Before Jessica Pegula took down the No. 1-ranked women’s singles player in the world at the 2024 U.S. Open, she had to dispel some rumors. Pegula took down Poland star Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to move on to the semifinals in the U.S. Open, where she will now face Karolína Muchová with...
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US Open ball boy ignites crowd by chasing down insect that stopped play
The 2024 U.S. Open had it’s latest strange on-court incident Tuesday night when a bug flew around the court and stopped a match between Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov and American Frances Tiafoe. During the second set of the eventual Tiafoe win, the insect flew down in front of the two competitors and evaded capture for minutes....
Serena Williams reacts to first sip of US Open's signature cocktail after decades of competing on the court
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open. But instead of emerging from one of the player’s lockers at the Arthur Ashe Stadium’s back of house, the six-time Grand Slam winner took in the action from the stands. Williams was on hand over Labor Day weekend as Day 7 of the final Grand Slam took...
Nick Kyrgios offers to take over coaching Coco Gauff amid her recent struggles, disappointing US Open finish
Nick Kyrgios has not competed in any of tennis’ four Grand Slam tournaments since 2022, which was the same year he advanced to the Wimbledon final and the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. While Kyrgios did not participate in this year’s U.S. Open, he did make his way to Flushing Meadows to play in exhibition...
Yulia Putintseva slammed for humiliating US Open ball girl in awkward interaction
Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva was forced to issue a public apology following her third round loss to Jasmine Paolini after she was slammed on social media for a disrespectful interaction with a U.S. Open ball girl. Video on social media showed the awkward moment Putintseva appeared to give the ball girl a cold shoulder during the...
American Frances Tiafoe earns 3rd consecutive US Open quarterfinals berth with victory over Alexei Popyrin
For the third year, Frances Tiafoe will be returning to the U.S. Open quarterfinals. The 26-year-old defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3 on Sunday night to advance. With the win, Tiafoe is the first American man to reach three consecutive U.S. Open quarterfinals since Andy Roddick did so from 2006-2008. CLICK HERE FOR...
Reigning US Open champ Coco Gauff eliminated in Round of 16
The 2024 U.S. Open will be one Coco Gauff would like to forget sooner rather than later. The defending champion failed to advance past the Round of 16 on Sunday afternoon, losing to fellow American Emma Navarro, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Navarro took care of business in the first set, and the second was a back-and-forth...
Honey Deuce, US Open's signature cocktail, owes its origin to honeydew melon balls
The Honey Deuce cocktail, which made its debut at the U.S. Open in 2006, is arguably as popular today as the tennis tournament itself. Case in point: An awkward moment occurred during a broadcast this week when a man returning to his seat with two of the cocktails — one of which was presumably for...
Novak Djokovic's shocking US Open loss ends incredible 22-year streak
A new era of tennis has been ushered in with the shocking defeat of 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday. The Serbian tennis star, fresh off a gold medal performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, bowed out of his title defense after losing to 28th-seeded...
Novak Djokovic upset by Alexei Popyrin in 3rd round of US Open
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest to ever play the game, was upset at the U.S. Open Friday night. Djokovic fell in the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia. No. 2 seed Djokovic’s loss came just one night after No. 3 seed Carlos...









