Open and shut: Pennetta wins title, retires

Pennetta, at 33 the oldest first-time Grand Slam finalist in the Open era, on Saturday became the first Italian to win the US Open women's crown with an efficient 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over compatriot and childhood friend Roberta Vinci.

Serena doles out double bagel

2013-09-04 11:53

Defending champion Serena Williams walloped Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0 6-0 to race into the semifinals of the US Open on Tuesday.

Last call for Roger, over and out

2013-09-04 07:46

After crashing out in the fourth round of the US Open against an opponent who had never before beaten him, 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer shrugged off any notion he might quit after Monday's loss.

Women's quarters an over-30 party

2013-09-04 07:46

Lifelong friends Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta, along with Daniela Hantuchova, reached the US Open quarterfinals on Monday to ensure five women over the age of 30 will be in the last eight.

Nadal says dream match might be wishful thinking

2013-09-04 07:46

Rafael Nadal believes that facing Roger Federer at the US Open might have to remain an intriguing fantasy after the worrying decline of the Swiss superstar continued in New York.

Li becomes 1st Chinese to reach US Open semis

2013-09-04 05:54

Li Na broke another barrier for Chinese tennis, becoming China's first semifinalist at the US Open by beating Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 on Tuesday at windy Flushing Meadows.

Nadal beats Kohlschreiber at US Open

2013-09-03 11:10

Rafael Nadal came back to beat 22nd-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 on Monday night in the fourth round.

Federer knocked out of US Open by Robredo

2013-09-03 10:03

Former world number one Roger Federer was knocked out of the US Open on Monday by Spain's Tommy Robredo.

Open closed to American men

2013-09-03 07:18

New high in lows for US tennis as host nation shut out of last 16

Serena trounces young rival to make final eight

2013-09-03 07:18

In an all-American showdown, defending champion Serena Williams overpowered Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals and exact revenge for her shocking loss to her younger compatriot at the Australian Open.