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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Francis Tiafoe - 'their time has come' says John McEnroe at 2022 US Open

John McEnroe says the ‘time has come’ for the next generation of men’s tennis players at the US Open. Novak Djokovic is sitting out the tournament because of his covid vaccination status, Andy Murray can no longer regard himself as one of the major figures of the sport, Roger Federer continues to deal with injury, and Rafael Nadal now longer appears able to hold age at bay. Ad In their place has come a host of new contenders.

Margaret Court takes aim at Serena Williams, tennis community: 'I don’t think she has ever admired me'

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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes from behind to defeat Jule Niemeier, advancing to US Open quarterfinals

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Carlos Alcaraz ‘trying not to think’ about world No. 1 spot after ‘spectacular’ win over Marin Cilic at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz says he is «trying not to think» about the prospect of becoming world No. 1 following his dramatic five-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the fourth round of the US Open. Alcaraz will take on Italian 11th seed Jannik Sinner, who also needed to go the full distance to beat Ilya Ivashka, in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night.

From humble beginnings, Tiafoe grabs centre stage as glory beckons

As tennis stories go the probable end of Serena Williams' unbelievable career at the U.S. Open last week left everything else as something of a sideshow.

Coco Gauff v Carolina Garcia: Blockbuster US Open quarter-final pits home hope against red-hot Frenchwoman

The home hope against the form player, Coco Gauff’s US Open quarter-final showdown with Caroline Garcia has deservedly been handed the primetime slot on Tuesday at Flushing Meadows. The pair will face off at 7pm local time, a midnight start in the UK, and it has all the ingredients for a potential classic on the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad In one corner, you have an 18-year-old American, with Gauff already a household name but looking to win her first Grand Slam after going so close at the French Open.

US Open: Jessica Pegula wants to "protect" young players from exploitative coaches

US Open hopeful Jessica Pegula has discussed how the WTA Players’ Council is working to ensure the safety of players.

US Open: Frances Tiafoe ‘lost it’ after LeBron James tweet, thinks a ‘Big 12’ will emerge after Big 3 retire

Frances Tiafoe admitted he was “losing it” in the locker room after LeBron James congratulated him for beating Rafael Nadal at the US Open. A stunning performance from Tiafoe saw the 24-year-old American knock the 22-time Grand Slam champion out in the fourth round with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad With Marin Cilic also out, a maiden Grand Slam winner in the men's event is guaranteed, and Tiafoe now faces Andrey Rublev for a place in the semi-finals.

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Francis Tiafoe - 'their time has come' says John McEnroe at 2022 US Open

Margaret Court takes aim at Serena Williams, tennis community: 'I don’t think she has ever admired me'

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes from behind to defeat Jule Niemeier, advancing to US Open quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz ‘trying not to think’ about world No. 1 spot after ‘spectacular’ win over Marin Cilic at US Open

From humble beginnings, Tiafoe grabs centre stage as glory beckons

Coco Gauff v Carolina Garcia: Blockbuster US Open quarter-final pits home hope against red-hot Frenchwoman

US Open: Jessica Pegula wants to "protect" young players from exploitative coaches

US Open: Frances Tiafoe ‘lost it’ after LeBron James tweet, thinks a ‘Big 12’ will emerge after Big 3 retire