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US Open

Also known as: 2021 US Open · US Opens · the US Open

2024-01-242026-06-08

In coverage

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  1. January 2026
  2. The Namibian

    His last came at the 2023 US Open with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz sharing all eight since then.

    Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on
  3. January 2024
  4. The Namibian

    Sabalenka’s 6-2 6-3 win confirmed a repeat of September’s thrilling US Open final, in which Gauff came back from a set down to win a first major title.

    Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff in Australian Open

Yesterday

  1. Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

    Alexander Zverev secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open.

    8 hours ago · The Namibian

Friday 5 June

  1. Zverev advances to French Open final, faces Cobolli Sunday

    Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the French Open semi-final to reach his fourth Grand Slam final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Cobolli's opponent Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.

    5 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 4 June

  1. Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open final

    Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska defeated Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to become the first qualifier to reach the French Open final in the professional era. She will face Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's final.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Sabalenka loses French Open quarter-final to Shnaider

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the French Open quarter-finals to 25th seed Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 after collapsing mentally in the second set. Shnaider advances to face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals, while Flavio Cobolli won to set up an all-Italian men's semi-final.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova. Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won their matches to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. Sabalenka, Osaka advance to French Open last 16

    Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to a last-16 meeting at the French Open. Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5, while Osaka progressed past Iva Jovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-4.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 25 May

  1. Djokovic defeats Perricard in opening Roland Garros match

    Novak Djokovic battled from behind to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in his opening Roland Garros match, keeping alive his bid for a 25th major title. Alexander Zverev also advanced comfortably in the first round of the clay-court Grand Slam.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 24 May

  1. Djokovic chases 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros

    The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros on Sunday, competing in the opening day after recovering from a shoulder issue and facing limited clay-court match practice heading into the tournament.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Sinner eyes career Grand Slam at French Open

    World number one Jannik Sinner arrives at the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to win the men's title, with a career Grand Slam within reach after claiming the Italian Open and becoming the second player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Alcaraz, the defending champion who beat him in last year's final, is ruled out through injury.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 18 May

  1. Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship, first English champion in 107 years

    Englishman Aaron Rai won his first major title at the PGA Championship with a five-under-par 65 in the final round, defeating Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three strokes. The 31-year-old claimed a record top prize of $3.69 million and became the first English winner of the PGA since Jim Barnes in 1919.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Alcaraz, Sinner meet in Monte Carlo final for world No.1

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 11 April

  1. McIlroy sets Masters 36-hole lead record with six-shot advantage

    Rory McIlroy fired a seven-under 65 in the second round to establish a record six-stroke lead at the Masters after 36 holes, capping his round with six birdies in the last seven holes, including a spectacular 29-yard pitch-in at the 17th. McIlroy stands at 12-under 132, two shots clear of second place, as he bids to become only the fourth player to win consecutive green jackets.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Medvedev defeats Alcaraz, advances to Indian Wells final

    Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory to reach the Indian Wells final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 February

  1. Alcaraz wins Australian Open to complete career Grand Slam

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man to win all four major tennis championships. At 22, the Spaniard surpassed Rafael Nadal's record and denied Djokovic an unprecedented 25th major title.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 February

  1. Rybakina wins Australian Open, defeats Sabalenka in final

    Elena Rybakina defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to claim her second Grand Slam title. The Kazakh fifth seed held her nerve in a tense match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to take revenge after losing the 2023 final to the same opponent.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 31 January

  1. Djokovic chases record 25th Grand Slam at Australian Open

    Novak Djokovic, 38, faces Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Australian Open final with a chance to claim an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has surpassed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in majors but remains divisive among tennis fans, despite his extraordinary achievements and dominance at Melbourne Park.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Sabalenka faces Rybakina in Australian Open women's final

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka clashes with Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women's final on Saturday. Both players have reached the final without dropping a set and will meet for the first time since their 2023 Australian Open final, which Sabalenka won before successfully defending the title in 2024.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Djokovic and Alcaraz contest Australian Open men's final

    Novak Djokovic, 38, seeks a record 11th Melbourne title and his 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court's record, while 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz aims to become the youngest man to complete a career sweep of all four majors. Both reached the final via grueling five-set semi-finals, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head 5-4.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

  4. Djokovic defeats Sinner for Australian Open final berth

    Novak Djokovic upset reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon against Alexander Zverev.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Sinner advances, Keys ousted as Melbourne heat surges

    Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, while defending champion Madison Keys lost to Jessica Pegula as Melbourne faced forecast temperatures of 45C. The tournament implemented health measures including 10-minute breaks during longer matches and plans to use indoor courts as extreme heat continues.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam

    Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

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