US Open (tennis)

The 2017 US Open is the final grand slam tournament of the year, played on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows in New York. Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka is the defending champion in the men's event while Germany's Angelique Kerber was last year's women's champion.

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An upset Naomi Osaka of Japan pulls down her visor over her eyes, as the crowd boos during the trophy ceremony after the women’s singles final of the US Open, in New York on September 8. Osaka beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4. Photo: AP

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US Open champion Naomi Osaka is all smiles during a press conference at the Pan Pacific Open tournament in Tokyo. Photo: AFP

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18 Sep 2018 - 10:50pm 1

Tennis player Serena Williams arguing with chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the 2018 US Open women's singles final against Naomi Osaka on September 8, 2018. Photo: USA TODAY

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17 Sep 2018 - 8:48pm 15

Serena Williams lets fly at chair umpire Carlos Ramos in her US Open women’s tennis final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan, in New York on September 8. Photo: Reuters

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16 Sep 2018 - 4:31pm 2

Win or lose, Roger Federer of Switzerland is a complete gentleman both on and off the tennis courts. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

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14 Sep 2018 - 10:30pm 10

Serena Williams has been derided for arguing with umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open women’s final on September 8. Photo: AP

In Serena Williams’ shoes, you would make a fuss, too

14 Sep 2018 - 7:05pm 7

Naomi Osaka confirmed for Hong Kong Tennis Open as extended line-up revealed

13 Sep 2018 - 10:20pm 2

Naomi Osaka poses with Ellen DeGeneres. Photo: Twitter/@TheEllenShow

Naomi’s new life: celebrity crushes, sponsorships and selfies for Osaka

14 Sep 2018 - 10:47am

Serena Williams of the United States argues with umpire Carlos Ramos after her defeat in the 2018 US Open final. Photo: AFP

US Open final umpire back for Davis Cup despite Serena dispute

12 Sep 2018 - 10:38am

Serena Williams gestures towards chair umpire Carlos Ramos during her US Open final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan, in New York on September 8. Osaka won 6-2, 6-4. Photo: EPA

Umpire who upset Serena Williams committed a double fault

12 Sep 2018 - 5:52am 7

Serena Williams argues with the chair umpire during a match against Naomi Osaka. Photo: AP

Australian cartoonist in furore over ‘racist’ Serena drawing

11 Sep 2018 - 10:34pm 2

Serena Williams calls out the umpire for sexism and doubles down on her point later. But what about the length of tennis matches? Photo: Reuters

Sexism in tennis: What message is sent by shorter women’s matches

10 Sep 2018 - 8:48pm 3

Serena Williams looks on after her defeat in the US Open women’s singles final to Naomi Osaka as umpire Carlos Ramos leaves the court. Photo: AFP

Serena lands US$17,000 fine for US Open final outbursts

10 Sep 2018 - 5:17pm

Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after winning the 2018 US Open men’s final. Photo: Xinhua

US Open: Djokovic draws level with ‘idol’ Sampras on 14 majors

10 Sep 2018 - 10:16am 1

US Open champion Naomi Osaka hides her face as Serena Williams reflects on her performance and behaviour. Photo: AFP

WTA chief backs Serena’s ‘sexism’ claim over US Open final controversy

10 Sep 2018 - 10:54pm 2

There were messages of support for Williams, who was fined US$17,000, as well as those condemning her behaviour and agreeing with the umpire’s calls

Serena Williams’ US Open treatment divides the tennis world

10 Sep 2018 - 4:27am 8

Serena Williams of the United States yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the women's final against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the 2018 US Open. Photo: USA Today

Sexism and double standards – organisers, umpire Carlos owe Serena an apology

9 Sep 2018 - 3:15pm 23

Naomi Osaka of Japan (left) cries as Serena Williams of the USA comforts her during the trophy ceremony of the 2018 US Open. Photo: USA Today

Arise Osaka! US Open hero lifts Japanese morale after devastating week

9 Sep 2018 - 9:11pm 14

America in meltdown as umpire warns her for receiving coaching from her box, but Osaka holds her nerve in historic win for Japan

‘Liar and a thief’: Serena loses it in loss to Japan’s Naomi Osaka

9 Sep 2018 - 12:47pm 11

Naomi Osaka, of Japan after defeating Serena Williams in the women's final of the US Open tennis tournament on Saturday. Photo: AP

Osaka wins US Open to become first Japanese grand slam winner

9 Sep 2018 - 6:39am 3

Serena Williams takes on Naomi Osaka in the final of the US Open. Photo: AFP

Dream come true for Osaka as she faces resurgent Williams in US Open final

7 Sep 2018 - 5:04pm 1

Naomi Osaka of Japan smiles during a post-match on-court interview after defeating Lesia Tsurenko at the US Open. Photo: EPA

US Open: Hong Kong-bound Osaka happy to shine spotlight on ‘big kid’ Nishikori

6 Sep 2018 - 10:09pm

Serena Williams of the United States reacts during the women's quarter final match against Karolina Pliskova of the Cezch Republic at the 2018 US Open. Photo: Xinhua

Williams has all-time record in her sights after reaching US Open semis

5 Sep 2018 - 9:45pm

Roger Federer waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing to John Millman. Photo: AP

Federer stunned at US Open by 55th ranked Millman, no Djokovic showdown

4 Sep 2018 - 2:04pm 1

Serena Williams celebrates a winner against Magda Linette in a first-round match on day one of the 2018 US Open. Photo: USA Today

Serena brushes catsuit drama and first round aside in tutu on US Open return

28 Aug 2018 - 3:22pm 1

Eugenie Bouchard leaves Brooklyn Federal court after testifying during her negligence lawsuit against the United States Tennis Association. Photo: AP

Bouchard testifies about fall that caused her to miss the Hong Kong Open

22 Feb 2018 - 9:39pm

Spain’s Rafael Nadal holds the trophy after winning the China Open against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Nadal ‘destroys’ agitated Kyrgios to win China Open, Halep new No 1

10 Oct 2017 - 3:55pm

US Open champion Sloane Stephens is out of the first round of the Wuhan Open. Photo: AFP

US Open winner Stephens tumbles out at Wuhan

25 Sep 2017 - 5:25pm

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