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Rybakina claims world No. 1 ranking with US Open quarter-final victory

Elena Rybakina secured the world No. 1 ranking for the first time by defeating Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open quarter-finals on September 11, 2026, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top.

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Zheng stuns Swiatek from 5-0 down to reach US Open quarter-finals

Zheng Qinwen reaches the US Open quarter-finals after recovering from a 5-0 deficit against Iga Swiatek, marking the second consecutive match in which she has mounted such a comeback. The Chinese qualifier defeated the eighth seed 7-5 6-3.

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Can the US Open Control Its Crowds Without Sacrificing Access?

The US Open's noise problem extends beyond influencers and marijuana smoke to reflect deeper tensions between accessibility and tradition. Can tennis grow its fanbase without sacrificing the etiquette that defines the sport?

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Sabalenka powers past Townsend to reach sixth straight US Open quarter-final

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 to reach her sixth consecutive US Open quarter-final, matching Serena Williams' record. The defending champion will face Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova next.

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US Open 2026 Days Eight and Nine: Sabalenka, Swiatek and Osaka Lead Quarterfinal Push

Days eight and nine of the US Open 2026 see defending champion Sabalenka advance, while Swiatek, Osaka and emerging talents compete in quarterfinal action across multiple courts.

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England's tennis courts decline as padel boom accelerates to over 2,200 venues

England has lost 183 tennis courts since 2023 as padel facilities have surged to over 2,200, yet tennis still outnumbers padel by 11 to one. Padel participation reached one million players by May 2026, driven by accessibility and easier learning curves.

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Six top seeds fall as Fritz and Cobolli exit US Open in shock upsets

Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli join four other top seeds in exiting the US Open early, reshaping the men's draw and creating an unprecedented path for Alexander Zverev to reach the final.

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Gauff advances to fourth round as Keys and Anisimova fall at US Open

Coco Gauff reached the fourth round of the US Open for the 19th time at a Grand Slam, but American compatriots Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova were eliminated on a mixed day for home hopes in New York.

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Sweeny's US Open breakthrough ends in third-round loss to Darderi

Dane Sweeny's breakthrough US Open campaign ended in the third round with a loss to Luciano Darderi, eliminating Australia's final singles competitor. The wildcard entry has already elevated Sweeny to world No. 109 and earned him $290,000 in prize money.

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Cerundolo Stages Stunning Comeback to Eliminate Ninth-Seeded Fritz at US Open

Francisco Cerundolo stages a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat ninth-seeded Taylor Fritz 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open third round, eliminating the American in a match Fritz dominated before squandering multiple match opportunities.

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US Open 2026 day seven: Fritz, Anisimova and Keys headline action

Day seven of the US Open 2026 brings action from Fritz, Anisimova, Keys and other top contenders as the tournament approaches the halfway stage. Zverev faces another late-night session after two gruelling five-set matches.

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Williams Sisters' US Open Doubles Return Ends in Heartbreaking Tie-Break Loss

Serena and Venus Williams' highly anticipated return to Grand Slam doubles ended in disappointment as they lost 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) to Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching in the first round of the 2026 US Open women's doubles, despite nearly completing a remarkable comeback.

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