Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula show their class in booking their spots in the US Open quarterfinals, while Sorana Cirstea sends out a plea over a missing piece of sentimental silverware.

World number one Jannik Sinner tells the world he's not a machine after overcoming tough Canadian challenger Denis Shapovalov to continue his title defence at Flushing Meadows. 

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is a win away from a third US Open quarterfinal after taking down injured German Daniel Altmaier, while Daria Kasatkina's run ends with a loss to two-time Flushing Meadows champion Naomi Osaka.

The inspired US Open run from qualifying is over for Australian Priscilla Hon following a third-round loss at Flushing Meadows.

Already the holder of the most men's grand slam titles (24) and match wins (395), Novak Djokovic reached another milestone by surpassing Swiss maestro Roger Federer to become the man with the most hardcourt victories.

Tennis great Venus Williams has a women's doubles win at Flushing Meadows for the first time in more than a decade, beating a seeded pairing with Leylah Fernandez.

Daria Kasatkina records a stunning comeback win while fighting cramps to advance to the third round at the US Open as Jannik Sinner dismantles Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur goes through.

Australian qualifier Priscilla Hon stuns 17th seed Liudmila Samsonova to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.

American Taylor Townsend clashes with 25th seed Jeļena Ostapenko at the US Open, with Ostapenko telling her she has "no class and no education" after Townsend's upset win.

Sponsors have not always flocked to women's sport, or targeted female fans, but they are now realising the potential of reaching women, and embracing femininity in sport.

Iga Świątek sets a new record as the greatest starter in tennis history, but the rarely effusive Pole lights up most when speaking about Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce.

Australians Alexei Popyrin and Maya Joint enjoy their return to the US Open a year after famous wins at Flushing Meadows.

Australian Open champion and hometown hope Madison Keys lets a big lead slip to go down in the first round of the US Open, as Petra Kvitova and Caroline Garcia wave goodbye.

Daria Kasatkina eases into the second round of the US Open in straight sets, as she hopes to end a busy year on a high.

A fan is sent out of Australian Jordan Thompson's first-round victory at the US Open, much to the delight of other members of the crowd. 

A chorus of boos and jeers has rained down on the men's 13th seed, Daniil Medvedev, at the US Open after his opponent was granted a first serve on match point.

Maria Sharapova and the crowd are left stunned as her fiercest rival Serena Williams makes an appearance at her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Destanee Aiava continues her golden year by advancing to the main draw of the US Open, while Australian compatriot Emerson Jones is eliminated in the qualifiers.

The increasing demand on tennis players has led to burnout, but Australia's Alexei Popyrin turned to science-fiction books and Ed Sheeran as therapy ahead of the US Open, which begins on Sunday.

Nick Kyrgios's season continues to be ruined by injuries as his Australian compatriots learn who they will be facing to start the US Open singles campaign next week.