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Pegula outlasts Swiatek in marathon to set all-American Cincinnati final

Jessica Pegula defeated Iga Swiatek in a three-hour semifinal to set up an all-American women's final against Coco Gauff at Cincinnati. Frances Tiafoe beat Brandon Nakashima to face Arthur Fils in a historic men's final—the first ATP Masters 1000 final between two Black players.

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Fils Wins First Masters 1000 Title, Defeats Tiafoe in Historic Cincinnati Final

Arthur Fils won his first Masters 1000 title on 23 August 2026, defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open final. The match was historic as the first ATP Masters 1000 final between two Black players. Fils recovered from a disastrous second set to dominate the decider and claim ...

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Williams and Alcaraz pair up for US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams will compete with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles this week. The 23-time Grand Slam champion returned to tennis in June after a four-year absence and has played three doubles matches since her comeback.

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Sinner withdraws from US Open due to right knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open due to a right knee injury, missing the tournament after failing to recover during training in Monte Carlo. The Italian has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July.

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Sabalenka's Collapse: Can the World No. 1 Recover Before the US Open?

Aryna Sabalenka's fourth-round loss to Sara Bejlek in Cincinnati exposes a dramatic collapse in form since March. With Elena Rybakina closing in on the world No. 1 ranking, the US Open has become a critical test of her mental resilience and ability to recover.

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Alcaraz Returns to US Open After Four-Month Wrist Injury Absence

Carlos Alcaraz confirms his return to competitive tennis at the US Open after four months sidelined by a right wrist injury. The defending champion aims to reclaim the title while rival Jannik Sinner enters as world number one.

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Novak Djokovic: At 39, Doubt Still Fuels the Greatest of All Time

A new Prime Video documentary, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, explores the childhood scars, stubbornness and lingering doubt still driving the 24-time grand slam champion at 39, ahead of the 2026 US Open.

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Djokovic Reveals Self-Doubt and Retirement Thoughts Ahead of New Documentary

Novak Djokovic admits in a new documentary that self-doubt continues to drive him despite his record-breaking career, as he balances retirement questions with a return to Cincinnati and an upcoming US Open campaign.

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Rafael Jódar Falls to Cobolli in Cincinnati Fourth Round Despite Fighting Display

Rafael Jódar's Cincinnati Open run ended in the fourth round with a 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 loss to Flavio Cobolli, but the teenager's rapid ascent to world No. 11 remains one of the season's biggest stories.

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US Open Prize Fund Hits Record $108m as Players End Protest Threat

The US Open has announced a record $108m prize pool and a $2m player welfare commitment, prompting leading players to end protest threats. All four grand slams will establish a joint Player Advisory Council, marking a breakthrough in an 18-month dispute.

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Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Cocaine Metabolite Found in Doping Sample

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis since 4 August 2026 after a Mallorca Open sample tested positive for a cocaine metabolite, with the ITIA confirming no appeal has yet been filed.

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Venus Williams, 46, Awarded US Open Singles Wild Card

Venus Williams, 46, has received a US Open singles wild card despite a winless 2026 season, with one women's wild-card spot still open as Serena's status for New York remains unclear.

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