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The US Open Exit That Closed a Two-Decade Era The definitive end of an era in men’s professional tennis arrived at the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic’s early-round exit officially closed the curtain on the “Big Three” era. Reports from major sports outlets covering the tournament at Flushing Meadows confirmed the convergence. Djokovic’s physical struggles and … Read more
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As the U.S. Navigating the Draw and Respecting the Field Entering the hard-court Grand Slam major, Shelton made his approach clear to reporters on the grounds. “I don’t look at the draw, other than to know who I’m playing in the first round,” Shelton stated ahead of his opening matches, establishing a strict boundary against … Read more
Rafa Jódar vs Thanasi Kokkinakis at the US Open 2026: Schedule, Court Assignment, and Broadcast Details Rafael Jódar makes his main draw debut at the US Open on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, facing Australian veteran Thanasi Kokkinakis in the opening round at Flushing Meadows, according to tournament scheduling details. The match is slated for the … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz enters the US Open following a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury, returning to competitive play for the first time since April 14 at the Barcelona Open. The recovery process required a structured progression from immobilization and racket work without strings to gradual ball striking and eventual full acceleration, forcing the … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz returns to competitive tennis at the US Open in New York, facing high expectations and a rigorous physical test following a four-month injury absence due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The world stage welcomes back the defending champion as he steps onto the hard courts of … Read more
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Alexander Zverev enters the US Open 2026 at Flushing Meadows in New York with a characteristically blunt assessment of his championship status, telling international media outlets that he feels like “one of the 128 favorites” in the men’s singles draw. The German star’s pragmatic remarks highlight the wide-open nature of the final Grand Slam tournament … Read more
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Alexander Zverev enters the 2026 US Open as a top-seeded player for the first time in his career, carrying the momentum of his French Open triumph alongside the sting of his Wimbledon defeat. The final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season runs from August 30 to September 13, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean … Read more
Ekaterina Alexandrova enters the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey as a focal point of the hard-court draw, outlining her preparation strategies and goals ahead of the upcoming US Open. According to tournament reports from Monterrey, the Russian competitor addressed the media ahead of her opening match, detailing the physical and mental transitions required when shifting … Read more
Roger Federer made a return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special event of the US Open 2026, stepping back onto the New York hard courts after a seven-year absence. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who won five of his titles in New York from 2004 to 2008, reconnected with the venue. A Welcome … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz made his competitive return to the court alongside Serena Williams in the mixed doubles opening round at the US Open, stepping onto the Arthur Ashe Stadium court four months and medio after a right wrist injury forced him to withdraw from the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Alcaraz and Williams Survive Opening Test in … Read more