American teenager Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the 2026 US Open but lost to Germany’s Alexander Zverev in four sets. Post‑match analysis from former coaches Brad Gilbert and Rick Macci highlighted Shelton’s overly conservative serve and a biomechanically disjointed backhand as key issues to address before upcoming Davis Cup duties.
Toby Samuel, a 23‑year‑old British tennis player, was named in Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad to face Ecuador after a rapid rise that saw him break into the world top‑100 and make Grand Slam debuts. He described the call‑up as one of the best moments of his tennis life, highlighting a year of firsts that included a US Open win and a Wimbledon wildcard. The team will meet Ecuador at London’s Copper Box arena.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, missed this year’s US Open because of a stress fracture, causing her to lose 130 ranking points and drop 19 places to world No. 89, her lowest ranking since returning from surgery. The fall limits her entry into higher‑level tournaments, though she is slated to play the China Open later this month.
Former champion John Newcombe warned that Australian tennis is in decline, urging Tennis Australia to overhaul its programs and development pathways. He criticised new CEO Andrew Abdo’s format‑change proposal and highlighted the nation’s lack of Grand Slam success at the 2026 US Open. The comments come as Tennis Australia seeks to balance commercial growth with nurturing homegrown talent.
Britain’s Alfie Hewett defeated Japan’s Tokito Oda 6-0 7-6 (7-5) to claim his fifth US Open men’s wheelchair singles crown, halting Oda’s bid for a clean Grand Slam sweep in 2026. Hewett, who lost to Oda earlier in the season at the French Open and Wimbledon, described his performance as “possessed” and credited a period of reflection for his resurgence.
Former champion Jim Courier told the Tennis Channel that, contrary to the betting odds favouring Aryna Sabalenka, he believes Elena Rybakina’s slightly quicker game on the US Open’s slower hard courts will give her the edge in the final. The prediction comes ahead of the first US Open final featuring the world’s top two players since 2013.
Russian player Karen Khachanov was defeated by Germany’s Alexander Zverev in three tight sets in the US Open semi‑final. After the match Khachanov criticised Zverev’s lengthy ball‑bouncing routine, saying it disrupted his rhythm, while Zverev admitted he had no clear reason for the habit.
Coco Gauff and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina are set to clash in the US Open semi‑final, a match that will decide who reaches the tournament final. The two have met twice before, with Gauff winning in 2022 and Rybakina taking the 2026 Canadian Open semi‑final. Both players have strong Grand Slam semi‑final records, making this a highly anticipated showdown.
Reunited British‑American duo Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram knocked out last year’s champions Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6‑4 6‑4 to book a place in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final. The pair, three‑time US Open champions, will face 2024 runners‑up Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz in the final.
Jessica Pegula, after hard‑fought wins over Leylah Fernandez and Emma Navarro, looks ahead to her US Open semi‑final against Aryna Sabalenka. She noted Sabalenka’s confidence after a recent ten‑point tie‑break win and reflected on their head‑to‑head history, emphasizing the challenge ahead.