After the US Open, Jessica Pegula discussed the issue of matches ending extremely late, with some games finishing after 3 a.m. She dismissed suggestions such as abolishing lets or adding a golden point, and proposed keeping best-of-three sets until the quarterfinals.
Peruvian ATP player Ignacio Buse sparked controversy by claiming he could beat WTA world No.1 Elena Rybakina. Days later, in a Davis Cup match in Lima, he was tested when he faced Paraguay’s Hernando Jose Escurra Isnardi, a player ranked over 2,000 places lower. Buse survived a tight three‑set battle to secure the win for Peru.
Paula Badosa advanced to the semi‑finals of the Sao Paulo Open with a straight‑sets win over Mary Stoiana. After the match she met her childhood idol, former world No.1 Maria Sharapova, describing the encounter as a memorable moment. The victory also moved her up to No.56 in the live rankings, keeping her in contention for a first WTA title since 2024.
Canadian No.6 Felix Auger‑Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the 2026 US Open by Karen Khachanov, later suggesting he may have suffered heatstroke during the match. He acknowledged the loss, vowed to move on, and turned his focus to the upcoming Davis Cup qualifying tie against France. The article also outlines his 2026 Grand Slam results and his role in Team Canada’s Davis Cup campaign.
Dutch ATP player Tallon Griekspoor slammed Alexander Zverev’s US Open win, calling it mediocre and saying Zverev was not exceptional. Griekspoor also predicted that if other top players falter, Zverev could finish his career with four or five Grand Slam titles.
Philippine tennis prospect Alexandra Eala was defeated in her first Grand Slam main‑draw appearance, falling to Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the opening round of the 2025 French Open. The match ended 6‑0, 2‑6, 6‑3, marking a setback for Eala after a promising breakthrough earlier in the season. Arango, then ranked No.85, advanced to the second round while Eala’s Grand Slam win‑streak ended.
Alexander Zverev captured the 2026 US Open men’s singles crown, beating Ben Shelton in a four‑set final. After the match Zverev suggested Carlos Alcaraz made a tactical mistake in the quarter‑finals, prompting former champion Kim Clijsters to discuss his comments on a podcast, noting his playing style and mental approach.
Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad, featuring Sonay Kartal, Katie Boulter, Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Mika Stojsavljevic, was confirmed for the finals. Captained by Anne Keothavong, the team will meet Czechia in the quarter‑finals on 22 September, aiming to break a 45‑year drought without a final appearance.
British doubles star Joe Salisbury, a six‑time Grand Slam champion, announced his retirement from professional tennis in a heartfelt Instagram message. He reflected on his career, his partnership with Rajeev Ram, and expressed pride in his achievements, while fellow British players praised his contributions to the sport.
Iga Swiatek, the Polish world No.1, suffered a shocking defeat at the US Open after holding a 5-0 lead in the first set of her round‑of‑16 match against China’s Qinwen Zheng. The loss prompted former champion John McEnroe to comment on the unexpected collapse and discuss the role of Swiatek’s coach, Francisco Roig. Zheng advanced to the quarter‑finals while Swiatek’s campaign ended earlier than expected.