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Djokovic's US Open exit forces reckoning on body, legacy and 2028 Olympic dream

Novak Djokovic's first-round US Open defeat to Mariano Navone marks his earliest grand slam exit in 20 years and forces a reckoning on whether his body can sustain his Olympic ambitions through 2028.

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Sabalenka Advances in US Open Title Defence; Fils Upset by Tsitsipas

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka opened her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Camila Osorio, while Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off the day's biggest upset by defeating 10th seed Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-4.

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Dart ends 19-month Grand Slam drought with US Open first-round victory

Harriet Dart ended a 19-month Grand Slam drought by defeating Peyton Stearns 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the US Open first round on 31 August 2026, advancing to the second round for the third time. The British player came back from a set and break down against the higher-ranked American.

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Alcaraz and Sabalenka headline US Open day two after Djokovic's shock exit

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka headline day two at the US Open following Novak Djokovic's shock first-round exit, his earliest Grand Slam departure since 2006.

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Venus Williams Exits at 2am in Latest US Open Start Ever

Venus Williams lost to Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 (6) in a first-round match that began at 12.13am, the latest start in US Open history. The 46-year-old's loss extended her winless streak to 15 tour-level matches.

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Djokovic's earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years: fourth seed falls to Navone in five-set US Open marathon

Novak Djokovic's first-round defeat to Argentina's Mariano Navone at the US Open ended his 77-match streak of first-round victories at Grand Slams. The 39-year-old struggled with physical ailments throughout the four-hour-36-minute marathon, vomiting repeatedly and cramping severely before losing...

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Pegula, Medvedev and Djokovic launch US Open 2026 as British contingent takes centre stage

The US Open 2026 opens on 30 August with Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic headlining day one. Nine British players compete in the main draw, the largest contingent since 1981, as Krejcikova and Paolini begin their women's singles campaigns.

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Fery Falls Short in Winston-Salem Final, Becomes British Number One

Arthur Fery becomes British number one after losing his first ATP Tour final to Ignacio Buse 6-3 6-2 at Winston-Salem. The 24-year-old will rise to 33rd in the world rankings and heads to the US Open for his main-draw debut.

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Djokovic Eyes 25th Grand Slam as Rybakina Chases World No. 1 at US Open

Djokovic targets a 25th grand slam title at the US Open with Jannik Sinner absent and Carlos Alcaraz returning from injury. Elena Rybakina, recovered from a foot injury, eyes the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

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US Open players distracted by marijuana smell drifting from nearby New York park

British tennis players at the US Open, including Katie Boulter, have complained about marijuana smoke drifting from Corona Park onto outdoor practice courts. While New York legalized recreational cannabis in 2021, smoking is banned on tournament grounds. The USTA says it works with police and par...

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Fery reaches maiden ATP final as Duckworth forced to withdraw

Arthur Fery reaches his maiden ATP Tour final at Winston-Salem after opponent James Duckworth retires with injury. The British 24-year-old, now ranked 33rd, will face Peru's Ignacio Buse on Saturday.

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Alcaraz backs himself to win US Open despite four-month wrist injury absence

Carlos Alcaraz expresses confidence he can win the US Open despite returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff. The defending champion faces Roman Safiullin in his first-round comeback match on 30 August 2026.

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