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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

Swiatek, Ruud romp into US Open mixed doubles semis

Norway's Casper Ruud (R) and Poland's Iga Swiatek react after a point against Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe of the USA during their Mixed Doubles Match at the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 19, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires

Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) poses with the Rookwood Cup after his match against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. — Imagn Images

Swiatek beats Paolini to clinch WTA Cincinnati Open title

Iga Swiatek (POL) poses with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jasmine Paolini (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. — Imagn Images

Junior tennis team begins Arab U14 Championship in Tunisia

Junior tennis team begins Arab U14 Championship in Tunisia

Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final

Sinner returns a shot against Terence during the Cincinnati Open. — Reuters

Sabalenka, Gauff crash out in Cincinnati as Alcaraz survives to reach semis

Alcaraz is unable to return a shot against Andrey during Cincinnati Open. — Reuters

Qualifier Atmane stuns Rune to set up Sinner semis

Terence Atmane (FRA) returns a shot against Holger Rune (DEN) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. — Imagn Images

Defending champions Sinner, Sabalenka reach Cincinnati quarters

Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) returns a shot against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. -- Imagn Images

Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic before rain forces suspension in Cincinnati

Aug 12, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) returns a shot against Hamad Medjedovic (SRB) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Sabalenka edges Raducanu, Sinner passes Diallo test

Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) returns a shot against Emma Raducanu (GBR) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. -- Imagn Images

ALCARAZ BATTLES AS SHELTON, ZVEREV ADVANCE

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Mboko, Osaka out of Cincinnati Open

Naomi Osaka (JPN) gets ready to serve the ball to Victoria Mboko (CAN) . — Imagn Images

Shelton tops Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto

Ben Shelton (USA) lifts the winners trophy after defeating Karen Khachanov during the singles final at Sobeys Stadium. -- Imagn Images

Canadian teen Mboko outlasts Osaka to win crown

Victoria Mboko (CAN) tournament winner against Naomi Osaka (JPN) holds her trophy at IGA Stadium. -- Imagn Images

Khachanov topples Zverev to book Toronto title clash with Shelton

Karen Khachanov stretches to get to a ball hit by Alexander Zverev during semifinals at Sobeys Stadium. — Imagn Images
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