Bianca Andreescu and Rafael Nadal each recorded historic wins at the US Open over the weekend, with Andreescu launching herself into tennis stardom while Nadal continues to build his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. On Saturday, the 19-year-old Andreescu because the first Canadian ever to […]
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Roger Federer Stunned by Grigor Dimitrov, Serena Williams Cruises in US Open Quarterfinals
Roger Federer’s quest for a sixth US Open title came to a shocking end on Tuesday, as the No. 3 seed was defeated in five sets by Grigor Dimitrov in their quarterfinal match. Dimitrov hung tough with Federer throughout the match, then ran away with the final set to claim […]
US Open: Osaka Falls to Bencic, Nadal Blasts Cilic as Quarterfinal Matchups Set
Women’s No. 1 seed Naomi Osaka won’t be defending her US Open championship, as she lost her fourth-round match to No. 13 seed Belinda Bencic to end her run in New York. Bencic secured a 7-5, 6-4 win over Osaka to reach her second career Grand Slam quarterfinal. Knee Injury […]
Women’s US Open Update: Upsets, Coco, Tears and McCoco (VIDEO)
Teen phenom Coco Gauff met her match in top seed Naomi Osaka in the third round of the US Open. But Coco and partner Caty McNally — collectively known as “McCoco”– remain undefeated in women’s doubles. It’s been a week of upsets in the US Open Women’s Singles. US qualifier […]
Novak Djokovic Drops Out of US Open During Fourth-Round Match; Serena, Federer Advance
Novak Djokovic retired from his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka at the US Open on Sunday, ending his bid to win back-to-back titles and 17th overall Grand Slam title. Djokovic made the decision to retire due to a shoulder injury that has been bothering him for the last few weeks […]
US Open Coco-Mania: Gauff Beats Babos, Next Up McCoco Doubles
Cori “Coco” Gauff had fans on the edges of their Louis Armstrong Stadium seats on Thursday for her 6-2, 6-4,6-4 win over Timea Babos. But before her third-round singles match against No. 1 ranked Naomi Osaka, Gauff will team up with Caty McNally for her first round of US Open […]
US Open: Simona Halep Eliminated by American Qualifier Taylor Townsend
American qualifier Taylor Townsend pulled off perhaps the biggest upset yet at the 2019 US Open on Thursday when she upended Wimbledon champion Simona Halep in their second-round match. Townsend came from behind to win 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) to eliminated the No. 4 seed and two-time Grand Slam champion. […]
US Open: Djokovic, Federer, Serena Hold Serve on Rain-Shortened Day 3
Rain washed out most of the play during Day 3 of the 2019 US Open, though fans were still able to catch some of the biggest attractions in the two roofed stadiums at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and […]
Coco Gauff Wins Nail Biter, Advances to Second Round of US Open
The dramatic match between Coco Gauff and Anastasia Potapova was a dream come true for ESPN and the US Open. In the end, Gauff dug deep for the 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win, to advance to the second round. The match didn’t start the way Coco Gauff, or her sponsor New […]
Atlanta United Beats Minnesota United 2-1 to Claim US Open Cup Title
Atlanta United continued its recent dominance in American soccer competitions on Tuesday night, beating Minnesota United 2-1 in the US Open Cup final in Atlanta. The victory gave Atlanta its third trophy in the past year, as the club also won the 2018 MLS Cup, then defeated Mexico’s Club America […]
US Open Day 2: Four Top Ten Seeds Eliminated From Men’s Draw
The US Open ended early for some of the best men’s tennis players in the world, as four of the top 10 seeds were ousted in their first-round matches on Tuesday. Leading the way was No. 4 seed Dominic Thiem, who lost to Italy’s Thomas Fabbiano 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. […]
US Open Day 1: Serena Crushes Sharapova, Federer Struggles But Advances
Serena Williams continued her career-long dominance of Maria Sharapova on Monday with an emphatic win on the opening night of the 2019 US Open. Williams defeated Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 in the marquee matchup of the first day of play at Flushing Meadows. Williams at Her Best vs. Sharapova While the […]
Call Me Coco: ESPN, New Balance Rooting For Coco Gauff in US Open
Among her growing fan base, Coco Gauff has both ESPN and New Balance rooting for her. But that won’t necessarily lessen the pressure for the 15-year-old as she heads into the US Open. Cori (aka Coco) Gauff is a long shot in the US Open. Ranked 141 in women’s tennis […]
US Open: Djokovic, Federer Could Meet in Semis; Serena vs. Sharapova Highlights First Round
Novak Djokovic is favored to defend his title at the US Open, but the world’s No. 1 ranked player may have to beat both Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal to claim this year’s trophy. The US Open begins on Monday in Flushing Meadows, with 128 players in the men’s and […]
Andy Murray Loses in Singles Comeback, Rules Out Playing at US Open
Andy Murray made his return to singles tennis on Monday, losing to Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. The return to singles came less than seven months after Murray underwent hip surgery in an effort to eliminate chronic pain that […]
John Isner Looks for Sixth Atlanta Open Title as US Open Series Gets Underway
American John Isner is looking to continue his dominance of the Atlanta Open this week, as the former Georgia Bulldog returns home for the first leg of the US Open Series. The Atlanta Open is the first of six tournaments that will lead up to the US Open in New […]
Koepka Eschews Rest After US Open, Playing in Travelers Championship
Several players in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings are skipping this week’s Travelers Championship after playing in the US Open. Only No. 1 Brooks Koepka and No. 8 Patrick Cantlay are in this week’s event. It is always tough playing the week after a major championship. […]
US Open Stats Don’t Lie: Power Putting, Koepka Threat, Tiger Fade at Pebble Beach
When looking at the US Open statistics, it is not surprising to see that Gary Woodland was successful. His combination of driving, greens in regulation, and putting were all in the top 20. Woodland and Brooks Koepka represent a new era of golfer. They are tall and powerful, but with […]
Gary Woodland Shoots 69 on Sunday to Win US Open at Pebble Beach
Gary Woodland remained steady and held off a charging Brooks Koepka to win the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach on Sunday and claim his first career major title. Woodland shot a 2-under-par 69 in the final round, enough to give him a three-stroke victory over Koepka. Woodland Sets Pebble […]
US Open winner Woodland Getting Lots of Perks for Victory
How good is it to be US Open winner Gary Woodland? When the 35-year-old won his first major championship on Sunday at Pebble Beach, he not only got a trophy, but a whole lot of perks along with it. The first was the prize money, which was increased this year […]