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‘I’m going for it’ – Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
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Three-peat on the cards? Sabalenka faces Rybakina in US Open showdown
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
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‘Desperate’ Sabalenka targets US Open threepeat in epic Rybakina final
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
Zverev beats Van de Zandschulp in straight sets to enter US Open semifinals
The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men’s draw.
Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals in comeback win
Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.
Shelton shocks Alcaraz in all-time classic US Open quarterfinal
Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
US Open: Pegula edges Navarro to set up Sabalenka rematch in semis
Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Linda Noskova to reach US Open semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
Zheng stuns in latest 5-0 comeback, while Gauff also through at US Open
Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men’s.
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Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to stay
Experts say influencers likely to remain a feature of major sports events, despite the anger and irritation they cause.
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