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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.

Murray's major quarterfinal streak ends with US Open loss to Anderson

2015-09-08 10:55

Andy Murray watched a 130 mph ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the US Open, and then sat in his changeover chair and cursed at himself, over and over and over.

Federer, Konta shine again under US Open sun

2015-09-06 10:14

Roger Federer produced another bright effort while Britain's Johanna Konta continued to enjoy her time in the sun and the US Open spotlight on Saturday reaching the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time.

Halep beats Rogers in straight sets

2015-09-06 09:56

Second-seeded Simona Halep made quick work of her third-round match at the US Open.

Halep pulls night duty and knocks out Rogers

2015-09-06 09:42

Second seeded Simona Halep worked the night shift for the first time at the US Open and found it to her liking as she steamed past American qualifier Shelby Rogers 6-2 6-3 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.

Serena Williams' comeback extends Grand Slam try at US Open

2015-09-05 16:40

Even if her latest troublesome first set had finished only an hour earlier, it seemed a distant memory by the time Serena Williams smacked a cross-court forehand passing winner on the run and wound up doing the splits behind the baseline.

Nishikori, last year's runner-up, upset by Paire at US Open

2015-09-01 10:11

A year after his run all the way to his first Grand Slam final, Kei Nishikori's stay at the US Open lasted only a few hours.

Maria Sharapova withdraws from US Open

2015-08-31 10:10

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova withdrew from the US Open on Sunday due to a leg injury.

Cilic completes Cinderella story

2014-09-10 07:37

One year after doping ban, Croatian clinches US Open for first Slam title

Despite loss, Japanese fans proud of Nishikori

2014-09-09 15:14

While Japanese fans were understandably disappointed after Kei Nishikori missed out on a US Open title, his unprecedented run to the final will do much to boost his career and the sport's popularity in a country where baseball and soccer dominate headlines.

Cilic tops Nishikori at US Open for 1st Slam title

2014-09-09 08:54

Unable to play in the US Open a year ago because of a doping suspension, Marin Cilic is now the tournament's champion.

No 18 in the books, Williams targets next Slam

2014-09-09 07:03

Super Serena draws level with Evert and Navratilova on all-time list

Serena Williams wins 3rd US Open in row, 18th Slam

2014-09-09 06:37

A couple of months before Serena Williams capped her dominant run to a third consecutive US Open championship and 18th major singles title Sunday night.

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