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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.

His Airness is now a member of Club Fed

2014-08-28 07:14

Michael Jordan was a special guest in Roger Federer's courtside box at the US Open on Tuesday night, the rare spectacle of an all-time great in one sport cheering on an all-time great from another.

'Young' at 34, Estrella wins first Slam match

2014-08-28 07:14

Victor Estrella came to the perfect place to earn his first Grand Slam victory at the age of 34.

US Open day 3: Big day for Peng Shuai and China

2014-08-28 07:06

Defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande were knocked out of the AFC Champions League by Western Sydney Wanderers on away goals despite beating the fledgling Australian outfit 2-1 in Wednesday's quarterfinal second leg in China.

Peng Shuai upsets fourth-seeded Radwanska at US Open

2014-08-28 01:29

Peng put Radwanska on the defensive and claimed the biggest scalp of the championship on her third match point with a backhand crosscourt winner.

Fine line between pleasure and pain

2014-08-27 07:23

Ruthless Sharapova serves up US Open lesson to old friend Kirilenko

Murray grinds through cramps to win

2014-08-27 07:23

Spinning in 70 mph second serves, grabbing at his hamstring during points, Andy Murray gritted his way through head-to-toe cramps to win at the US Open.

On the sidelines

2014-08-27 07:23

FIREWORKS ROCK CEREMONY

Peng outlasts Zheng in first round

2014-08-27 07:23

World No 39 Peng Shuai beat Zheng Jie 6-3, 6-3 in a battle of Chinese 'Golden Flowers' to advance to the second round of the US Open on Monday.

Fine line between pleasure and pain

2014-08-27 07:23

Ruthless Sharapova serves up US Open lesson to old friend Kirilenko

In photos: US Open day 1 preview

2014-08-26 08:27

The final Grand Slam of the season gets under way in New York with the absence of Rafael Nadal and Li Na.

Peng Shuai sees off Zheng Jie in All-Chinese first round

2014-08-26 06:47

World number 39th Peng Shuai beat compatriot Zheng Jie 6-3, 6-3 in the 2014 U.S. Open first round match here on Monday.

Zheng Saisai wins in Grand Slam debut

2014-08-26 05:25

20-year-old Chinese rising star Zheng Saisai moved into US Open second round after beating Stefanie Voegele from Switzerland 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 in her Grand Slam debut on Monday.

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