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September 5, 2023

Novak Djokovic sets record for most Grand Slam semifinal appearances after victory at US Open

Novak Djokovic will play in his 47th Grand Slam semifinal on Friday, which will be the most by a men's tennis player in the history of the sport.

September 5, 2023

Daniil Medvedev turns to 'pirate websites' to watch US Open matches amid Disney-Charter dispute

Daniil Medvedev says he uses “pirate websites" to watch U.S. Open matches as an ongoing dispute between the Walt Disney Co. and Charter Communications has left fans without access.

September 5, 2023

US Open fan ejected after Germany's Alexander Zverev said he used 'most famous Hitler phrase'

A fan at the US Open was ejected from a match on Monday night after allegedly yelling Adolf Hitler references. German Alexander Zverev was playing.

September 4, 2023

Aaron Rodgers blitzes Big Pharma, seemingly praises Novak Djokovic’s COVID vaccine decision at US Open

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared to praise Novak Djokovic’s COVID-19 vaccine decision and took a dig at Big Pharma in his Instagram stories.

September 3, 2023

20-year-old Ben Shelton uses 149 mph serves to make US Open history on way to quarterfinals

20-year-old Ben Shelton reset his 2023 U.S. Open serve speed record at 149 miles per hour on his way to the quarterfinals after defeating Tommy Paul in the round of 16.

September 2, 2023

Coco Gauff says Justin Bieber's support sparked US Open comeback win, hopes Beyoncé will attend future match

Pop star Justin Bieber and model wife Hailey attended the third round of the U.S. Open Friday and cheered on American tennis star Coco Gauff.

September 1, 2023

John Isner's tennis career comes to a close following US Open defeat: 'It's tough to say goodbye'

John Isner's 17-year pro tennis career came to an end this week following his loss to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the second round of the U.S. Open.

September 1, 2023

Iga Swiatek  pulls on the heartstrings of US Open crowd with honest admission: ‘I don't have many friends’

Iga Swiatek had the difficult task of facing her best friend as her next opponent in the U.S. Open on Friday, and she took little joy in her eventual victory.

September 1, 2023

Daniil Medvedev takes on US Open crowd during fiery exchange: 'Are you stupid or what?'

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev is no stranger to playing without the support of the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and on Thursday night, he continued the tradition.

August 30, 2023

US Open player backs claim of marijuana smell at Court 17: 'Smells like Snoop Dogg's living room'

Alexander Zverev, the No. 12 man in the field at the 2023 U.S. Open, backed Maria Sakkari's claim that Court 17 smelled of marijuana during matches.