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September 20, 2024

On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" on Sept. 20, 1973, in an event that helped elevate the profile of female athletes.

September 14, 2024

Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces split from coach Wim Fissette

Former no. 1 ranked tennis player Naomi Osaka announced on Instagram on Friday that for the second time she is parting ways with her coach Wim Fessette.

September 11, 2024

Travis Kelce confirms he was locked into NFL Week 1 during US Open

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce confirmed he was, in fact, watching football while he was at the U.S. Open on Sunday afternoon.

September 10, 2024

Honey Deuce sales at US Open revealed as cocktail explodes in popularity

New data obtained by Fox News Digital shows sales of the Honey Deuce, which is the signature cocktail of the U.S. Open, increased by an estimated 96,000 units compared to last year's event.

September 9, 2024

Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes hug it out at US Open, hit the town for double date amid Trump controversy

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes appeared to be OK as the two were spotted hugging each other while taking in the U.S. Open final on Sunday.

September 8, 2024

Jannik Sinner tops Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win US Open

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner topped Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open for the first time in his career. Sinner won 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.

September 7, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeats American Jessica Pegula in US Open final to build on father's dream

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open's women's singles final on Saturday.

September 7, 2024

Lyudmyla Kichenok postpones wedding plans en route to US Open doubles title: 'A good excuse'

Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok revealed Friday that she had to postpone her wedding plans on Wednesday as she was competing for a spot in the U.S. Open women's doubles final.

September 7, 2024

American Taylor Fritz eyes history, advances to US Open final after outlasting Frances Tiafoe

Taylor Fritz beat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the U.S. Open on Friday night to became the first U.S. men's player to reach a Grand Slam singles final since 2009.

September 6, 2024

British tennis star Jack Draper vomits during dramatic US Open semifinal loss; Jannik Sinner advances

Jack Draper, the 22-year-old London native, threw up more than once at the U.S. Open during what was considered the biggest match of his career.