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Simpson sees tense finish

2013-04-30 11:02

Defending US Open champion Webb Simpson expects a battle to the 72nd in the 113th US Open at Merion in June.

Toilet pep talk inspired Murray

2013-03-30 18:28

Andy Murray has revealed that a self-administered pep-talk in a courtside toilet helped him to end his long wait for a Grand Slam.

Massive prize hike at US Open

2013-03-20 13:13

US Open tennis organisers plan to increase annual prize money to $50 million by 2017 - nearly double what it was last year.

ATP opposes US Open switch

2012-12-17 15:22

The US Open's decision to extend the 2013 tournament to a third Monday has drawn criticism from the men's governing body.

Murray to go on major run?

2012-09-11 18:05

Former British No 1 Tim Henman believes Andy Murray's maiden Grand Slam title could signal the start of a collection of major silverware.

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Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka at the Arthur Ashe stadium in the women's final of the 2012 US Open. See all the pictures.

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British press lauds Murray

2012-09-11 07:55

British newspapers have hailed Andy Murray's historic achievement in the US Open final after he won his first Grand Slam title.

Azarenka hails 'great' Serena

2012-09-10 11:53

Victoria Azarenka has hailed Serena Williams, who captured a fourth title in New York, as the greatest player of all time.

Serena claims US Open title

2012-09-10 06:55

Serena Williams captured her 15th Grand Slam title and fourth career US Open crown with a victory over World No 1 Victoria Azarenka.

Men's final moved to Monday

2012-09-09 10:01

The US Open men's final was pushed a day back after the semi-final between David Ferrer and Novak Djokovic was moved to Sunday.

Women's US final postponed

2012-09-08 19:51

The US Open women's singles final between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka has been postponed because of heavy rains.

Serena v Azarenka for title

2012-09-08 07:45

Three-time champion Serena Williams will play world No 1 Victoria Azarenka in the final of the US Open in New York.

Ferrer ousts Tipsarevic

2012-09-07 07:03

Spain's David Ferrer rallied in the fifth set to outlast Serbian Janko Tipsarevic and advance to the US Open semi-finals.

Murray: Big respect for Berdych

2012-09-06 20:28

Andy Murray admits he has nothing but respect for Czech power-hitter Tomas Berdych, who stunned Roger Federer at the US Open.

Serena storms into semis

2012-09-06 07:54

Serena Williams, brimming with confidence, has stormed into the semi-finals of the US Open with a demolition of Ana Ivanovic.

Berdych stuns Federer

2012-09-06 07:20

Roger Federer saw his dream of becoming the first man in 87 years to win six US Opens destroyed by Czech Tomas Berdych.

Sharapova books semis spot

2012-09-05 22:13

Russian third seed Maria Sharapova has advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open after beating French 11th seed Marion Bartoli.

Rain wrecks US Open schedule

2012-09-05 18:08

Rain has played havoc with the US Open programme, sparking fear of a fifth consecutive Monday men's final.

Rain leaves Sharapova all wet

2012-09-05 09:18

More than six hours of rain delays struck at the US Open on Tuesday, rescuing Maria Sharapova from a woeful start.

Ferrer beats rain, Gasquet

2012-09-05 08:01

David Ferrer reached his fourth Grand Slam quarter-final of 2012 when he beat Richard Gasquet in a rain-hit US Open last-16 tie.

Rain halts US Open

2012-09-04 18:08

Rain has brought a halt to action at the US Open after just 11 minutes of action on the main Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

Federer sorry to see Fish out

2012-09-04 11:49

Roger Federer says he is sorry to see US Open last-16 opponent Mardy Fish withdraw from the tournament on health grounds.

Murray advances to last eight

2012-09-04 07:29

British third seed Andy Murray has advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Open by defeating Canadian 15th seed Milos Raonic.

Ivanovic books quarters spot

2012-09-03 19:55

Ana Ivanovic reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years after defeating Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova at the US Open.

Tomic 'disgraceful': Rafter

2012-09-03 09:15

Australian Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has lashed out at Bernard Tomic's "disgraceful" performance at the US Open.

 

Record entries for US Open

2013-04-25 21:35

The US Open at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania has attracted a record total of 9 860 entries, the US Golf Association says.

US Open to revert to 14 days

2013-03-20 22:27

The US Open tennis tournament will revert to a 14-day tournament from 2015, tournament official have announced.

Winged Foot to host US Open

2013-01-28 20:05

Winged Foot Golf Club in suburban Mamaroneck has been named host of the 2020 US Open by the US Golf Association.

Restaurant comps Murray's tab

2012-09-13 14:51

A New York restaurant has comped the entire drinks bill of Andy Murray's post-US Open celebratory party.

Britain hails hero Murray

2012-09-11 13:18

British leaders and former players hailed Andy Murray after the Scot became the first British man to win a Grand Slam in 76 years.

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Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic at the Arthur Ashe stadium in the men's final of the 2012 US Open. See all the pictures.

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Murray wins US Open epic

2012-09-11 06:56

Andy Murray ended Britain's 76-year wait for a men's Grand Slam champion when he beat Novak Djokovic in an epic US Open final.

Djokovic hits out at schedule

2012-09-10 10:32

Novak Djokovic was happy to complete his weather-delayed semi-final win but still lashed out at the US Open's schedule.

Djokovic v Murray for US title

2012-09-09 19:28

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will play Andy Murray in the final of the US Open after the Serb swept Spain's David Ferrer aside.

Murray blows Berdych away

2012-09-08 22:38

British third seed Andy Murray, the Olympic champion, advanced to the US Open final by defeating Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych.

Tornado warning hits US Open

2012-09-08 17:44

A tornado warning was issued for the New York area as heavy rain from a thunderstorm delayed the start of play at the US Open.

Bryans win 12th doubles title

2012-09-07 23:03

Bob and Mike Bryan collected a 12th Grand Slam doubles title when they beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek in the US Open final.

Djokovic topples Del Potro

2012-09-07 07:00

Novak Djokovic took a giant step in his quest to repeat as US Open champion by beating Juan Martin del Potro to reach the semi-finals.

Twitter tributes to Roddick

2012-09-06 12:23

Twitter tributes to Andy Roddick who played the last match of his career on Wednesday at the US Open in New York.

Tearful Roddick bows out

2012-09-06 07:49

Tearful Andy Roddick has said goodbye to the US Open, New York and his career in a fourth-round defeat to Juan Martin Del Potro.

Djokovic safely into quarters

2012-09-05 22:37

Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the US Open quarter-finals when Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka retired in the third set.

Italy's Errani makes history

2012-09-05 20:42

Italy's Sara Errani swept past Roberta Vinci to become the first Italian woman in the Open era to make the US Open semi-finals.

Roddick v del Potro suspended

2012-09-05 09:28

Andy Roddick's fourth-round match against Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open has been suspended because of rain.

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Babes of the 2012 US Open

2012-09-05 08:18

The lovely ladies of the 2012 US Open serve up an ace.

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Azarenka sneaks past Stosur

2012-09-04 21:02

Top seed Victoria Azarenka reached the US Open semi-finals after edging past defending champion Samantha Stosur of Australia.

Lack of education hurting Li?

2012-09-04 17:32

China's top tennis official has questioned Li Na's mental toughness following her early exit from the US Open last week.

Radwanska out of US Open

2012-09-04 07:37

Second seed Agnieszka Radwanska has been knocked out of the US Open in the fourth round after losing to Italy's Roberta Vinci.

Serena hands out double bagel

2012-09-03 20:37

Serena Williams has stormed into her 10th US Open quarter-final with a 6-0, 6-0 win over the Czech Republic's Andrea Hlavackova.

Federer gets easy ride

2012-09-03 19:03

World No 1 Roger Federer has made the US Open quarter-finals without hitting a ball when American Mardy Fish withdrew.

Stosur books last-eight spot

2012-09-03 07:20

Defending champion Samantha Stosur squandered eight match points but finally subdued British teen prodigy Laura Robson.

 
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