick Kyrgios to win US Open 2022

Serena Williams went down fighting against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of US Open 2022 on Saturday (September 03). The defeat against Tomljanovic is almost certainly Williams' last at the US Open and could also be a career-ending one as she looks to 'evolve away' from the sport.

'You never know': Serena Williams on reconsidering retirement after crashing out of US Open 2022

While Serena Williams is perhaps one of, if not the most, accomplished players in the international tennis circuit, her legacy must not be defined by the myriad of accomplishments that she has managed to achieve on the court.

Serena Williams' unmatched legacy to stand the test of time long after her retirement

Tensions flared up in the US Open 2022 on Thursday as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after their second-round clash.

WATCH: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after US Open clash

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes early scare and bloody nose to reach third round

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz fended off a late push from veteran Argentine Federico Coria to emerge with a 6-2 6-1 7-5 win on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round where he will face American Jenson Brooksby.

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz tames Federico Coria to reach US Open third round

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open.

Watch: Rafael Nadal draws blood after hitting himself with his racquet in freak accident

Serena and Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

Venus and Serena Williams tumble out of US Open doubles courtesy of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskov

Serena Williams marched on to the third round of the US Open 2022 after a hard-fought win over Estonian Anett Kontaveit on Thursday. The 40-year-old, who is expected to officially announce her retirement at the end of the tournament, showed brilliant fight to clinch the encounter 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.

Serena Williams marches on in US Open, beats No.2 seed Anett Kontaveit

Former champion Andy Murray reached the US Open third round for the first time in six years on Wednesday with a four-set win over American wildcard Emilio Nava. Murray, who famously ended Britain's 76-year wait for a men's Grand Slam title when he won the US Open in 2012, came out on top 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0.

Former champion Andy Murray enters US Open last 32 for first time in six years

Second seed Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare to down 21-year-old Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday in his first appearance at the U.

US Open: Rafael Nadal rallies back to beat Rinky Hijikata in first round

Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round itself on Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins.

Naomi Osaka bows out of US Open first round, goes down in straight sets to Danielle Collins

Defending champion Emma Raducanu became the biggest name in women’s singles to crash out of the US Open 2022 as she was defeated in straight sets by Alize Cornet on Tuesday.

Defending champion Emma Raducanu crashes out of US Open, loses to Alize Cornet in first round

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game. Williams, a winner of 23 Grand Slams, entered the US Open 2022 edition -- which is considered to be her last appearance at a major event -- and received a rousing welcome on the court while facing Danka Kovinic on Tuesday (August 30).

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