Unlike at his beloved Roland Garros, success did not arrive overnight for Rafael Nadal on the unforgiving hard courts of the U.S. Open, where he surged to within a title of Roger Federer’s all-time men’s Grand Slam singles record Sunday.
Rafael Nadal captured his 19th career Grand Slam title in thrilling fashion on Sunday by winning the US Open final, outlasting Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 to seize his fourth crown in New York.
Most Canadians had never heard of Bianca Andreescu a year ago but Sunday they woke up to realize her U.S. Open triumph was not a dream and she had in fact claimed the country’s first Grand Slam singles title.
Rafael Nadal has moved closer to his fourth U.S. Open championship and 19th Grand Slam title overall by pulling away for a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-1 semifinal victory over 24th-seeded Matteo Berrettini of Italy.
Serena Williams will take a fourth shot at equaling Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles in Saturday’s U.S. Open final against...
A rampaging Serena Williams moved to the brink of a record equalling 24th career Grand Slam title on Thursday storming past Elina Svitolina 6-3 6-1 to book...
Rafael Nadal, called a “lion” by his latest victim and “the greatest fighter ever” by his next opponent, stalks his 19th Grand Slam title in Friday’s U.S....
Roger Federer struggled to hide his disappointment after his bid for a first U.S. Open title since 2008 ended abruptly Tuesday with a five-set loss to Grigor...
A spat between Germany’s No. 1 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and contender Marc Andre ter Stegen could soon be settled off the pitch with the former considering...
Tottenham failed to get off to a winning start in the Champions League as last season’s finalists let a 2-0 lead slip to draw 2-2 with Olympiakos in Greece.
The U.S. came to China looking to again be the best in the world. It’ll go home with the worst tournament showing in program history.
The U.S. has been ousted from medal contention by France at the World Cup, failing to capture gold at a major international tournament for the first time...
Another officiating insult was nothing compared to the hand injury to quarterback Drew Brees Sunday as the New Orleans Saints fell 27-9 to the Los Angeles...
Blood was flowing down Tyson Fury’s right cheek, and Otto Wallin was in his face. His scheduled rematch with Deontay Wilder suddenly in jeopardy, Fury needed...
Charles Leclerc triggered a frenzy of Ferrari celebration Sunday after holding off a racelong Mercedes challenge to take the Italian Formula One team’s first...
Charles Leclerc set the pace in practice for his Ferrari team’s home Italian Grand Prix Friday with Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton hot on his heels...
Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal Wednesday at the U.S. Open by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Serena Williams claimed her 100th win at the U.S. Open in style on Tuesday, dismantling her quarter-final opponent Wang Qiang 6-1 6-0 in a blistering...
Elina Svitolina became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the U.S. Open semifinals Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over British 16th seed Johanna Konta.
Belinda Bencic stunned top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals, where she will face Donna Vekic, who rallied from match...
Defending champion Novak Djokovic said “life goes on” after a shoulder injury forced him to quit Sunday’s clash with Stan Wawrinka in the last 16 of the U.S....
After slow starts in his first two U.S. Open matches, Roger Federer took his game up a notch Friday with a stress-free 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 win over Briton Daniel...
Reigning U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka eased into the third round Thursday but Petra Kvitova crashed out as organizers sought to play catch-up at Flushing...
Past U.S. Open runners-up Kei Nishikori and Karolina Pliskova advanced to the third round of the Grand Slam event on a rainy Wednesday when most matches were...
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios backed off calling the ATP Tour “corrupt” Wednesday even as the tour launched a probe into his remarks as a major rules violation.
Naomi Osaka put her right hand in the shape of a gun and pointed two fingers at her temple, her face grim as she looked toward her guest box.
Roger Federer suggested his sluggish display in Monday’s first-round win over Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal at the U.S. Open was “not a bad thing.”
Czech third seed Karolina Pliskova struggled into the second round of the U.S. Open Monday while 2014 runner-up Kei Nishikori of Japan needed only 47 minutes...
As many as 10 women competing at the U.S. Open have a realistic shot at raising the trophy including all-time great Serena Williams and big-hitting teenager...
Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have enjoyed a yearslong stranglehold on Grand Slam titles, and that dominance is unlikely to end at the U.S....
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will finally meet in the U.S. Open, and they’ll do it in their very first match.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic overwhelmed opponents at the WTA-ATP Cincinnati Masters Tuesday, where Serena Williams withdrew because of back trouble.
Nick Kyrgios looked to have turned over a new leaf in recent weeks, his playful banter with fans and improved focus helping him produce some of his best...
Defending champion Rafael Nadal heads the field for the ATP Montreal Masters that starts Monday with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer opting out of the key...