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'Spectacular rise': World No 13 to return to ASB Classic in 2027
The American has risen from No 206 in 2024 to her current ranking of No 13.
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Zverev erases 2020 US Open pain with second Grand Slam title
Ben Shelton’s defeat extended the 23-year wait for a US man’s Grand Slam win.
Rybakina triumphs to deny Sabalenka US Open three-peat
Elena Rybakina will take over at the top of the WTA rankings after the win in New York.
US Open epic finishes at 3.34am as Alcaraz falls to Shelton
Ben Shelton stunned Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final.
Routliffe's best Grand Slam result this year ends in New York
The Kiwi and her partner were beaten in straight sets by unseeded Americans.
'Pushing myself to the limit': Sabalenka keeps three-peat alive
The defending champion rallied from 4-2 down in the final set to win.
Wimbledon rejects US Open-style influencer accreditation
US Open influencer access has sparked debate over tennis etiquette.
Winners & Losers: The match of the weekend wasn't what you'd expect
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
Sabalenka, Alcaraz move into US Open quarter-finals
The defending champions both won in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals.
'Respect the sport': Osaka criticises US Open crowd
Osaka said noisy crowds and ring lights disrupted matches at the US Open.
Umpire tells influencers to stop photoshoot during US Open match
Former champion made to wait for disruption to finish before losing next point.
From Hollywood to big time tennis: Teen makes US Open debut
The 17-year-old earned her US Open wildcard by winning the US junior title.
Djokovic in tears after brutal US Open defeat
He was beaten by Mariano Navone after vomiting, cramps and back pain.
Sabalenka's world No 1 ranking at risk as chasing pack enter US Open
Rybakina can take the top ranking if she reaches the semi-finals.
Kiwi falls to superstar pairing of Williams and Alcaraz
The American and the Spaniard made a winning debut in mixed doubles at the US Open.
Svitolina returns to Auckland to defend ASB Classic title
The world No 9 is the first confirmed player for the 2027 tournament.
'What is that?': US tennis player stuns fans with courtside drink
Fans were quick to speculate she was drinking a beer during her match.
'Enjoy life beyond the tennis court': Lulu Sun takes break from tennis
The 25-year-old is taking time away from competition to focus on her wellbeing.
Wimbledon Fery-tale ends as Zverev, Sinner move into final
Wildcard Arthur Fery and Novak Djokovic were beaten in straight sets in the semis.
Czech mates to clash in Wimbledon final
The pair took contrasting paths to set up an all-Czech final.
Wildcard Fery marches into Wimbledon semi-final to face Zverev
Fery is the first Wimbledon wildcard to reach the men’s semis since 2001.
Winners & Losers: Love finds a way in new-look All Blacks attack
Christopher Reive runs through his best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
The 28-year-old has reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final.
Eala stuns defending champ Swiatek with straight-sets Wimbledon win
Alexandra Eala was a semi-finalist at the ASB Classic earlier in the year.
Wimbledon stars howling after being told to leave dogs at home
Sabalenka says her spaniel Ash has been barred under Wimbledon's rules.
Serena Williams’ comeback halted in three-set Wimbledon defeat
The 44-year-old pushed the match to a deciding set lasting two hours.