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The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal defeats Matteo Berrettini to enter US Open finals

With this win, Nadal has entered his fifth Us Open final and if he manages to win US Open, he will take his Grand Slam...

7 Sep 2019 2:56 AM GMT

Only Matteo Berrettini stands between Rafael Nadal and a fifth final at Flushing Meadows where the stage has been all but cleared for the Spaniard to claim a 19th grand slam title. (Photo:AFP)

Path cleared for Nadal but obstacles remain at US Open

The draw always looked kind to second seed Nadal, who was guaranteed of avoiding greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer...

6 Sep 2019 5:24 AM GMT

Since returning to action after the birth of her first child Serena Williams has come agonisingly close to matching Margaret Courts mark three times and will have a chance on Saturday to do so in front of an adoring home crowd for a second successive year. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Serena Williams crushes Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1

It was not a good omen for Svitolina with Williams holding a 94-1 record when winning the first set at the US Open.

6 Sep 2019 4:18 AM GMT

After winning the first two sets, Nadal did not waste time in wrapping up the third set and he won it 6-2. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Diego Schwartzman to enter semis

The Spaniard was able to showcase an aggressive style of tennis in the first set and he quickly took a 4-0 lead.

5 Sep 2019 5:46 AM GMT

The 37-year-old Serena Williams is seeking a 24th major title to match Margaret Courts longstanding record. (Photo: AP/PTI)

US Open: Serena Williams ruthlessly defeats Wang Qiang to grab her...

Six-time US Open champion Williams on Tuesday dismantled Chinese 18th seed Wang Qiang 6-1 6-0.

4 Sep 2019 5:40 AM GMT

US Open 2019: Roger Federer knocked out by Grigor Dimitrov

Federer crashed out of the US Open after losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Grigor Dimitrov in quarter-finals.

4 Sep 2019 4:06 AM GMT

Nadal fired a forehand winner on match point to seal the victory and make his 40th quarter-final at a Grand Slam event. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal beats Marin Cilic to enter quarter-final

The second-seeded Spaniard was in cruise control as he took the first set behind some superb serving and stout defence.

3 Sep 2019 5:27 AM GMT

Rafael Nadal cruised into the U.S. Open fourth round with a business-like 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Chung Hyeon on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Nadal defeats Chung Hyeon 6-3 6-4 6-2, enters fourth round

The three-times champion took control of the match when he broke the South Korean's serve in the first set to grab a 4-2...

1 Sep 2019 1:30 PM GMT

Daniil Medvedev, who won the Cincinnati Masters earlier this month, was fined USD 7,500 for verbal abuse in the first round and USD 2,500 for throwing his racket in the second round. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Daniil Medvedev fined USD 9,000 for misbehaving, see pics

The fine brings the temperamental Medvedev's tally up to USD 19,000 through his first three matches at Flushing Meadows.

1 Sep 2019 11:22 AM GMT

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki rallied back to beat American Danielle Collins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, on Thursday to secure a spot in the third round of the US Open. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Caroline Wozniacki wins against Danielle Collins 4-6,...

The Danish 19th seed secured the victory when she served out to love in the final game.

30 Aug 2019 2:02 PM GMT

15-year-old American phenom Coco Gauff was forced to dig deep to become the youngest player since Anna Kournikova in 1996 to reach the third round of the womens singles at Flushing Meadows. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Timea Babos gives tough fight to Coco Gauff before...

Crowd-pleaser Coco Gauff came through a tough battle with qualifier Timea Babos to set up a third-round clash with Naomi...

30 Aug 2019 11:02 AM GMT

Chetan Bhagat trolled for poor knowledge of tennis; see tweets

Bhagat took to Twitter to applaud Nagal's first set win against Federer.

28 Aug 2019 5:58 AM GMT