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The US Open is the fourth and final grand slam event of the year. It is held on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York City. Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu are the men's and women's singles defending champions in 2022.
China’s Zheng Qinwen plays a match during the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre on September 7. Photo: CSM via Zuma Press Wire/dpa
Zheng Qinwen

Being Chinese | What’s so Chinese about US Open tennis players like Zheng Qinwen?

From afar, Chinese tennis stars can appear as a cohort, their names accompanied by the same flag. Up close, they’re nothing like one another.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex’s timeless commitment to tennis shines at the US Open

Elena Rybakina

From injury fears to triumph, ‘everything aligned’ at US Open, Rybakina says

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
Zheng Qinwen

Resurgent Zheng Qinwen takes positives from storming US Open run

Chinese star beaten by new world No 1 Elena Rybakina in three sets but poised for top 60 return following New York exploits.

Ben Shelton

Carlos Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Ben Shelton

Dethroned Spaniard comes away ‘proud’ in defeat, while American’s win boosts hopes of a first hometown male grand slam winner since 2003.

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Meet Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko, known for her on-court disputes

The 2017 French Open winner, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka at last year’s Stuttgart Open final, was once a national-level ballroom dancer.

Jelena Ostapenko is Latvia’s top tennis player. Photo: EPA-EFE
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng says return to form ‘painful process’ after win over Swiatek at US Open

‘I think, for me, these past three or four months have been basically the worst period of results in my career,’ former world No 4 says.

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Meet Naomi Osaka’s mother, Tamaki, who’s turning heads at the US Open

From courtside ties to statement minidresses, the Hokkaido native who worked tirelessly to fund her daughter’s career is now stealing the spotlight in New York.

Alexandra Eala

Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng downs Keys in epic upset

Filipino loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Chinese star fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.

Alexandra Eala’s US Open is over for another year. Photo: EPA
Get to Know

Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes.

As Filipino tennis star Alex Eala rides a career upswing, her supportive parents Mike and Rizza are also in the spotlight. Photo: @alex.eala/Instagram
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Meet rising tennis star Thea Frodin, who just made her US Open debut

The 17-year-old, who lost to No 2 seed Elena Rybakina in the first round, wants to graduate from high school before deciding on whether to turn pro.

Alexandra Eala

US Open: Alexandra Eala marches on, as Zheng Qinwen regains ‘competitive fire’

Filipino star cruises into round 3 at Flushing Meadows, as Zheng survives three-set battle and Felix Auger-Aliassime wilts in New York heat.

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Meet Grigor Dimitrov, who’s dating 3 Body Problem star Eiza Gonzalez

Once dubbed “Baby Federer”, the former Wimbledon boys’ singles champ has dated Maria Sharapova and Nicole Scherzinger, and was even linked to Serena Williams.

Grigor Dimitrov is currently dating Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez. Photo: @grigordimitrov/Instagram
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Meet Alexander Zverev’s TV star girlfriend Sophia Thomalla

Despite domestic abuse allegations against the reigning French Open champion by exes Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea, Thomalla has remained steadfastly supportive.

Alexander Zverev and Sophia Thomalla have been dating since 2020. Photos: @sophiathomalla/Instagram
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Beaming Alexandra Eala thanks fans after cruising to US Open first round win

Philippine tennis star beats America’s Mary Stoiana in straight sets, while fans packed out stands just to watch her practice hours earlier.

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka brings steel, style of NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round

Four-time grand slam champion makes another fashion statement before defeating unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets.

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Aryna Sabalenka

Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis

The Belarusian tennis star first got to know the Brazilian entrepreneur – who co-owns Le Mans FC – as an ambassador for his açaí brand in 2024.

Tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Brazilian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis have been engaged since March. Photo: @georgiosfrangulis/Instagram
Novak Djokovic

Physical woes dog Djokovic in shock US Open first round loss, first in 20 years

Argentinian Mariano Navone wins in five sets at Flushing Meadows, as Novak Djokovic says he’s suffered ‘every match’ this year.

Alexandra Eala

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.

Alexandra Eala

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

Eala’s growing fan base, improving game – she won her first WTA title this month – could make her one of the main attractions at final major.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines playing against Iva Jovic of the US during Fan Week at the US Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Get to Know

Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis star making his comeback at the US Open

Sidelined by a leg injury earlier this year, the Tuscan-born player recently shared the court with Roger Federer for a special practice session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti currently holds the No 14 spot in the ATP singles standings. Photo: @stregishotels/Instagram
Katerina Siniakova

Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz face tricky US Open mixed doubles first-round match

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic also in the 16-team tournament that was overhauled last year to get top singles players to compete.

Jewellery

Zendaya, Coco Gauff and the return of the tennis bracelet

After soaring in popularity in 2024 thanks to Zendaya’s tennis-themed looks on the Challengers press tour, the style is having another major moment.

Zheng Qinwen

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen to start US Open from qualifiers for first time

Paris Olympic champion likely to sit in middle of 32 qualifying hopefuls; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong to be among top seeds in men’s qualifiers.

China's Zheng Qinwen has dropped in the rankings from as high as world No 4 in June 2025. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

Zheng Qinwen faces the real possibility that she will have to go through the qualifiers for the US Open. Photo: Getty Images
ATP

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at season’s end after ‘hanging on’

Asia’s most decorated men’s player was first from Japan to reach a grand slam final after beating Novak Djokovic at 2014 US Open.

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

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