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United States Tennis Association

United States Tennis Association
The latest news and top stories on United States Tennis Association, the national governing body for tennis . Headquartered in White Plains New York, with a significant National Campus in Orlando Florida, its main activities include owning and operating the US Open, standardising rules and organising extensive leagues and tournaments.
Zheng Qinwen of China came through the qualifying rounds of the US Open and will face Russia’s Kristina Liutova in the first round. Photo: Xinhua
US Open (tennis)

Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng point to progress on US Open diversity: Pegula

American Jessica ⁠Pegula says growth in number of black, Asian players shows sport’s global reach; Coleman Wong to start early Monday morning.

US Open (tennis)

Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala set to bring fervent following to US Open

ATP

Canadian Open raises concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic withdraw

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

China’s Zheng Qinwen has gone up 15 places in the WTA rankings despite her second-round loss at the Bad Homburg Open. Photo: AP
ATP

Pegula putting family experience in NFL, NHL to use in tennis prize money fight

World No 5, whose parents own Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, is leading battle over share of tournament revenues devoted to player pool.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Rage against the machine: China’s Shang smashes DVDs in tennis frustration first

Jerry Shang tries out ‘smash room’ in Dubai, while WTA launches rage room at ATX Open in response to Coco Gauff incident after grand slam exit.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

With family struggling in UK, Taiwan’s Garland ‘not over’ losing AU$1 million point

Taiwan’s Joanna Garland beat Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios in One Point Slam event, only to lose AU$1 million to amateur Jordan Smith.

Joanna Garland in action during the One Point Slam exhibition ahead of the Australian Open this month. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong tennis head quits as he ‘failed to execute association’s direction’

Steven Host leaves role with president of the HKCTA stating that changes at top were ‘a continuation of the tennis transformation strategy’.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win

Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match.

ATP

Kyrgios, Sabalenka see only positives in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

Pair defend exhibition in Dubai, saying “It was a great fight, it was interesting to watch and it brought more eyes on tennis”.

Aryna Sabalenka (left), her goddaughter Nicole, and Nick Kyrgios celebrate at a packed Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Photo: AFP
ATP

How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’.

Novak Djokovic cools himself during a match at the Shanghai Masters in October. Photo: AP
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: why Sorana Cirstea reversed her retirement decision

Romanian survives epic second-round contest with close friend Ajla Tomljanovic to set up tantalising quarter-final with Leylah Fernandez.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Tennis stars give Hong Kong children an introduction to game they love

Judy Murray, Leylah Fernandez, Eva Lys and Li Na give local groups some coaching as part of WTA’s Come Play programme.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Prudential Hong Kong Open curse strikes again, with Raducanu out, Osaka injured

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-final with left leg injury just 12 hours after Emma Raducanu ends her season.

Naomi Osaka needed heavy strapping on her left leg to get through her Japan Open match against Suzan Lamens. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating Amanda Anisimova in the final of the US Open women’s singles. Photo: dpa
ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

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Zheng Qinwen

Local star Zheng Qinwen out of Wuhan Open, but Aryna Sabalenka to defend title

Chinese world No 9, who pulled out injured from China Open, says her body ‘has not returned to its best condition’ after elbow surgery.

Zheng Qinwen retired injured from her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the China Open on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Townsend pulls out of Beijing tournament days after ‘crazy’ Chinese food post

Leading doubles player came under fire after a social media post questioning what ‘these people’ eat.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

American Townsend goes on social media rant about Chinese food, later apologises

Taylor Townsend gives dinner buffet at Shenzhen hotel ‘solid two out of 10’, questions how ‘these people’ can eat turtle and bullfrog.

Katerina Siniakova (left) and Taylor Townsend celebrate scoring during the women’s US Open doubles final against Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

Chong’s doubles delight leads to change in focus ahead of National Games

Hongkonger’s first career tennis title at Changsha Open was in doubles, and she hopes it can lead to gold come November.

Hong Kong’s Eudice Chong has her eyes on more doubles success after rising to a career-high 109 in the world. Photo: Elson Li
Donald Trump

Trump’s US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

President’s attendance underscored the nation’s political divide, as extra security measures caused significant delays for attendees.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Naomi Osaka, Alexandra Eala to headline Hong Kong Open in October

Former world No 1 and rising star from the Philippines among first names to be revealed for WTA 250 event at Victoria Park.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong sees own potential, eyes top 100 spot after 5-set battle with Rublev

Young Hongkonger wins army of new fans and turns his attention to breaking into world top 100 after realising he can ‘scare the big guys’.

Coleman Wong stares down Andrey Rublev, after winning a point during their third round clash at the US Open. Photo: AP
US Open (tennis)

Game, Set, Matchmaker: how tennis is trying to court Gen Z viewers via reality TV

Grand slam tennis is using everything from first-date shows to fashion influencer Morgan Riddle to hook Gen Z and expand its fan base.

Game, Set, Matchmaker’s Prianca and Saad are filmed on a date at the 2025 US Open on August 19. Photo: AP
US Open (tennis)

Coleman Wong’s US Open debut: all you need to know as Hongkonger makes history

First men’s player from city to play at grand slam tournament since 1954 faces Aleksander Kovacevic on Monday.

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