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Boulter Demolished by Muchova in 58-Minute US Open Second Round

Katie Boulter suffered a devastating 6-1, 6-0 defeat to Karolina Muchova in just 58 minutes at the US Open second round on September 2, 2026. The match was relocated to Louis Armstrong Stadium due to heavy rain, and Boulter struggled with the conditions and environment. She has now lost five cons...

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US Open 2026 Day Four: Pegula, Tiafoe, Shelton and Boulter Lead Packed Schedule

Day four of the 2026 US Open features Jessica Pegula chasing her first major title, Brandon Nakashima facing Alex Michelsen, and a sprawling schedule across multiple courts. Daniil Medvedev opens on Armstrong, while Katie Boulter and Stefanos Tsitsipas also compete in a packed day of tennis.

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Zverev edges Sonego in near five-hour US Open thriller

Alexander Zverev survives a near five-hour marathon against Lorenzo Sonego, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 to avoid becoming the first men's top seed to lose in a grand slam first round since 2003.

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Gauff Powers Past Sonmez in Confident US Open Opener

Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in her US Open first-round match, showcasing the improved serve that has defined her resurgent form. The fourth seed arrived with momentum from her Cincinnati title and a first Wimbledon semi-final, with both a third major and world No 1 ranking within r...

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Keys Overcomes Nerves to Beat Korneeva; Rybakina and Cobolli Advance at US Open

Madison Keys beat Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4 at the US Open on September 1, 2026, reaching the second round in her 15th appearance at the tournament. Elena Rybakina defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2, while Flavio Cobolli staged a dramatic comeback from two sets down to beat Francisco Comesaña.

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US Open 2026: Keys, Fritz, Rybakina and Fery lead day three; second round begins day five

The third day of first-round competition at the 2026 US Open on Tuesday, September 1 features top seeds Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz. Second-round play begins Thursday, September 3, with returning competitors including Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Osaka Channels Iverson with Cornrows and Newspaper Clippings at US Open

Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson with a custom walk-on outfit featuring cornrows and newspaper clippings at the US Open, defeating Anastasia Zakharova 7-6, 7-6. Iverson responded publicly on Instagram.

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Fery makes US Open debut against Musetti after Wimbledon breakthrough

Arthur Fery makes his US Open debut against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on September 1, 2026, a year after watching the tournament from outside the top 300. The British number one's remarkable rise from Challenger events to Grand Slam contention has been driven by his unexpected Wimbledon semi-fina...

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Tsitsipas says Kyrgios cocaine suspension was 'pretty much expected'

Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed no surprise at Nick Kyrgios's suspension following a positive cocaine test at a Mallorca ATP event in June 2026, saying the development was anticipated. Kyrgios faces a provisional ban and potential four-year suspension, though lighter penalties are possible.

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Australian trio advances at US Open as Birrell ends first-round curse

Kim Birrell finally broke her first-round curse at the US Open, defeating Petra Marcinko after a 14-hour rain delay. The Australian also earned $A265,000 toward her wedding and mortgage. Maya Joint and James Duckworth also advanced on a successful day for the Australian contingent.

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Sabalenka defeats Osorio to launch US Open three-peat bid

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2 6-4 in the first round on 31 August 2026, beginning her bid for a historic third consecutive US Open title. The defending champion must win the tournament to retain her world number one ranking as Elena Rybakina closes in.

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Alcaraz returns with dominant straight-sets win over Safiullin at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his competitive return after four months sidelined by a wrist injury. The defending champion showed impressive form at the US Open despite serving cautiously and facing uncertainty about his body's durability.

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