The following are some of the other contenders for the women's singles title at the U.S. Open, which begins on Sunday: JESSICA PEGULA (UNITED STATES) *World ranking: 4 Last year's U.S. Open runner-up will be eager to go one better but a shock French Open loss to wildcard Lois Boisson and a first-round Wimbledon exit has done little to help her confidence.

The US Open ranks as one of the most highly anticipated sports events of the year, and for good reason: How many other events pair 120-mph serves, grunts that reverberate around the stadium, and surprising celebrity sightings (hello, Traylor )?

Chrissie Evert, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, knows something about being involved with a fellow tennis player. She and Jimmy Connors were engaged in 1974 and when both players won Wimbledon singles titles that year, they were dubbed the “Love Double.”

(Reuters) -Aryna Sabalenka returns to the U.S. Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing. The world number one arrives at Flushing Meadows with her ranking on the line and still chasing major silverware in 2025,

Neel Grover was the team captain at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters 50 World Team Championships in Portugal earlier this month.

When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution.

As this year’s U.S. Open kicks off, USTA President Brian Vahaly, a former top-100 player, opens up about his coming-out journey and his approach to being an LGBTQ leader in sports.

American tennis pro Sachia Vickery defended using OnlyFans for a little additional income as she hopes to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open.