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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.
The tennis great is set to retire, a decision that will bring to an end an extraordinary 27-year career. With her sister Venus, she has both changed and transcended the sport, making tennis more inclusive and inspiring others.
Luisa Tam says if Williams truly believes sexism is prevalent in tennis and wants to fight for equality, she should have chosen a better moment.
- These world-class champions all raked in millions by winning tournaments – but how much of their wealth came via brand deals from Nike, Adidas, Mercedes-Benz and Kia?
- Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in both singles and doubles
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In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look ahead to the return of professional tennis in China, including a stop in Hong Kong by the WTA tour in October.
Coco Gauff is on everyone’s mind right now after winning the 2023 US Open, so how does the tennis superstar make and spend her millions – and will she ever get to take a proper holiday?
The Serbian beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, matching Margaret Court’s all-time mark for most major titles.
Gauff follows in footsteps of tennis great Serena Williams, and gives hosts first champion in six years at Flushing Meadows.
Dialled-in Djokovic disconnects Shelton’s dream US Open run in semi-finals, as Medvedev shocks defending champion Alcaraz.
Tennis WAGs draw plenty of attention with their impeccable style choices and five-star holidays – here’s a peek inside their luxury lives, from Morgan Riddle to Costeen Hatzi
The 25-year-old Japanese tennis star says she will play ‘way more tournaments than I used to’ as she looks to gradually regain form.
The 21-year-old and Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-Wei stay on course for second major title of 2023.
Aryna Sabalenka takes just 1 hour and 13 minutes to brush past Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-4 to set up semi-final clash with Madison Keys.
The Chinese No 1, who is through to US Open quarter-finals, will feature when the WTA tournament returns to Beijing for first time since 2019.
Serbian will appear in his 13th US Open semi-final, eclipsing the mark he shared with Roger Federer, while Gauff is first American teenager to reach semi-finals since 2001.
Zheng, who draws inspiration from tennis legend Li Na, says she is grateful to be at the tournament but not ‘surprised’ because I know what I’m capable of doing’.
Zheng cruises to 6-2, 6-4 win in New York to move one step closer to joining elite group of Chinese players, will face soon-to-be world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in last eight.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek’s defeat will cost her the top ranking after 75 weeks at the summit, while Coco Gauff is taken the distance by Caroline Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic strolls through.
The 20-year-old Zheng Qinwen matches her best-ever result at a grand slam by defeating Lucia Bronzetti.
Novak Djokovic bounces back after locker room pep talk to beat 32nd-seed Laslo Djere in 5-set thriller.
The 21-year-old from Shenzhen continued her superb start to the tournament with a three-set victory over Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.
Zheng Qinwen defeats Kaia Kanepi to move to a third-round match against Lucia Bronzetti, while compatriot Wang Yafan loses to Britain’s Katie Boulter.
Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese man to beat a top-five player, as the country’s tennis stars keep up remarkable runs in New York.
No 7 seed Caroline Garcia, a semi-finalist last year, is beaten by Wang Yafan, while officials in Andy Murray’s match try in vain to use the new system before abandoning it.
The Serb takes only one hour and 35 minutes to beat France’s Alexandre Muller, replacing defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz at the top of the rankings.
Monday sees four victories for Chinese singles stars at Flushing Meadows, as Zhang Zhizhen sets up daunting clash with Casper Ruud.
Djokovic, who has not lost in the opening round of a grand slam since the 2006 Australian Open, plays world No 84 Alexandre Muller on Tuesday.
‘Mentally exhausted’ Chinese tennis star is on a 16-match losing streak and appeared to suffer an on-court panic attack last month.
The 20-year-old already has deals with Louis Vuitton, Rolex, BMW and Calvin Klein, but his recent epic win against Novak Djokovic last weekend will surely only amp up his appeal …
Need some Wimbledon-inspired fashion vibes? KJ aced her US Open in a simple Bottega Veneta dress, flip-flop heels and baseball cap – here’s how to nail her look
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Former German tennis superstar Boris Becker was released from prison on December 15, after serving eight months out of a two-and-a-half-year sentence for financial misdemeanours – but what happened?
