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Australian tennis player Dane Sweeny pulled off an epic point against seeded opponent Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open, proving that grit can match up against ranking. The thrilling rally has fans celebrating the magic of underdog moments in sports.
Tennis legend Stan Wawrinka will compete at the US Open after all, thanks to passionate fans who spoke up when he was initially denied a wildcard for his final season. The three-time Grand Slam champion gets his goodbye moment at the tournament he won a decade ago.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka thought her match was over when she was losing in the third set, but that moment of surrender became her secret weapon. The mental reset helped her relax and fight back to win an epic three-set battle at the US Open.
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova made tennis history at the US Open, completing career Grand Slams in women's doubles. After a rocky start, the top-seeded duo rallied to defeat rising stars Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in front of a home crowd.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen pulled off one of tennis's greatest comebacks at the US Open, winning seven straight games after facing match point down 5-0 in the final set. The 23-year-old's dramatic victory marks a powerful return after elbow surgery nearly ended her career.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka saved what looked like certain defeat to win an epic comeback match at the US Open, extending her winning streak to 19 matches. The thrilling victory keeps her three-peat dream alive and shows how mental toughness can overcome the toughest moments.
Golfer Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills, overcoming personal struggles and hostile crowds to claim a wire-to-wire victory. His win comes just a year after an anger outburst led to a club ban and therapy requirement.
Alexander Zverev conquered the US Open on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam title of 2026. The German champion finally celebrated at Flushing Meadows after a heartbreaking loss in the 2020 final.
Seventeen-year-old Oluwaseun Ogunsakin just qualified for his first US Open Junior Championships main draw after defeating the top qualifying seed. The rising Nigerian tennis star faces world No. 16 Chen Kuan-Shou on Sunday in his biggest test yet.
Alexander Zverev silenced doubters by winning his second Grand Slam title in three months, defeating Ben Shelton at the US Open. The 29-year-old German, who spent years wondering if he'd ever claim a major title, has transformed 2026 into his breakthrough season.
After losing a devastating two-set lead in the 2020 US Open final, Germany's Alexander Zverev returned to claim his second Grand Slam title with a redemptive victory over Ben Shelton. The triumph caps an incredible year where Zverev went 25-2 in major matches.
American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, wrapping up at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday. The thrilling five-set battle sets up an all-American semifinal showdown.
Wyndham Clark survived a near-historic collapse to win his second US Open by one stroke, completing a remarkable personal turnaround. The victory marks his first wire-to-wire win and caps off a year of redemption after a difficult 2025 season.
Frances Tiafoe pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks of the year, rallying from two sets and a break down to reach his third US Open semifinal. The 28-year-old's victory shows how his complete transformation in mindset and training is finally paying off on tennis's biggest stage.
After defeating her childhood hero at the US Open, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva rushed across the court to help Anastasia Potapova, who collapsed with a knee injury on match point. The touching moment showed how sports can bring out the best in competitors, even in victory.
After three straight first-round losses, Australian tennis player Kim Birrell finally broke through at the US Open, saving a match point and battling through a rain delay to reach the second round. Fellow Aussies James Duckworth and Maya Joint also advanced with comeback victories in New York.
Czech tennis stars Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli to claim the US Open mixed doubles championship and a massive $1 million prize. The pair came back from match point down in their semifinal and delivered a stunning performance in matching pink and maroon outfits.
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final, aiming for his second grand slam championship of 2026. The German star's remarkable turnaround from early tournament struggles shows the power of persistence and humor under pressure.
Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Eala just completed her best US Open performance ever, pushing into the third round before a hard-fought loss that showed how far she's come. The Filipina tennis player is now setting her sights on upcoming Asian tournaments with fresh confidence.
American tennis is having a banner year at the US Open with six players reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over two decades. The historic milestone includes rising stars and fan favorites competing for the sport's biggest home court prize.
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