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# Tennis

Last month
September 2023
Ireland handed rare Davis Cup home tie after heroics against El Salvador
Ireland will host an Austrian side potentially featuring Dominic Thiem next February.
Former tennis world number one Halep handed four-year doping ban
Halep says she will appeal her doping ban to CAS.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
The victory added to his wins at the Australian and French Opens earlier this year.
Novak Djokovic wins US Open and 24th grand slam title in straight sets
The match hinged on a marathon second set lasting 104 minutes, which was longer than both players’ entire first-round matches.
Coco Gauff comes from a set down to become first American teen to win US Open since Serena
The 19-year-old beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Flushing Meadows final on Saturday night.
Coco Gauff comes from a set down to become first America teen to win US Open since Serena
The 19-year-old beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Flushing Meadows final on Saturday night.
Daniil Medvedev upsets Carlos Alcaraz to set up rematch of 2021 US Open final
He will face Novak Djokovic – the man he beat to win his first and only grand slam so far at Flushing Meadows in 2021.
Djokovic schools Shelton to reach 10th US Open final
The 36-year-old is attempting to become the oldest men’s champion in New York in the Open era.
Gauff and Sabalenka into US Open final after climate protest
A night of nerve-shredding semi-final drama saw Gauff defeated Karolina Muchova.
Sabalenka eases into US Open semis; Medvedev hands Rublev more heartache
Sabalenka beat Chinese youngster Zheng Qinwen, while Medvedev won the all-Russian clash against Rublev.
Zverev outduels Sinner at US Open, faces Alcaraz in quarters
Aryna Sabalenka powered into the quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Russian Daria Kasatkina.
Holder Swiatek upset by Ostapenko at US Open as Djokovic cruises
Elsewhere, Gauff ended Wozniacki’s run.
Alcaraz marches on in US Open defence; Jabeur wins three-set thriller
Ons Jabeur needed nearly three hours to beat Marie Bouzkova 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.
Djokovic pulls off US Open escape as Gauff nears Swiatek battle
Djokovic showed why he will reclaim the world number one ranking after the tournament
Djokovic pulls off US Open escape as Gauff nears Swiatek battle
Djokovic showed why he will reclaim the world number one ranking after the tournament
Andy Murray crashes out of US Open, Medvedev recovers from mini-meltdown
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also eased through at Flushing Meadows.
August
August 2023
More early US Open shocks as Tsitsipas and Ruud crash out
Zhang made tennis history by becoming the first man from China to beat a top-five player.
Andy Murray wins his 200th grand slam match to reach US Open second round
Murray becomes the eighth male player in the Open era to reach the double-century.
Swiatek off mark as Djokovic back on top after US Open return
Swiatek is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the US Open title since Serena Williams.
'Maybe people love redemption?' Henry Mance is this week's guest on Behind The Lines
The Financial Times chief features writer discusses a day spent with Boris Becker in this week’s episode.
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open due to injury
The Australian star reached the quarter-finals of the tournament last year.
It feels great – Caroline Wozniacki makes winning return to tennis in Montreal
The 33-year-old walked away from the sport following the 2020 Australian Open.
July
July 2023
Carlos Alcaraz is the Wimbledon champion after near five-hour epic
Alcaraz denies Novak Djokovic in his bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Carlos Alcaraz is the Wimbledon champion after near five-hour epic
Alcaraz denies Novak Djokovic in his bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in Open era
Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur.
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in Open era
Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up mouthwatering Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic
The 20-year-old became the youngest man to reach the final since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in 2006.
Comeback queen Jabeur reaches second successive Wimbledon final
The Tunisian will face Marketa Vondrousova for the title on Saturday.
Medvedev ends Eubanks' dream as young gun Alcaraz continues to shine
The Spaniard, the world number one, has reached the semi-final for the first time after beating childhood friend Holger Rune.
Ons Jabeur ends Elena Rybakina’s reign to reach Wimbledon semi-finals again
Aryna Sabalenka’s pursuit of a first Wimbledon title remains on course after her demolition of Madison Keys.
Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer semi-final mark with latest Wimbledon win
The Serbian is through to a 46th slam semi-final after a four-set win.
Djokovic on brink of Wimbledon quarters as Rybakina advances
World number three Daniil Medvedev reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final.
Carlos Alcaraz toughs it out to reach Wimbledon last 16
Ons Jabeur and Petra Kvitova will meet in the last 16 following wins on Saturday.
'I don't know if I'll be back' - Andy Murray
The defeat means 36-year-old has not made the second week of a Grand Slam since reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2017.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon third round as rain and protests cause disruption
Meanwhile, Andy Murray will take on fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court on Thursday
Djokovic shines at 'holy grail' Wimbledon as Gauff and Venus crash out
The Serbian is bidding to match Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles.
Quiz: How well do you know Wimbledon?
The tournament begins on Monday.
June
June 2023
Caroline Wozniacki to come out of retirement
Wozniacki, 32, won the 2018 Australian Open and was runner-up in two US Open finals in 2009 and 2014.
Tsitsipas denies comments he made about Kyrgios were racist in nature
The Greek has been criticised on social media for remarks he made during a Netflix documentary.
'Disrespectful to say I'm greatest', says Djokovic after record-breaking 23rd title
Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the French Open final on Sunday.