Alexandra Eala dominated Oleksandra Oliynykova in a straight sets win 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the US Open for the first time. The result was a measure of revenge for Eala, who lost a marathon three-setter to Oliynykova at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in May from a set ahead.
Learner Tien defeated veteran Gael Monfils in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 straight sets victory to bring Gael’s final US Open run to a close.
For the first time in two years, Coco Gauff has defeated Paula Badosa, booking her fifth consecutive third round in New York with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over the Spaniard, who had won their last two meetings in the WTA Tour.
After sustaining a leg injury at the National Bank Open, Gabriel Diallo is doubtful to play at the Davis Cup tie in Quebec later this month, according to Canada's captain Frank Dancevic. That may put more pressure on Liam Draxl, who is looking to take the next step in his career after losing in the final round of US Open qualifying.
Denis Shapovalov will look to pull off a big upset on Friday night at the US Open when he faces top-ranked American Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium. "It's the ultimate place for Shelton to be playing," said Canada's Davis Cup captain Frank Dancevic. "So he has to just go get him, go after the throat and go get him. Denis is the kind of guy that can make these upsets."
Felix Auger-Aliassime appeared to struggle in the heat during a second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open. Canada's Davis Cup captain Frank Dancevic joined TSN to delve into the issues that may have plagued the No. 3 seed on Thursday and look ahead to what comes next for Canada's top singles star.
Naomi Osaka beat Kateřina Siniaková to book her spot in the third round of the US Open winning in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Osaka will face Elise Mertens next which is the tenth meeting between the two players on the tour.
The 2022 US Open champion Iga Swiatek continued her strong play at Flushing Meadows eliminating Nadia Podoroska in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to book her spot in the third round for the seventh straight time.
Leylah Annie Fernandez will take on top-ranked American Jessica Pegula at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. "This is not going to be a tennis match," said dad and coach Jorge Fernandez. "This is going to be a street fight. Jess has an unbelievable ability to raise her level continuously." Jorge senses his daughter is eager to make a statement.
After splitting the previous four matches they met in, Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime took the first set against Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open but ultimately fell in four sets. With the win, 2022 US Open semi-finalist Khachanov punches his ticket to the third round.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on his second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open and says he didn't feel well physically after a set and a half and he just couldn't recover.
Luciano Darderi smashes his racket in frustration during his US Open match.
Aryna Sabalenka is unhappy with reporter questions after her second round win at the US Open.
Tommy Paul runs into chair on ridiculous around-the-post winner.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the US Open. The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz is on a 16-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments.
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes on Wednesday night, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.
Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeated France’s Luca Van Assche 6-0, 6-4, 7-6 (7) on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the US Open where he'll face off against eighth seed and Canadian Open champion Ben Shelton of the United States.
Former US Open winner Daniil Medvedev beat Sebastian Gorzny in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to advance to the third round.
Leylah Annie Fernandez dominated the second set and cruised to a 6-4, 6-1 second round victory over Mananchaya Sawangkaew at the US Open.
Buoyed by a raucous crowd, Leylah Annie Fernandez overcame some shaky moments to post another straight-sets win at the US Open on Wednesday. Coach Eric Hechtman joined TSN to recap the performance and look ahead to a blockbuster third-round showdown against top-ranked American Jessica Pegula.
American tennis star Ben Shelton survives a tough test from Hubert Hurkacz to advance to the third round of the US Open.
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