WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000 events by 2027
The Women's Tennis Association announced on October 1, 2026, that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027.
The Women's Tennis Association announced on October 1, 2026, that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the US Open men's final on September 15, averaging 3.2 million viewers on ABC.
The WTA announced Charlotte will host the Finals from 2027 through 2029 at Spectrum Center, the home of the NBA's Hornets. The tour will relocate its global headquarters from St.
Netflix's 49ers-Rams game from Melbourne, Australia averaged 18.5 million U.S.
Netflix's Week 1 49ers-Rams game broadcast from Melbourne, Australia on September 12 averaged 18.5 million U.S.
The world's top tennis players have agreed to halt their public campaign against Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player welfare, according to the Guardian.
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open men's singles semifinal on Friday night, September 12, to reach the final on Sunday, September 15.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open women's final on September 12, securing her first US Open title, world No.
Britain's Neal Skupski and American Christian Harrison won the US Open men's doubles title, defeating Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) without dropping a set.
Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Friday's US Open semifinal to clinch the WTA No. 1 ranking effective Monday.
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open women's semifinals, marking the first time the top four seeds have reached that stage at the tournament since 1975.
American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m.
Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on September 9 in a five-set quarterfinal comeback lasting 4 hours and 38 minutes.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open fourth round on September 7, erasing a 5-0 first-set deficit.
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated 20th-seeded Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on September 6 in the fourth round, reaching the quarterfinals.
Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to defeat No. 22 seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 on September 5, 2026. In the same round, Anastasia Potapova upset No.
Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen, and Ben Shelton all advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2026 US Open on September 7, marking the strongest American male presence at a major since five Americans reached the round of 16 in 1995.
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her second-round match at the US Open to complain about a strong smell of cannabis on court.
Alex Eala and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open third round with straight-sets victories on Thursday.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded third at the US Open, lost to unseeded Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 6-2 on September 3.
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 in a four-hour, 33-minute match that finished at 02:15 local time on Friday, September 4.
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Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night in his return after a four-month right wrist injury layoff.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in 56 minutes on September 2, while No. 26 Emma Navarro rallied past Caty McNally 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at a rain-delayed US Open.
The PGA Tour is revamping its fan code of conduct and deploying new security measures for the 2027 season in response to player concerns about sports betting-influenced fan behavior.
Novak Djokovic, ranked No. 5, lost to world No. 49 Mariano Navone in a five-set marathon at the US Open on August 31, marking his first first-round exit at the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Camila Osorio, beginning her pursuit of a third consecutive title.
The PGA Tour will replace the 22-year East Lake run of the Tour Championship with a two-week, World Cup-style group stage and sudden-death match play format beginning in 2028.
ESPN announced RedZone at the US Open, marking the first time the RedZone brand, acquired as part of its NFL equity deal, will cover a sport other than football.
The 2026 US Open will distribute $108 million to players, up from $90 million in 2025. Singles champions will each receive $5.5 million.
Nick Kyrgios, 31, tested positive for a cocaine metabolite at June's Mallorca Open ATP 250 event and faces suspension from tennis.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on August 9 due to a right knee injury. He has not played since winning Wimbledon in July.
Alex Eala, 21, defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the Mubadala DC Open final in Washington to claim her first WTA title.