<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tennis - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Tennis news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Fearnley retires injured to give Fery victory at Vienna Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Fearnley retired with an injury after losing 5-1 in the first set against Arthur Fery to give his fellow countryman a place in the second round at the Vienna Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fearnley-retires-injured-to-give-fery-victory-at-vienna-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fearnley-retires-injured-to-give-fery-victory-at-vienna-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, will play in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year, his first time playing in the U.S. since retiring two years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/retired-nadal-to-play-in-las-vegas-exhibition-in-february/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:36:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/retired-nadal-to-play-in-las-vegas-exhibition-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala storms into Tokyo with dominant opening win over Stojsavljevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala has made a dominant start to the Toray Pan Pacific Open, seeing off Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-storms-into-tokyo-with-dominant-opening-win-over-stojsavljevic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:46:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-storms-into-tokyo-with-dominant-opening-win-over-stojsavljevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British teenager Klugman wins Wrexham Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17-year-old defeated her French opponent 6-2 6-4 in Sunday's final to clinch the W100 title without dropping a set all week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/british-teenager-klugman-wins-wrexham-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/british-teenager-klugman-wins-wrexham-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-not-far-off-her-best-but-often-ponders-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-not-far-off-her-best-but-often-ponders-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina defends Ningbo Open title, Medvedev wins in Kazakhstan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina won the Ningbo Open to secure her first title since becoming world No 1 earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defends-ningbo-open-title-medvedev-wins-in-kazakhstan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defends-ningbo-open-title-medvedev-wins-in-kazakhstan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina beats Fernandez to defend Ningbo Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina won the Ningbo Open to secure her first title since becoming world No 1 earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-fernandez-to-defend-ningbo-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-fernandez-to-defend-ningbo-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina defends Ningbo Open title for first trophy since earning No. 1 ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina claimed her first trophy since earning the No. 1 ranking, beating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to defend her Ningbo Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defends-ningbo-open-title-for-first-trophy-since-earning-no-1-ranking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:31:22 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defends-ningbo-open-title-for-first-trophy-since-earning-no-1-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's ridiculous!' Fils wows crowd with incredible tweener!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fils sent the crowd wild with an incredible tweener in Brussels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-ridiculous-fils-wows-crowd-with-incredible-tweener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-ridiculous-fils-wows-crowd-with-incredible-tweener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's ridiculous!' Arthur Fils wows crowd with incredible tweener!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fils sent the crowd wild with an incredible tweener in Brussels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-ridiculous-arthur-fils-wows-crowd-with-incredible-tweener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-ridiculous-arthur-fils-wows-crowd-with-incredible-tweener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siniakova breezes to Japan Open title with 64-minute victory in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katerina Siniakova defeated Ashlyn Kreuger 6-1, 6-0 to win the Japan Open on Sunday, her first singles title in three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/siniakova-breezes-to-japan-open-title-with-64-minute-victory-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:29:22 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/siniakova-breezes-to-japan-open-title-with-64-minute-victory-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala looks to build on Ningbo resurgence at Toray Pan Pacific Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala may have finally found the right tennis again. Now comes the tricky part is making sure it sticks, as she heads into the Toray Pan Pacific Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-looks-to-build-on-ningbo-resurgence-at-toray-pan-pacific-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:12:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-looks-to-build-on-ningbo-resurgence-at-toray-pan-pacific-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klugman to face Jacquemot in Wrexham Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Hannah Klugman will face Elsa Jacquemot of France in Sunday's Lexus Wrexham Open singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/klugman-to-face-jacquemot-in-wrexham-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/klugman-to-face-jacquemot-in-wrexham-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils defends Svitolina after 'venomous' criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils describes criticism of Elina Svitolina since she announced the pair were ending their marriage as "venomous" and "upsetting".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-defends-svitolina-after-venomous-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-defends-svitolina-after-venomous-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-ranked Rybakina to play Fernandez in Ningbo Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Elena Rybakina beat Diana Shnaider 6-3, 7-5 to return to the Ningbo Open final, where she will face Leylah Fernandez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-ranked-rybakina-to-play-fernandez-in-ningbo-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:32:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-ranked-rybakina-to-play-fernandez-in-ningbo-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New British number one Boulter loses Japan semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[New British number one Katie Boulter loses 6-1 6-4 to Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova in the Japan Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/new-british-number-one-boulter-loses-japan-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/new-british-number-one-boulter-loses-japan-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter loses to Siniakova in Japan Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter lost to Katerina Siniakova in the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-to-siniakova-in-japan-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-to-siniakova-in-japan-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter loses in Japan Open semis but will return to British No 1 on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter lost 6-1 6-4 to Katerina Siniakova in the semi-finals of the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-in-japan-open-semis-but-will-return-to-british-no-1-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-in-japan-open-semis-but-will-return-to-british-no-1-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils condemns 'venomous' criticism of Svitolina after pair's separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils has branded criticism of his wife Elina Svitolina as "venomous" and "upsetting" following the announcement of their separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-condemns-venomous-criticism-of-svitolina-after-pairs-separation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-condemns-venomous-criticism-of-svitolina-after-pairs-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-ranked Rybakina avoids upset at Ningbo Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Elena Rybakina avoided a major upset as she was pushed to a deciding set by qualifier Katarzyna Kawa in the quarterfinals of the Ningbo Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-ranked-rybakina-avoids-upset-at-ningbo-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:50:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-ranked-rybakina-avoids-upset-at-ningbo-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter in Japan semis &amp; back as British number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-in-japan-semis-amp-back-as-british-number-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-in-japan-semis-amp-back-as-british-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter reaches Japan Open semi-final to reclaim British No 1 spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter secured an impressive 3-6 6-3 6-3 comeback victory against Antonia Ruzic to book a place in the Japan Open semi-finals and reclaim her title as the British No 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for British players on day three of the Wrexham Open as she joins Jodie Burrage and Hannah Klugman in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dudeney-wins-epic-as-british-trio-march-on-in-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dudeney-wins-epic-as-british-trio-march-on-in-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-rising-french-star-whose-dad-won-rugby-world-cup-with-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-rising-french-star-whose-dad-won-rugby-world-cup-with-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina advances to Ningbo quarterfinals after opponent injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Elena Rybakina advanced to the Ningbo Open quarterfinals after Polina Kudermetova retired with a midmatch injury while trailing 5-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-advances-to-ningbo-quarterfinals-after-opponent-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:39:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-advances-to-ningbo-quarterfinals-after-opponent-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala falls to Shnaider in tight Ningbo Open last-16 clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala was eliminated from the Ningbo Open round of 16 by world No. 13 Diana Shnaider on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-shnaider-in-tight-ningbo-open-last-16-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:21:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-shnaider-in-tight-ningbo-open-last-16-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Rafael Nadal absent and Iga Światek's dominance under threat, the French Open is hard to call]]></title><description><![CDATA[It felt like the beginning of the end of an era at the French Open when Rafael Nadal announced his absence from the tournament earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/with-rafael-nadal-absent-and-iga-wiateks-dominance-under-threat-the-french-open-is-hard-to-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:11:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/with-rafael-nadal-absent-and-iga-wiateks-dominance-under-threat-the-french-open-is-hard-to-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iga Świątek wins women's French Open with thrilling victory over Karolína Muchová]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iga Świątek won her third French Open in four years with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory against the unseeded Karolína Muchová in the women's final on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/iga-witek-wins-womens-french-open-with-thrilling-victory-over-karolna-muchov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:11:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/iga-witek-wins-womens-french-open-with-thrilling-victory-over-karolna-muchov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britons Burrage and Dudeney progress in Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jodie Burrage and Alicia Dudeney lead the British efforts on day two of the Lexus Wrexham Open, reaching the second round with impressive victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britons-burrage-and-dudeney-progress-in-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britons-burrage-and-dudeney-progress-in-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-wins-in-under-an-hour-to-reach-quarters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-wins-in-under-an-hour-to-reach-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kostyuk retires from Ningbo match, hands Muchova WTA Finals slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marta Kostyuk retired from her second-round match at the Ningbo Open on Wednesday, handing Karolina Muchova the last spot in the season-ending WTA Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kostyuk-retires-from-ningbo-match-hands-muchova-wta-finals-slot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:48:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kostyuk-retires-from-ningbo-match-hands-muchova-wta-finals-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter beats Golubic to reach Japan Open quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter produced a dominant 6-2 6-1 straight sets victory over Viktorija Golubic to book her place in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-beats-golubic-to-reach-japan-open-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-beats-golubic-to-reach-japan-open-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klugman and Blinkova progress at Wrexham Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Hannah Klugman secures her place in the second round of the Lexus Wrexham Open with victory over Fiona Crawley of the USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/klugman-and-blinkova-progress-at-wrexham-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/klugman-and-blinkova-progress-at-wrexham-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek ends her 2026 season after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-swiatek-is-ending-her-most-demanding-season-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-swiatek-is-ending-her-most-demanding-season-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moutet gets cramp, then a time violation... and isn't happy!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corentin Moutet got cramp during a rally, then received a time violation warning for taking too long to serve... and the Frenchman wasn't happy about it!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moutet-gets-cramp-then-a-time-violation-and-isnt-happy-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moutet-gets-cramp-then-a-time-violation-and-isnt-happy-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moutet gets cramp, then a time violation and isn't happy!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corentin Moutet got cramp during a rally, then received a time violation warning for taking too long to serve and the Frenchman wasn't happy about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moutet-gets-cramp-then-a-time-violation-and-isnt-happy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moutet-gets-cramp-then-a-time-violation-and-isnt-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek out of Ningbo Open with thigh injury, dimming shot at Indian Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open in China due to a nagging thigh injury and is in jeopardy to make the season-ending Indian Wells tournament roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-out-of-ningbo-open-with-thigh-injury-dimming-shot-at-indian-wells/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:27:15 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semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Sonay Kartal says she is due a couple of new tattoos after enjoying "one of the best weeks" of her life by reaching the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-of-the-best-weeks-of-my-life-kartal-feeling-fresh-ahead-of-wuhan-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-of-the-best-weeks-of-my-life-kartal-feeling-fresh-ahead-of-wuhan-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was a slow process' - Kartal on recovering from back injury to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal discussed her back injury after reaching the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open and whether she will get a celebratory tattoo if she wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-was-a-slow-process-kartal-on-recovering-from-back-injury-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-was-a-slow-process-kartal-on-recovering-from-back-injury-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['OHHH TOMMY!' - Commentator goes wild after Paul's incredible winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul hit this wonderful winner in his quarter-final match against Daniil Medvedev at the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ohhh-tommy-commentator-goes-wild-after-pauls-incredible-winner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ohhh-tommy-commentator-goes-wild-after-pauls-incredible-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal shocks Elina Svitolina at Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal claimed one of the best wins of the career as she sunk world number six Elina Svitolina to reach the semifinals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sonay-kartal-shocks-elina-svitolina-at-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:31:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sonay-kartal-shocks-elina-svitolina-at-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartal enjoys 'best week of career' after diving into deep end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartal-enjoys-best-week-of-career-after-diving-into-deep-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartal-enjoys-best-week-of-career-after-diving-into-deep-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a finish!' - Point of the week at Shanghai Masters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Jodar won this fabulous point in his quarter-final match against Casper Ruud at the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-a-finish-point-of-the-week-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-a-finish-point-of-the-week-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartal shocks Svitolina to reach first WTA 1000 semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Wuhan Open quarter-final between Elina Svitolina and Sonay 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event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/star-studded-saudi-exhibition-postponed-after-deadly-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/star-studded-saudi-exhibition-postponed-after-deadly-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top seeds Sabalenka, Pegula tumble out of Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were upset at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-seeds-sabalenka-pegula-tumble-out-of-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:04:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-seeds-sabalenka-pegula-tumble-out-of-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed until December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis' big-money Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been postponed from October to December due to unrest in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/six-kings-slam-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-until-december/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/six-kings-slam-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-until-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUGE upset! - Li stuns top seed Sabalenka at Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the WTA Wuhan Open match between Aryna Sabalenka and Ann Li.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/huge-upset-li-stuns-top-seed-sabalenka-at-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/huge-upset-li-stuns-top-seed-sabalenka-at-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUGE upset! - Li stuns No.1 seed Sabalenka at Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the WTA Wuhan Open match between Aryna Sabalenka and Ann Li.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/huge-upset-li-stuns-no1-seed-sabalenka-at-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/huge-upset-li-stuns-no1-seed-sabalenka-at-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev tops longtime rival Tsitsipas, reaches Shanghai quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev is back in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after getting the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the latest chapter of their longtime rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-tops-longtime-rival-tsitsipas-reaches-shanghai-quarters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:03:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-tops-longtime-rival-tsitsipas-reaches-shanghai-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula wastes 3 match points, tumbles out of Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula squandered three match points and lost to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets at the Wuhan Open in the American's first match in more than a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-wastes-3-match-points-tumbles-out-of-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:16:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-wastes-3-match-points-tumbles-out-of-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev beats old rival Tsitsipas to reach Shanghai Masters 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sets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartel-upsets-bencic-to-reach-wuhan-open-third-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartel-upsets-bencic-to-reach-wuhan-open-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briton Kartal causes upset before Sabalenka loses again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal upsets Swiss ninth seed Belinda Bencic to reach the Wuhan Open third round as she continues to build momentum, but Aryna Sabalenka is out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/briton-kartal-causes-upset-before-sabalenka-loses-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/briton-kartal-causes-upset-before-sabalenka-loses-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek advances to Wuhan Open round of 16 in straight sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek 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win in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev celebrated becoming the year-end No 1 with a 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 7-6 (7-1) victory over Alexander Bublik to reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-celebrates-becoming-year-end-no-1-with-bublik-win-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-celebrates-becoming-year-end-no-1-with-bublik-win-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Point of the week!' - Bublik saves break point against Zverev in spectacular fashion!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Bublik and Alexander Zverev starred in the point of the week at the Shanghai Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/point-of-the-week-bublik-saves-break-point-against-zverev-in-spectacular-fashion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/point-of-the-week-bublik-saves-break-point-against-zverev-in-spectacular-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter suffers early Wuhan exit with Shnaider defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the WTA Wuhan match between Katie Boulter and Diana Shnaider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-suffers-early-wuhan-exit-with-shnaider-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-suffers-early-wuhan-exit-with-shnaider-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala falls to Shi in three-set battle, exits Wuhan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala has suffered an early exit at the Wuhan Open after losing to Chinese qualifier Shi Han in the round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-shi-in-three-set-battle-exits-wuhan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:02:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-shi-in-three-set-battle-exits-wuhan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't play like this!' - Alcaraz fumes at inconsistency of balls in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz complains at the inconsistency of the balls at the Shanghai Masters following his shock defeat to Zizou Bergs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-play-like-this-alcaraz-fumes-at-inconsistency-of-balls-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-play-like-this-alcaraz-fumes-at-inconsistency-of-balls-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev secures year-end number one ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish his 2026 season as the world number one after Carlos Alcaraz suffers a surprise defeat in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-secures-year-end-number-one-ranking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-secures-year-end-number-one-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Grand Slam winner Zverev clinches year-end No. 1 ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev, 29, who won his first two Grand Slam titles this year, has clinched the year-end No. 1 men's tennis ranking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/double-grand-slam-winner-zverev-clinches-year-end-no-1-ranking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:56:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/double-grand-slam-winner-zverev-clinches-year-end-no-1-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bergs stuns 2-seed Alcaraz in straight sets at Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zizou Bergs stunned second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Monday to advance to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bergs-stuns-2-seed-alcaraz-in-straight-sets-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:43:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bergs-stuns-2-seed-alcaraz-in-straight-sets-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Bergs beats Alcaraz in biggest win of career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Zizou Bergs against Carlos Alcaraz from the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brilliant-bergs-beats-alcaraz-in-biggest-win-of-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brilliant-bergs-beats-alcaraz-in-biggest-win-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz dumped out of Shanghai Masters in third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out in the third round of the Shanghai Masters as Zizou Bergs recorded the biggest win of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dumped-out-of-shanghai-masters-in-third-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dumped-out-of-shanghai-masters-in-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz dumped out of Shanghai Masters as Zverev confirmed as year-end No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out in the third round of the Shanghai Masters as Zizou Bergs recorded the biggest win of his career, with the Spaniard's defeat confirming Alexander Zverev as the year-end world No 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dumped-out-of-shanghai-masters-as-zverev-confirmed-as-year-end-no-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dumped-out-of-shanghai-masters-as-zverev-confirmed-as-year-end-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit-again Kartal beats top-50 opponent in Wuhan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Sonay Kartal continues her impressive form since returning from injury by beating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to reach the second round of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fit-again-kartal-beats-top-50-opponent-in-wuhan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fit-again-kartal-beats-top-50-opponent-in-wuhan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng (shoulder) withdraws from Wuhan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the Wuhan Open citing a shoulder injury on Monday, a day after winning her first WTA title in two years at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-shoulder-withdraws-from-wuhan-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:31:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-shoulder-withdraws-from-wuhan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe set in 1970s Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mismatched PIs investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/comedy-with-ryan-gosling-and-russell-crowe-set-in-1970s-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/comedy-with-ryan-gosling-and-russell-crowe-set-in-1970s-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History made as Zheng becomes first Chinese woman to win China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen makes history in Beijing as she beats Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to win the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/history-made-as-zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-to-win-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/history-made-as-zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-to-win-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karaoke-singing Zheng makes history with China Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen becomes the first Chinese champion of the China Open after overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/karaoke-singing-zheng-makes-history-with-china-open-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/karaoke-singing-zheng-makes-history-with-china-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title in 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first title in two years by beating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-beats-andreeva-in-china-open-final-for-first-title-in-2-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:26:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-beats-andreeva-in-china-open-final-for-first-title-in-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton stumbles, Zverev advances at Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton lost 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) to 21-year-old Frenchman Arthur Gea in the third round of the Shanghai Masters, while Alexander Zverev continued his push for the No. 1 ranking with a win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-stumbles-zverev-advances-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:19:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-stumbles-zverev-advances-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng stuns Andreeva to become first Chinese winner of China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic champion Qinwen Zhengmade history as the &zwnj;first Chinese player to win the China Open on Sunday, stunning French &zwnj;Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stuns-andreeva-to-become-first-chinese-winner-of-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stuns-andreeva-to-become-first-chinese-winner-of-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gea SHOCKS Shelton with impressive straight-sets win in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Ben Shelton againstArthur Geafrom the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gea-shocks-shelton-with-impressive-straight-sets-win-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gea-shocks-shelton-with-impressive-straight-sets-win-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton stumbles in straight-sets loss to Gea at Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton lost 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) to 21-year-old Frenchman Arthur Gea in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-stumbles-in-straight-sets-loss-to-gea-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:19:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-stumbles-in-straight-sets-loss-to-gea-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng 1st Chinese finalist in China Open history, will face Andreeva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home favorite Zheng Qinwen will face fifth-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the China Open final. Zheng is the first Chinese player to reach the tournament's final since it started in 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-1st-chinese-finalist-in-china-open-history-will-face-andreeva-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:37:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-1st-chinese-finalist-in-china-open-history-will-face-andreeva-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Moustache is here to stay' - Alcaraz advances in straight-sets win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Juan Martin Cerundolo against Carlos Alcaraz from the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moustache-is-here-to-stay-alcaraz-advances-in-straight-sets-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/moustache-is-here-to-stay-alcaraz-advances-in-straight-sets-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng 1st Chinese finalist in China Open history; will face Andreeva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home favorite Zheng Qinwen will face fifth-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the China Open final. Zheng is the first Chinese player to reach the tournament's final since it started in 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-1st-chinese-finalist-in-china-open-history-will-face-andreeva/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:04:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-1st-chinese-finalist-in-china-open-history-will-face-andreeva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz debuts mustache, cruises in Shanghai opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz sported a mustache along with his team in the stands as he swept to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-debuts-mustache-cruises-in-shanghai-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:12:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-debuts-mustache-cruises-in-shanghai-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Gauff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Nations' human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/un-human-rights-office-slams-racist-abuse-of-gauff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:12:01 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/un-human-rights-office-slams-racist-abuse-of-gauff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz displays new look in win at Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's exceptional touch at the net, alongside a slick new look, was on full display during his opening victory at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-displays-new-look-in-win-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-displays-new-look-in-win-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala looks to turn Asian Games lessons into Wuhan Open breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bronze medal finish in the 20th Asian Games, Alex Eala now shifts her attention back to the Asian swing as she prepares to compete in the 2026 Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-looks-to-turn-asian-games-lessons-into-wuhan-open-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:08:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-looks-to-turn-asian-games-lessons-into-wuhan-open-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pop It': Coco Gauff featured in music video for new single by Gunna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gauff serves up an ace in the introduction to the video, which acts as the kickoff for the beat starting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pop-it-coco-gauff-featured-in-music-video-for-new-single-by-gunna/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:17:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pop-it-coco-gauff-featured-in-music-video-for-new-single-by-gunna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mertens stops Swiatek to reach China Open semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elise Mertens beat her third Grand Slam winner during her China Open run, besting Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the semifinals in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mertens-stops-swiatek-to-reach-china-open-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:37:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mertens-stops-swiatek-to-reach-china-open-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic loses to Hurkacz in 2nd round at Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters after a shock second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-loses-to-hurkacz-in-2nd-round-at-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:07:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-loses-to-hurkacz-in-2nd-round-at-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mertens stuns Swiatek to reach China Open semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Elise Mertens against Iga Swiatek from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mertens-stuns-swiatek-to-reach-china-open-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mertens-stuns-swiatek-to-reach-china-open-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurkacz defeats Djokovic for first time in nine meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Novak Djokovic against Hubert Hurkacz from the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hurkacz-defeats-djokovic-for-first-time-in-nine-meetings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hurkacz-defeats-djokovic-for-first-time-in-nine-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic suffers surprise Hurkacz loss in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic suffers a surprise second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, just three days after his triumph at the China Open in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-surprise-hurkacz-loss-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-surprise-hurkacz-loss-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery and Khachanov battle it out in three set tie-break epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Karen Khachanov against Arthur Fery from the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-and-khachanov-battle-it-out-in-three-set-tie-break-epic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-and-khachanov-battle-it-out-in-three-set-tie-break-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic suffers shock second-round exit in Shanghai and Fery beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic suffered a shock second-round exit at the Shanghai Masters, losing in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-shock-second-round-exit-in-shanghai-and-fery-beaten/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-shock-second-round-exit-in-shanghai-and-fery-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon boss jokes military would love to 'sort out' influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Marine Commandos providing security at Wimbledon would like "nothing more than to sort out" disruptive social media influencers at the prestigious tournament, its chief executive jokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-boss-jokes-military-would-love-to-sort-out-influencers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-boss-jokes-military-would-love-to-sort-out-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton celebrates 24th birthday with straight-sets win, moves on in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[On his 24th birthday, Ben Shelton defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (6) to advance to the third round of the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-celebrates-24th-birthday-with-straight-sets-win-moves-on-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:03:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-celebrates-24th-birthday-with-straight-sets-win-moves-on-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ticket-rises-and-more-tv-packages-why-is-price-of-sport-increasing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ticket-rises-and-more-tv-packages-why-is-price-of-sport-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic to reach out to Sinner about returning from long layoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Jannik Sinner after an injury ended the top-ranked player's season, saying Thursday he knows how difficult it is to come back after a lengthy layoff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-to-reach-out-to-sinner-about-returning-from-long-layoff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-to-reach-out-to-sinner-about-returning-from-long-layoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva, Bartunkova reach China Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva and Nikola Bartunkova advanced to the semifinals of the China Open with straight-sets victories Thursday in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-bartunkova-reach-china-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-bartunkova-reach-china-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norrie loses to qualifier Svrcina in first round at Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Shanghai Masters match between Cameron Norrie and Dalibor Svrcina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-loses-to-qualifier-svrcina-in-first-round-at-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-loses-to-qualifier-svrcina-in-first-round-at-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz: Tennis schedule 'pushing players too much']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz believes tennis' relentless schedule is "going in the wrong direction" and feels players are being "pushed" to feature in too many tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-tennis-schedule-pushing-players-too-much/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-tennis-schedule-pushing-players-too-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsitsipas advances to Shanghai second round; Hurkacz lines up Djokovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans in the Shanghai Masters first round to continue his slow climb back up the ATP rankings, while Hubert Hurkacz had 19 aces in a win over James Duckworth and next plays Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-advances-to-shanghai-second-round-hurkacz-lines-up-djokovic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:08:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-advances-to-shanghai-second-round-hurkacz-lines-up-djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz, Gauff, Sinner among players signed up for 1 Point Slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again have some star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a 1 million Australian dollar prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-gauff-sinner-among-players-signed-up-for-1-point-slam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:59:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-gauff-sinner-among-players-signed-up-for-1-point-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff says she had a "draining" few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draining-few-days-for-gauff-after-online-racist-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draining-few-days-for-gauff-after-online-racist-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brit star Fery impresses to advance past Cilic in Shanghai!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Arthur Fery against Marin Cilic from the Shanghai Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brit-star-fery-impresses-to-advance-past-cilic-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brit-star-fery-impresses-to-advance-past-cilic-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff falls to Mertens, says abusive comments were 'draining']]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens, whom she had beaten in all five of their previous matchups, before saying she felt drained over the abusive comments she received during the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-falls-to-mertens-says-abusive-comments-were-draining/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:05:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-falls-to-mertens-says-abusive-comments-were-draining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff falls to Mertens to end challenging week at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens, whom she had beaten in all five of their previous matchups, to end a tournament that included her calling out an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in the preceding round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-falls-to-mertens-to-end-challenging-week-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:34:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-falls-to-mertens-to-end-challenging-week-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff left 'drained' by online racist abuse after losing at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after suffering a shock defeat by Elise Mertens as Iga Swiatek reached the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-left-drained-by-online-racist-abuse-after-losing-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-left-drained-by-online-racist-abuse-after-losing-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff dumped out in straight sets by Mertens in China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Coco Gauff against Elise Mertens from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dumped-out-in-straight-sets-by-mertens-in-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dumped-out-in-straight-sets-by-mertens-in-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff dumped out in straight sets by Mertens at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Coco Gauff against Elise Mertens from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dumped-out-in-straight-sets-by-mertens-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dumped-out-in-straight-sets-by-mertens-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is AMAZING!' | How 'trailblazer' Serena inspired Townsend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Black History Month, Taylor Townend joins Sky Sports' The Moments That Makes Us series, to reflect on her career so far and how 'Trailblazer' Serena Williams inspired her growing up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/this-is-amazing-how-trailblazer-serena-inspired-townsend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/this-is-amazing-how-trailblazer-serena-inspired-townsend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic ends trophy drought with victory in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic wins the China Open for a seventh time after Alex de Minaur retires in the final in Beijing, as the Serb wins the 102nd title of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-ends-trophy-drought-with-victory-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-ends-trophy-drought-with-victory-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was it right to default Medvedev for hitting spectator with ball?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with the ball during his semi-final with Novak Djokovic at the China Open, but was it the correct decision or should he have been able to continue playing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/was-it-right-to-default-medvedev-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/was-it-right-to-default-medvedev-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartunkova pulls another upset, Osaka ousted at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Bartunkova's run at the China Open continues after defeating Sinja Kraus on Tuesday in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bartunkova-pulls-another-upset-osaka-ousted-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:07:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bartunkova-pulls-another-upset-osaka-ousted-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Means more than just a trophy' - Djokovic claims 102nd title of career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic claims the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retires injured from the China Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/means-more-than-just-a-trophy-djokovic-claims-102nd-title-of-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/means-more-than-just-a-trophy-djokovic-claims-102nd-title-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic wins 7th China Open title after injured De Minaur retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic won his 7th China Open title on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired in the second set of the final with a groin injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-7th-china-open-title-after-injured-de-minaur-retires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:04:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-7th-china-open-title-after-injured-de-minaur-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic wins China Open without needing a match point in semi-final and final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title without needing a match point in his semi-final and final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-china-open-without-needing-a-match-point-in-semi-final-and-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-china-open-without-needing-a-match-point-in-semi-final-and-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Minaur retires in China Open final to hand Djokovic title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Novak Djokovic against Alex de Minaur from the China Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/de-minaur-retires-in-china-open-final-to-hand-djokovic-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/de-minaur-retires-in-china-open-final-to-hand-djokovic-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No, no, nooo!’ Beijing stunned as De Minaur retires in final after superb winner!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex de Minaur retired in the China Open final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a superb winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-no-nooo-beijing-stunned-as-de-minaur-retires-in-final-after-superb-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-no-nooo-beijing-stunned-as-de-minaur-retires-in-final-after-superb-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic wins China Open without facing a match point in semi-final and final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title without facing a match point in his semi-final and final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-china-open-without-facing-a-match-point-in-semi-final-and-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-china-open-without-facing-a-match-point-in-semi-final-and-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from injury, Alcaraz keeps Japan Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday to defend his Japan Open title, in his second tournament back from an injury layoff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/back-from-injury-alcaraz-keeps-japan-open-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:30:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/back-from-injury-alcaraz-keeps-japan-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz back to winning ways with first title since wrist injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Carlos Alcaraz against Jiri Lehecka from the Japan Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-back-to-winning-ways-with-first-title-since-wrist-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-back-to-winning-ways-with-first-title-since-wrist-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff: 'Insane' wave of racist comments after disputed point at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a disputed point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday, Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-insane-wave-of-racist-comments-after-disputed-point-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:12:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-insane-wave-of-racist-comments-after-disputed-point-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz wins Japan Open in first final since wrist injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz has won his first final since coming back from a long injury lay-off for a right wrist injury with success at the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-wins-japan-open-in-first-final-since-wrist-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-wins-japan-open-in-first-final-since-wrist-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev finally runs out of chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/calm-in-real-life-but-demons-on-court-medvedev-finally-runs-out-of-chances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/calm-in-real-life-but-demons-on-court-medvedev-finally-runs-out-of-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner out rest of year with knee inflammation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner, who already announced he'd miss the Shanghai Masters, announced Tuesday he would miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-out-rest-of-year-with-knee-inflammation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:36:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-out-rest-of-year-with-knee-inflammation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-out-for-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-out-for-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World No 1 Sinner to miss rest of 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 &zwnj;Jannik Sinner will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to the knee injury that has kept him on the sidelines since winning Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/world-no-1-sinner-to-miss-rest-of-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/world-no-1-sinner-to-miss-rest-of-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's OUT!' - Look back at Medvedev's biggest outbursts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back on some of Daniil Medvedev's outbursts on court following disqualification at the China Open after accidentally hitting a spectator with the ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-out-look-back-at-medvedevs-biggest-outbursts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-out-look-back-at-medvedevs-biggest-outbursts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-condemns-racist-abuse-after-china-open-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-condemns-racist-abuse-after-china-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff receives racist abuse online after China Open incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff has said she has been racially abused on social media following an incident in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-receives-racist-abuse-online-after-china-open-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-receives-racist-abuse-online-after-china-open-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev DQ'd from China Open after hitting spectator with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Medvedev was disqualified from his semifinal China Open match against Novak Djokovic after hitting a ball into the stands and striking a fan in the head. Djokovic advances to the final Tuesday vs. Alex de Minaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-dqd-from-china-open-after-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-dqd-from-china-open-after-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic reaches China Open final after Medvedev defaulted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Daniil Medvedev vs Novak Djokovic at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-reaches-china-open-final-after-medvedev-defaulted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-reaches-china-open-final-after-medvedev-defaulted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-disqualified-from-djokovic-match-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-disqualified-from-djokovic-match-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev defaulted from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-from-djokovic-match-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-from-djokovic-match-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extraordinary moment Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev was defaulted against Novak Djokovic during the China Open after hitting a ball at a spectator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/extraordinary-moment-medvedev-disqualified-after-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/extraordinary-moment-medvedev-disqualified-after-hitting-spectator-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extraordinary moment Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev was defaulted against Novak Djokovic during the China Open after hitting a ball at a spectator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/extraordinary-moment-medvedev-disqualified-after-hitting-spectator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/extraordinary-moment-medvedev-disqualified-after-hitting-spectator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball in defeat to Djokovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball as Novak Djokovic took his impeccable record at the China Open to 33-0 and moved one win away from a first title of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball-in-defeat-to-djokovic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball-in-defeat-to-djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball as Djokovic makes Beijing final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball as Novak Djokovic took his impeccable record at the China Open to 33-0 and moved one win away from a first title of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball-as-djokovic-makes-beijing-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-defaulted-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball-as-djokovic-makes-beijing-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz drops 16 straight points, rallies to reach Japan Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 ranked Carlos Alcaraz overcame losing 16 straight points to beat Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 to make the Japan Open finals. It will be Alcaraz's first final since coming back from a 4 1/2-month layoff for a wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-drops-16-straight-points-rallies-to-reach-japan-open-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:31:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-drops-16-straight-points-rallies-to-reach-japan-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz fights back against Munar to book spot in Japan Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from Carlos Alcaraz's semi-final clash against Juame Munar at the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-fights-back-against-munar-to-book-spot-in-japan-open-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-fights-back-against-munar-to-book-spot-in-japan-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damilola Taylor's shocking murder revisited 26 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the killing of Damilola Taylor, shedding fresh light with new testimony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/damilola-taylors-shocking-murder-revisited-26-years-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/damilola-taylors-shocking-murder-revisited-26-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-beats-zverev-to-reach-china-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-beats-zverev-to-reach-china-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic creates more history with epic Zverev win at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to defeat French Open and US Open champion Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the China Open on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-creates-more-history-with-epic-zverev-win-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-creates-more-history-with-epic-zverev-win-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic defeats Zverev in incredible match to reach semis!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Novak Djokovic in the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-defeats-zverev-in-incredible-match-to-reach-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-defeats-zverev-in-incredible-match-to-reach-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't believe what we've seen!' - Djokovic and Zverev produce INCREDIBLE rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev served up an unbelievable rally during their clash at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-believe-what-weve-seen-djokovic-and-zverev-produce-incredible-rally-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-believe-what-weve-seen-djokovic-and-zverev-produce-incredible-rally-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't believe what we've seen!' | Djokovic and Zverev produce INCREDIBLE rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev served up an unbelievable rally during their clash at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-believe-what-weve-seen-djokovic-and-zverev-produce-incredible-rally/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-believe-what-weve-seen-djokovic-and-zverev-produce-incredible-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka crashes out of China Open after defeat by Bartunkova]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of the China Open after a surprise straight-set defeat by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-crashes-out-of-china-open-after-defeat-by-bartunkova/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-crashes-out-of-china-open-after-defeat-by-bartunkova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Aryna Sabalenka follows Elena Rybakina out the door at the China Open as she falls to a surprise defeat by Nikola Bartunkova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-by-bartunkova-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-by-bartunkova-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka bounced from China Open in straight-sets loss to Bartunkova]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 34-ranked Nikola Bartunkova defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 in the third round of the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-bounced-from-china-open-in-straight-sets-loss-to-bartunkova/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:15:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-bounced-from-china-open-in-straight-sets-loss-to-bartunkova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz moves on to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov retires with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz moved into the final four at the Tokyo Open after his quarterfinal opponent, Denis Shapovalov, was forced to retire due to a hip injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-moves-on-to-tokyo-semifinals-after-shapovalov-retires-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:15:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-moves-on-to-tokyo-semifinals-after-shapovalov-retires-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka follows Rybakina out of China Open after shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after world No 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out of the China Open, world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka followed suit in Beijing on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-follows-rybakina-out-of-china-open-after-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-follows-rybakina-out-of-china-open-after-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Czech star Bartunkova stuns Sabalenka at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Nikola Bartunkova against Aryna Sabalenka from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/young-czech-star-bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/young-czech-star-bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartunkova stuns Sabalenka at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Nikola Bartunkova against Aryna Sabalenka from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/celebrate-the-late-scottish-kenyan-singer-songwriter-beldina-odenyo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/celebrate-the-late-scottish-kenyan-singer-songwriter-beldina-odenyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff wins first match since US Open; No. 1 Rybakina out in Beijing]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open semifinalist Coco Gauff beat Camila Osorio 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2 in a second-round match at the China Open, while No. 1-ranked Elena Rybakina was ousted by No. 118 Alina Charaeva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-first-match-since-us-open-no-1-rybakina-out-in-beijing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:38:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-first-match-since-us-open-no-1-rybakina-out-in-beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina suffers shock defeat to World No 118 Charaeva at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Elena Rybakina against Alina Charaeva from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-defeat-to-world-no-118-charaeva-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-defeat-to-world-no-118-charaeva-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charaeva stuns Rybakina in first game as World No.1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Elena Rybakina against Alina Charaeva from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/charaeva-stuns-rybakina-in-first-game-as-world-no1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/charaeva-stuns-rybakina-in-first-game-as-world-no1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartal wins again as Zverev sets up Djokovic tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Sonay Kartal reaches last-32 at the China Open as Alexander Zverev sets up a quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartal-wins-again-as-zverev-sets-up-djokovic-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kartal-wins-again-as-zverev-sets-up-djokovic-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner pulls out of Shanghai Masters after withdrawing from China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Rolex Shanghai Masters as he deals with a knee problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-pulls-out-of-shanghai-masters-after-withdrawing-from-china-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-pulls-out-of-shanghai-masters-after-withdrawing-from-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev flies past Shang to setup Djokovic quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Juncheng Shang from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-flies-past-shang-to-setup-djokovic-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-flies-past-shang-to-setup-djokovic-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner extends absence by withdrawing from Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters as he deals with a knee problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-extends-absence-by-withdrawing-from-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:06:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-extends-absence-by-withdrawing-from-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina suffers shock loss to world No 118 in first match as world No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina suffered a stunning defeat to world No 118 Alina Charaeva in her first match since becoming world No 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-loss-to-world-no-118-in-first-match-as-world-no-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-loss-to-world-no-118-in-first-match-as-world-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina suffers shock loss in first match as world No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina suffered a stunning defeat to world No 118 Alina Charaeva in her first match since becoming world No 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-loss-in-first-match-as-world-no-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-suffers-shock-loss-in-first-match-as-world-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz battles to book quarter-finals spot at Japan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz battled through a gripping first-set tiebreak to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open with a 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 victory over Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-battles-to-book-quarter-finals-spot-at-japan-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-battles-to-book-quarter-finals-spot-at-japan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz beats Arnaldi to reach 3rd round at Japan Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 on Saturday in a second-round match at the Japan Open, continuing his strong return to play after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-beats-arnaldi-to-reach-3rd-round-at-japan-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:32:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-beats-arnaldi-to-reach-3rd-round-at-japan-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff wins first match since US Open, advances to 3rd round in Beijing]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open semifinalist Coco Gauff beat Camila Osorio 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2 in a second-round match at the China Open on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-first-match-since-us-open-advances-to-3rd-round-in-beijing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:50:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-first-match-since-us-open-advances-to-3rd-round-in-beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala chose the Philippines, and that is worth remembering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion: The Philippines should feel gratitude that Eala elected to represent her country at the Asian Games rather than making another stop on an increasingly important professional calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-chose-the-philippines-and-that-is-worth-remembering/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:18:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-chose-the-philippines-and-that-is-worth-remembering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic battles through fitness issues to produce resilient China Open comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic again appeared to struggle with fitness issues as he came from behind to avoid a second-round exit to world No 104 Yunchaokete Bu at the China Open on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-battles-through-fitness-issues-to-produce-resilient-china-open-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-battles-through-fitness-issues-to-produce-resilient-china-open-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic rallies after medical timeout, improves to 31-0 at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Bu Yunchaokete to reach the quarterfinals and maintain his flawless record at the China Open despite again needing a medical timeout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-rallies-after-medical-timeout-improves-to-31-0-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:33:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-rallies-after-medical-timeout-improves-to-31-0-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic overcomes Bu in thrilling match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Bu Yunchaokete against Novak Djokovic in the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-overcomes-bu-in-thrilling-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-overcomes-bu-in-thrilling-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself']]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-trying-hard-to-be-easier-on-myself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-trying-hard-to-be-easier-on-myself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Remarkable!' | Muchova's extraordinary 360 pick-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova's makes a 'remarkable' 360 pick-up in her match against Katie Boulter at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/remarkable-muchovas-extraordinary-360-pick-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/remarkable-muchovas-extraordinary-360-pick-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[360 spin mid-rally! Muchova's extraordinary shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova makes an extraordinary 360 spinning shot in her match against Katie Boulter at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/360-spin-mid-rally-muchovas-extraordinary-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/360-spin-mid-rally-muchovas-extraordinary-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka cruises past Zarazua at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the China Open match between Renata Zarazua and Aryna Sabalenka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-cruises-past-zarazua-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-cruises-past-zarazua-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter loses out to Muchova in China after dominant second set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the China Open match between Katie Boulter and Karolina Muchova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-out-to-muchova-in-china-after-dominant-second-set/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-loses-out-to-muchova-in-china-after-dominant-second-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe wins INCREDIBLE 35-shot rally against Fils!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francis Tiafoe saved break point after an amazing 35-shot rally against Arthur Fils at the Tokyo Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-wins-incredible-35-shot-rally-against-fils/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-wins-incredible-35-shot-rally-against-fils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wang defeats Zhang for tennis gold at Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wang Xiyu defeated Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 to win women's singles tennis gold on Friday at the Asian Games. The victory also gave her an automatic berth at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wang-defeats-zhang-for-tennis-gold-at-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:35:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wang-defeats-zhang-for-tennis-gold-at-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Major milestone' with women to earn equal prize money at tennis events]]></title><description><![CDATA[All combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award women equal &zwnj;prize money to the men from 2027, the Women's Tennis Association &zwnj;said on Thursday, with the Italian Open and other &#8203;major events joining the rest of the category in offering the same pay-outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/major-milestone-with-women-to-earn-equal-prize-money-at-tennis-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/major-milestone-with-women-to-earn-equal-prize-money-at-tennis-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More top-level events to award equal prize money in 'major milestone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's Tennis Association confirms all its combined 1000 events will award equal prize money from 2027 in a "major milestone".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/more-top-level-events-to-award-equal-prize-money-in-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/more-top-level-events-to-award-equal-prize-money-in-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTA to offer equal prize money at Italian Open, other big events in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Italian Open will offer women the same amount of total prize money as men in 2027 as part of a "major milestone" initiative from the WTA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wta-to-offer-equal-prize-money-at-italian-open-other-big-events-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:32:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wta-to-offer-equal-prize-money-at-italian-open-other-big-events-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz begins Japan Open title defence with win over Michelsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Carlos Alcaraz against Alex Michelsen from the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-begins-japan-open-title-defence-with-win-over-michelsen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-begins-japan-open-title-defence-with-win-over-michelsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-kartal-wins-on-wta-return-after-six-months-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-kartal-wins-on-wta-return-after-six-months-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norrie narrowly edged out by Zverev in thrilling first-round contest in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Cameron Norrie from the China Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-narrowly-edged-out-by-zverev-in-thrilling-first-round-contest-in-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-narrowly-edged-out-by-zverev-in-thrilling-first-round-contest-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishikori's career ends with Japan Open loss to Tiafoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori had an emotional farewell to his tennis career, playing his final match at the Japan Open in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Frances Tiafoe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nishikoris-career-ends-with-japan-open-loss-to-tiafoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:27:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nishikoris-career-ends-with-japan-open-loss-to-tiafoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I kept fighting right to the end' - emotional Nishikori retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tearful Kei Nishikori says he "kept fighting right to the end" as the former world number four ends his professional career at the Japan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-kept-fighting-right-to-the-end-emotional-nishikori-retires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-kept-fighting-right-to-the-end-emotional-nishikori-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala denied by Wang, settles for Asian Games bronze again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala will have to settle for bronze once again at the 20th Asian Games after losing to Wang Xiyu in the semis on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-denied-by-wang-settles-for-asian-games-bronze-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:24:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-denied-by-wang-settles-for-asian-games-bronze-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Nishikori finishes career in style with 23-shot rally against Tiafoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori bowed out in style, with the last point of his incredible career being a 23-shot rally against Frances Tiafoe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/emotional-nishikori-finishes-career-in-style-with-23-shot-rally-against-tiafoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/emotional-nishikori-finishes-career-in-style-with-23-shot-rally-against-tiafoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We had some great battles' - Tennis legends bid farewell to Nishikori]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and many more ATP stars bid farewell to the great Kei Nishikori.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/we-had-some-great-battles-tennis-legends-bid-farewell-to-nishikori/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/we-had-some-great-battles-tennis-legends-bid-farewell-to-nishikori/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We had some great battles' - Legends of the game bid farewell to Nishikori]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and many more ATP stars bid farewell to the great Kei Nishikori.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/we-had-some-great-battles-legends-of-the-game-bid-farewell-to-nishikori/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/we-had-some-great-battles-legends-of-the-game-bid-farewell-to-nishikori/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz, Dart, Kartal win in Japan and China but Brits Norrie, Fery knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bumper day of action on the ATP and WTA Tours at the China Open and Japan Open saw Carlos Alcaraz and Brits Harriet Dart and Sonay Kartal win. But there were defeats for Cam Norrie and Arthur Fery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dart-kartal-win-in-japan-and-china-but-brits-norrie-fery-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dart-kartal-win-in-japan-and-china-but-brits-norrie-fery-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro taking break to deal with health issues, plans return at Aussie Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Navarro says she's taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and plans to return ahead of the Australian Open in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/navarro-taking-break-to-deal-with-health-issues-plans-return-at-aussie-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:24:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/navarro-taking-break-to-deal-with-health-issues-plans-return-at-aussie-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro opens up on health struggles that caused 'deep anger' on court]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Emma Navarro says she has gained her "life back" as she shares her long-running health problems that caused significant weight loss, fatigue, dizziness and left her "feeling deep internal anger" on the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/navarro-opens-up-on-health-struggles-that-caused-deep-anger-on-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/navarro-opens-up-on-health-struggles-that-caused-deep-anger-on-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-first-match-since-wimbledon-in-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-first-match-since-wimbledon-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-first-match-since-wimbledon-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-first-match-since-wimbledon-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite medical timeout, Djokovic starts China Open with win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic maintained his flawless record at the China Open despite needing a medical timeout during his first round match on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/despite-medical-timeout-djokovic-starts-china-open-with-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:54:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/despite-medical-timeout-djokovic-starts-china-open-with-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic returned to action in Beijing 11 years after his last appearance and extended his incredible record to 30 consecutive wins at the China Open on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-lands-first-win-since-wimbledon-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-lands-first-win-since-wimbledon-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter dominates Hontama to progress at China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the China Open match between Mai Hontama and Katie Boulter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-dominates-hontama-to-progress-at-china-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-dominates-hontama-to-progress-at-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala secures Asian Games medal with quarterfinal triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala is through to the semifinals at the Asian Games and is now guaranteed at least a bronze medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-secures-asian-games-medal-with-quarterfinal-triumph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:41:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-secures-asian-games-medal-with-quarterfinal-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala 'didn't take lightly' decision to play Asian Games over China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment -- even if that means risking a fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-didnt-take-lightly-decision-to-play-asian-games-over-china-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:27:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-didnt-take-lightly-decision-to-play-asian-games-over-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic says his body is "feeling good" ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open, following his first-round exit at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-feeling-good-ahead-of-china-open-return-after-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-feeling-good-ahead-of-china-open-return-after-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The 12-day Masters 1000 is too much tennis' - Henman calls for changes to calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former British No 1 Tim Henman has called for changes to the calendar saying the 12-day Masters 1000 is "too much" tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-12-day-masters-1000-is-too-much-tennis-henman-calls-for-changes-to-calendar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-12-day-masters-1000-is-too-much-tennis-henman-calls-for-changes-to-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala rolls past Patcharin to reach Asian Games quarterfinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala's Asian Games is off to a winning start after she cruised past Patchari Cheapchandej on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-rolls-past-patcharin-to-reach-asian-games-quarterfinals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:27:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-rolls-past-patcharin-to-reach-asian-games-quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev comeback leads Europe to Laver Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev recovers from his day two defeat by Alex de Minaur to beat Learner Tien and clinch the Laver Cup title for Team Europe on the final day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-comeback-leads-europe-to-laver-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-comeback-leads-europe-to-laver-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev tops American Tien to clinch Laver Cup for Team Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev clinched the decisive points that brought the Laver Cup back to Team Europe on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-tops-american-tien-to-clinch-laver-cup-for-team-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:38:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-tops-american-tien-to-clinch-laver-cup-for-team-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't have to listen to Zverev cry now!' - Agassi's hilarious Laver Cup speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre Agassi led a hilarious speech after his Team World lost the Laver Cup to Team Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-have-to-listen-to-zverev-cry-now-agassis-hilarious-laver-cup-speech/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-have-to-listen-to-zverev-cry-now-agassis-hilarious-laver-cup-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't have to listen to Zverev cry now!' Agassi's bizarre speech after Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre Agassi lead a hilarious speech after his Team World lost the Laver Cup to Team Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-have-to-listen-to-zverev-cry-now-agassis-bizarre-speech-after-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-have-to-listen-to-zverev-cry-now-agassis-bizarre-speech-after-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev seals Laver Cup victory for Team Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe win the Laver Cup after Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-seals-laver-cup-victory-for-team-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-seals-laver-cup-victory-for-team-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev seals Laver Cup success for Team Europe at London's O2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe regained the Laver Cup as newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev sealed victory against Learner Tien to complete a 13-5 success at The O2 in London on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-seals-laver-cup-success-for-team-europe-at-londons-o2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-seals-laver-cup-success-for-team-europe-at-londons-o2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Czech Republic ease past Ukraine to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the 12th time thanks to wins for 2026 Wimbledon finalists Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/czechs-beat-ukraine-for-12th-billie-jean-king-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/czechs-beat-ukraine-for-12th-billie-jean-king-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon finalists Noskova, Muchova secure BJK Cup for Czechia]]></title><description><![CDATA[In July, they played each other in the Wimbledon final. Now, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have teamed together to win the Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-finalists-noskova-muchova-secure-bjk-cup-for-czechia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-finalists-noskova-muchova-secure-bjk-cup-for-czechia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz helps Europe to 3-1 Laver Cup lead after opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe took a 3-1 lead over Team World on Friday's opening day of the Laver Cup after Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik sealed the final point with a doubles victory in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-helps-europe-to-3-1-laver-cup-lead-after-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:40:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-helps-europe-to-3-1-laver-cup-lead-after-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shirt rip &amp; kicking chairs &#128561; Rublev loses cool as opponent battles back in first set!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrey Rublev's frustrations boiled over as he ripped his shirt and kicked courtside chairs after Hugo Gaston staged a comeback in the first set of their Hangzhou Open clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shirt-rip-amp-kicking-chairs-128561-rublev-loses-cool-as-opponent-battles-back-in-first-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shirt-rip-amp-kicking-chairs-128561-rublev-loses-cool-as-opponent-battles-back-in-first-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoids back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe lead Team World at the Laver Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-wins-after-saving-match-points-as-europe-lead-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-wins-after-saving-match-points-as-europe-lead-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz gets revenge, outlasts Fritz as Europe takes 7-5 lead in Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before finishing off Taylor Fritz 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 on Saturday as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-gets-revenge-outlasts-fritz-as-europe-takes-7-5-lead-in-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:02:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-gets-revenge-outlasts-fritz-as-europe-takes-7-5-lead-in-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz beats Fritz in thriller as Team Europe lead Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz secured his first win against a top-10 opponent since the Australian Open final in a 6-3 4-6 (11-9) thriller against Taylor Fritz as Team Europe secured a narrow 7-5 lead heading into the final day of the Laver Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-beats-fritz-in-thriller-as-team-europe-lead-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-beats-fritz-in-thriller-as-team-europe-lead-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray 'still plans to help' Draper ahead of 2027 return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Andy Murray has revealed he could still be involved with coaching Jack Draper ahead of the former British No 1's return from injury at the start of next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/murray-still-plans-to-help-draper-ahead-of-2027-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/murray-still-plans-to-help-draper-ahead-of-2027-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Svitolina seals Ukraine's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/svitolina-seals-ukraines-spot-in-billie-jean-king-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:51:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/svitolina-seals-ukraines-spot-in-billie-jean-king-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're playing more and more' - Alcaraz on the current tennis schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz speaks on the ATP schedule's intensity and how important it is to have a break to prevent injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-playing-more-and-more-alcaraz-on-the-current-tennis-schedule-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-playing-more-and-more-alcaraz-on-the-current-tennis-schedule-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're playing more and more' | Alcaraz on the current tennis schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz speaks on the ATP schedule's intensity and how important it is to have a break to prevent injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-playing-more-and-more-alcaraz-on-the-current-tennis-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-playing-more-and-more-alcaraz-on-the-current-tennis-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup 3-1 lead after opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe took a 3-1 lead over Team World on Friday's opening day of the Laver Cup after Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik sealed the final point with a doubles victory in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-helps-europe-into-laver-cup-3-1-lead-after-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:09:01 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-helps-europe-into-laver-cup-3-1-lead-after-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner ruled out of China Open with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner will not be defending his China Open title as he continues to recover from a knee problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-ruled-out-of-china-open-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-ruled-out-of-china-open-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz, Mensik win doubles to put Europe 3-1 up after opening day of Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and doubles partner Jakub Mensik gave Team Europe a 3-1 lead over Team World after the opening day of the Laver Cup on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-mensik-win-doubles-to-put-europe-3-1-up-after-opening-day-of-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-mensik-win-doubles-to-put-europe-3-1-up-after-opening-day-of-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noskova, Muchova lead Czechia to Billie Jean King Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova won their singles matches to lead Czechia to a 2-0 win over Spain on Friday and a shot at the Billie Jean King Cup title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/noskova-muchova-lead-czechia-to-billie-jean-king-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:24:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/noskova-muchova-lead-czechia-to-billie-jean-king-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner absence goes on as world No 1 withdraws from China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the China Open, saying he is not yet ready to compete as he continues to recover from the knee &zwnj;injury that also forced him to miss the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-absence-goes-on-as-world-no-1-withdraws-from-china-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sinner-absence-goes-on-as-world-no-1-withdraws-from-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lingering knee injury keeps Sinner out of China Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner will not defend his China Open title, further delaying his return from injury as he says his knee is not quite ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lingering-knee-injury-keeps-sinner-out-of-china-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:37:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lingering-knee-injury-keeps-sinner-out-of-china-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer gives 'longevity' advice to Alcaraz and Sinner - 'There are so many details!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer explains the challenges of longevity within tennis, as he takes a specific look at Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-gives-longevity-advice-to-alcaraz-and-sinner-there-are-so-many-details/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-gives-longevity-advice-to-alcaraz-and-sinner-there-are-so-many-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future career as a barber? Hilarious moment Zverev helped style Alcaraz's hair!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at the hilarious moment Alexander Zverev helped style Carlos Alcaraz's hair at the Laver Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/future-career-as-a-barber-hilarious-moment-zverev-helped-style-alcarazs-hair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/future-career-as-a-barber-hilarious-moment-zverev-helped-style-alcarazs-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz felt burnt out after too much exposure on and off the court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz has admitted feeling burnt out due to being exposed to a lot of commitments before he suffered a lengthy layoff due to an injury sustained in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-felt-burnt-out-after-too-much-exposure-on-and-off-the-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-felt-burnt-out-after-too-much-exposure-on-and-off-the-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy recovers to beat China, reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jasmine Paolini won both her singles and doubles matches Thursday to help Italy beat host China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/italy-recovers-to-beat-china-reach-billie-jean-king-cup-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:15:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/italy-recovers-to-beat-china-reach-billie-jean-king-cup-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala falls to Prozorova at first hurdle in Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala's first outing at the Singapore Tennis Open has ended in defeat to Tatiana Prozorova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-prozorova-at-first-hurdle-in-singapore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:39:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-falls-to-prozorova-at-first-hurdle-in-singapore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff will be a player-owner for Florida franchise in World Team Tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise that will compete in the new season of World Team Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-will-be-a-player-owner-for-florida-franchise-in-world-team-tennis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:16:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-will-be-a-player-owner-for-florida-franchise-in-world-team-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I suffered, but I enjoyed' - Alcaraz on smiling after defeat at 3:34am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz discusses his US Open return, why he "misses" rival Jannik Sinner and his excitement for this year's Laver Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-suffered-but-i-enjoyed-alcaraz-on-smiling-after-defeat-at-334am/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-suffered-but-i-enjoyed-alcaraz-on-smiling-after-defeat-at-334am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain advances to Billie Jean King Cup semis for first time in 18 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by clinching a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in the decisive doubles match while saving 18 break points Wednesday. On Friday, Spain will face Czechia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spain-advances-to-billie-jean-king-cup-semis-for-first-time-in-18-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spain-advances-to-billie-jean-king-cup-semis-for-first-time-in-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian tennis player Somani suspended 4 years in doping case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian tennis player Parikshit Somani was banned for four years in a doping case Wednesday after judges dismissed an explanation he gave that was similar to the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/indian-tennis-player-somani-suspended-4-years-in-doping-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:42:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/indian-tennis-player-somani-suspended-4-years-in-doping-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray and Nadal set for first encounter in 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world No 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is set to face Rafa Nadal for the first time in 10 years when the pair captain their respective teams at an anniversary event next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/murray-and-nadal-set-for-first-encounter-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/murray-and-nadal-set-for-first-encounter-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/be-comfortable-in-your-own-identity-agassis-advice-to-raducanu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/be-comfortable-in-your-own-identity-agassis-advice-to-raducanu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned Moore's &pound;15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[British player Tara Moore's legal bid for &pound;15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/banned-moores-pound15m-lawsuit-against-wta-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/banned-moores-pound15m-lawsuit-against-wta-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keothavong 'can't fault' GB after BJK Cup loss to Czechs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lose their singles matches as Great Britain are beaten by a strong Czech Republic side in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/keothavong-cant-fault-gb-after-bjk-cup-loss-to-czechs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/keothavong-cant-fault-gb-after-bjk-cup-loss-to-czechs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champ Noskova leads Czechia to BJK Cup Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova won their singles matches to lead Czechia to a 2-0 win over Britain and a spot in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champ-noskova-leads-czechia-to-bjk-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:09:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champ-noskova-leads-czechia-to-bjk-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouzkova beats Kartal as Czech Republic take BJK Cup lead over GB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal is narrowly beaten by Marie Bouzkova in the first singles match as Czech Republic take a 1-0 lead over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bouzkova-beats-kartal-as-czech-republic-take-bjk-cup-lead-over-gb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bouzkova-beats-kartal-as-czech-republic-take-bjk-cup-lead-over-gb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Britain out of Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Boulter, Kartal beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/great-britain-out-of-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-as-boulter-kartal-beaten/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/great-britain-out-of-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-as-boulter-kartal-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB dominate Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain will play in the Davis Cup Finals for the first time since 2023 after claiming a 4-0 win against Ecuador in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gb-dominate-ecuador-to-reach-davis-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gb-dominate-ecuador-to-reach-davis-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8; Britain also advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev sent Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8, outclassing Dino Prizmic to secure a 3-1 victory over Croatia. Britain also advanced as its doubles pair of Henry Patten and Neal Skupski completed a sweep of Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-powers-germany-into-davis-cup-final-8-britain-also-advances/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:45:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-powers-germany-into-davis-cup-final-8-britain-also-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Britain book place in Davis Cup Finals with victory over Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain wrapped up a straightforward victory over Ecuador to book their place at the Davis Cup Finals in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/great-britain-book-place-in-davis-cup-finals-with-victory-over-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/great-britain-book-place-in-davis-cup-finals-with-victory-over-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB qualify for Davis Cup Finals after doubles win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain qualify for the Davis Cup Finals after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over Ecuador as Henry Patten and Neal Skupski beat Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo 6-3 6-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gb-qualify-for-davis-cup-finals-after-doubles-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gb-qualify-for-davis-cup-finals-after-doubles-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala aims for second WTA 500 title at Singapore Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala has gotten a first-round bye at the Singapore Tennis Open as she eyes a second WTA 500 title this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-aims-for-second-wta-500-title-at-singapore-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:39:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-aims-for-second-wta-500-title-at-singapore-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett &amp; Reid star as GB win fifth World Team Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain become World Team Cup champions for the fifth time as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secure a 2-1 victory over Japan in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-amp-reid-star-as-gb-win-fifth-world-team-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-amp-reid-star-as-gb-win-fifth-world-team-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games: Alex Eala carries Philippine flag regardless of cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala found herself at a crossroads with a choice between playing for herself and playing for the Philippines. The choice was easy. She chose her country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/asian-games-alex-eala-carries-philippine-flag-regardless-of-cost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:20:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/asian-games-alex-eala-carries-philippine-flag-regardless-of-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs oust U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Czech Republic beat the United States to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton and Learner Tien both lost their singles matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-loses-again-in-davis-cup-as-czechs-oust-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:58:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-loses-again-in-davis-cup-as-czechs-oust-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is a stunner' - the best shots from GB v Ecuador in Fery's Davis Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Arthur Fery's victory over Alvaro Guillen Meza as he helps Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Ecuador in their Davis Cup qualifying match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-is-a-stunner-the-best-shots-from-gb-v-ecuador-in-ferys-davis-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-is-a-stunner-the-best-shots-from-gb-v-ecuador-in-ferys-davis-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery helps give GB Davis Cup lead over Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery and Toby Samuel secured wins for Great Britain over Ecuador in the Davis Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-helps-give-gb-davis-cup-lead-over-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-helps-give-gb-davis-cup-lead-over-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Samuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-caught-off-guard-on-winning-davis-cup-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-caught-off-guard-on-winning-davis-cup-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea becomes first Asian nation to reach Davis Cup finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after clinching its match against India 3-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/south-korea-becomes-first-asian-nation-to-reach-davis-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:46:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/south-korea-becomes-first-asian-nation-to-reach-davis-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton falls in Davis Cup; U.S. tied with Czechs]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open finalist Ben Shelton struggled to dominate with his serve and lost 6-4, 6-4 to Jiri Lehecka as the Czech Republic drew level 1-1 with the United States in the last qualifying round for the Davis Cup Final 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-falls-in-davis-cup-us-tied-with-czechs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:08:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-falls-in-davis-cup-us-tied-with-czechs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula withdraws from Singapore tournament, cites recent heavy workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from next week's WTA 500 tennis tournament in Singapore due to a recent heavy workload of matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-withdraws-from-singapore-tournament-cites-recent-heavy-workload/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:48:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-withdraws-from-singapore-tournament-cites-recent-heavy-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery leading Britain's Davis Cup challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is ready to embrace a new role as leader of Great Britain's Davis Cup team as they look to avoid embarrassment against Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-leading-britains-davis-cup-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:32:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-leading-britains-davis-cup-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You have to start somewhere' - 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Watch Ryder Cup-style event on Sky Sports this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out all you need to know as 12 of the world's best men's players compete in the annual Europe vs 'Rest of the World' Laver Cup showdown, live on Sky Sports September 25-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-tennis-laver-cup-watch-ryder-cup-style-event-on-sky-sports-this-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-tennis-laver-cup-watch-ryder-cup-style-event-on-sky-sports-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is tennis' Laver Cup? Watch Ryder Cup-style event on Sky Sports from today!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out all you need to know as 12 of the world's best men's players compete in the annual Europe vs 'Rest of the World' Laver Cup showdown, live on Sky Sports September 25-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-tennis-laver-cup-watch-ryder-cup-style-event-on-sky-sports-from-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-tennis-laver-cup-watch-ryder-cup-style-event-on-sky-sports-from-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is tennis' Laver Cup? 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Tiafoe-Shelton averaged 3.1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open men's final between champion Alexander Zverev and American Ben Shelton averaged 3.2 million viewers on ABC, the largest viewership for that match since ESPN's family of networks began televising the tournament in 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mens-final-watched-by-record-32m-tiafoe-shelton-averaged-31m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:07:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mens-final-watched-by-record-32m-tiafoe-shelton-averaged-31m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper decides not to play again this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-decides-not-to-play-again-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-decides-not-to-play-again-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper to miss rest of 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper will miss the rest of the 2026 season as he continues to recover from an arm injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/jack-draper-to-miss-rest-of-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:22:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/jack-draper-to-miss-rest-of-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper won't play again until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper has ruled himself out of action for the rest of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-wont-play-again-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-wont-play-again-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Open runner up Ben Shelton has confirmed he'll play for the U.S. Davis Cup in Prague this week then join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-rest-for-shelton-heading-to-davis-laver-cups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:16:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-rest-for-shelton-heading-to-davis-laver-cups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Challenger Tour to Davis Cup - GB's Samuel on 'surreal' year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton Toby Samuel is to make his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain after what he calls a "surreal" 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-challenger-tour-to-davis-cup-gbs-samuel-on-surreal-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-challenger-tour-to-davis-cup-gbs-samuel-on-surreal-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic drops from top 10; Rybakina tops women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic dropping to No. 12 marks the first time since October 2002 that neither he nor the retired Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal appear in the top 10 of tennis rankings. Elena Rybakina replaces Sabalenka at No. 1 on the women's ranking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-drops-from-top-10-rybakina-tops-women/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-drops-from-top-10-rybakina-tops-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev wins US Open to earn second Grand Slam victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins the second Grand Slam of his career by beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-6 (7-6), 5-7, 6-2 in the final of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wins-us-open-to-earn-second-grand-slam-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wins-us-open-to-earn-second-grand-slam-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It feels amazing' - Zverev reflects on US Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev says it was an "amazing feeling" to lift the US Open trophy after defeating Ben Shelton in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-feels-amazing-zverev-reflects-on-us-open-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-feels-amazing-zverev-reflects-on-us-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2: There's always a contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a new number one - but not everything is easy when you&rsquo;re at the top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/episode-2-theres-always-a-contender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/episode-2-theres-always-a-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players halting public protests as they seek bigger cut of revenues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/players-halting-public-protests-as-they-seek-bigger-cut-of-revenues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:48:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/players-halting-public-protests-as-they-seek-bigger-cut-of-revenues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev: I am best player in the world right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev believes he is currently the best tennis player in the world following his US Open victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-i-am-best-player-in-the-world-right-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-i-am-best-player-in-the-world-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am the best in the world right now' - Zverev sends warning to Sinner and Alcaraz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev sent out firm warning to world No 1 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, claiming he is currently the best tennis player in the world following his US Open victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-am-the-best-in-the-world-right-now-zverev-sends-warning-to-sinner-and-alcaraz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-am-the-best-in-the-world-right-now-zverev-sends-warning-to-sinner-and-alcaraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-turns-us-open-tears-into-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-turns-us-open-tears-into-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton on Zverev's 2nd serve routine: 'Shouldn't have unlimited time']]></title><description><![CDATA[Following his loss in the US Open final on Sunday, Ben Shelton became the latest player to weigh in on Alexander Zverev's prolonged second serve routine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-on-zverevs-2nd-serve-routine-shouldnt-have-unlimited-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:07:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-on-zverevs-2nd-serve-routine-shouldnt-have-unlimited-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev claims the US Open title amid a chaotic tournament -- and season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zverev won the US Open crown, capping off an unpredictable tournament and 2026 Grand Slam season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-the-us-open-title-amid-a-chaotic-tournament-and-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:46:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-the-us-open-title-amid-a-chaotic-tournament-and-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev claims the US Open title amidst a chaotic tournament -- and season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zverev won the US Open crown over Shelton, capping off an unpredictable tournament and 2026 Grand Slam season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-the-us-open-title-amidst-a-chaotic-tournament-and-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:27:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-the-us-open-title-amidst-a-chaotic-tournament-and-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova answers questions from the British fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova answered the big questions from British fans in this quickfire Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-answers-questions-from-the-british-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-answers-questions-from-the-british-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodman goes from soccer game to US Open final to watch Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rodman-goes-from-soccer-game-to-us-open-final-to-watch-shelton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:13:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rodman-goes-from-soccer-game-to-us-open-final-to-watch-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men's champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#128064; Inside the US Open's exclusive salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Farel has operated the US Open's player-exclusive barbershop and salon for almost 20 years, cutting Nadal's and Djokovic's hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/128064-inside-the-us-opens-exclusive-salon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:49:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/128064-inside-the-us-opens-exclusive-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About US Open: Zverev claims second Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction to Alexander Zverev beating Ben Shelton in 4 sets to become US Open Champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-about-us-open-zverev-claims-second-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-about-us-open-zverev-claims-second-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev breaks American hearts to become US Open champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton from the men's US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-breaks-american-hearts-to-become-us-open-champion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-breaks-american-hearts-to-become-us-open-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev dashes American hopes, beats Shelton in US Open final for 2nd major]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-dashes-american-hopes-beats-shelton-in-us-open-final-for-2nd-major/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:20:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-dashes-american-hopes-beats-shelton-in-us-open-final-for-2nd-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev wins US Open…and doesn’t realise!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev won the US Open and didn't even realise!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wins-us-openand-doesnt-realise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wins-us-openand-doesnt-realise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilarious moment as Zverev wins US Open…and doesn’t realise!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev won the US Open and didn't even realise!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hilarious-moment-as-zverev-wins-us-openand-doesnt-realise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hilarious-moment-as-zverev-wins-us-openand-doesnt-realise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev ends Shelton’s run and American hopes with US Open triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alexander Zverev broke Ben Shelton's heart and ended the dreams of the USA by winning his maiden US Open title in four sets on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-ends-sheltons-run-and-american-hopes-with-us-open-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-ends-sheltons-run-and-american-hopes-with-us-open-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev ends Shelton’s run and American dreams with US Open triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alexander Zverev dashed Ben Shelton&rsquo;s hopes and ended American dreams by defeating him in four sets on Sunday to claim his maiden US Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-ends-sheltons-run-and-american-dreams-with-us-open-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-ends-sheltons-run-and-american-dreams-with-us-open-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev breaks Shelton's heart and ends American dreams with US Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alexander Zverev broke Ben Shelton's heart and ended the dreams of the USA by winning his maiden US Open title in four sets on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-breaks-sheltons-heart-and-ends-american-dreams-with-us-open-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-breaks-sheltons-heart-and-ends-american-dreams-with-us-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How has Zverev found that!' - Shelton falls to floor in great exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton ended on the floor as Alexander Zverev hit a brilliant passing shot in the US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-has-zverev-found-that-shelton-falls-to-floor-in-great-exchange/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-has-zverev-found-that-shelton-falls-to-floor-in-great-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Pitt reacts to sensational Zverev winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Pitt approved a brilliant winner hit by Alexander Zverev in the US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brad-pitt-reacts-to-sensational-zverev-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brad-pitt-reacts-to-sensational-zverev-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNL UK do Weekly Update US Open special]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNL UK's Ania Magliano and Paddy Young make a Weekly Update US Open special, including segments from Jeff Goldblum and Carlos Alcaraz's nipple...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/snl-uk-do-weekly-update-us-open-special/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/snl-uk-do-weekly-update-us-open-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henman answers questions from the British fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman answered the big questions from British fans in this quickfire Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/henman-answers-questions-from-the-british-fans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/henman-answers-questions-from-the-british-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Night Only for Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev in fight for US Open glory!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Turner, star of One Night Only, which is in cinemas now, watches on at Flushing Meadows with 'one night only' for Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton in the fight to be crowned 2026 US Open Champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-night-only-for-ben-shelton-and-alexander-zverev-in-fight-for-us-open-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-night-only-for-ben-shelton-and-alexander-zverev-in-fight-for-us-open-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina beats the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open and her third Grand Slam title overall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tough-to-control-emotions-as-sabalenka-suffers-another-near-miss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tough-to-control-emotions-as-sabalenka-suffers-another-near-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-struggling-to-walk-to-lifting-trophy-how-rybakina-triumphed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-struggling-to-walk-to-lifting-trophy-how-rybakina-triumphed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callum Turner on Sky Sports tonight for One Night Only!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Turner will be on Sky Sports tonight for the men's US Open final, for One Night Only!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/callum-turner-on-sky-sports-tonight-for-one-night-only/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/callum-turner-on-sky-sports-tonight-for-one-night-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Against the odds: Rybakina's unexpected US Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a questionable injury status to world No. 1, Elena Rybakina had a miraculous run to the US Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/against-the-odds-rybakinas-unexpected-us-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:41:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/against-the-odds-rybakinas-unexpected-us-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-wins-us-open-to-inflict-further-pain-on-sabalenka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-wins-us-open-to-inflict-further-pain-on-sabalenka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She didn't know what to do' - Navratilova reacts to Sabalenka defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova reacts to Aryna Sabalenka's US Open final defeat to Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/she-didnt-know-what-to-do-navratilova-reacts-to-sabalenka-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/she-didnt-know-what-to-do-navratilova-reacts-to-sabalenka-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Zverev vs Shelton in the men's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-vs-shelton-in-the-mens-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-vs-shelton-in-the-mens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defeats-sabalenka-wins-first-us-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:09:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-defeats-sabalenka-wins-first-us-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Rybakina clinches US Open title with win over Sabalenka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the US Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ruthless-rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-with-win-over-sabalenka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ruthless-rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-with-win-over-sabalenka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina clinches US Open title with ace Sabalenka smashes racket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina wins the US Open as Aryna Sabalenka loses her cool at the end of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-with-ace-sabalenka-smashes-racket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-with-ace-sabalenka-smashes-racket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina clinches US Open title as Sabalenka smashes racket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina wins the US Open as Aryna Sabalenka loses her cool at the end of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-as-sabalenka-smashes-racket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-clinches-us-open-title-as-sabalenka-smashes-racket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open title and cement her rise to No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina cemented her position as world No 1 by dethroning two-time US Open winner Aryna Sabalenka to seal her maiden title in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title-and-cement-her-rise-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title-and-cement-her-rise-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open men's title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[History is on the line as Ben Shelton battles Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Can Shelton end a 23-year drought? Our experts break it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/experts-picks-who-will-win-the-us-open-mens-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:12:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/experts-picks-who-will-win-the-us-open-mens-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Where has that come from?!' - Sabalenka's classy drop shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka produced this stunning drop shot during the US Open final against Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/where-has-that-come-from-sabalenkas-classy-drop-shot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/where-has-that-come-from-sabalenkas-classy-drop-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison, Skupski win US Open men's doubles for 2nd Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won their second Grand Slam men's doubles title of the year by defeating Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6 (6) in the US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/harrison-skupski-win-us-open-mens-doubles-for-2nd-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:55:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/harrison-skupski-win-us-open-mens-doubles-for-2nd-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only Roland Garros towel left - Yastremska says flat destroyed by missile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/only-roland-garros-towel-left-yastremska-says-flat-destroyed-by-missile/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/only-roland-garros-towel-left-yastremska-says-flat-destroyed-by-missile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robson 'loses head' after seeing Brad Pitt at US Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Robson couldn't contain her excitement ahead of the Women's US Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/robson-loses-head-after-seeing-brad-pitt-at-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/robson-loses-head-after-seeing-brad-pitt-at-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton relishing challenge of first Grand Slam final against Zverev at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton finds himself in unfamiliar territory after reaching his first Grand &zwnj;Slam final at the US Open, with the American now ready to "do it for the USA" when he takes on top seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday's showdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-relishing-challenge-of-first-grand-slam-final-against-zverev-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-relishing-challenge-of-first-grand-slam-final-against-zverev-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Hewett beats Oda to win fifth US Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Alfie Hewett beats Japanese top seed Tokito Oda to win a fifth US Open title and his 11th Grand Slam singles crown overall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-beats-oda-to-win-fifth-us-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-beats-oda-to-win-fifth-us-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm still in shock' - GB's Skupski wins US Open doubles title with Harrison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the US Open men's doubles to secure their second Grand Slam title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-still-in-shock-gbs-skupski-wins-us-open-doubles-title-with-harrison/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-still-in-shock-gbs-skupski-wins-us-open-doubles-title-with-harrison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits Skupski, Hewett clinch respective US Open doubles, wheelchair titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was double success for Britain at the US Open on Saturday with Alfie Hewett regaining his wheelchair singles title and Neal Skupski finally winning the men's doubles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brits-skupski-hewett-clinch-respective-us-open-doubles-wheelchair-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/brits-skupski-hewett-clinch-respective-us-open-doubles-wheelchair-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe sees another US Open run end in semis: 'I just want to win it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Foe made another big run at the US Open but could not break through to his first Grand Slam final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-sees-another-us-open-run-end-in-semis-i-just-want-to-win-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:54:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-sees-another-us-open-run-end-in-semis-i-just-want-to-win-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['158mph?! That's not right!' - Either way, Shelton's serve is UNMATCHED!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton thought he hit a 158mph serve at the US Open semi-finals, but in fact it was an impressive 144mph according to Hawk-Eye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/158mph-thats-not-right-either-way-sheltons-serve-is-unmatched/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/158mph-thats-not-right-either-way-sheltons-serve-is-unmatched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton and Tiafoe produce INCREDIBLE rally at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe produce an incredible rally in their US Open semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-and-tiafoe-produce-incredible-rally-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-and-tiafoe-produce-incredible-rally-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Shelton's shot at history comes Sunday in the US Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Shelton become the first American man in 23 years to win a major? He'll carry the ultimate home-court pressure into his showdown with Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ben-sheltons-shot-at-history-comes-sunday-in-the-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:48:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ben-sheltons-shot-at-history-comes-sunday-in-the-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open odds: Zverev, Sabalenka favored in respective finals; books sweating Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odds to win the 2026 US Open for the men's and the women's tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-zverev-sabalenka-favored-in-respective-finals-books-sweating-shelton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-zverev-sabalenka-favored-in-respective-finals-books-sweating-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton sets up US Open final with Zverev after beating Tiafoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-sets-up-us-open-final-with-zverev-after-beating-tiafoe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-sets-up-us-open-final-with-zverev-after-beating-tiafoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/american-shelton-to-face-zverev-in-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/american-shelton-to-face-zverev-in-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe's US Open run ends with semifinal loss to Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Foe made another big run at the US Open but could not break through to his first Grand Slam final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoes-us-open-run-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-shelton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:03:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoes-us-open-run-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's do it for the USA': Shelton looks to end wait in US Open final vs. Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday for the US Open 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favorites to win US Open titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka are the betting favorites to win US Open titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-sabalenka-favorites-to-win-us-open-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:41:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-sabalenka-favorites-to-win-us-open-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's do this for the USA' - Shelton sets up Zverev test in US Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton &zwnj;defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in &zwnj;an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to &#8203;secure a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lets-do-this-for-the-usa-shelton-sets-up-zverev-test-in-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lets-do-this-for-the-usa-shelton-sets-up-zverev-test-in-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's do this for the USA' - Shelton sets up Zverev showdown in US Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton &zwnj;defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in &zwnj;an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to &#8203;secure a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lets-do-this-for-the-usa-shelton-sets-up-zverev-showdown-in-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lets-do-this-for-the-usa-shelton-sets-up-zverev-showdown-in-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton wins all-American duel vs. Tiafoe, faces Zverev for US Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and will play No. 1 seed 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/matthew-mcconaughey-woody-harrelson-and-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open pays tribute on 25th anniversary of 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open pauses to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks that took place 25 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-pays-tribute-on-25th-anniversary-of-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-pays-tribute-on-25th-anniversary-of-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Sabalenka taking on Rybakina in women's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Friday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-taking-on-rybakina-in-womens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-taking-on-rybakina-in-womens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett and Reid secure sixth US Open doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid come from a set and a break down to win the men's wheelchair doubles title for the sixth time at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-secure-sixth-us-open-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-secure-sixth-us-open-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1-seed Zverev reaches 3rd major final of 2026 at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday in the US Open semifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/1-seed-zverev-reaches-3rd-major-final-of-2026-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:10:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/1-seed-zverev-reaches-3rd-major-final-of-2026-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles, complete career GS as pair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed their career Grand Slam as a team by defeating the wild card pair of Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery for their first US Open doubles title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/townsend-siniakova-win-us-open-doubles-complete-career-gs-as-pair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:46:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/townsend-siniakova-win-us-open-doubles-complete-career-gs-as-pair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev reaches third consecutive Grand Slam final with straight-sets semi win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-reaches-third-consecutive-grand-slam-final-with-straight-sets-semi-win-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-reaches-third-consecutive-grand-slam-final-with-straight-sets-semi-win-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev reaches third consecutive Grand Slam final with straight sets semi win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Karen 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/del-potro-09-us-open-champ-says-tiafoe-shelton-could-end-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How has he won that?! Khachanov saves set point in stunning style!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Khachanov saves set point in stunning style against Alexander Zverev in a second-set tie breaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-has-he-won-that-khachanov-saves-set-point-in-stunning-style/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-has-he-won-that-khachanov-saves-set-point-in-stunning-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Here he comes!' | Khachanov goes around net with superb forehand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Khachanov goes around the net with a superb forehand against Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/here-he-comes-khachanov-goes-around-net-with-superb-forehand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/here-he-comes-khachanov-goes-around-net-with-superb-forehand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend &amp; Siniakova complete career Slam in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend win the women's doubles at the US Open to complete a historic career doubles Grand Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/townsend-amp-siniakova-complete-career-slam-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/townsend-amp-siniakova-complete-career-slam-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Phenomenal time for tennis' | Townsend sends powerful message after Women's doubles win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend sends a powerful message after winning US Open Women's Doubles final with Katerina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-womens-doubles-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-womens-doubles-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Phenomenal time for tennis' | Townsend sends powerful message after winning Women's doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend sends a powerful message after winning US Open Women's Doubles final with Katerina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-winning-womens-doubles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-winning-womens-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Phenomenal time for tennis' | Townsend sends powerful message after doubles win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend sends a powerful message after winning US Open Women's Doubles final with Katerina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-doubles-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/phenomenal-time-for-tennis-townsend-sends-powerful-message-after-doubles-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A phenomenal time for representation' | Townsend's message after doubles win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend sends a powerful message after winning US Open Women's Doubles final with Katerina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-phenomenal-time-for-representation-townsends-message-after-doubles-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-phenomenal-time-for-representation-townsends-message-after-doubles-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will it be a Sabalenka 'three-peat' or maiden US Open for new No 1 Rybakina?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is looking to become the first woman to achieve the 'three-peat' in New York since Serena Williams in 2014 but she faces incoming world No 1 Elena Rybakina in the US Open final on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/will-it-be-a-sabalenka-three-peat-or-maiden-us-open-for-new-no-1-rybakina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/will-it-be-a-sabalenka-three-peat-or-maiden-us-open-for-new-no-1-rybakina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open women's title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1-seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2-seed Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final Saturday in a clash of big hitters. 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GB's Skupski into US Open men's doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton Neal Skupski and American Christian Harrison reach the US Open men's doubles final by beating top seeds Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/harrison-amp-gbs-skupski-into-us-open-mens-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/harrison-amp-gbs-skupski-into-us-open-mens-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Tennis remembers 9/11 25 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York native and former top 5 player James Blake shares his memories of September 11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-tennis-remembers-911-25-years-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-tennis-remembers-911-25-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Zverev vs Khachanov and Tiafoe vs Shelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Friday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-vs-khachanov-and-tiafoe-vs-shelton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-vs-khachanov-and-tiafoe-vs-shelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riddles and rhymes: Meet the unsung heroes behind U.S. Open player success]]></title><description><![CDATA[From chants to rhythms, for Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz and more, US Open workers are sparking contagious joy for competitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/riddles-and-rhymes-meet-the-unsung-heroes-behind-us-open-player-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:46:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/riddles-and-rhymes-meet-the-unsung-heroes-behind-us-open-player-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A great sporting ticket' - US Open chief vows to keep day, night session format]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open chief Craig Tiley has told Sky Sports Tennis he plans on keeping two matches during the day and two at night at Flushing Meadows in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-great-sporting-ticket-us-open-chief-vows-to-keep-day-night-session-format/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-great-sporting-ticket-us-open-chief-vows-to-keep-day-night-session-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is US Open win a formality for Zverev or could home hope break long drought?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will continue their &#8288;quest to become the first American men's Grand Slam champion &#8288;since Andy Roddick's 2003 triumph at Flushing Meadows as the US Open reaches its semi-final stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-us-open-win-a-formality-for-zverev-or-could-home-hope-break-long-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-us-open-win-a-formality-for-zverev-or-could-home-hope-break-long-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll keep it' | US Open chief backs day and night sessions despite 3am finishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open chief Craig Tiley backs day and night sessions despite 3am finishes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/well-keep-it-us-open-chief-backs-day-and-night-sessions-despite-3am-finishes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/well-keep-it-us-open-chief-backs-day-and-night-sessions-despite-3am-finishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe or Shelton: Who will get the edge to make their first US Open final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram, Ryan Harrison and Marion Bartoli look ahead to the all-American showdown between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, with a maiden US Open final spot on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-or-shelton-who-will-get-the-edge-to-make-their-first-us-open-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-or-shelton-who-will-get-the-edge-to-make-their-first-us-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was this Andreeva's turning point? Frustration boils over with racket toss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva vents her frustration by throwing her racket at her courtside bag, with the racket narrowly missing a cameraman as Coco Gauff mounted her comeback in the match after a strong start from the World number five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/was-this-andreevas-turning-point-frustration-boils-over-with-racket-toss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/was-this-andreevas-turning-point-frustration-boils-over-with-racket-toss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Salisbury &amp; Ram beat champions to reach semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time US Open doubles champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram beat last year's winners Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos to reach the 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Zandschulp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the US Open quarter-final match between Alexander Zverev and Botic van de Zandschulp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-books-semi-final-spot-with-straight-sets-win-over-van-de-zandschulp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-books-semi-final-spot-with-straight-sets-win-over-van-de-zandschulp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-storms-into-semi-finals-despite-late-bedtime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:50:00 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beating Dutchman Botic van de &#8203;Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverevs-us-open-rocky-road-turns-into-smooth-sailing-into-the-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverevs-us-open-rocky-road-turns-into-smooth-sailing-into-the-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After rocky start to US Open, Zverev reaches 4th major semi of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev's rocky road to start the US Open turned into smooth sailing to the semifinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/after-rocky-start-to-us-open-zverev-reaches-4th-major-semi-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:57:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/after-rocky-start-to-us-open-zverev-reaches-4th-major-semi-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helped by Williams sisters, ESPN sees largest US Open viewership since '22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helped by Serena and Venus Williams playing doubles again, ESPN had its largest viewership through three rounds of the US Open since the younger sister last competed in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/helped-by-williams-sisters-espn-sees-largest-us-open-viewership-since-22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:01:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/helped-by-williams-sisters-espn-sees-largest-us-open-viewership-since-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top four in the world set for US Open women's semi-final showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will bid to move one step closer to a third straight US Open title when she faces familiar foe &zwnj;Jessica Pegula, while Elena Rybakina will take on home favourite Coco Gauff in the semi-finals on Thursday from midnight - live on Sky Sports Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-four-in-the-world-set-for-us-open-womens-semi-final-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-four-in-the-world-set-for-us-open-womens-semi-final-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top four in the world set for US Open semi-finals showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will bid to move one step closer to a third straight US Open title when she faces familiar foe &zwnj;Jessica Pegula, while Elena Rybakina will take on home favourite Coco Gauff in the semi-finals on Thursday from midnight - live on Sky Sports Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-four-in-the-world-set-for-us-open-semi-finals-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-four-in-the-world-set-for-us-open-semi-finals-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open semifinals: Will Pegula or Sabalenka come out on top?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion, but Pegula entered the tournament on a hot streak. How each can win the matchup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-semifinals-will-pegula-or-sabalenka-come-out-on-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:49:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-semifinals-will-pegula-or-sabalenka-come-out-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khachanov, up 2 sets, advances to US Open semis when Blockx retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unseeded Karen Khachanov reached his third Grand Slam semifinal when No. 28 Alexander Blockx stopped playing midway through the third set of their US Open quarterfinal match Wednesday due to injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/khachanov-up-2-sets-advances-to-us-open-semis-when-blockx-retires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:32:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/khachanov-up-2-sets-advances-to-us-open-semis-when-blockx-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Warrior' Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/warrior-gauff-saves-match-points-to-set-up-rybakina-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/warrior-gauff-saves-match-points-to-set-up-rybakina-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-saves-match-points-to-set-up-rybakina-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-saves-match-points-to-set-up-rybakina-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe, Pegula to be New York teammates in World Team Tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open semifinalists Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula will be teammates when World Team Tennis returns to open a new season in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-pegula-to-be-new-york-teammates-in-world-team-tennis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:40:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-pegula-to-be-new-york-teammates-in-world-team-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff, with nod to Tiafoe, saves 2 match points in reaching US Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a US Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-with-nod-to-tiafoe-saves-2-match-points-in-reaching-us-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:40:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-with-nod-to-tiafoe-saves-2-match-points-in-reaching-us-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett and Reid into last eight of US Open singles]]></title><description><![CDATA[British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their respective first-round matches in the men's wheelchair singles at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-into-last-eight-of-us-open-singles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-into-last-eight-of-us-open-singles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager pulls off AUDACIOUS tweener to win point!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keaton Hance produced an outrageous tweener winner during the second set of his US Open boys' singles last-16 match against Kirill Filaretov, helping him on his way to victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/teenager-pulls-off-audacious-tweener-to-win-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/teenager-pulls-off-audacious-tweener-to-win-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Sabalenka vs Pegula and Gauff vs Rybakina in the semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Wednesday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-vs-pegula-and-gauff-vs-rybakina-in-the-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-vs-pegula-and-gauff-vs-rybakina-in-the-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is change needed after Shelton's early-morning finish against Alcaraz?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clock ticked to 3.33am local time in New York City when Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz with a clean ace to the delight of thousands of delirious tennis fans still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but does something have to be done to stop these early-morning finishes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-change-needed-after-sheltons-early-morning-finish-against-alcaraz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 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Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-saves-match-points-reaches-semis-in-us-opens-latest-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:12:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-saves-match-points-reaches-semis-in-us-opens-latest-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff and Andreeva produce OUTRAGEOUS 39-shot rally during tie-break!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva produced an epic 39-shot rally, with the American coming out on top to take an incredible point during the tie-breake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-and-andreeva-produce-outrageous-39-shot-rally-during-tie-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-and-andreeva-produce-outrageous-39-shot-rally-during-tie-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could there be a solution to late finishes at US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram is joined by Ryan Harrison and Marion Bartoli to discuss possible solutions to the US Open's late-night finishes after Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton's clash ended at 3.30am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/could-there-be-a-solution-to-late-finishes-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/could-there-be-a-solution-to-late-finishes-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could there be a solution to late finishes at the US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram is joined by Ryan Harrison and Marion Bartoli to discuss possible solutions to the US Open's late-night finishes after Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton's enduring clash ended at 3:30am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/could-there-be-a-solution-to-late-finishes-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/could-there-be-a-solution-to-late-finishes-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina beats Zheng in comeback to reach US Open semis, climb to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina is headed to the US Open semifinals and to the top of the women's tennis rankings after a comeback 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Zheng Qinwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-zheng-in-comeback-to-reach-us-open-semis-climb-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:09:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-beats-zheng-in-comeback-to-reach-us-open-semis-climb-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina becomes the new women's world number one after reaching the US Open semi-finals, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/just-a-number-rybakinas-rise-to-world-number-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/just-a-number-rybakinas-rise-to-world-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff to face new world No 1 Rybakina in semis after incredible comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff saved two match points on her way to a three-set victory over teenage French Open winner Mirra Andreeva which set up a semi-final showdown with newly-crowned world No 1 Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-to-face-new-world-no-1-rybakina-in-semis-after-incredible-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-to-face-new-world-no-1-rybakina-in-semis-after-incredible-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It felt inevitable' | Henman and Robson react to Rybakina becoming world no 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman and Laura Robson share their thoughts on Elena Rybakina becoming the new world No 1 after battling back to beat Qinwen Zheng at the US Open and progress to the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-felt-inevitable-henman-and-robson-react-to-rybakina-becoming-world-no-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/it-felt-inevitable-henman-and-robson-react-to-rybakina-becoming-world-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina fights back to beat Zheng and rise to world No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the US Open Open Quarter-final match between Aryna Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-fights-back-to-beat-zheng-and-rise-to-world-no-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-fights-back-to-beat-zheng-and-rise-to-world-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe, Michelsen share tearful moment at net after US Open thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[After handing his fellow American a crushing defeat in the US Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe held Alex Michelsen in a long embrace while the 22-year-old sobbed on his shoulder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-michelsen-share-tearful-moment-at-net-after-us-open-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-michelsen-share-tearful-moment-at-net-after-us-open-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton ends Alcaraz's reign in latest US Open finish, sets up semi vs. Tiafoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-ends-alcarazs-reign-in-latest-us-open-finish-sets-up-semi-vs-tiafoe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-ends-alcarazs-reign-in-latest-us-open-finish-sets-up-semi-vs-tiafoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open odds: Zverev new men's fave after Shelton beats Alcaraz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odds to win the 2026 US Open for both the men's and the women's tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-zverev-new-mens-fave-after-shelton-beats-alcaraz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:34:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-zverev-new-mens-fave-after-shelton-beats-alcaraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz dethroned: How Shelton pulled off the upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[What went wrong for Carlos Alcaraz, what went right for Ben Shelton -- and who will win the US Open title now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dethroned-how-shelton-pulled-off-the-upset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:33:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-dethroned-how-shelton-pulled-off-the-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What about me?! 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Incredible point from Shelton and Alcaraz at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch this insane point from the US Open match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/insane-incredible-point-from-shelton-and-alcaraz-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/insane-incredible-point-from-shelton-and-alcaraz-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we overheard at the US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen in to the conversations we overheard at the US Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-we-overheard-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-we-overheard-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we overhead at the US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen in to the conversations we overheard at the US Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-we-overhead-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-we-overhead-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigating the exploitation of girls by drug gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at two decades of failure to protect girls exploited and raped by drug gangs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/investigating-the-exploitation-of-girls-by-drug-gangs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/investigating-the-exploitation-of-girls-by-drug-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula outlasts Navarro in all-American US Open quarterfinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula rallied to beat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American women's quarterfinal Tuesday night at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-outlasts-navarro-in-all-american-us-open-quarterfinal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-outlasts-navarro-in-all-american-us-open-quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simone Biles, Suni Lee and more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/simone-biles-suni-lee-and-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:53:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/simone-biles-suni-lee-and-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka beats Noskova, keeping alive hopes of US Open 3-peat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third straight US Open championship by fighting off Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Tuesday in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup of major champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-noskova-keeping-alive-hopes-of-us-open-3-peat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:53:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-noskova-keeping-alive-hopes-of-us-open-3-peat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula outduels Navarro in all-American US Open quarterfinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula rallied to beat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American women's quarterfinal Tuesday night at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-outduels-navarro-in-all-american-us-open-quarterfinal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:53:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-outduels-navarro-in-all-american-us-open-quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Tiafoe carry his epic quarterfinal win with him all the way to a US Open title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiafoe showed fight like none other in his victory over Michelsen. He'll need to take that with him in his next battle against Alcaraz or Shelton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/can-tiafoe-carry-his-epic-quarterfinal-win-with-him-all-the-way-to-a-us-open-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:53:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/can-tiafoe-carry-his-epic-quarterfinal-win-with-him-all-the-way-to-a-us-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka and Pegula dig deep to set up semi-final rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals, where she will face Jessica Pegula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-and-pegula-dig-deep-to-set-up-semi-final-rematch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-and-pegula-dig-deep-to-set-up-semi-final-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-consoles-tearful-michelsen-after-remarkable-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-consoles-tearful-michelsen-after-remarkable-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe, Michelsen share emotional moment after US Open battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[After handing his fellow American a crushing defeat in the US Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe held Alex Michelsen in a long embrace while the 22-year-old sobbed into his shoulder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-michelsen-share-emotional-moment-after-us-open-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:51:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-michelsen-share-emotional-moment-after-us-open-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe makes semis with stunning US Open comeback last done by Federer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe kept coming back until he had reached his third US Open semifinal, beating fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-makes-semis-with-stunning-us-open-comeback-last-done-by-federer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:51:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-makes-semis-with-stunning-us-open-comeback-last-done-by-federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe fights back from two sets down in dramatic US Open quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open quarter-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-two-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-two-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe fights back from two sets down in dramatic US Open quarter-final!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open quarter-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-two-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-two-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe fights back from five sets down in dramatic US Open quarter-final!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open quarter-final match between Francis Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-five-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-fights-back-from-five-sets-down-in-dramatic-us-open-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe returns to US Open semis with stunning comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe kept coming back until he had reached his third US Open semifinal, beating fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on 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delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova was forced to serve while sun was giving way to shadows in a key moment of her US Open loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday after a delay caused the roof above Arthur Ashe Stadium to not finish adjusting in time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/noskova-serves-in-shadow-on-key-point-due-to-roof-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:33:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/noskova-serves-in-shadow-on-key-point-due-to-roof-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka's US Open fashion ensemble: Which outfit was your favourite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka may have exited the US Open, but she went out with a burst - of colour, and a bit of swag. Which outfit was your best of the tournament?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osakas-us-open-fashion-ensemble-which-outfit-was-your-favourite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osakas-us-open-fashion-ensemble-which-outfit-was-your-favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka's defence of US Open outfits - 'I don't care if you don't like me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has hit back at critics of her iconic fashion choices after lighting up the US Open with her menu of statement outfits.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osakas-defence-of-us-open-outfits-i-dont-care-if-you-dont-like-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osakas-defence-of-us-open-outfits-i-dont-care-if-you-dont-like-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett and Reid bid for sixth US Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid start their bid for a sixth wheelchair doubles title at the US Open with a dominant victory in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-bid-for-sixth-us-open-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-bid-for-sixth-us-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka edges Noskova, remains alive for US Open three-peat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third straight U.S. Open championship by fighting off Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Tuesday in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup of major champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-edges-noskova-remains-alive-for-us-open-three-peat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:53:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-edges-noskova-remains-alive-for-us-open-three-peat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He asked them to move seats!' | desperation or superstition!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luciano Darderi, was two sets down to Zverev, and told his team to rearrange their seating positions!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-asked-them-to-move-seats-desperation-or-superstition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-asked-them-to-move-seats-desperation-or-superstition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka shines in quarter-final THRILLER against Noskova!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the US Open Open Quarter-final match between Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shines-in-quarter-final-thriller-against-noskova/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shines-in-quarter-final-thriller-against-noskova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka survives Noskova battle to stay on course for US Open three-peat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a three-set victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final - a result that retains her status as world No 1 for at least one more day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-survives-noskova-battle-to-stay-on-course-for-us-open-three-peat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-survives-noskova-battle-to-stay-on-course-for-us-open-three-peat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka survives Noskova battle to keep US Open three-peat bid alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a three-set victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final - a result that retains her status as world No 1 for at least one more day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-survives-noskova-battle-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-survives-noskova-battle-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka keeps US Open three-peat bid alive with Pegula up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a battling three-set win over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final - a result that retains her status as world No 1 for at least one more day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-keeps-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive-with-pegula-up-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-keeps-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive-with-pegula-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look good, feel good, play good: Inside the US Open's exclusive salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Farel has operated the US Open's player-exclusive barbershop and salon for almost 20 years, cutting Nadal's and Djokovic's hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/look-good-feel-good-play-good-inside-the-us-opens-exclusive-salon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/look-good-feel-good-play-good-inside-the-us-opens-exclusive-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end of the one-handed backhand!? | '1877-2026 it's over!?']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sports tennis team look at why the single-handed backhand may no longer be seen in professional tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-end-of-the-one-handed-backhand-1877-2026-its-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-end-of-the-one-handed-backhand-1877-2026-its-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end of the one-handed backhand!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sports tennis team look at why the single-handed backhand may no longer be seen in professional tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-end-of-the-one-handed-backhand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-end-of-the-one-handed-backhand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev wraps up quarter-final spot in straight sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Luciano Darderi in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wraps-up-quarter-final-spot-in-straight-sets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-wraps-up-quarter-final-spot-in-straight-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff continues incredible form to storm into quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Iva Jovic against Coco Gauff in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-continues-incredible-form-to-storm-into-quarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-continues-incredible-form-to-storm-into-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev reaches quarters in New York after rare pre-midnight finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev reached the quarter-finals of the US Open as he defeated Italy's Luciano Darderi in straight sets on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-reaches-quarters-in-new-york-after-rare-pre-midnight-finish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-reaches-quarters-in-new-york-after-rare-pre-midnight-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff wins all-American showdown to reach US Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff won the all-American showdown against teenager Iva Jovic to reach the US Open quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-all-american-showdown-to-reach-us-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-all-american-showdown-to-reach-us-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev rolls into US Open quarters; Tien ousted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-seeded Alexander Zverev beat Luciano Darderi in straight sets Monday night to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open, while American Learner Tien fell to Karen Khachanov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-rolls-into-us-open-quarters-tien-ousted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:12:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-rolls-into-us-open-quarters-tien-ousted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From match point to US Open exit - lucky loser denied history]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's Arthur Gea held match point to become the first lucky loser to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final - three hours later he was out of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-match-point-to-us-open-exit-lucky-loser-denied-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-match-point-to-us-open-exit-lucky-loser-denied-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff's statement win completes stacked US Open last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff powers past teenage star Iva Jovic as the top six seeds reach the US Open women's quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauffs-statement-win-completes-stacked-us-open-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauffs-statement-win-completes-stacked-us-open-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff into 1st US Open quarters since title in '23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff beat Iva Jovic to return to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-into-1st-us-open-quarters-since-title-in-23/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:14:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-into-1st-us-open-quarters-since-title-in-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open quarter-finals draw and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-quarter-finals-draw-and-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-quarter-finals-draw-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Sabalenka, Tiafoe, Pegula and Shelton vs Alcaraz Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Tuesday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-tiafoe-pegula-and-shelton-vs-alcaraz-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-sabalenka-tiafoe-pegula-and-shelton-vs-alcaraz-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen's improbable run at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No woman at the US Open has spent more time on the court than Zheng. After qualifying, and two major upsets, she will face Rybakina in the quarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwens-improbable-run-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:34:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwens-improbable-run-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina closer to No. 1 after overpowering Osaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina is one win away from the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis, after she overpowered Naomi Osaka on Sunday afternoon at the US Open, registering a 6-1, 6-4 victory in a matchup of power-hitting Grand Slam champions in &nbsp;Louis Armstrong Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-closer-to-no-1-after-overpowering-osaka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:34:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-closer-to-no-1-after-overpowering-osaka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stuns-swiatek-after-winning-another-set-from-5-0-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stuns-swiatek-after-winning-another-set-from-5-0-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Rybakina overpowers Osaka in straight sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Naomi Osaka's match against Elena Rybakina at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/clinical-rybakina-overpowers-osaka-in-straight-sets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/clinical-rybakina-overpowers-osaka-in-straight-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva helps injured Potapova during 3-set win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anastasia Potapova was injured late in a fourth-round match at the US Open on Monday before falling in three sets to Mirra Andreeva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-helps-injured-potapova-during-3-set-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:57:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-helps-injured-potapova-during-3-set-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like a patchwork quilted jacket!' - Osaka shows off latest outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka showed off her latest outfit ahead of her US Open match against Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-patchwork-quilted-jacket-osaka-shows-off-latest-outfit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-patchwork-quilted-jacket-osaka-shows-off-latest-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng stages epic comeback to reach US Open quarters after Swiatek implodes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qinwen Zheng staged a second epic comeback at the US Open in as many days to stun former champion Iga Swiatek and book her place in the quarter-finals for the third time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stages-epic-comeback-to-reach-us-open-quarters-after-swiatek-implodes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-stages-epic-comeback-to-reach-us-open-quarters-after-swiatek-implodes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina too strong for Osaka as Zheng stuns Swiatek at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina cruised into the US Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Naomi Osaka to maintain her push for the world No 1 spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-too-strong-for-osaka-as-zheng-stuns-swiatek-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-too-strong-for-osaka-as-zheng-stuns-swiatek-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina too strong for Osaka after Zheng stuns Swiatek at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina cruised into the US Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Naomi Osaka to maintain her push for the world No 1 spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-too-strong-for-osaka-after-zheng-stuns-swiatek-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-too-strong-for-osaka-after-zheng-stuns-swiatek-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng fights back from 0-5 down to stun Swiatek in straight sets!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Iga Swiatek's match against Qinwen Zheng at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-fights-back-from-0-5-down-to-stun-swiatek-in-straight-sets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-fights-back-from-0-5-down-to-stun-swiatek-in-straight-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton coasts as U.S. puts 3 into men's quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the US Open quarterfinals, and Ben Shelton joined them with a victory late Sunday night, as American men are taking a real run at ending a lengthy Grand Slam drought that dates to 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-coasts-as-us-puts-3-into-mens-quarters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:41:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-coasts-as-us-puts-3-into-mens-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis' Darkest Hour: The Little Peanut]]></title><description><![CDATA[One moment of madness changes sport forever - but who was Monica Seles?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tennis-darkest-hour-the-little-peanut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tennis-darkest-hour-the-little-peanut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-not-robots-why-us-open-mens-contenders-have-tumbled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/were-not-robots-why-us-open-mens-contenders-have-tumbled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has more pressure than I do".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-relate-to-pressure-eala-faces-gauff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-cant-relate-to-pressure-eala-faces-gauff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-delivers-statement-win-to-reach-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-delivers-statement-win-to-reach-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarterfinal preview: Can Ben Shelton topple Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelton hasn't defeated Alcaraz yet. But he has learned from their past meetings -- and it will be a blockbuster matchup on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/quarterfinal-preview-can-ben-shelton-topple-carlos-alcaraz-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:52:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/quarterfinal-preview-can-ben-shelton-topple-carlos-alcaraz-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka overcomes tricky Townsend test at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulates Serena Williams by overcoming Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-overcomes-tricky-townsend-test-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-overcomes-tricky-townsend-test-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes for a U.S. men's title reach Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the US Open quarterfinals, and Ben Shelton had a chance to join them with a victory late on Sunday night, as American men are taking a real run at ending a lengthy Grand Slam drought that dates back to 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hopes-for-a-us-mens-title-reach-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:14:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/hopes-for-a-us-mens-title-reach-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you ever seen anything like it? Tiafoe pulls off incredible pirouette shot!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe pulls off an outrageous shot whilst spinning into a pirouette to win an outstanding point against Daniil Medvedev at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/have-you-ever-seen-anything-like-it-tiafoe-pulls-off-incredible-pirouette-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/have-you-ever-seen-anything-like-it-tiafoe-pulls-off-incredible-pirouette-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Happy' Alcaraz cruises to quarterfinals at Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 23, has advanced to the quarterfinals again at the US Open, and on Sunday, he made it look easy, posting an afternoon victory in straight sets over Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/happy-alcaraz-cruises-to-quarterfinals-at-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:04:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/happy-alcaraz-cruises-to-quarterfinals-at-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That will make the highlight reel!' - Paul goes round the net twice at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul has gone round the net twice at the US Open this year!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-will-make-the-highlight-reel-paul-goes-round-the-net-twice-at-us-open-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-will-make-the-highlight-reel-paul-goes-round-the-net-twice-at-us-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That will make the highlight reel!' Paul goes round the net twice at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul has gone round the net twice at the US Open this year!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-will-make-the-highlight-reel-paul-goes-round-the-net-twice-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/that-will-make-the-highlight-reel-paul-goes-round-the-net-twice-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play with Zverev headlining Monday's night session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Monday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-headlining-mondays-night-session/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-with-zverev-headlining-mondays-night-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Monday with Swiatek, Gauff, Osaka and Zverev all in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Monday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-swiatek-gauff-osaka-and-zverev-all-in-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-swiatek-gauff-osaka-and-zverev-all-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unstoppable? Alcaraz puts on a show to storm into quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Tommy Paul against Carlos Alcaraz from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/unstoppable-alcaraz-puts-on-a-show-to-storm-into-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/unstoppable-alcaraz-puts-on-a-show-to-storm-into-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon does not plan to allow an influx of influencers like the one which has blighted the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-set-to-take-stand-against-influencers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:32:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wimbledon-set-to-take-stand-against-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[📱 Inside the influencer controversy at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those lacking tennis etiquette are not credentialed content creators -- but influencers and fans. And their presence signals a growing audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-inside-the-influencer-controversy-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:32:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-inside-the-influencer-controversy-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectator sees the funny side as ball drops into his honey deuce cocktail!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wayward ball lands in a spectator's honey deuce cocktail, but the fan sees the funny side and laughs off the mishap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spectator-sees-the-funny-side-as-ball-drops-into-his-honey-deuce-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spectator-sees-the-funny-side-as-ball-drops-into-his-honey-deuce-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul hits 'thunderbolt' round the net to give Alcaraz no chance!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul pulls off a sensational point against Carlos Alcaraz with a remarkable 100mph shot around the net.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-hits-thunderbolt-round-the-net-to-give-alcaraz-no-chance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-hits-thunderbolt-round-the-net-to-give-alcaraz-no-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul hits 'thunderbolt' around the net to give Alcaraz no chance!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul pulls off a sensational point against Carlos Alcaraz with a remarkable 100mph shot around the net.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-hits-thunderbolt-around-the-net-to-give-alcaraz-no-chance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-hits-thunderbolt-around-the-net-to-give-alcaraz-no-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka eases past Townsend in straight sets to progress to quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open Round 16 match between Aryna Sabalenka and Taylor Townsend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-eases-past-townsend-in-straight-sets-to-progress-to-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-eases-past-townsend-in-straight-sets-to-progress-to-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng pulls off stunner vs. Keys; Osaka rallies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen won the final seven games to storm back against Madison Keys, and Naomi Osaka rallied from down 4-2 in the third set to advance at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-pulls-off-stunner-vs-keys-osaka-rallies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:18:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-pulls-off-stunner-vs-keys-osaka-rallies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka found a groove after some early struggles to hold serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-into-us-open-quarters-over-townsend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:18:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-into-us-open-quarters-over-townsend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jovic ends Eala's Open run, will face Gauff next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iva Jovic needed more than three hours to end Alex Eala's run at the US Open, but a well-deserved victory has set up a match against Coco Gauff up next, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/jovic-ends-ealas-open-run-will-face-gauff-next/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:18:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/jovic-ends-ealas-open-run-will-face-gauff-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Should men's matches drop to three-set matches up to quarter-finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram is joined by Annabel Croft and Ryan Harrison as they discuss whether the format of men's matches should be shortened to the best of three-sets until the quarter-finals after complaints of matches running late into the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-should-mens-matches-drop-to-three-set-matches-up-to-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-should-mens-matches-drop-to-three-set-matches-up-to-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Should men's matches drop to three-set matches to the quarter-finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram is joined by Annabel Croft and Ryan Harrison as they discuss whether the format of men's matches should be shorten to the best of three-sets until the quarter-finals after complains of matches running on to late into the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-should-mens-matches-drop-to-three-set-matches-to-the-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-should-mens-matches-drop-to-three-set-matches-to-the-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka edges Townsend to reach US Open quarters and retain No 1 spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka is clinging on to her US Open title and the world No 1 spot after an unconvincing win over Taylor Townsend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-edges-townsend-to-reach-us-open-quarters-and-retain-no-1-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-edges-townsend-to-reach-us-open-quarters-and-retain-no-1-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champs Alcaraz and Sabalenka reach US Open quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinical Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to making more tennis history after cruising into the US Open quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/defending-champs-alcaraz-and-sabalenka-reach-us-open-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/defending-champs-alcaraz-and-sabalenka-reach-us-open-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't think, I've ever seen that' | Sabalenka has two unusual mishaps!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare sight from Aryna Sabalenka as she completely misses two returns from Taylor Townsend's serve, failing to make contact with the ball on either occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-dont-think-ive-ever-seen-that-sabalenka-has-two-unusual-mishaps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-dont-think-ive-ever-seen-that-sabalenka-has-two-unusual-mishaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't think I've ever seen that' - Two bizarre missed returns from Sabalenka!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare sight from Aryna Sabalenka as she completely misses two returns off Taylor Townsend's serve, failing to make contact with the ball on either occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-think-ive-ever-seen-that-two-bizarre-missed-returns-from-sabalenka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-think-ive-ever-seen-that-two-bizarre-missed-returns-from-sabalenka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's an entrance!' - Who wore it better, Townsend or Osaka?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend and Naomi Osaka both made a statement with their eye-catching outfits as they took to the court. But who wore it best? You decide...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-an-entrance-who-wore-it-better-townsend-or-osaka-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-an-entrance-who-wore-it-better-townsend-or-osaka-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's an entrance!' | Who wore it better, Townsend or Osaka?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Townsend and Naomi Osaka both made a statement with their eye-catching outfits as they took to the court. But who wore it best? You decide...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-an-entrance-who-wore-it-better-townsend-or-osaka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/thats-an-entrance-who-wore-it-better-townsend-or-osaka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mensik gets spectator KICKED OUT 😲]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensik gets spectator KICKED OUT &#128562;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mensik-gets-spectator-kicked-out-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mensik-gets-spectator-kicked-out-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka defeats Mertens in tense three-set match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Naomi Osaka against Elise Mertens in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-defeats-mertens-in-tense-three-set-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-defeats-mertens-in-tense-three-set-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Indescribable' | Eala shares what Filipino support means to her following Jovic loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala shares what Filipino support means to her following her loss against Iva Jovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/indescribable-eala-shares-what-filipino-support-means-to-her-following-jovic-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/indescribable-eala-shares-what-filipino-support-means-to-her-following-jovic-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Did he get that!?' | Mensik wins spectacular rally!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Jakub Mensik win a spectacular rally against Learner Tien!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/did-he-get-that-mensik-wins-spectacular-rally/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/did-he-get-that-mensik-wins-spectacular-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Americans still playing at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[After another wildly unpredictable start to a major, the second week of the US Open is upon us. And there are 10 Americans left in the draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-americans-still-playing-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:06:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-americans-still-playing-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev claims straight sets victory over Tabilo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Alejandro Tabilo in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-straight-sets-victory-over-tabilo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-claims-straight-sets-victory-over-tabilo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fritz-and-cobolli-shocked-as-mens-seeds-tumble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fritz-and-cobolli-shocked-as-mens-seeds-tumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka looks formidable again -- can she upset AO champion Elena Rybakina?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though Naomi Osaka struggled at times Saturday night, she can defy the odds against Elena Rybakina on Monday. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-looks-formidable-again-can-she-upset-ao-champion-elena-rybakina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:11:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-looks-formidable-again-can-she-upset-ao-champion-elena-rybakina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open fourth round draw and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-fourth-round-draw-and-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-fourth-round-draw-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka takes care of business while Jovic ends Eala Mania in US Open thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka stepped on court in another new look for her third round match in a blazer and she eventually took care of business in a tense three-set victory against Elise Mertens to reach the fourth round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-takes-care-of-business-while-jovic-ends-eala-mania-in-us-open-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-takes-care-of-business-while-jovic-ends-eala-mania-in-us-open-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff wins but mixed fortunes for home hopes at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff reaches the US Open fourth round but last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys go out on a mixed day for home hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-but-mixed-fortunes-for-home-hopes-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-wins-but-mixed-fortunes-for-home-hopes-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The BEST one yet!' - Osaka dazzles again with stunning US Open outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka unveiled another eye-catching US Open outfit, with Tim Henman hailing it as her best look yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-best-one-yet-osaka-dazzles-again-with-stunning-us-open-outfit-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-best-one-yet-osaka-dazzles-again-with-stunning-us-open-outfit-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The BEST one yet!’ - Osaka dazzles again with stunning US Open outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka unveiled another eye-catching US Open outfit, with Tim Henman hailing it as her best look yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-best-one-yet-osaka-dazzles-again-with-stunning-us-open-outfit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-best-one-yet-osaka-dazzles-again-with-stunning-us-open-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff advances, yet to drop a set at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff shook off struggles with her first serve on Saturday to defeat Cristina Bucsa in straight sets and advance to the fourth round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-advances-yet-to-drop-a-set-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:34:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-advances-yet-to-drop-a-set-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva's unexpected idol? Brit singer Seal!&#127908;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis player Mirra Andreeva reveals an unexpected idol in British singer Seal!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreevas-unexpected-idol-brit-singer-seal127908/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreevas-unexpected-idol-brit-singer-seal127908/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Finally luck is on my side' - Zheng makes extraordinary comeback from match point down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/finally-luck-is-on-my-side-zheng-makes-extraordinary-comeback-from-match-point-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/finally-luck-is-on-my-side-zheng-makes-extraordinary-comeback-from-match-point-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fritz squanders 2-set lead, ousted from US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz blew a two-set lead at the US Open and went out in a shocker with a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 loss at the hands of No. 24 Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fritz-squanders-2-set-lead-ousted-from-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:07:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fritz-squanders-2-set-lead-ousted-from-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Sunday with Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Shelton and Tiafoe all playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-sunday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-shelton-and-tiafoe-all-playing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-sunday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-shelton-and-tiafoe-all-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff overcomes Bucsa to reach US Open fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Coco Gauff against Cristina Bucsa in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-bucsa-to-reach-us-open-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-bucsa-to-reach-us-open-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Another HUGE upset' | Fritz OUT of US Open after surrendering two-set lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Fritz is out of US Open after surrendering a two-set lead to Francisco Cerundolo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/another-huge-upset-fritz-out-of-us-open-after-surrendering-two-set-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/another-huge-upset-fritz-out-of-us-open-after-surrendering-two-set-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff progresses at US Open, compatriots Fritz, Anisimova, Keys knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff ensured the watching American public had something to cheer at the US Open as she progressed to the fourth round on a day when Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys suffered shock defeats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-progresses-at-us-open-compatriots-fritz-anisimova-keys-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-progresses-at-us-open-compatriots-fritz-anisimova-keys-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zheng, Potapova spring pair of US Open upsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen rallied past Madison Keys and Anastasia Potapova ousted Amanda Anisimova in a pair of high-profile upsets on Saturday at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-potapova-spring-pair-of-us-open-upsets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zheng-potapova-spring-pair-of-us-open-upsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters reunite, thrill N.Y. in 3-set loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams are out of the US Open women's doubles after losing to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint in a third-set tiebreaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-reunite-thrill-ny-in-3-set-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-reunite-thrill-ny-in-3-set-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You could test positive' | Navratilova raises cannabis concern at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova raises concerns after Aryna Sabalenka complained to the umpire about a strong &#8203;smell of cannabis at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/you-could-test-positive-navratilova-raises-cannabis-concern-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/you-could-test-positive-navratilova-raises-cannabis-concern-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Never write her off' - Could Serena Williams make a singles comeback?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram, Tim Henman and journalist James Gray discuss Williams sisters&rsquo; US Open defeat and if Serena could make a singles comeback in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/never-write-her-off-could-serena-williams-make-a-singles-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/never-write-her-off-could-serena-williams-make-a-singles-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nipple chat!' - Alcaraz adjusts US Open outfit due to 'viral' nip-slip!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz decides to change his US Open outfit due to a series of nip-slips during his games!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nipple-chat-alcaraz-adjusts-us-open-outfit-due-to-viral-nip-slip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nipple-chat-alcaraz-adjusts-us-open-outfit-due-to-viral-nip-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters crash out of US Open after losing to Chan and Joint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus and Serena Williams fell short against 14th seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Maya Joint who beat them 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (10-7) in front of a roaring Arthur Ashe stadium at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-crash-out-of-us-open-after-losing-to-chan-and-joint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-crash-out-of-us-open-after-losing-to-chan-and-joint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Brits left in US Open singles - but are there reasons to be positive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be no British interest in the second week of another Grand Slam at the US Open - but is it all doom and gloom?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-brits-left-in-us-open-singles-but-are-there-reasons-to-be-positive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-brits-left-in-us-open-singles-but-are-there-reasons-to-be-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He almost missed that!’ - Lehecka wins point with BIZARRE shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jiri Lehecka won a bizarre point against Stefanos Tsitsipas after hitting the ball into the net from the other side of the court at US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-almost-missed-that-lehecka-wins-point-with-bizarre-shot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-almost-missed-that-lehecka-wins-point-with-bizarre-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters put on a show but fall in three sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Serena Williams and Venus Williams against Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching in the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-put-on-a-show-but-fall-in-three-sets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-put-on-a-show-but-fall-in-three-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-exit-us-open-but-excite-what-does-future-hold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-exit-us-open-but-excite-what-does-future-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters put on NY show, lose 3-set thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams are out of the US Open women's doubles after losing to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint in a third-set tiebreaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-put-on-ny-show-lose-3-set-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:41:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-put-on-ny-show-lose-3-set-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MrBeast, Karl-Anthony Towns, more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mrbeast-karl-anthony-towns-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:41:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mrbeast-karl-anthony-towns-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling good, Alcaraz plans more in-season breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/feeling-good-alcaraz-plans-more-in-season-breaks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:41:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/feeling-good-alcaraz-plans-more-in-season-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams suffer agonising US Open doubles defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams turn back the clock to defeat Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching in a US Open women's doubles first-round epic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-and-venus-williams-suffer-agonising-us-open-doubles-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-and-venus-williams-suffer-agonising-us-open-doubles-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz plans to take more in-season breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-plans-to-take-more-in-season-breaks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:00:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-plans-to-take-more-in-season-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, Pegula tested but advance at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula won their respective third-round matches on Friday to advance at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-pegula-tested-but-advance-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:26:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-pegula-tested-but-advance-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🕒 The never-ending puzzle of match scheduling]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open tournament director Eric Butorac handles player and broadcast scheduling requests. It's hectic and tough to please everyone -- but he loves it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-the-never-ending-puzzle-of-match-scheduling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:26:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-the-never-ending-puzzle-of-match-scheduling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the never-ending puzzle of US Open match scheduling]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Open tournament director Eric Butorac handles player and broadcast scheduling requests. It's hectic and tough to please everyone -- but he loves it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/inside-the-never-ending-puzzle-of-us-open-match-scheduling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:52:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/inside-the-never-ending-puzzle-of-us-open-match-scheduling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates from Serena and Venus Williams' doubles match at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the key moments from Serena and Venus Williams' doubles match on Friday at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/live-updates-from-serena-and-venus-williams-doubles-match-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:19:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/live-updates-from-serena-and-venus-williams-doubles-match-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[👀 Fame at Flushing Meadows: US Open celebs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-fame-at-flushing-meadows-us-open-celebs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:19:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-fame-at-flushing-meadows-us-open-celebs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz, Paul set up round-of-16 clash at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz returned to the round of 16 by beating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday and will next face American Tommy Paul, who defeated No. 15 Alexander Bublik in five sets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-paul-set-up-round-of-16-clash-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:43:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-paul-set-up-round-of-16-clash-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[👀 Famous at Flushing Meadows: US Open celebs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-famous-at-flushing-meadows-us-open-celebs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:43:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/-famous-at-flushing-meadows-us-open-celebs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/improving-alcaraz-underlines-title-credentials-in-wide-open-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/improving-alcaraz-underlines-title-credentials-in-wide-open-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-so-strong-sabalenka-halts-play-over-cannabis-smell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-so-strong-sabalenka-halts-play-over-cannabis-smell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Saturday with Fritz, Osaka, Fery in doubles and Zverev all playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Satuday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-saturday-with-fritz-osaka-fery-in-doubles-and-zverev-all-playing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-saturday-with-fritz-osaka-fery-in-doubles-and-zverev-all-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, Pegula advance to US Open 4th round]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 3-seed Jessica Pegula won their respective third-round matches on Friday to advance at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-pegula-advance-to-us-open-4th-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:14:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-pegula-advance-to-us-open-4th-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marijuana smell irks Sabalenka in US Open match]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match at the US Open on Friday in straight sets but was bothered by the smell of marijuana inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/marijuana-smell-irks-sabalenka-in-us-open-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:14:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/marijuana-smell-irks-sabalenka-in-us-open-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz builds momentum at US Open with convincing win against Wu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open match between Carlos Alcaraz and Yibing Wu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-builds-momentum-at-us-open-with-convincing-win-against-wu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-builds-momentum-at-us-open-with-convincing-win-against-wu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separating fact from fiction: The influencer controversy at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those lacking tennis etiquette are not credentialed content creators -- but influencers and fans. And their presence signals a growing audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/separating-fact-from-fiction-the-influencer-controversy-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:19:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/separating-fact-from-fiction-the-influencer-controversy-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka irked by marijuana smell during win]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match at the US Open on Friday in straight sets but was bothered by the smell of marijuana inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-irked-by-marijuana-smell-during-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:46:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-irked-by-marijuana-smell-during-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't do it around a court!' - Sabalenka's warning over cannabis 'disruption']]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka'spoke about the 'disruption' following her brief halt of play during her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova due to a 'strong' smell of cannabis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-do-it-around-a-court-sabalenkas-warning-over-cannabis-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-do-it-around-a-court-sabalenkas-warning-over-cannabis-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How influencers at US Open are testing boundaries of tennis etiquette]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge discussion around tennis etiquette has been sparked at the US Open due to the disruption caused by a growing number of content creators and influencers at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-influencers-at-us-open-are-testing-boundaries-of-tennis-etiquette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-influencers-at-us-open-are-testing-boundaries-of-tennis-etiquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A bit disrespectful' - Osaka, Pegula and Gauff weigh in on influencers at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff weigh in on influencers disrupting matches at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-bit-disrespectful-osaka-pegula-and-gauff-weigh-in-on-influencers-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-bit-disrespectful-osaka-pegula-and-gauff-weigh-in-on-influencers-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka defeats Rakhimova in testing straight-sets victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka and Kamilla Rakhimova against from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-defeats-rakhimova-in-testing-straight-sets-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-defeats-rakhimova-in-testing-straight-sets-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bit of a gap' - Is there concern over the current state of British tennis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Brady and Ryan Harrison discuss the gaps and development stages of British tennis as no British players have made it through on the US Open main card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bit-of-a-gap-is-there-concern-over-the-current-state-of-british-tennis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bit-of-a-gap-is-there-concern-over-the-current-state-of-british-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka halts US Open match over 'strong' smell of cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova due to a 'strong' smell of cannabis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-halts-us-open-match-over-strong-smell-of-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-halts-us-open-match-over-strong-smell-of-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka complains of cannabis smell during win as Alcaraz progresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka complained to the umpire about a strong &#8203;smell of cannabis that was present duing her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-complains-of-cannabis-smell-during-win-as-alcaraz-progresses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-complains-of-cannabis-smell-during-win-as-alcaraz-progresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka beats Rakhimova to reach fourth round of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka came through a tough test against Kamilla Rakhimova - particularly in the second set - to reach the fourth round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-rakhimova-to-reach-fourth-round-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-rakhimova-to-reach-fourth-round-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Serena and Venus Williams at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together later this week at the US Open. How will it go? We break it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-to-expect-from-serena-and-venus-williams-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:12:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-to-expect-from-serena-and-venus-williams-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open LIVE! Sabalenka wins before Alcaraz and Williams sisters in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-sabalenka-wins-before-alcaraz-and-williams-sisters-in-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-sabalenka-wins-before-alcaraz-and-williams-sisters-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open LIVE! Sabalenka in action ahead of Alcaraz and Williams sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-sabalenka-in-action-ahead-of-alcaraz-and-williams-sisters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-sabalenka-in-action-ahead-of-alcaraz-and-williams-sisters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open LIVE! Alcaraz, Sabalenka win ahead of Williams sisters playing doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-sabalenka-win-ahead-of-williams-sisters-playing-doubles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-sabalenka-win-ahead-of-williams-sisters-playing-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open LIVE! Alcaraz, Sabalenka and the Williams sisters in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-sabalenka-and-the-williams-sisters-in-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-sabalenka-and-the-williams-sisters-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open LIVE! Alcaraz in action ahead of Williams sisters playing doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-in-action-ahead-of-williams-sisters-playing-doubles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-live-alcaraz-in-action-ahead-of-williams-sisters-playing-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz: I'm playing better than I thought I would after long injury!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest scores, updates, news, results at the US Open; watch the action from New York - live on Sky Sports' dedicated tennis channel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-im-playing-better-than-i-thought-i-would-after-long-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-im-playing-better-than-i-thought-i-would-after-long-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Performance was quite s***!' - Zverev booed for racket change request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev was booed for requesting a racket change at around 2am during his US Open match against Quentin Halys before a frank assessment of his own performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/performance-was-quite-s-zverev-booed-for-racket-change-request/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/performance-was-quite-s-zverev-booed-for-racket-change-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette']]></title><description><![CDATA[The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev sweats out another 5-set scare at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev needed five sets and more than 4 1/2 hours to beat Quentin Halys in their second-round match, becoming the first top-seeded man to play back-to-back five-set matches to start a major in the Open Era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-sweats-out-another-5-set-scare-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:46:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-sweats-out-another-5-set-scare-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev battles through after enduring another 2am finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Alexander Zverev endures another gruelling five-set US Open match as he overcomes Quentin Halys at 02:15 local time to reach the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-battles-through-after-enduring-another-2am-finish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-battles-through-after-enduring-another-2am-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev survives scare in 2.15am finish after Gauff overcomes big test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff was given a stern test against Spain's Paula &zwnj;Badosa before ultimately securing a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-survives-scare-in-215am-finish-after-gauff-overcomes-big-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/zverev-survives-scare-in-215am-finish-after-gauff-overcomes-big-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been a long ride!' - Monfils reveals surprise career change after New York goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils has revealed what he plans on doing after retiring from tennis, having lost to Learner Tien in the second round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-been-a-long-ride-monfils-reveals-surprise-career-change-after-new-york-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/its-been-a-long-ride-monfils-reveals-surprise-career-change-after-new-york-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff overcomes Badosa in stern test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open match between Paula Badosa and Coco Gauff..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-badosa-in-stern-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-badosa-in-stern-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff overcomes big test while Monfils' Grand Slam career comes to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff was given a stern test against Spain's Paula &zwnj;Badosa before ultimately securing a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-big-test-while-monfils-grand-slam-career-comes-to-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-overcomes-big-test-while-monfils-grand-slam-career-comes-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the US Open the loudest -- and smelliest -- of the majors?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roland Garros has its chic, Wimbledon has tradition, and the Australian Open is the "Happy Slam." The US Open? Roaring crowds and distinct smells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-the-us-open-the-loudest-and-smelliest-of-the-majors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:14:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-the-us-open-the-loudest-and-smelliest-of-the-majors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open third round draw and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-third-round-draw-and-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-third-round-draw-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Battle-tested' Gauff reaches US Open third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "battle-tested" Coco Gauff shows grit to keep her bid for a second US Open title alive with victory over Paula Badosa in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/battle-tested-gauff-reaches-us-open-third-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/battle-tested-gauff-reaches-us-open-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils says his Slam adieu with 2nd-round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils played his final Grand Slam match Thursday night at the US Open, a battle with Learner Tien that ended in a loss to the talented young American.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-says-his-slam-adieu-with-2nd-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-says-his-slam-adieu-with-2nd-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios given one-month ban for failed drug test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Nick Kyrgios is free to return to tennis after anti-doping authorities ruled that his positive test for cocaine had been conducted out of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-given-one-month-ban-for-failed-drug-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-given-one-month-ban-for-failed-drug-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala, Gauff cruise at US Open; Osaka needs 3 sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala and Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the US Open with straight-sets victories, but Naomi Osaka had to overcome a mid-match lapse to beat Katerina Siniakova in three sets on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-gauff-cruise-at-us-open-osaka-needs-3-sets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-gauff-cruise-at-us-open-osaka-needs-3-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Britons in US Open singles as Dart &amp; Jones lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harriet Dart and Francesca Jones fall to seeded players as British interest in the US Open singles ends in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-britons-in-us-open-singles-as-dart-amp-jones-lose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-britons-in-us-open-singles-as-dart-amp-jones-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios accepts one-month suspension after positive cocaine test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios has accepted &zwnj;and served a reduced, one-month suspension under anti-doping rules after testing positive &zwnj;for cocaine at an ATP Tour event in &#8203;Mallorca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-accepts-one-month-suspension-after-positive-cocaine-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-accepts-one-month-suspension-after-positive-cocaine-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-given-one-month-ban-for-positive-cocaine-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-given-one-month-ban-for-positive-cocaine-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios gets one-month ban after failing drug test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Nick Kyrgios is free to return to tennis after anti-doping authorities ruled that his positive test for cocaine had been conducted out of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-gets-one-month-ban-after-failing-drug-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:21:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-gets-one-month-ban-after-failing-drug-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala, Osaka advance to 3rd round at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka recovered after a mid-match lapse to advance to the third round of the US Open while Alex Eala gave her passionate backers reason to cheer with a victory on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-osaka-advance-to-3rd-round-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:21:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-osaka-advance-to-3rd-round-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Friday with Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Williams sisters all playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Friday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-friday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-williams-sisters-all-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-friday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-williams-sisters-all-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute crowd pleaser!' - Cobolli hits STUNNING tweener shot!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli had the crowd on their feet after hitting an outrageous tweener shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/absolute-crowd-pleaser-cobolli-hits-stunning-tweener-shot-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/absolute-crowd-pleaser-cobolli-hits-stunning-tweener-shot-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute crowd pleaser!' | Cobolli hits STUNNING tweener shot!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli had the crowd on their feet after hitting an outrageous tweener shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/absolute-crowd-pleaser-cobolli-hits-stunning-tweener-shot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/absolute-crowd-pleaser-cobolli-hits-stunning-tweener-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You have to respect the sport' | Osaka questions 'etiquette' of influencers in the crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka was asked about influencers appearing to disrupt play in the US Open and stated that they should learn the etiquette of tennis before attending matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/you-have-to-respect-the-sport-osaka-questions-etiquette-of-influencers-in-the-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/you-have-to-respect-the-sport-osaka-questions-etiquette-of-influencers-in-the-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Have to respect the sport' - Osaka questions 'etiquette' of influencers in US Open crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka was asked about influencers appearing to disrupt play in the US Open and stated that they should learn the etiquette of tennis before attending matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/have-to-respect-the-sport-osaka-questions-etiquette-of-influencers-in-us-open-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/have-to-respect-the-sport-osaka-questions-etiquette-of-influencers-in-us-open-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will this be shot of the tournament at US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francisco Cerundolo hit an outrageous smashed winner at the US Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/will-this-be-shot-of-the-tournament-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/will-this-be-shot-of-the-tournament-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scandalous how good that is' - Is this shot of the tournament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francisco Cerundolo hit an outrageous smashed winner in his second round clash with Jan-Lennard Struff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/scandalous-how-good-that-is-is-this-shot-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/scandalous-how-good-that-is-is-this-shot-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka overcomes lapse to advance at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka recovered after a mid-match lapse to advance to the third round of the US Open with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Katerina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-overcomes-lapse-to-advance-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:02:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-overcomes-lapse-to-advance-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want to play instead? Darderi throws racquet into the crowd!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luciano Darderi was seen throwing his racquet into the crowd during his US open match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/do-you-want-to-play-instead-darderi-throws-racquet-into-the-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/do-you-want-to-play-instead-darderi-throws-racquet-into-the-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want to play instead? Darderi throws racket into the crowd!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luciano Darderi was seen throwing his racket into the crowd during his US open match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/do-you-want-to-play-instead-darderi-throws-racket-into-the-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/do-you-want-to-play-instead-darderi-throws-racket-into-the-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz planning more breaks in 'impossible' tennis schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz has taken a swipe at the hectic tennis calendar and said he will skip tournaments from now on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-planning-more-breaks-in-impossible-tennis-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-planning-more-breaks-in-impossible-tennis-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka urges US Open influencers to respect tennis 'etiquette']]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka urged the growing number of social media influencers at the US Open to respect the sport's "etiquette" following her second-round win overKaterina Siniakova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-urges-us-open-influencers-to-respect-tennis-etiquette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-urges-us-open-influencers-to-respect-tennis-etiquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka overcomes serving struggles to reach US Open third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka overcame a mid-match wobble to beat Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1 and reach the third round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-overcomes-serving-struggles-to-reach-us-open-third-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-overcomes-serving-struggles-to-reach-us-open-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mannarino called it a zoo!' - Are the crowds being too loud at the US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Cavaday and Ryan Harrison debate whether the crowds are being too loud at this year's US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mannarino-called-it-a-zoo-are-the-crowds-being-too-loud-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mannarino-called-it-a-zoo-are-the-crowds-being-too-loud-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['More like a Wimbledon blazer!' | Osaka's latest DRAMATIC entrance at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka had an interesting outfit on as she made her entrance ahead of facing Katerina Siniakova in the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/more-like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-dramatic-entrance-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/more-like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-dramatic-entrance-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like a Wimbledon blazer!' - Osaka's latest US Open outfit &#129321;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka had another stylish outfit as she made her entrance ahead of facing Katerina Siniakova in the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-us-open-outfit-129321/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-us-open-outfit-129321/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like a Wimbledon blazer!' - Osaka's latest stunning US Open outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka had another stylish outfit as she made her entrance ahead of facing Katerina Siniakova in the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-stunning-us-open-outfit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-stunning-us-open-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like a Wimbledon blazer!' - Osaka's latest statement US Open outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka had another stylish outfit as she made her entrance ahead of facing Katerina Siniakova in the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-statement-us-open-outfit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/like-a-wimbledon-blazer-osakas-latest-statement-us-open-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka races into third round in 53 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-third-round-in-53-minutes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:44:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-third-round-in-53-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz puts positive spin on going 4 sets in win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-puts-positive-spin-on-going-4-sets-in-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:44:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-puts-positive-spin-on-going-4-sets-in-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What kind of question is that?!' - Sabalenka hits out over partying questions after win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka was left furious over questions during her press conference at the US Open following her round two victory, as one reporter asked her about her pre-tournament 'partying'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-kind-of-question-is-that-sabalenka-hits-out-over-partying-questions-after-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-kind-of-question-is-that-sabalenka-hits-out-over-partying-questions-after-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She misunderstood me' - Journalist who clashed with Sabalenka tells his side of story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka was left furious over questions during her press conference at the US Open following her round two victory, as one reporter asked her about her pre-tournament 'partying'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/she-misunderstood-me-journalist-who-clashed-with-sabalenka-tells-his-side-of-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/she-misunderstood-me-journalist-who-clashed-with-sabalenka-tells-his-side-of-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz reaches US Open R3 after overpowering Faria on Arthur Ashe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Carlos Alcaraz against Jaime Faria from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-reaches-us-open-r3-after-overpowering-faria-on-arthur-ashe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-reaches-us-open-r3-after-overpowering-faria-on-arthur-ashe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka breezes past Iatchenko in US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Iatchenko from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-breezes-past-iatchenko-in-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-breezes-past-iatchenko-in-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka breezes past Iatcenko in US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Iatchenko from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-breezes-past-iatcenko-in-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-breezes-past-iatcenko-in-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton, Tiafoe charge into US Open 3rd round]]></title><description><![CDATA[American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets Wednesday to reach the third round of the US Open, while No. 7 Daniil Medvedev raced past Sebastian Gorzny 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-tiafoe-charge-into-us-open-3rd-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-tiafoe-charge-into-us-open-3rd-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka races into US Open Round 3 in 53 mins]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-us-open-round-3-in-53-mins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-us-open-round-3-in-53-mins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula, Navarro advance on rainy day at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula needed only 56 minutes on Wednesday to defeat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 to move into the third round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-navarro-advance-on-rainy-day-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-navarro-advance-on-rainy-day-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz drops 1st set, nearly flawless rest of way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-drops-1st-set-nearly-flawless-rest-of-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-drops-1st-set-nearly-flawless-rest-of-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Think before you say stuff!' - Sabalenka fumes at preparation questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka cut short questions about her pre-tournament activities in an excruciating exchange with a reporter following her second-round win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-fumes-at-preparation-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-fumes-at-preparation-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Think before you say stuff' - Sabalenka annoyed with party line of questioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka cut short questions about her pre-tournament activities in an excruciating exchange with a reporter following her second-round win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-annoyed-with-party-line-of-questioning-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-annoyed-with-party-line-of-questioning-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Think before you say stuff!' - Sabalenka annoyed with party line of questioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka cut short questions about her pre-tournament activities in an excruciating exchange with a reporter following her second-round win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-annoyed-with-party-line-of-questioning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/think-before-you-say-stuff-sabalenka-annoyed-with-party-line-of-questioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win - but tension still shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-earns-53-minute-us-open-win-but-tension-still-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-earns-53-minute-us-open-win-but-tension-still-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open Second round draw and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-second-round-draw-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-second-round-draw-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Thursday with Dart, Jones, Osaka, Gauff, Swiatek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Thursday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-thursday-with-dart-jones-osaka-gauff-swiatek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-thursday-with-dart-jones-osaka-gauff-swiatek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Thursday with Dart, Jones, Osaka, Gauff and Swiatek playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Thursday's order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-thursday-with-dart-jones-osaka-gauff-and-swiatek-playing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-thursday-with-dart-jones-osaka-gauff-and-swiatek-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka races into US Open 3rd round in 53 mins]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-us-open-3rd-round-in-53-mins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:53:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-races-into-us-open-3rd-round-in-53-mins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish wonderkid Jodar involved in testy exchange following shock US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish wonderkid Rafael Jodar was involved in testy exchange with journalist following stunning exit to Chinese lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete at the US Open on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spanish-wonderkid-jodar-involved-in-testy-exchange-following-shock-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spanish-wonderkid-jodar-involved-in-testy-exchange-following-shock-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish wonderkid Jodar in testy exchange after shock US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish wonderkid Rafael Jodar was involved in a testy exchange with a journalist following his stunning exit to Chinese lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete at the US Open on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spanish-wonderkid-jodar-in-testy-exchange-after-shock-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/spanish-wonderkid-jodar-in-testy-exchange-after-shock-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stiller, Russell Wilson, more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ben-stiller-russell-wilson-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:23:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ben-stiller-russell-wilson-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The question doesn't make sense!' | Jodar's FROSTY exchange after shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Rafael Jodar's frosty exchange after his shock defeat to Bu Yunchaokete at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-question-doesnt-make-sense-jodars-frosty-exchange-after-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-question-doesnt-make-sense-jodars-frosty-exchange-after-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-wins-one-game-in-58-minute-us-open-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-wins-one-game-in-58-minute-us-open-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton, Medvedev charge into US Open 3rd round]]></title><description><![CDATA[American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets Wednesday to reach the third round of the US Open, while No. 7 Daniil Medvedev raced past Sebastian Gorzny 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-medvedev-charge-into-us-open-3rd-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:27:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-medvedev-charge-into-us-open-3rd-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 3 Pegula scores early win at rainy US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula needed only 56 minutes on Wednesday to defeat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 to move into the third round of the US 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defeat to Karolina Muchova in under an hour at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-crushed-by-muchova-but-jones-joins-dart-in-second-round-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-crushed-by-muchova-but-jones-joins-dart-in-second-round-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter blown away by Muchova at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter suffered a nightmare US Open exit in a punishing straight sets defeat to Karolina Muchova in under an hour at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-blown-away-by-muchova-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-blown-away-by-muchova-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Serena and Venus William at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together later this week at the US Open. How will it go? We break it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-to-expect-from-serena-and-venus-william-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:26:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-to-expect-from-serena-and-venus-william-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorzny in contention for US Open shot of the tournament!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Sebastian Gorzny's contender for US Open shot of the tournament!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gorzny-in-contention-for-us-open-shot-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gorzny-in-contention-for-us-open-shot-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorzny in contention for US Open point of the tournament!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Sebastian Gorzny's contender for US Open shot of the tournament!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gorzny-in-contention-for-us-open-point-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gorzny-in-contention-for-us-open-point-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a problem with late-night finishes at the US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman and Marion Bartoli join Karthi Gnanasegaram to discuss if there is a problem having a late-night session at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-there-a-problem-with-late-night-finishes-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-there-a-problem-with-late-night-finishes-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm sorry for the details!' | Andreeva reveals unusual moment Grand Slam title sunk in!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva reveals the unusual moment it sunk in that she had a Grand Slam title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-sorry-for-the-details-andreeva-reveals-unusual-moment-grand-slam-title-sunk-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-sorry-for-the-details-andreeva-reveals-unusual-moment-grand-slam-title-sunk-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva reveals unusual moment Grand Slam title sunk in!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva reveals the unusual moment it sunk in that she had a Grand Slam title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-reveals-unusual-moment-grand-slam-title-sunk-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/andreeva-reveals-unusual-moment-grand-slam-title-sunk-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is very bad!' | Medvedev fumes as birds halt play!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much to the frustration of Daniil Medvedev, the umpire calls a let due to the presence of two sparrows on the net cord at the US Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/this-is-very-bad-medvedev-fumes-as-birds-halt-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/this-is-very-bad-medvedev-fumes-as-birds-halt-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev FUMES as birds halt play!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much to the frustration of Daniil Medvedev, the umpire calls a let due to the presence of two sparrows on the net cord at the US Open!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-fumes-as-birds-halt-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-fumes-as-birds-halt-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the US Open prize money per round?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at the breakdown of a record-breaking prize fund at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-the-us-open-prize-money-per-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-the-us-open-prize-money-per-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're my Wonderwall!' | Fan sings Oasis classic DURING Fery match at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan sings Oasis classic 'Wonderwall' during Arthur Fery's match against Lorenzo Musetti at US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/youre-my-wonderwall-fan-sings-oasis-classic-during-fery-match-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/youre-my-wonderwall-fan-sings-oasis-classic-during-fery-match-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-seeded-zverev-narrowly-survives-1st-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:44:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/top-seeded-zverev-narrowly-survives-1st-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils wins on 40th birthday, like Connors in '92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets Tuesday night to become the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-like-connors-in-92/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:44:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-like-connors-in-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff, Eala star in night session at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff opened her quest for a second US Open title Tuesday by beating Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4, and Alex Eala breezed into the second round with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Mary Stoiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-eala-star-in-night-session-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:44:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-eala-star-in-night-session-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils wins on 40th birthday to advance in New York!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Gael Monfils and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-to-advance-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-to-advance-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff sweeps past Sonmez to reach US Open second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Coco Gauff and Zeynep Sonmez from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-sweeps-past-sonmez-to-reach-us-open-second-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-sweeps-past-sonmez-to-reach-us-open-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I know what I have to work on' - Fery ready to take on best despite US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Arthur Fery said he now knows what he has to work on after his US Open debut was cut short on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-know-what-i-have-to-work-on-fery-ready-to-take-on-best-despite-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-know-what-i-have-to-work-on-fery-ready-to-take-on-best-despite-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils wins on 40th birthday as Zverev celebrates at 2am]]></title><description><![CDATA[French veteran Gael Monfils is treated to a rendition of Happy Birthday by the US Open crowd as he becomes the oldest man to win a match there since 1992.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-as-zverev-celebrates-at-2am/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/monfils-wins-on-40th-birthday-as-zverev-celebrates-at-2am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return]]></title><description><![CDATA[At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauffs-flaw-forgotten-on-winning-us-open-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauffs-flaw-forgotten-on-winning-us-open-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring Monfils wins at US Open on 40th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets Tuesday night to become the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/retiring-monfils-wins-at-us-open-on-40th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:02:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/retiring-monfils-wins-at-us-open-on-40th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff makes storming start while Serena eyes revenge against Joint in doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff opened her US Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Zeynep Sonmez, while two-time women's doubles champions Serena and Venus Williams are set to face Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching after the draw on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-makes-storming-start-while-serena-eyes-revenge-against-joint-in-doubles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-makes-storming-start-while-serena-eyes-revenge-against-joint-in-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff makes storming start as Zverev avoids major upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff opened her US Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Zeynep Sonmez, while two-time women's doubles champions Serena and Venus Williams are set to face Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching after the draw on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-makes-storming-start-as-zverev-avoids-major-upset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-makes-storming-start-as-zverev-avoids-major-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff stars in 1st-round night match at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff opened her quest for a second US Open title on Tuesday by beating Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4, 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-wednesday-with-four-brits-sabalenka-and-alcaraz-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Wednesday with five Brits, Sabalenka and Alcaraz in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's opening singles order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-wednesday-with-five-brits-sabalenka-and-alcaraz-in-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-wednesday-with-five-brits-sabalenka-and-alcaraz-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters draw familiar face in Open doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Williams sisters were drawn Tuesday to face the team of Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, who beat Serena at Wimbledon this summer, 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Jordan and Sylvester Stallone continue Rocky’s legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your legacy is more than a name. Can Rocky Balboa turn a young boxer into a true fighter?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/michael-b-jordan-and-sylvester-stallone-continue-rockys-legacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/michael-b-jordan-and-sylvester-stallone-continue-rockys-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Getting exposed could be a blessing in disguise' for Fery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Harrison believes more players will now know how to play against Arthur Fery since his recent success but believes being exposed could be a blessing in disguise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lsquogetting-exposed-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise-for-fery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/lsquogetting-exposed-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise-for-fery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US 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Musetti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-repeat-of-wimbledon-heroics-as-fery-exits-us-open-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-repeat-of-wimbledon-heroics-as-fery-exits-us-open-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musetti too good for Fery in US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Arthur Fery against Lorenzo Musetti from the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/musetti-too-good-for-fery-in-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/musetti-too-good-for-fery-in-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery vs Lorenzo Musetti | US Open highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Arthur Fery against Lorenzo Musetti from the US 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at the US Open were ended in the first round by a straight-sets defeat to Lorenzo Musetti at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-outclassed-by-musetti-on-us-open-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-outclassed-by-musetti-on-us-open-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fritz cruises at US Open; Cobolli avoids upset in 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Fritz, the American No. 9 seed, defeated 18-year-old countryman Darwin Blanch in straight sets Tuesday at the US Open. 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Who has the best fashion at the US Open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports tennis panel discusses the best fashion so far at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-or-carlos-alcaraz-who-has-the-best-fashion-at-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-or-carlos-alcaraz-who-has-the-best-fashion-at-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashionista or traditionalist? And who would be your deadline day tennis signing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports tennis discusses the best fashion so far at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fashionista-or-traditionalist-and-who-would-be-your-deadline-day-tennis-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fashionista-or-traditionalist-and-who-would-be-your-deadline-day-tennis-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Honey Deuce? Inside the US Open cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a farmers market idea to a $17 million tennis tournament staple, the US Open's Honey Deuce has become part cocktail, part souvenir and status symbol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-a-honey-deuce-inside-the-us-open-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:42:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-is-a-honey-deuce-inside-the-us-open-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fery returns to Grand Slam stage - what lies ahead?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery returns to the Grand Slam stage when he faces Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-returns-to-grand-slam-stage-what-lies-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-returns-to-grand-slam-stage-what-lies-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Something you see in an exhibition!' | Fearnley MISSES smash on match point!]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis player Jacob Fearnley bizarrely misses a routine smash on match point before securing his first-round US Open victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/something-you-see-in-an-exhibition-fearnley-misses-smash-on-match-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/something-you-see-in-an-exhibition-fearnley-misses-smash-on-match-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz cruises to US Open second round after four months out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz returns from a four-month injury lay-off and cruises to the second round of the tournament, beating Russia's Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-cruises-to-us-open-second-round-after-four-months-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-cruises-to-us-open-second-round-after-four-months-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka honours NBA icon Iverson with statement fashion piece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka made her latest fashion statement ahead of her first round match against Anastasia Zakharova at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-honours-nba-icon-iverson-with-statement-fashion-piece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-honours-nba-icon-iverson-with-statement-fashion-piece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A newspaper gown and an NBA tribute - Osaka's US Open fashion statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at Grand Slams - and has done it again at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-newspaper-gown-and-an-nba-tribute-osakas-us-open-fashion-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-newspaper-gown-and-an-nba-tribute-osakas-us-open-fashion-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka powers to tough US Open first-round win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Zakharova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-powers-to-tough-us-open-first-round-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-powers-to-tough-us-open-first-round-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton overcomes shaky start to beat Griekspoor in US Open opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Ben Shelton and Tallon Griekspoor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-overcomes-shaky-start-to-beat-griekspoor-in-us-open-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-overcomes-shaky-start-to-beat-griekspoor-in-us-open-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiafoe survives 5-set scare; Shelton through in 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 8 seed Ben Shelton recovered from a miserable start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Monday night, while Frances Tiafoe had to rally for a five-set win over fellow American Martin Damm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-survives-5-set-scare-shelton-through-in-4/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tiafoe-survives-5-set-scare-shelton-through-in-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka, with 'tribute' to A.I., advances at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her 2026 US Open debut Monday night as she beat Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-with-tribute-to-ai-advances-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-with-tribute-to-ai-advances-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Answer': Naomi Osaka pays homage to Allen Iverson with US Open outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osaka recently called the Basketball Hall of Famer and 2000-01 NBA MVP a "trailblazer."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-answer-naomi-osaka-pays-homage-to-allen-iverson-with-us-open-outfit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-answer-naomi-osaka-pays-homage-to-allen-iverson-with-us-open-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka channels Iverson in US Open Round 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her 2026 US Open debut Monday night as she beat Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-channels-iverson-in-us-open-round-1-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/osaka-channels-iverson-in-us-open-round-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovics-tearful-loss-leaves-future-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovics-tearful-loss-leaves-future-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A loss that feels different - Djokovic's future more uncertain than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/a-loss-that-feels-different-djokovics-future-more-uncertain-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:07:00 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goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka is given an emotional send-off at the US Open following the final Grand Slam match of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-feels-the-love-on-grand-slam-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-feels-the-love-on-grand-slam-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton shakes off nervous start to win in 4 sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton recovered from a miserable start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-shakes-off-nervous-start-to-win-in-4-sets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:28:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/shelton-shakes-off-nervous-start-to-win-in-4-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frodin, body double in 'King Richard,' playing Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thea Frodin, who was the body double for the actor who played Serena Williams in the 2021 film "King Richard," will play her first US Open singles match Tuesday against No. 2 Elena Rybakina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/frodin-body-double-in-king-richard-playing-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:52:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/frodin-body-double-in-king-richard-playing-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawrinka falls to Berrettini in final US Open match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ended Monday when the 2016 US Open champion lost 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-falls-to-berrettini-in-final-us-open-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:09:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-falls-to-berrettini-in-final-us-open-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Federer, Jimmy Fallon, more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/roger-federer-jimmy-fallon-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:09:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/roger-federer-jimmy-fallon-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dart ends 19-month wait for Grand Slam win in NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Harriet Dart battled through to Round 2 at the US Open after coming from a set down to oust home hope Peyton Stearns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dart-ends-19-month-wait-for-grand-slam-win-in-ny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:09:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dart-ends-19-month-wait-for-grand-slam-win-in-ny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-blocks-out-noise-to-start-us-open-three-peat-bid-with-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-blocks-out-noise-to-start-us-open-three-peat-bid-with-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fearnley and Dart complete superb comeback wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britons Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart both produce remarkable comeback wins to reach the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-fearnley-and-dart-complete-superb-comeback-wins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-fearnley-and-dart-complete-superb-comeback-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz is back -- and a threat to repeat as US Open champ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury after fourth months away -- and looked like he could defend his US Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-is-back-and-a-threat-to-repeat-as-us-open-champ/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:37:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-is-back-and-a-threat-to-repeat-as-us-open-champ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll get better' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ill-get-better-how-did-alcaraz-look-on-winning-singles-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ill-get-better-how-did-alcaraz-look-on-winning-singles-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-says-kyrgios-cocaine-ban-was-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:18:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-says-kyrgios-cocaine-ban-was-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka rolls at US Open after uneven stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka had a successful start to her US Open title defense, beating Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight US Open championships since Serena Williams in 2012-14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-rolls-at-us-open-after-uneven-stretch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:18:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-rolls-at-us-open-after-uneven-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka rolls at US Open after uneven few weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka had a successful start to her US Open title defense, beating Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight US Open championships since Serena Williams from 2012-14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-rolls-at-us-open-after-uneven-few-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-rolls-at-us-open-after-uneven-few-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A contrast of emotions! | Navarro celebrates whilst Boisson smashes her racket!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Navarro defeated Lois Boisson in the first round of the US Open but it was their reaction to the result that generated the attention on social 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critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka hit back at her critics, saying "haters can go and get on with their own lives" after she made a winning start in her quest for a &zwnj;third successive US Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-so-tired-of-the-miserable-haters-sabalenka-hits-back-at-critics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-so-tired-of-the-miserable-haters-sabalenka-hits-back-at-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Tuesday with Fery, Choinski, Jones and Gauff in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's opening singles order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-tuesday-with-fery-choinski-jones-and-gauff-in-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-tuesday-with-fery-choinski-jones-and-gauff-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I missed everything!' | Alcaraz reacts to winning first match after four month injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz reflected on his US Open round one win against Roman Safiullin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-missed-everything-alcaraz-reacts-to-winning-first-match-after-four-month-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-missed-everything-alcaraz-reacts-to-winning-first-match-after-four-month-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz impresses on return from injury as Sabalenka also wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz impressed on his return to tennis with a straight-sets win over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-impresses-on-return-from-injury-as-sabalenka-also-wins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-impresses-on-return-from-injury-as-sabalenka-also-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz returns to tennis with dominant win over Safiullin at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Roman Safiullin and Carlos Alcaraz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-returns-to-tennis-with-dominant-win-over-safiullin-at-us-open-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-returns-to-tennis-with-dominant-win-over-safiullin-at-us-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz returns to tennis with dominant win over Safiullin at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Roman Safiullin and Carlos Alcaraz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-returns-to-tennis-with-dominant-win-over-safiullin-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-returns-to-tennis-with-dominant-win-over-safiullin-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Scott, Brandy, more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/travis-scott-brandy-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:04:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/travis-scott-brandy-more-lead-celebrity-sightings-at-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The honey deuce cocktail at US Open leads list of notable sport-refreshment combos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refreshing concoction is a USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center staple, but the US Open isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-honey-deuce-cocktail-at-us-open-leads-list-of-notable-sport-refreshment-combos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:04:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-honey-deuce-cocktail-at-us-open-leads-list-of-notable-sport-refreshment-combos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't worry about that Kristina' | 16 year-old star left in floods of tears after defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristina Liutova reduced to tears after being defeated to Qinwen Zheng in the opening round of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-worry-about-that-kristina-16-year-old-star-left-in-floods-of-tears-after-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dont-worry-about-that-kristina-16-year-old-star-left-in-floods-of-tears-after-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka sails past Osorio in straight sets in opening round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Aryna Sabalenka and Camila Osorio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-sails-past-osorio-in-straight-sets-in-opening-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-sails-past-osorio-in-straight-sets-in-opening-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka sails past Osorio by straight sets in opening round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Aryna Sabalenka and Camila Osorio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-sails-past-osorio-by-straight-sets-in-opening-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-sails-past-osorio-by-straight-sets-in-opening-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is now the right time for Djokovic to retire after 'heart-breaking' US Open loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic said he "despised" every moment of the five-set, near five-hour ordeal which ended his US Open hopes in the first round, so now the question is whether he calls time on his trophy-laden career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-now-the-right-time-for-djokovic-to-retire-after-heart-breaking-us-open-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/is-now-the-right-time-for-djokovic-to-retire-after-heart-breaking-us-open-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm here now' - Brit Samuel goes from world No 1,871 to US Open second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel has come a long way from the start of 2025 - rising from 1,871 in the world to the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-here-now-brit-samuel-goes-from-world-no-1871-to-us-open-second-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-here-now-brit-samuel-goes-from-world-no-1871-to-us-open-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stop acting stupid!' | DRAMA as Atmane bizarrely denied treatment by physio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terence Atmane fumes at US Open physiotherapist after bizarrely being denied treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/stop-acting-stupid-drama-as-atmane-bizarrely-denied-treatment-by-physio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/stop-acting-stupid-drama-as-atmane-bizarrely-denied-treatment-by-physio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About US Open: Djokovic out in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction to Novak Djokovic's shock first round loss to Mario Navone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-about-us-open-djokovic-out-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-about-us-open-djokovic-out-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Djokovic retire after R1 US Open exit? Henman &amp; Harrison assess Serb's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gigi Salmon is joined by Tim Henman and Ryan Harrison to debate whether Novak Djokovic should consider retirement after ongoing health issues and a shock first-round exit at the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/should-djokovic-retire-after-r1-us-open-exit-henman-amp-harrison-assess-serbs-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/should-djokovic-retire-after-r1-us-open-exit-henman-amp-harrison-assess-serbs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The honey deuce cocktail at the US Open leads list of notable sport-refreshment combos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refreshing concoction is a USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center staple, but the US Open isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-honey-deuce-cocktail-at-the-us-open-leads-list-of-notable-sport-refreshment-combos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:18:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/the-honey-deuce-cocktail-at-the-us-open-leads-list-of-notable-sport-refreshment-combos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight matches and money disputes - why is tennis schedule such a headache?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores the ongoing dispute over scheduling issues and late-night finishes at tennis' Grand Slam events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/midnight-matches-and-money-disputes-why-is-tennis-schedule-such-a-headache/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/midnight-matches-and-money-disputes-why-is-tennis-schedule-such-a-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League stars take part in US Open challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many previous US Open winners could you name in 20-seconds?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/premier-league-stars-take-part-in-us-open-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/premier-league-stars-take-part-in-us-open-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Djokovic overcome with emotion during US Open loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears during his first-round loss in the USOpen against Argentina's Mariano Navone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/watch-djokovic-overcome-with-emotion-during-us-open-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/watch-djokovic-overcome-with-emotion-during-us-open-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He belongs at the top of the game' - Fery faces world No 14 Musetti at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Arthur Fery faces a tough task when he goes up against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-of-the-game-fery-faces-world-no-14-musetti-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-of-the-game-fery-faces-world-no-14-musetti-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He belongs at the top' - Fery faces world No 14 Musetti at US Open today]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Arthur Fery faces a tough task when he goes up against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-fery-faces-world-no-14-musetti-at-us-open-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-fery-faces-world-no-14-musetti-at-us-open-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He belongs at the top' - Fery faces Musetti at US Open today on Sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Arthur Fery faces a tough task when he goes up against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-fery-faces-musetti-at-us-open-today-on-sky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/he-belongs-at-the-top-fery-faces-musetti-at-us-open-today-on-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-playing-serena-williams-on-screen-to-following-in-her-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/from-playing-serena-williams-on-screen-to-following-in-her-footsteps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic breaks down in tears midway through deciding set in shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was visibly upset during the final set in his US Open first round defeat to Mariano Navone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-down-in-tears-midway-through-deciding-set-in-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-down-in-tears-midway-through-deciding-set-in-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams loses 15th match in row in 2am finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams has not won a singles match in more than a year but has received numerous wildcards to compete. The reasons why go beyond just tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-loses-15th-match-in-row-in-2am-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-loses-15th-match-in-row-in-2am-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus, 46, loses after latest-ever start at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams bowed out of her 26th US Open singles appearance early Monday morning, falling in straight sets to fellow American wild card Sofia Kenin after not getting on the court until midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-46-loses-after-latest-ever-start-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:19:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-46-loses-after-latest-ever-start-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' US Open ends short after Kenin challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-us-open-ends-short-after-kenin-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-us-open-ends-short-after-kenin-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic suffers five-set defeat in shock US Open exit!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the US Open first-round match between Mariano Navone and Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-five-set-defeat-in-shock-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-suffers-five-set-defeat-in-shock-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus loses after latest-ever start at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams bowed out of her 26th US Open singles appearance early Monday morning, falling in straight sets to fellow American wild card Sofia Kenin after not getting on the court until midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-loses-after-latest-ever-start-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:55:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-loses-after-latest-ever-start-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel stuns Machac at US Open; Norrie ousted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel caused one of the shocks of the opening day at the US Open by thrashing Czech star Tomas Machac.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/samuel-stuns-machac-at-us-open-norrie-ousted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:55:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/samuel-stuns-machac-at-us-open-norrie-ousted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic, ill and hurting, out of US Open in shocker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, 39, is out of the US Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night, losing 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours, 36 minutes. Djokovic had never lost in the first round at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-ill-and-hurting-out-of-us-open-in-shocker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-ill-and-hurting-out-of-us-open-in-shocker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What went wrong for Novak Djokovic at the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday night, Novak Djokovic was upset by Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. What happened -- and what it means for the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-went-wrong-for-novak-djokovic-at-the-us-open-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:19:01 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/what-went-wrong-for-novak-djokovic-at-the-us-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medvedev back on track with easy US Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev bounced back from a rough showing in the hard-court swing ahead of the US Open, beating Hugo Gaston in straight sets to open the Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-back-on-track-with-easy-us-open-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:55:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/medvedev-back-on-track-with-easy-us-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic loses 5-set marathon in US Open shocker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, 39, is out of the US Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night, losing 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a five-set marathon that lasted four hours and 36 minutes. He had never lost in the first round at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-loses-5-set-marathon-in-us-open-shocker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:32:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-loses-5-set-marathon-in-us-open-shocker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel gets shock US Open win, Norrie ousted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel caused one of the shocks of the opening day at the US Open by thrashing Czech star Tomas Machac.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/samuel-gets-shock-us-open-win-norrie-ousted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:08:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/samuel-gets-shock-us-open-win-norrie-ousted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tearful-djokovic-falls-at-first-hurdle-in-shock-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tearful-djokovic-falls-at-first-hurdle-in-shock-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My body started to collapse' - Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/my-body-started-to-collapse-djokovic-falls-at-first-hurdle-in-shock-us-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/my-body-started-to-collapse-djokovic-falls-at-first-hurdle-in-shock-us-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Monday with Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Osaka, Fils all playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's opening singles order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-osaka-fils-all-playing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-osaka-fils-all-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Order of play for Monday with Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Osaka, Fills all playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at Sunday's opening singles order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-osaka-fills-all-playing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-order-of-play-for-monday-with-sabalenka-alcaraz-osaka-fills-all-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atmane forced to serve UNDERARM with wrong hand after cramping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terence Atmane was forced to serve underarm with his right hand after suffering severe cramp during his US Open first-round match against Jaume Munar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/atmane-forced-to-serve-underarm-with-wrong-hand-after-cramping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/atmane-forced-to-serve-underarm-with-wrong-hand-after-cramping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak the night before! Any Grand Slam superstitions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karthi Gnanasegaram is joined by Naomi Broady and Ryan Harrison to preview defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka ahead of their opening US Open matches and discuss Grand Slam superstitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/steak-the-night-before-any-grand-slam-superstitions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/steak-the-night-before-any-grand-slam-superstitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter storms through decider for first US Open win since 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter reached the US Open second round after overcoming American wildcard Carol Lee in three sets, dominating the decider to secure her first main-draw win in New York since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-storms-through-decider-for-first-us-open-win-since-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-storms-through-decider-for-first-us-open-win-since-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter races through decider for first US Open win since 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter reached the US Open second round after overcoming American wildcard Carol Lee in three sets, dominating the decider to secure her first main-draw win in New York since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-races-through-decider-for-first-us-open-win-since-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/boulter-races-through-decider-for-first-us-open-win-since-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-earns-first-win-at-a-grand-slam-but-nervous-norrie-beaten/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-earns-first-win-at-a-grand-slam-but-nervous-norrie-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open odds: Sabalenka, Alcaraz favored as tournament begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the respective favorites to win the 2026 US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-sabalenka-alcaraz-favored-as-tournament-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:22:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-odds-sabalenka-alcaraz-favored-as-tournament-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's Samuel wins first Grand Slam match as Norrie loses on opening day of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight sets victory while Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-wins-first-grand-slam-match-as-norrie-loses-on-opening-day-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-wins-first-grand-slam-match-as-norrie-loses-on-opening-day-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's Samuel wins first Grand Slam match as Norrie loses on day one of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight-sets victory while Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-wins-first-grand-slam-match-as-norrie-loses-on-day-one-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-wins-first-grand-slam-match-as-norrie-loses-on-day-one-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's Samuel causes huge shock as Boulter wins but Norrie bows out at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight-sets victory while Katie Boulter also won through, but Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-causes-huge-shock-as-boulter-wins-but-norrie-bows-out-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/britains-samuel-causes-huge-shock-as-boulter-wins-but-norrie-bows-out-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norrie crashes out of US Open after Van Assche comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Norrie crashed out of the US Open in the first round as Luca Van Assche came from a set down to win in four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-crashes-out-of-us-open-after-van-assche-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/norrie-crashes-out-of-us-open-after-van-assche-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Samuel storms to first Grand Slam main draw win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Toby Samuel claimed his first Grand Slam main-draw victory with an impressive straight-sets win over Tomas Machac to reach the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/super-samuel-storms-to-first-grand-slam-main-draw-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/super-samuel-storms-to-first-grand-slam-main-draw-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Samuel storms to first Grand Slam main-draw win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Toby Samuel claimed his first Grand Slam main-draw victory with an impressive straight-sets win over Tomas Machac to reach the US Open second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-storms-to-first-grand-slam-main-draw-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-samuel-storms-to-first-grand-slam-main-draw-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula shakes off nerves for victory in US opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open in straight sets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-shakes-off-nerves-for-victory-in-us-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:25:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-shakes-off-nerves-for-victory-in-us-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruud withdraws from US Open with back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the US Open because of a back injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ruud-withdraws-from-us-open-with-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:36:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ruud-withdraws-from-us-open-with-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer inducted into Hall of Fame! | 'One of the greatest honours of my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-one-of-the-greatest-honours-of-my-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-one-of-the-greatest-honours-of-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: How does Fery compete with tennis' bigger hitters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Harrison analyses Arthur Fery's game ahead of the British Wimbledon semi-finalist's US Open first-round clash with Lorenzo Musetti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/analysis-how-does-fery-compete-with-tennis-bigger-hitters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/analysis-how-does-fery-compete-with-tennis-bigger-hitters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open experts' picks: Who will win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are hoping to seize the opportunity at the US Open, with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and others all in title contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-experts-picks-who-will-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:43:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-experts-picks-who-will-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful Federer inducted into Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer says being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is "one of the greatest honours" of his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/tearful-federer-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 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How will Sabalenka fare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open begins Sunday, with Alcaraz back, Sinner out and Sabalenka's No.1 ranking on the line. Here's what to watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/experts-weigh-in-can-alcaraz-defend-his-title-how-will-sabalenka-fare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:27:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/experts-weigh-in-can-alcaraz-defend-his-title-how-will-sabalenka-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka shrugs off struggles ahead of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, doesn't sound concerned about her recent struggles, including that she hasn't gotten past the fourth round of her past few tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shrugs-off-struggles-ahead-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:02:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shrugs-off-struggles-ahead-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open order of play for 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Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-trusts-hes-ready-to-return-to-tennis-as-he-reflects-on-spains-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-trusts-hes-ready-to-return-to-tennis-as-he-reflects-on-spains-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz on return to tennis and Spain winning the 2026 World Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz talks about his return to tennis at the US Open after injury and the surreal feeling of Spain winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-on-return-to-tennis-and-spain-winning-the-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-on-return-to-tennis-and-spain-winning-the-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you ready for the 2026 US Open!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the US Open, live on Sky Sports Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/are-you-ready-for-the-2026-us-open-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/are-you-ready-for-the-2026-us-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you ready for the 2026 US Open?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the US Open, live on Sky Sports Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/are-you-ready-for-the-2026-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/are-you-ready-for-the-2026-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury uncertainty led to 'intrusive thoughts' for Alcaraz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz says not knowing when he would be able to return from a wrist injury was most challenging part of his long absence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/injury-uncertainty-led-to-intrusive-thoughts-for-alcaraz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/injury-uncertainty-led-to-intrusive-thoughts-for-alcaraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-learned-from-murray-boulter-wont-make-wedding-ring-mistake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-learned-from-murray-boulter-wont-make-wedding-ring-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sakamoto beats 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Celebrate at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Dec. 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-eyes-history-in-homecoming-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:53:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-eyes-history-in-homecoming-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala to play in Philippines in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Filipina tennis star will headline Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. 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Alcaraz, the reigning champion, is +250 to retain his title according to DraftKings odds as of midday Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-favored-at-us-open-with-sinner-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:09:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-favored-at-us-open-with-sinner-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz opens US Open title defense vs. Safiullin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his US Open title against Roman Safiullin, an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-opens-us-open-title-defense-vs-safiullin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:01:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-opens-us-open-title-defense-vs-safiullin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow US Open on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Open, including how to follow the tournament across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-us-open-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-us-open-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-tough-us-open-draw-will-be-true-test-of-alcarazs-fitness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-tough-us-open-draw-will-be-true-test-of-alcarazs-fitness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery handed nightmare opener at US Open as top stars learn opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are on for a US Open collision course following Thursday's draw in New York, while Britain's Arthur Fery has been handed a nightmare opening-round clash against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-handed-nightmare-opener-at-us-open-as-top-stars-learn-opponents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-handed-nightmare-opener-at-us-open-as-top-stars-learn-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson to face fellow Briton Dart for US Open spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Watson will face compatriot Harriet Dart for a place in the US Open main draw as six British players reach the final qualifying round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/watson-to-face-fellow-briton-dart-for-us-open-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/watson-to-face-fellow-briton-dart-for-us-open-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open men's title up for grabs as Sinner injury throws field wide open]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's US Open men's singles tournament appears to be up for grabs with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic joined by a whole host of players in the mix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mens-title-up-for-grabs-as-sinner-injury-throws-field-wide-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mens-title-up-for-grabs-as-sinner-injury-throws-field-wide-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mensik &amp; Muchova win US Open mixed doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik save two match points on their way to the US Open mixed doubles title and $1m in prize money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mensik-amp-muchova-win-us-open-mixed-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/mensik-amp-muchova-win-us-open-mixed-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 [10-6] to win the US Open mixed doubles championship and scoop the $1 million grand prize on Wednesday 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/czech-duo-collect-1m-after-winning-us-open-mixed-doubles-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech duo collect $1 million after winning US Open mixed doubles championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 [10-6] to win the US Open mixed doubles championship and scoop the $1 million grand prize on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/czech-duo-collect-1-million-after-winning-us-open-mixed-doubles-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/czech-duo-collect-1-million-after-winning-us-open-mixed-doubles-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova, Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-venus-team-again-for-us-open-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open in their first Grand Slam outing as a pairing for four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-given-us-open-doubles-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-given-us-open-doubles-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters given wild card for US Open women's doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams will play together in the 2026 US Open women's doubles after being given a wild card to enter the 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at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz take on Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic in themixed doubles at the US Open, eventually losing 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-team-up-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-team-up-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer rolls back years to beat Roddick in US Open exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer made a triumphant return to the US Open court with a pair of exhibition victories in front of an adoring Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd in New York on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-rolls-back-years-to-beat-roddick-in-us-open-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:11:00 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in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-dart-and-jones-advance-in-us-open-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gbs-dart-and-jones-advance-in-us-open-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena, Alcaraz win mixed debut at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a slow start to defeat Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-win-mixed-debut-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:51:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-win-mixed-debut-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Svitolina, Monfils into US Open mixed semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spouses Elina 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-thrills-new-york-crowd-on-us-open-return-with-alcaraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Alcaraz dominate during US Open return!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the US Open Mixed Doubles match between Serena Williams &amp; Carlos Alcaraz vs Erin Routliffe &amp; LLoyd Glasspool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-dominate-during-us-open-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-dominate-during-us-open-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['GOOSEBUMPS!' - Alcaraz and Williams arrive at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams walked out to an incredible atmosphere at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/goosebumps-alcaraz-and-williams-arrive-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/goosebumps-alcaraz-and-williams-arrive-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How on earth has he got that?! Monfils wins incredible point at US Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils hit an incredible shot during his mixed doubles match at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-on-earth-has-he-got-that-monfils-wins-incredible-point-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/how-on-earth-has-he-got-that-monfils-wins-incredible-point-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Alcaraz reach mixed doubles quarters before exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star pairing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles before being beaten by fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-reach-mixed-doubles-quarters-before-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-reach-mixed-doubles-quarters-before-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena and Alcaraz dazzle in mixed doubles before exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star pairing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles before being beaten by fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-and-alcaraz-dazzle-in-mixed-doubles-before-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-and-alcaraz-dazzle-in-mixed-doubles-before-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawrinka: 'Forever grateful' to N.Y., US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka didn't get into the tournament in his final season before retiring, but thanked New York in a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-forever-grateful-to-ny-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/wawrinka-forever-grateful-to-ny-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, Djokovic fall in US Open mixed doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will have to hope to win another U.S. Open singles title. They were no match for two of the top doubles players in tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-djokovic-fall-in-us-open-mixed-doubles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-djokovic-fall-in-us-open-mixed-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vondrousova appeals to Cas against four-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova did not let an anti-doping official enter her home to carry out a test in December 2025 and her ban is set to run until June 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/vondrousova-appeals-to-cas-against-four-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/vondrousova-appeals-to-cas-against-four-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala returns to US Open a different version of herself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala made he US Open debut last year with little expectation beyond making an impression. She returns this year with legitimate expectations of making a deep run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-returns-to-us-open-a-different-version-of-herself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:43:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-eala-returns-to-us-open-a-different-version-of-herself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena, Alcaraz to face pair with doubles champ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will open the US Open mixed doubles tournament against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-to-face-pair-with-doubles-champ/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:14:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-to-face-pair-with-doubles-champ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer, 45, set to play in exhibition at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer, the man who won five straight US Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport of tennis, is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019, an exhibition against Andy Roddick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-45-set-to-play-in-exhibition-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:35:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-45-set-to-play-in-exhibition-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer returns to play in US Open exhibition match, live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is set to make a long-anticipated return to play at Flushing Meadows as the five-time consecutive US Open men's singles champion will play in an exhibition match, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-returns-to-play-in-us-open-exhibition-match-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/federer-returns-to-play-in-us-open-exhibition-match-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Bianca Andreescu's hard-fought road back to the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven years -- and countless setbacks -- after her incredible US Open victory, Bianca Andreescu is back, fighting to make the main draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/inside-bianca-andreescus-hard-fought-road-back-to-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:19:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/inside-bianca-andreescus-hard-fought-road-back-to-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-gears-up-for-us-open-with-cincinnati-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-gears-up-for-us-open-with-cincinnati-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Filipino tennis superstar-in-waiting with a punch to rival Pacquiao's]]></title><description><![CDATA["Once it grows, it cannot be stopped" - tennis superstar-in-the-making Alex Eala is quickly becoming the biggest thing to come out of the Philippines since legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/meet-the-filipino-tennis-superstar-in-waiting-with-a-punch-to-rival-pacquiaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/meet-the-filipino-tennis-superstar-in-waiting-with-a-punch-to-rival-pacquiaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff 'dangerous' for US Open after cruising to second Cincinnati title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-2 6-4, to capture her second Cincinnati Open women's singles title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dangerous-for-us-open-after-cruising-to-second-cincinnati-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-dangerous-for-us-open-after-cruising-to-second-cincinnati-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff beats Pegula in all-American Cincinnati final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-beats-pegula-in-all-american-cincinnati-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:56:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-beats-pegula-in-all-american-cincinnati-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fils beats Tiafoe for 1st Masters 1000 win at Cincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to capture his first Masters 1000 title Sunday at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fils-beats-tiafoe-for-1st-masters-1000-win-at-cincy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:53:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fils-beats-tiafoe-for-1st-masters-1000-win-at-cincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Fils favourite to win US Open? 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Williams, meanwhile, is not planning to play singles after the final wild card was given to Sofia Kenin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-not-in-us-singles-will-pair-with-alcaraz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:02:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-not-in-us-singles-will-pair-with-alcaraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will pair up with Carlos Alcaraz for the mixed doubles at the US Open at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-to-play-us-open-mixed-doubles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-and-alcaraz-to-play-us-open-mixed-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena to play US Open mixed doubles with Alcaraz - but not singles!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have signed up to the US Open mixed doubles championship, but the American great won't be playing in the women's singles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-to-play-us-open-mixed-doubles-with-alcaraz-but-not-singles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-to-play-us-open-mixed-doubles-with-alcaraz-but-not-singles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream Team! Serena Williams to team up with Alcaraz for US Open mixed doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have signed up to the US Open mixed doubles championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dream-team-serena-williams-to-team-up-with-alcaraz-for-us-open-mixed-doubles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/dream-team-serena-williams-to-team-up-with-alcaraz-for-us-open-mixed-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena, Alcaraz to play mixed doubles at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-to-play-mixed-doubles-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:31:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-alcaraz-to-play-mixed-doubles-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bejlek continues stunning run to set up Gauff semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as sheupset American Madison Keys to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bejlek-continues-stunning-run-to-set-up-gauff-semi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bejlek-continues-stunning-run-to-set-up-gauff-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff races into Cincinnati semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff swept into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open with a 70-minute dismantling of Marta Kostyuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-races-into-cincinnati-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-races-into-cincinnati-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff eases past Kostyuk in straight set win to reach semi-final in Cincinnati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Cincinnati Open match between Coco Gauff and Marta Kostyuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-eases-past-kostyuk-in-straight-set-win-to-reach-semi-final-in-cincinnati/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-eases-past-kostyuk-in-straight-set-win-to-reach-semi-final-in-cincinnati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Americans reach semifinals at Cincinnati Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans Frances Tiafoe, Brandon Nakashima, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula each advanced to the semifinal round at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/4-americans-reach-semifinals-at-cincinnati-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:21:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/4-americans-reach-semifinals-at-cincinnati-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseeded Czech 20-year-old Bejlek reaches Cincinnati semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Sara Bejlek against Madison Keys at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/unseeded-czech-20-year-old-bejlek-reaches-cincinnati-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/unseeded-czech-20-year-old-bejlek-reaches-cincinnati-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bejlek fights through tough battle to advance to semi-final in Cincinnati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Sara Bejlek against Madison Keys at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bejlek-fights-through-tough-battle-to-advance-to-semi-final-in-cincinnati/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/bejlek-fights-through-tough-battle-to-advance-to-semi-final-in-cincinnati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has tennis become too long and relentless? Does change need to happen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Harrison and Annabel Croft share their thoughts on the changes the tennis season has gone through following injuries to both Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/has-tennis-become-too-long-and-relentless-does-change-need-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/has-tennis-become-too-long-and-relentless-does-change-need-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Sinner &amp; Draper withdraw from US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/injured-sinner-amp-draper-withdraw-from-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/injured-sinner-amp-draper-withdraw-from-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper ruled out of US Open as injury absence continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of the US Open as he continues to battle a bone bruise in his dominant left arm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-ruled-out-of-us-open-as-injury-absence-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-ruled-out-of-us-open-as-injury-absence-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper ruled out of the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of the US Open due to ongoing injury problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-ruled-out-of-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/draper-ruled-out-of-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disappointed' Sinner withdraws from US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury that has kept him out of action since Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/disappointed-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:41:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/disappointed-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm very sad and disappointed' - Sinner withdraws from US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this month's US Open due to a right knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-very-sad-and-disappointed-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/im-very-sad-and-disappointed-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can She Translate a Big New York Sports Moment Into a Poster?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugenia Mello created art for the 2026 U.S. Open inspired by a passion for movement and color, and her own immigrant journey from Peru to Brooklyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/can-she-translate-a-big-new-york-sports-moment-into-a-poster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/can-she-translate-a-big-new-york-sports-moment-into-a-poster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina retires injured in quarter-final against Swiatek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina's latest bid to replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one comes to an abrupt end as she retires injured against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-retires-injured-in-quarter-final-against-swiatek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-retires-injured-in-quarter-final-against-swiatek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open Mixed Doubles Championship: Who's playing and what's the format?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will headline an all-star field confirmed to compete in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship - live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mixed-doubles-championship-whos-playing-and-whats-the-format/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-mixed-doubles-championship-whos-playing-and-whats-the-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek to face Pegula in Cincinnati Open semis after Rybakina injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open due to an ankle injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-to-face-pegula-in-cincinnati-open-semis-after-rybakina-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-to-face-pegula-in-cincinnati-open-semis-after-rybakina-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina retires from Cincy quarters with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina retired from her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open after an apparent injury in the first set Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-retires-from-cincy-quarters-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:58:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/rybakina-retires-from-cincy-quarters-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula survives injury scare and tie-break to beat Ansimova to advance into semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Amanda Anisimova against Jessica Pegula from the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-survives-injury-scare-and-tie-break-to-beat-ansimova-to-advance-into-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/pegula-survives-injury-scare-and-tie-break-to-beat-ansimova-to-advance-into-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz set to return from injury, defend Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz, who has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, is ready to return at the US Open to defend his title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-set-to-return-from-injury-defend-open-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:33:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-set-to-return-from-injury-defend-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Here we go!' - Romano helps Alcaraz announce US Open comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz will make his comeback from a wrist injury at the US Open as he seeks to defend his title at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/here-we-go-romano-helps-alcaraz-announce-us-open-comeback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/here-we-go-romano-helps-alcaraz-announce-us-open-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (&pound;79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-offers-biggest-prize-fund-in-grand-slam-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-offers-biggest-prize-fund-in-grand-slam-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-to-play-us-open-after-four-months-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-to-play-us-open-after-four-months-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz to make comeback at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz will make his comeback from a wrist injury at the US Open as he seeks to defend his title at Flushing Meadows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-to-make-comeback-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alcaraz-to-make-comeback-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open singles champs to earn record $5.5M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singles champions will earn a record $5.5 million at this year's US Open, with overall player compensation increasing 20% from last year's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-singles-champs-to-earn-record-55m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:09:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-singles-champs-to-earn-record-55m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Slam tournaments create player council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Slam tennis tournaments have created a player council, giving players greater input into matters involving the biggest events in the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/grand-slam-tournaments-create-player-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:36:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/grand-slam-tournaments-create-player-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 US Open qualifying: Where to watch, tennis schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth and final Grand Slam event on the 2026 tennis calendar takes place Aug. 23 to Sept. 13 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/2026-us-open-qualifying-where-to-watch-tennis-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:36:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/2026-us-open-qualifying-where-to-watch-tennis-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-month-or-four-years-timing-key-in-kyrgios-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/one-month-or-four-years-timing-key-in-kyrgios-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on doubts, childhood and future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-feel-i-am-imprisoning-myself-djokovic-on-doubts-childhood-and-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/i-feel-i-am-imprisoning-myself-djokovic-on-doubts-childhood-and-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-by-bejlek-as-slump-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-by-bejlek-as-slump-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka stunned in Cincinnati as Bejlek springs major upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka against Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-in-cincinnati-as-bejlek-springs-major-upset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-stunned-in-cincinnati-as-bejlek-springs-major-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open as Gauff reaches quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after suffering a shock straight-sets defeat to Czech player Sara Bejlek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-zverev-knocked-out-of-cincinnati-open-as-gauff-reaches-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-zverev-knocked-out-of-cincinnati-open-as-gauff-reaches-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Eala's US Open campaign could elevate her career to new heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala will arrive at the US Open looking to show how much further she can rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-ealas-us-open-campaign-could-elevate-her-career-to-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:08:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/alex-ealas-us-open-campaign-could-elevate-her-career-to-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Pegula cap big day for Americans in Cincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula notched three-set victories Wednesday, highlighting a big day for Americans at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-pegula-cap-big-day-for-americans-in-cincy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:10:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-pegula-cap-big-day-for-americans-in-cincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything to know about Nick Kyrgios' positive test and suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios announced that he had tested positive for cocaine. What does this mean for his career?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/everything-to-know-about-nick-kyrgios-positive-test-and-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:13:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/everything-to-know-about-nick-kyrgios-positive-test-and-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul stages stunning comeback to knock out Zverev in deciding set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Tommy Paul from the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-stages-stunning-comeback-to-knock-out-zverev-in-deciding-set/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/paul-stages-stunning-comeback-to-knock-out-zverev-in-deciding-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Difficult to see' | Croft and Harrison sympathise with Draper's injury woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annabel Croft and Ryan Harrison say they feel for Jack Draper as he battles ongoing injury setbacks, with the Brit struggling to build consistency and put together a sustained run of matches on court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/difficult-to-see-croft-and-harrison-sympathise-with-drapers-injury-woes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/difficult-to-see-croft-and-harrison-sympathise-with-drapers-injury-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-positive-cocaine-test-could-mean-end-of-kyrgios-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/why-positive-cocaine-test-could-mean-end-of-kyrgios-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios reveals he tested positive for cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-reveals-he-tested-positive-for-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:42:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-reveals-he-tested-positive-for-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios suspended after failed drug test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Association after testing positive to cocaine in Mallorca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-suspended-after-failed-drug-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:12:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-suspended-after-failed-drug-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-suspended-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/kyrgios-suspended-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball to the face? Another lost game? What made Medvedev throw racket at LED boards?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev looses his cool in Cincinnati by lashing his racket into the LED boards, subsequently smashing them, after he completely misses Brandon Nakashima's serve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ball-to-the-face-another-lost-game-what-made-medvedev-throw-racket-at-led-boards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ball-to-the-face-another-lost-game-what-made-medvedev-throw-racket-at-led-boards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball to the face? Another lost game? | What causes Medvedev to throw racket at LED boards?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev looses his cool in Cincinnati by lashing his racket into the LED boards, subsequently smashing them, after he completely misses Brandon Nakashima's serve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ball-to-the-face-another-lost-game-what-causes-medvedev-to-throw-racket-at-led-boards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ball-to-the-face-another-lost-game-what-causes-medvedev-to-throw-racket-at-led-boards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open saves 1 wild card; Serena noncommittal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USTA on Tuesday announced seven of eight wild cards for the US Open, potentially leaving a spot for Serena Williams, who has not yet committed to the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-saves-1-wild-card-serena-noncommittal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:37:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/us-open-saves-1-wild-card-serena-noncommittal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles - and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-singles-wildcard-will-serena-join-her/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-singles-wildcard-will-serena-join-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles - and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-singles-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-singles-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams given US Open wild card - with another held potentially for Serena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams has been given a wild card into the US Open singles draw, and the tournament is keeping one on hold - perhaps in case her sister Serena wants to join her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-wild-card-with-another-held-potentially-for-serena/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/venus-williams-given-us-open-wild-card-with-another-held-potentially-for-serena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff impresses in win over Li to make Cincinnati Open last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 4 seed and 2023 Cincinnati Open champion Coco Gauff secured her spot in the fourth round courtesy of a 6-1 7-6 (7-3) win over fellow American Ann Li.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-impresses-in-win-over-li-to-make-cincinnati-open-last-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-impresses-in-win-over-li-to-make-cincinnati-open-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff and Sabalenka impress to reach Cincinnati Open last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff, the No 4 seed and 2023 Cincinnati Open champion, secured her spot in the fourth round courtesy of a 6-1 7-6 (7-3) win over fellow American Ann Li.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-and-sabalenka-impress-to-reach-cincinnati-open-last-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/gauff-and-sabalenka-impress-to-reach-cincinnati-open-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters 'find our way to each other' but lose on doubles return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-find-our-way-to-each-other-but-lose-on-doubles-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-find-our-way-to-each-other-but-lose-on-doubles-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Anisimova rallies past Alex Eala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Eala's bid for another top-10 victory has come up short, as world Amanda Anisimova rallies past the Filipina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/amanda-anisimova-rallies-past-alex-eala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:48:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/amanda-anisimova-rallies-past-alex-eala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters lose tie-break thriller in first doubles reunion since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams were narrowly beaten in their first doubles match together in four years during a dramatic first-round tie-break exit at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-lose-tie-break-thriller-in-first-doubles-reunion-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-lose-tie-break-thriller-in-first-doubles-reunion-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena, Venus enjoy 'fun' return to doubles in loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-venus-enjoy-fun-return-to-doubles-in-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:39:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-venus-enjoy-fun-return-to-doubles-in-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena, Venus return to doubles, lose thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-venus-return-to-doubles-lose-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:03:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/serena-venus-return-to-doubles-lose-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-named-in-gb-davis-cup-team-to-face-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-named-in-gb-davis-cup-team-to-face-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 of 16 mixed doubles teams set for US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Tennis Association on Monday set 11 of the 16 teams that will be in the US Open, with six teams qualifying directly because of their combined rankings and five being given wild cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/11-of-16-mixed-doubles-teams-set-for-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:15:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/11-of-16-mixed-doubles-teams-set-for-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek completes emphatic comeback after losing first set to Sakkari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Iga Swiatek against Maria Sakkari from the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-completes-emphatic-comeback-after-losing-first-set-to-sakkari/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-completes-emphatic-comeback-after-losing-first-set-to-sakkari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery loses in Cincinnati despite fightback vs De Minaur after rain delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Arthur Fery was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, but only after a thrilling fightback was halted by Alex de Minaur following several rain delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-loses-in-cincinnati-despite-fightback-vs-de-minaur-after-rain-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-loses-in-cincinnati-despite-fightback-vs-de-minaur-after-rain-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Draper as Fery named in GB's Davis Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has been named in the Great Britain Davis Cup team for the home qualifying tie against Ecuador next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-draper-as-fery-named-in-gbs-davis-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/no-draper-as-fery-named-in-gbs-davis-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the US Open Tennis - live on Sky Sports!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When is the US Open? Does Jack Draper need to qualify for the US Open? Is Emma Raducanu playing? Who will win at Flushing Meadows? Key questions ahead of the last Grand Slam of 2026 - watch live from August 30 - September 13 on Sky Sports Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-us-open-tennis-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-us-open-tennis-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek starts Cincy Open with straight-sets win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek overcame a short turnaround after winning in Toronto on Thursday to beat Colombian Emiliana Arango, 6-3, 6-0, on center court at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-starts-cincy-open-with-straight-sets-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:49:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-starts-cincy-open-with-straight-sets-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka battles through tough conditions to progress in Cincinnati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka vs Talia Gibson from the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-battles-through-tough-conditions-to-progress-in-cincinnati/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/sabalenka-battles-through-tough-conditions-to-progress-in-cincinnati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek eases past Arango with second-set bagel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Iga Swiatek against Emiliana Arango from the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-eases-past-arango-with-second-set-bagel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/swiatek-eases-past-arango-with-second-set-bagel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Arthur Fery beats Australia's James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open but Novak Djokovic falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-wins-on-return-as-djokovic-reveals-health-condition-after-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-wins-on-return-as-djokovic-reveals-health-condition-after-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-reveals-ongoing-health-condition-after-cincinnati-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/djokovic-reveals-ongoing-health-condition-after-cincinnati-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery wins on his return since Wimbledon to progress in Cincinnati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Cincinnati Open match between Arthur Fery and Jack Duckworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-wins-on-his-return-since-wimbledon-to-progress-in-cincinnati/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/fery-wins-on-his-return-since-wimbledon-to-progress-in-cincinnati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in Round 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, 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Cincinnati Open second-round match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-cruises-past-ruse-into-cincinnati-3rd-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:31:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/eala-cruises-past-ruse-into-cincinnati-3rd-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-tennis player Bautista Agut scores on football debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Bautista Agut scores twice on his debut for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos - just over a month after retiring from tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ex-tennis-player-bautista-agut-scores-on-football-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/tennis/ex-tennis-player-bautista-agut-scores-on-football-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams defeated by Arango in the first round of the Cincinnati 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