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Alcaraz, Sabalenka storm into next round at US Open

NEW YORK: ​Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback ​from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after...

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his US Open second round match against Portugal's Jaime Faria at Flushing Meadows, New York. — Reuters

Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through

Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his first round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York. — Reuters

Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to Russia's Roman Safiullin during their men's singles first round tennis match on day two of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 31, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Williams, Alcaraz advance in US Open mixed doubles, Djokovic, Sabalenka stunned

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his mixed doubles quarter final match with Serena Williams of the US against Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Italy's Flavio Cobolli. — Reuters

Top-ranked An, holder Yamaguchi reach badminton worlds semis

South Korea's An Se-young in action during her Round of 16 match against Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt in New Delhi. — Reuters

Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury

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Oman secure three medals in West Asia TT

Oman's Salma al Nasri and Taliya al Rawahi claimed the bronze in the under-13 girls’ doubles after the pair advanced to the semifinals.

Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati

Sara Bejlek (CZE) reacts after returning a shot against Aryna Sabalenka during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. — Imagn Images

Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine

Australia's Nick Kyrgios before the match 'Battle of the Sexes' - Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai on December 28, 2025. — Reuters

No 1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati

Aryna Sabalenka acknowledges fans after defeating Xinyu Wang (CHN) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. — Imagn Images

Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati, Zverev advances

Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States meet with Peyton Stearns of the United States and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, after their doubles match during the Cincinnati Open. — Imagn Images

Oman Junior Tennis Players Complete Cairo Training Camp

The Under-14 squad comprised Munther al Amri, Emad al Rahbi and Reema al Hashmi.

Swiatek reaches her first final of season at Canadian Open

Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after defeating Elina Svitolina in their semifinal at the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. — Imagn Images

Shelton, Nakashima to meet in Montreal Masters final

Ben Shelton (USA) plays a return to Learner Tien (USA) in their semifinal at IGA Stadium. — Imagn Images

Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semifinal against Gauff

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Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis

Brandon Nakashima (USA) hits a backhand against Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) during Round of 16 at IGA Stadium. — Imagn Images
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