15 days ago
Where to watch women's US Open 2026 final: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sabalenka vs. Rybakina originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
19 days ago
Naomi Osaka's 2026 US Open came to an end at the hands of Elena Rybakina. Surprisingly the superstar was quite upbeat despite her defeat, and she explained why.
Naomi Osaka's search for a first Grand Slam **** le since 2021 will continue into 2027. The 28-year-old superstar crashed out of the US Open in the Round of 16.
Osaka surprisingly did not put up much of a fight during her match against the world No. 2 ranked Elena Rybakina. This year's Australian Open winner took care of Osaka in straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-4.
One might expect the disappointment to be great in the face of such a loss. However, the **** anese star was fairly level in defeat, and opened up on why she is not as sad as some might expect.
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images
#defeat
Naomi Osaka's search for a first Grand Slam **** le since 2021 will continue into 2027. The 28-year-old superstar crashed out of the US Open in the Round of 16.
Osaka surprisingly did not put up much of a fight during her match against the world No. 2 ranked Elena Rybakina. This year's Australian Open winner took care of Osaka in straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-4.
One might expect the disappointment to be great in the face of such a loss. However, the **** anese star was fairly level in defeat, and opened up on why she is not as sad as some might expect.
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images
#defeat
19 days ago
Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.
The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
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Gauff won the U.S. Open in 2023 for her first major ******* le. She was eliminated by fellow American Emma Navarro in the fourth round the following year and by Naomi Osaka in 2025.
Gauff hasn't dropped a set since her first match at the Cincinnati Open. She won six matches there en route to the ******* le and her first four in New York.
#coco #jovic
The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
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Gauff won the U.S. Open in 2023 for her first major ******* le. She was eliminated by fellow American Emma Navarro in the fourth round the following year and by Naomi Osaka in 2025.
Gauff hasn't dropped a set since her first match at the Cincinnati Open. She won six matches there en route to the ******* le and her first four in New York.
#coco #jovic
21 days ago
There won't be a swarm of influencers at Wimbledon next summer after how things have gone so far at the US Open.
Wimbledon does not plan to allow an influx of influencers at the Grand Slam next summer, according to The Press ***** ociation. Security will confiscate items, like ring lights, that could be used to disrupt matches, and Wimbledon will not have any accreditation category for influencers or content creators.
That is in stark contrast to the US Open this fall, which has seen plenty of influencers and other content creators throughout the tournament. That's caused multiple issues already, too.
While the US Open has traditionally had the rowdiest crowd among the four Grand Slams, the influencer debate has taken off throughout the tournament. Roughly 100 influencers and content creators were credentialed as media this year, nearly twice as many from 2025. A pair of influencers had their credentials revoked, too.
People have been creating content at the tournament during matches, including staging photoshoots and bringing in lighting. Naomi Osaka's first-round match even had to be paused.
#wimbledon #open #content #next
Wimbledon does not plan to allow an influx of influencers at the Grand Slam next summer, according to The Press ***** ociation. Security will confiscate items, like ring lights, that could be used to disrupt matches, and Wimbledon will not have any accreditation category for influencers or content creators.
That is in stark contrast to the US Open this fall, which has seen plenty of influencers and other content creators throughout the tournament. That's caused multiple issues already, too.
While the US Open has traditionally had the rowdiest crowd among the four Grand Slams, the influencer debate has taken off throughout the tournament. Roughly 100 influencers and content creators were credentialed as media this year, nearly twice as many from 2025. A pair of influencers had their credentials revoked, too.
People have been creating content at the tournament during matches, including staging photoshoots and bringing in lighting. Naomi Osaka's first-round match even had to be paused.
#wimbledon #open #content #next
23 days ago
Naomi Osaka had her first round match at the US Open interrupted by influencers in the crowd. The tournament has seen an influx of influencers this year and the reaction has not been mixed as people just seem generally annoyed by their disruptions.
Osaka was asked about the influencers during a press conference following her round two victory. She noted that the umpire had "told everyone to be quiet more than I've ever heard an umpire tell a crowd to be quiet." And in her first round match she mostly ignored the noise, but there was a moment when people were shouting.
Osaka was diplomatic, pointing out that they could help grow the game, but wished they better followed the etiquette of the sport.
MORE: ESPN criticized for not showing conclusion of Gael Monfils, Learner Tien US Open match
"I think obviously if you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport," Osaka said. "And I feel like it's common courtesy to read up on the sport, especially the etiquette. I feel like it could be a good thing for people to make the sport of tennis popular to their specific audience, but I think it has to be managed a lot better, especially in the situation like my first-round match. Overall, I think there are huge positives. I'm not the one to… you want people to continue to grow the sport."
#match #first #like #open
Osaka was asked about the influencers during a press conference following her round two victory. She noted that the umpire had "told everyone to be quiet more than I've ever heard an umpire tell a crowd to be quiet." And in her first round match she mostly ignored the noise, but there was a moment when people were shouting.
Osaka was diplomatic, pointing out that they could help grow the game, but wished they better followed the etiquette of the sport.
MORE: ESPN criticized for not showing conclusion of Gael Monfils, Learner Tien US Open match
"I think obviously if you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport," Osaka said. "And I feel like it's common courtesy to read up on the sport, especially the etiquette. I feel like it could be a good thing for people to make the sport of tennis popular to their specific audience, but I think it has to be managed a lot better, especially in the situation like my first-round match. Overall, I think there are huge positives. I'm not the one to… you want people to continue to grow the sport."
#match #first #like #open
23 days ago
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open **** le on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin Halys, staying the course as a spate of upsets rocked the men's draw on Thursday.
A trio of former women's champions -- Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka -- booked third-round berths, along with reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva.
But men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out, along with sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti.
Zverev labored util 2:15 am Friday on Arthur Ashe Stadium to shake off 52nd-ranked Frenchman Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-3.
The four-hour 33-minute marathon followed his wild first-round five-setter against 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego that kept Zverev at it until shortly before 2 am on Wednesday.
#lorenzo #kept #champions
A trio of former women's champions -- Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka -- booked third-round berths, along with reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva.
But men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out, along with sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti.
Zverev labored util 2:15 am Friday on Arthur Ashe Stadium to shake off 52nd-ranked Frenchman Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-3.
The four-hour 33-minute marathon followed his wild first-round five-setter against 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego that kept Zverev at it until shortly before 2 am on Wednesday.
#lorenzo #kept #champions
25 days ago
Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.
The US Tennis ******* ociation doubled down this year on credentials awarded to content creators -- reportedly handing out almost 100 after making 54 available in 2025 to amplify the tournament's presence on social media.
The influencers focus not just on tennis, but on fashion, food and lifestyle topics that are now an inextricable part of the game.
But the embrace of content creators sparked some backlash when the chair umpire of Naomi Osaka's first round match against Anastasia Zakharova had to shush a group in a courtside suite who appeared to be conducting a noisy photo shoot during a point.
"I think I can appreciate, you know, the influencers coming and kind of showcasing the US Open experience," Pegula said.
#association
The US Tennis ******* ociation doubled down this year on credentials awarded to content creators -- reportedly handing out almost 100 after making 54 available in 2025 to amplify the tournament's presence on social media.
The influencers focus not just on tennis, but on fashion, food and lifestyle topics that are now an inextricable part of the game.
But the embrace of content creators sparked some backlash when the chair umpire of Naomi Osaka's first round match against Anastasia Zakharova had to shush a group in a courtside suite who appeared to be conducting a noisy photo shoot during a point.
"I think I can appreciate, you know, the influencers coming and kind of showcasing the US Open experience," Pegula said.
#association
26 days ago
Naomi Osaka is popular for her eye-catching outfits at major tennis tournaments, and her latest look impressed NBA royalty, Allen Iverson. She came to the court in braids, wearing a headband and a shooting sleeve, looking like a young Iverson. She even shared high praise for AI in her media session, garnering a response from the legend himself.
Talking to the press about the inspiration behind her outfit and AI's impact on fashion, Osaka said:
"I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's kind of done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not, but he's shifted the way that NBA players dress. I also think the whole conversation around clothes in sports and also just expressing yourself through style, I feel like he's someone that I look up to in that regard."
The media person also asked if she'd had an opportunity to talk to Iverson, to which she responded, "zero, right now." However, the 11-time NBA All-Star eventually noticed the tribute and was touched, and thanked the tennis sensation with a post on Instagram:
"Wow, what a[n] honor! BIG FAN can't wait to meet you. naomiosaka"
#think #someone
Talking to the press about the inspiration behind her outfit and AI's impact on fashion, Osaka said:
"I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's kind of done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not, but he's shifted the way that NBA players dress. I also think the whole conversation around clothes in sports and also just expressing yourself through style, I feel like he's someone that I look up to in that regard."
The media person also asked if she'd had an opportunity to talk to Iverson, to which she responded, "zero, right now." However, the 11-time NBA All-Star eventually noticed the tribute and was touched, and thanked the tennis sensation with a post on Instagram:
"Wow, what a[n] honor! BIG FAN can't wait to meet you. naomiosaka"
#think #someone
26 days ago
Naomi Osaka honored NBA legend Allen Iverson with a special outfit for her US Open match on Aug. 31
The tennis player donned cornrows and a red and black headband, an homage to the basketball player's signature look
This marks Osaka's first collaboration with stylist and image architect Law Roach
Naomi Osaka is paying tribute to another legendary athlete in her first look styled by Law Roach.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, made a bold statement as she walked onto the court for her match against Anastasia Zakharova, wearing a meticulously crafted ensemble of a long hooded robe (which bore a variety of newspaper clippings about her) and voluminous white skirt for the ultimate dramatic entrance to the US Open.
#look #allen
The tennis player donned cornrows and a red and black headband, an homage to the basketball player's signature look
This marks Osaka's first collaboration with stylist and image architect Law Roach
Naomi Osaka is paying tribute to another legendary athlete in her first look styled by Law Roach.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, made a bold statement as she walked onto the court for her match against Anastasia Zakharova, wearing a meticulously crafted ensemble of a long hooded robe (which bore a variety of newspaper clippings about her) and voluminous white skirt for the ultimate dramatic entrance to the US Open.
#look #allen
26 days ago
The spectacular jellyfish outfit at the Australian Open. A sparkly Eiffel Tower-inspired golden dress at the French Open. The elegant all-white **** anese kimono at Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at the Grand Slams - and her arrival at this year's US Open was always going to turn more heads.
The four-time major champion was draped in a hooded white gown - with cuttings of newspaper headlines about her career highlights sewn in - when she walked out for her first-round match against Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in New York.
Underneath was an all-black basketball-style kit in which Osaka played as she fought her way to a 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) win over world number 101 Zakharova.
Afterwards Osaka said the on-court look was inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson, who is widely credited for introducing a sharper focus on fashion in his sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
#open #grand #tower
Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at the Grand Slams - and her arrival at this year's US Open was always going to turn more heads.
The four-time major champion was draped in a hooded white gown - with cuttings of newspaper headlines about her career highlights sewn in - when she walked out for her first-round match against Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in New York.
Underneath was an all-black basketball-style kit in which Osaka played as she fought her way to a 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) win over world number 101 Zakharova.
Afterwards Osaka said the on-court look was inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson, who is widely credited for introducing a sharper focus on fashion in his sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
#open #grand #tower
26 days ago
Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US Open.
The **** anese 13th seed, US Open champion in 2018 and 2020, was made to work hard by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova before winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/3) in just over two hours on the Arthur Ashe Stadium show court.
As ever, Osaka's entrance on court grabbed the headlines, with the 28-year-old walking out in a billowy custom-made gown which contained sewn-in news clippings detailing her career.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also had her hair braided in the style of former Philadelphia 76ers star Iverson, the NBA icon who is often credited with helping bring street culture and style to basketball.
Osaka had paid tribute to Iverson in her pre-tournament press conference last week, wearing a t-shirt depicting the NBA star as she spoke to reporters.
#osaka #open #star #allen
The **** anese 13th seed, US Open champion in 2018 and 2020, was made to work hard by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova before winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/3) in just over two hours on the Arthur Ashe Stadium show court.
As ever, Osaka's entrance on court grabbed the headlines, with the 28-year-old walking out in a billowy custom-made gown which contained sewn-in news clippings detailing her career.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also had her hair braided in the style of former Philadelphia 76ers star Iverson, the NBA icon who is often credited with helping bring street culture and style to basketball.
Osaka had paid tribute to Iverson in her pre-tournament press conference last week, wearing a t-shirt depicting the NBA star as she spoke to reporters.
#osaka #open #star #allen
26 days ago
Tennis star Naomi Osaka discussed the influence that Allen Iverson has had on her career at the 2026 U.S. Open.
Osaka is one of the most fashion-forward stars in the world of tennis right now, breathing life into the sport's pregame routine with audacious outfits reminiscent of NBA players coming out of the tunnel.
Turns out, that is one of the biggest reasons behind Osaka's dressing style, openly giving the credit to the legendary Allen Iverson for influencing her career.
Osaka spoke to the media before her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, discussing the impact that Iverson has had on her career by being an athlete involved in fashion.
"For me, he is a trailblazer. He's someone I look up to because he has done a lot in fashion, whether it was on purpose or not… I also think the conversation around clothes in sports and expressing yourself through style; I feel like he is someone I look up to in that regard."
#osaka
Osaka is one of the most fashion-forward stars in the world of tennis right now, breathing life into the sport's pregame routine with audacious outfits reminiscent of NBA players coming out of the tunnel.
Turns out, that is one of the biggest reasons behind Osaka's dressing style, openly giving the credit to the legendary Allen Iverson for influencing her career.
Osaka spoke to the media before her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, discussing the impact that Iverson has had on her career by being an athlete involved in fashion.
"For me, he is a trailblazer. He's someone I look up to because he has done a lot in fashion, whether it was on purpose or not… I also think the conversation around clothes in sports and expressing yourself through style; I feel like he is someone I look up to in that regard."
#osaka
26 days ago
The Naomi Osaka fashion show has touched down in New York.
The tennis superstar had another grand entrance for her tunnel walk at the US Open on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. This time, her muse was Allen Iverson.
Ahead of her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, Osaka walked onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing an asymmetrical light gray burnout hoodie and a while tulle skirt. She wore her hair in braids like Iverson's signature style with an athletic headband and also had a black athletic sleeve on one arm and a red one on the other. The look was made by Who Decides War and overseen by celebrity image architect Law Roach, who is also Zendaya's stylist.
After the match started, Osaka's social media team shared an Instagram gallery of a grunge photo shoot where the two-time U.S. Open champion is modeling the look in front of a bridge. Close-up photos reveal newspaper clippings woven into the hoodie. The caption says simply, "The Answer."
Before the match, Osaka told the media about how she is inspired by the NBA and its fashion icon. Iverson drew criticism during his playing days for wearing oversized clothes and showcasing his tattoos. The league created a dress code in 2005 after he was gaining popularity.
#tennis
The tennis superstar had another grand entrance for her tunnel walk at the US Open on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. This time, her muse was Allen Iverson.
Ahead of her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, Osaka walked onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing an asymmetrical light gray burnout hoodie and a while tulle skirt. She wore her hair in braids like Iverson's signature style with an athletic headband and also had a black athletic sleeve on one arm and a red one on the other. The look was made by Who Decides War and overseen by celebrity image architect Law Roach, who is also Zendaya's stylist.
After the match started, Osaka's social media team shared an Instagram gallery of a grunge photo shoot where the two-time U.S. Open champion is modeling the look in front of a bridge. Close-up photos reveal newspaper clippings woven into the hoodie. The caption says simply, "The Answer."
Before the match, Osaka told the media about how she is inspired by the NBA and its fashion icon. Iverson drew criticism during his playing days for wearing oversized clothes and showcasing his tattoos. The league created a dress code in 2005 after he was gaining popularity.
#tennis
27 days ago
Naomi Osaka opened up about balancing motherhood with professional tennis when speaking with media at the 2026 US Open
The Grand Slam champion called being a mom to daughter Shai her main focus and tennis her "side hustle"
She returned to competition after giving birth, inspired to show her daughter the sport that shaped her life
Naomi Osaka has already won.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, spoke with reporters ahead of the 2026 US Open women's singles draw about a newfound perspective on tennis since becoming a mom to her daughter Shai in July 2023.
#osaka
The Grand Slam champion called being a mom to daughter Shai her main focus and tennis her "side hustle"
She returned to competition after giving birth, inspired to show her daughter the sport that shaped her life
Naomi Osaka has already won.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, spoke with reporters ahead of the 2026 US Open women's singles draw about a newfound perspective on tennis since becoming a mom to her daughter Shai in July 2023.
#osaka
28 days ago
Naomi Osaka's mom goes viral for bold red dress at US Open practice originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
We now know that Naomi Osaka's fashion sense runs in the family.
Tamaki Osaka, the tennis star's mom, caused a stir with her appearance at a US Open practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, when she wore a red mini dress, long black gloves, oversized gradient sunglasses, and Air Max Plus "Swarovski - Sunset" sneakers.
Fans couldn't get enough of Tamaki's look and shared their comments on her outfit underneath a post on X.
"Mama Osaka is slaying it too. Posing it up like a model. Bring on the Championships!" one fan wrote.
#open #sporting #thursday
We now know that Naomi Osaka's fashion sense runs in the family.
Tamaki Osaka, the tennis star's mom, caused a stir with her appearance at a US Open practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, when she wore a red mini dress, long black gloves, oversized gradient sunglasses, and Air Max Plus "Swarovski - Sunset" sneakers.
Fans couldn't get enough of Tamaki's look and shared their comments on her outfit underneath a post on X.
"Mama Osaka is slaying it too. Posing it up like a model. Bring on the Championships!" one fan wrote.
#open #sporting #thursday
30 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts with partner Serena Williams of the United States in their mixed doubles match against Erin Routliffe of New Zealand and Lloyd Glasspool of the United Kingdom during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The 2026 U.S. Open will be held from Sunday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, September 13, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York.
The first rounds of the men's and women's singles will be played on the opening three days from Sunday to Tuesday.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is absent from the tournament with a knee issue, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is playing his first competitive event since suffering a wrist injury in April. Alcaraz remains the betting favorite despite a tricky draw, and is followed by French Open champ and No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, who is bidding for a record 25th major, and top-ranked American man Ben Shelton.
On the women's side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the two-time defending champion and remains the favorite to win a third straight ******* le. Yet many experts are picking No. 4 seed Coco Gauff to win the ******* le after her victory at the Cincinnati Open. Iga Swiatek, the 6-time major champ, is the third favorite, followed by four-time major champion Naomi Osaka.
#major
The 2026 U.S. Open will be held from Sunday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, September 13, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York.
The first rounds of the men's and women's singles will be played on the opening three days from Sunday to Tuesday.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is absent from the tournament with a knee issue, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is playing his first competitive event since suffering a wrist injury in April. Alcaraz remains the betting favorite despite a tricky draw, and is followed by French Open champ and No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, who is bidding for a record 25th major, and top-ranked American man Ben Shelton.
On the women's side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the two-time defending champion and remains the favorite to win a third straight ******* le. Yet many experts are picking No. 4 seed Coco Gauff to win the ******* le after her victory at the Cincinnati Open. Iga Swiatek, the 6-time major champ, is the third favorite, followed by four-time major champion Naomi Osaka.
#major
1 month ago
The early round action at WTA Monterrey, the Abierto GNP Seguros has lead to a pair of compelling semifinals on Friday. Diane Parry from France will take on #5 seed Ann Li, while the rising Nikola Bartunkova takes on the tournament favorite, Elise Mertens.
The late-night quarterfinal at WTA Monterrey saw Mertens power past Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1 6-4, as she dominated on her service games and didn't face a single break point. Mertens needed three sets to get past Panna Udvardy in the previous round, similarly performing better on serve.
Mertens, 30, is nearing her second consecutive season of 30+ match wins and has put together her best result this week since the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. With the US Open draw already made, Mertens is set to face Kaitlin Quevedo in the first round, and could face Naomi Osaka in round 3.
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The semifinal field at WTA Monterrey was completed on Thursday. Diane Parry scored a slight upset over Clara Tauson 6-3 7-5, converting all of her break point chances in the match. Parry has a chance to reach a career high ranking this week inside the top 50. Her semifinal opponent is Ann Li from the United States, Li, 26, finally advanced her record above 500 this season by dispatching her fellow American Alycia Parks 6-2 6-3. Li only needed two wins to reach the semis this week as she was granted a walkover in the round of 16. It's her best result since Strasbourg on clay in May, which also happened a week before a Grand Slam. Both sets of semifinals are matchups where there is h2h history.
#round #parry #semifinals #break
The late-night quarterfinal at WTA Monterrey saw Mertens power past Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1 6-4, as she dominated on her service games and didn't face a single break point. Mertens needed three sets to get past Panna Udvardy in the previous round, similarly performing better on serve.
Mertens, 30, is nearing her second consecutive season of 30+ match wins and has put together her best result this week since the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. With the US Open draw already made, Mertens is set to face Kaitlin Quevedo in the first round, and could face Naomi Osaka in round 3.
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The semifinal field at WTA Monterrey was completed on Thursday. Diane Parry scored a slight upset over Clara Tauson 6-3 7-5, converting all of her break point chances in the match. Parry has a chance to reach a career high ranking this week inside the top 50. Her semifinal opponent is Ann Li from the United States, Li, 26, finally advanced her record above 500 this season by dispatching her fellow American Alycia Parks 6-2 6-3. Li only needed two wins to reach the semis this week as she was granted a walkover in the round of 16. It's her best result since Strasbourg on clay in May, which also happened a week before a Grand Slam. Both sets of semifinals are matchups where there is h2h history.
#round #parry #semifinals #break
1 month ago
Maternity wear is not what it used to be. Clothes for pregnant bodies have drastically changed over the course of the last decade, and Anne Hathaway's maternity style is a case study in just how much that category has evolved.
From 2016's minidresses and caftans to the era of freeing the baby ***** p and celebrating changing bodies, Hathaway's maternity wear follows a trajectory that has seen luxury labels and fashion houses create customized pieces and designs for pregnant bodies. WWD takes a closer look at Hathaway's maternity style evolution ahead.
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#jennie
From 2016's minidresses and caftans to the era of freeing the baby ***** p and celebrating changing bodies, Hathaway's maternity wear follows a trajectory that has seen luxury labels and fashion houses create customized pieces and designs for pregnant bodies. WWD takes a closer look at Hathaway's maternity style evolution ahead.
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1 month ago
Philipp Max decided to end his professional career at the age of 32 due to fitness issues. The three-time Germany international was without a club since leaving Gamba Osaka in March. The former Eintracht Frankfurt and Augsburg defender ended his time in ******* an after no appearances in his only six weeks at the club.
The set-piece specialist scored 16 goals in 180 Bundesliga appearances. He spent time with FC Bayern and Schalke youth teams, but it was at Augsburg he first made a name for himself as a Bundesliga regular.
He then played in Eredivisie for three seasons after joining PSV in 2020 for €10 million. Eintracht Frankfurt returned him and Mario Götze to Bundesliga, but his spell at the traditional club was unsuccessful.
Max played his last professional game during the 2024/25 season for Greek side Panathinaikos. The left-back was part of Germany's squad that won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
#frankfurt
The set-piece specialist scored 16 goals in 180 Bundesliga appearances. He spent time with FC Bayern and Schalke youth teams, but it was at Augsburg he first made a name for himself as a Bundesliga regular.
He then played in Eredivisie for three seasons after joining PSV in 2020 for €10 million. Eintracht Frankfurt returned him and Mario Götze to Bundesliga, but his spell at the traditional club was unsuccessful.
Max played his last professional game during the 2024/25 season for Greek side Panathinaikos. The left-back was part of Germany's squad that won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
#frankfurt
1 month ago
Former Germany international Philipp Max has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that included 180 Bundesliga appearances, spells in the Netherlands, Greece and ***** an, and three senior caps for his country. Max confirmed the decision in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. The former Schalke, Augsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt defender had been without a club since leaving ***** anese side Gamba Osaka earlier this year.
"A chapter is coming to an end," Max wrote. "I'm obviously sad that you leave behind something you lived for and worked towards your entire life. I came to the conclusion relatively quickly that the best thing is to hang up my boots now."
Max made his Bundesliga debut with Schalke during the 2013/14 campaign before eventually establishing himself at Augsburg. It was in Bavaria that the left-back became a recognizable Bundesliga figure. Max made 145 top-flight appearances for FCA and developed a reputation as an unusually attack-minded defender, capable of advancing aggressively down the flank and contributing through crosses, set pieces and direct involvement in the final third.
His importance to Augsburg became particularly obvious when he departed for PSV Eindhoven in 2020. Max had developed into such an important part of the club's attacking structure that his exit represented a major tactical loss ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign. The move abroad also coincided with the high point of his international career.
Max earned his first Germany cap in November 2020 and immediately contributed an ***** ist in a 1-0 friendly victory over the Czech Republic. Joachim Löw deployed him as an advanced wing-back, a role that suited the attacking qualities he had demonstrated throughout his Bundesliga career. He ultimately collected three senior international appearances in 2020.
#bundesliga #former #senior
"A chapter is coming to an end," Max wrote. "I'm obviously sad that you leave behind something you lived for and worked towards your entire life. I came to the conclusion relatively quickly that the best thing is to hang up my boots now."
Max made his Bundesliga debut with Schalke during the 2013/14 campaign before eventually establishing himself at Augsburg. It was in Bavaria that the left-back became a recognizable Bundesliga figure. Max made 145 top-flight appearances for FCA and developed a reputation as an unusually attack-minded defender, capable of advancing aggressively down the flank and contributing through crosses, set pieces and direct involvement in the final third.
His importance to Augsburg became particularly obvious when he departed for PSV Eindhoven in 2020. Max had developed into such an important part of the club's attacking structure that his exit represented a major tactical loss ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign. The move abroad also coincided with the high point of his international career.
Max earned his first Germany cap in November 2020 and immediately contributed an ***** ist in a 1-0 friendly victory over the Czech Republic. Joachim Löw deployed him as an advanced wing-back, a role that suited the attacking qualities he had demonstrated throughout his Bundesliga career. He ultimately collected three senior international appearances in 2020.
#bundesliga #former #senior
2 months ago
World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Tuesday and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff.
Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion from Kazakhstan, fired 13 aces in a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory.
"Super happy. It was a very difficult match," Rybakina said after a tight battle lasting 2hr 33min.
"In the first set (I made) a few mistakes, a poor start.
"It was a really tough one but I'm glad I could turn it around, I don't yet know how, but I think my serve helped me a little bit."
#grand #naomi #tuesday
Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion from Kazakhstan, fired 13 aces in a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory.
"Super happy. It was a very difficult match," Rybakina said after a tight battle lasting 2hr 33min.
"In the first set (I made) a few mistakes, a poor start.
"It was a really tough one but I'm glad I could turn it around, I don't yet know how, but I think my serve helped me a little bit."
#grand #naomi #tuesday
2 months ago
The National Bank Open finally delivered the match of the tournament when tennis **** ans Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka met for the first time in the quarterfinals.
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
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Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#osaka #first #bank #elena
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#osaka #first #bank #elena
2 months ago
The National Bank Open finally delivered the match of the tournament when tennis **** ans Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka met for the first time in the quarterfinals.
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#match #times #national
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#match #times #national
2 months ago
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero has been banned for three weeks after admitting to dangerous play in Australia's 35-32 win over ****** an in Osaka last weekend.
Amatosero was shown a red card late in the first half after a video match official ruled that his left shoulder made contact with the head of an opposing player as he attempted a clean out in a maul.
A southern hemisphere rugby judiciary committee on Tuesday suspended Amatosero for three weeks, a timeframe that includes another test against ****** an on Saturday, a club game for Gordon in Sydney's Shute Shield and a test against Argentina on Aug. 29.
He could become eligible to play against Argentina, though, after being given permission to apply to take part in World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Program as a substitute for the last match of the sanction.
The 203-centimeter (6-foot-8) Amatosero made his test debut in Joe Schmidt's last match as head coach against Italy last month and was selected to start in the first test match under new coach Les Kiss.
#amatosero #last #Japan #Argentina
Amatosero was shown a red card late in the first half after a video match official ruled that his left shoulder made contact with the head of an opposing player as he attempted a clean out in a maul.
A southern hemisphere rugby judiciary committee on Tuesday suspended Amatosero for three weeks, a timeframe that includes another test against ****** an on Saturday, a club game for Gordon in Sydney's Shute Shield and a test against Argentina on Aug. 29.
He could become eligible to play against Argentina, though, after being given permission to apply to take part in World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Program as a substitute for the last match of the sanction.
The 203-centimeter (6-foot-8) Amatosero made his test debut in Joe Schmidt's last match as head coach against Italy last month and was selected to start in the first test match under new coach Les Kiss.
#amatosero #last #Japan #Argentina
2 months ago
World number two Elena Rybakina survived a huge scare to battle into the Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday in Toronto, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised through.
Kazakhstan's Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside another Russian, teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto.
Rybakina will face a quarter-final against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Gauff reached the last eight in Canada for the first time since 2023 and will come up against either Swiss 12th seed Belinda Bencic or Alexandra Eala, the rapidly rising 21-year-old Filipina who won her first WTA **** le last Monday in Washington.
"My main focus today was let me try and close it out," said Gauff, who has not dropped a set in Canada.
#gauff
Kazakhstan's Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside another Russian, teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto.
Rybakina will face a quarter-final against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Gauff reached the last eight in Canada for the first time since 2023 and will come up against either Swiss 12th seed Belinda Bencic or Alexandra Eala, the rapidly rising 21-year-old Filipina who won her first WTA **** le last Monday in Washington.
"My main focus today was let me try and close it out," said Gauff, who has not dropped a set in Canada.
#gauff
2 months ago
Naomi Osaka has set up a highly anticipated showdown with Leylah Fernandez in the fourth round of the 2026 Canadian Open. Ahead of the blockbuster clash in Toronto, Osaka shared her thoughts on Fernandez, their rivalry, and how their recent practice session could impact their upcoming meeting.
After making a dominant start to her campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Panna Udvardy, No. 11 seed Osaka produced another clinical display during her clash with No. 20 seed Elise Mertens in the third round of the WTA 1000 event. She needed just one hour and 11 minutes to seal a 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Mertens.
The former world No. 1's encounter with No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez in the fourth round will mark their third tour-level encounter. The Canadian secured a 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 victory over Osaka in their first meeting at the 2021 US Open, while the four-time Grand Slam champion defeated Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 at the Wuhan Open last year.
During her post-match press conference, Osaka reflected on her rivalry with Fernandez, expressing surprise that they have only faced each other twice.
"I mean, honestly, I'm shocked we've only played twice. I feel like we could have played more, but I think we've just practiced a couple of times. Actually, I practiced with her in DC like a week ago," Osaka said.
#open
After making a dominant start to her campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Panna Udvardy, No. 11 seed Osaka produced another clinical display during her clash with No. 20 seed Elise Mertens in the third round of the WTA 1000 event. She needed just one hour and 11 minutes to seal a 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Mertens.
The former world No. 1's encounter with No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez in the fourth round will mark their third tour-level encounter. The Canadian secured a 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4 victory over Osaka in their first meeting at the 2021 US Open, while the four-time Grand Slam champion defeated Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 at the Wuhan Open last year.
During her post-match press conference, Osaka reflected on her rivalry with Fernandez, expressing surprise that they have only faced each other twice.
"I mean, honestly, I'm shocked we've only played twice. I feel like we could have played more, but I think we've just practiced a couple of times. Actually, I practiced with her in DC like a week ago," Osaka said.
#open
2 months ago
Last seasons surprise package, Sint Truiden are much changed this season. Wouter Vrancken has gone to Hearts, while a few key players have also left. Frederic De Meyer steps up to take control of a squad that is far too light to compete in Europe and the Belgian Pro League. Expect to see a few more signings made by the Canaries before the end of the window.
Transfers in: Joedrick Pupe (Vancouver, loan made permanent), Frederic Soelle Soelle (RWDM), Nelson Ishiwatari) Cerezo Osaka), Ryotaro Araki (Kashima Antlers)
Transfers out: Rihito Yamamoto (Freiburg), Ryotaro Ito (free), Jo Coppens (free), Simen Kristiansen Juklerod (Duajska Streda), Andres Ferrari (Sporting Gijon), Isaias Delpupo (Patro Eisden), Adam Nhaili (Dender)
Key player: Abdoulaye Sissako
The unsung hero of last seasons campaign, Abdoulaye Sissako was crucial in providing Sint Truiden a base from which to play from. His ability to win back the ball and help the side transition from defence to attack was underrated and, given Yamamoto has left for Freiburg, he really is the only out and out ball winning midfielder that they have. Given the likelihood that they will face stiff opposition in Europe, Sissako will be even more crucial.
#yamamoto
Transfers in: Joedrick Pupe (Vancouver, loan made permanent), Frederic Soelle Soelle (RWDM), Nelson Ishiwatari) Cerezo Osaka), Ryotaro Araki (Kashima Antlers)
Transfers out: Rihito Yamamoto (Freiburg), Ryotaro Ito (free), Jo Coppens (free), Simen Kristiansen Juklerod (Duajska Streda), Andres Ferrari (Sporting Gijon), Isaias Delpupo (Patro Eisden), Adam Nhaili (Dender)
Key player: Abdoulaye Sissako
The unsung hero of last seasons campaign, Abdoulaye Sissako was crucial in providing Sint Truiden a base from which to play from. His ability to win back the ball and help the side transition from defence to attack was underrated and, given Yamamoto has left for Freiburg, he really is the only out and out ball winning midfielder that they have. Given the likelihood that they will face stiff opposition in Europe, Sissako will be even more crucial.
#yamamoto
2 months ago
FC St. Pauli and Jackson Irvine have agreed to announce that they are going separate ways, effective immediately.
The Australian is moving to J. League side Cerezo Osaka, while the two clubs have agreed not to disclose any details of the transfer.
Irvine first signed for the Kiezkickers in the summer of 2021 and soon established himself as a key member of the team.
Irvine's performances led to him taking the captain's armband and playing a major part in the club's promotion to the Bundesliga.
All in all, the now 33-year-old spent five years with the Hanseatic club, for which director of sport Andreas Bornemann thanked him:
#australian
The Australian is moving to J. League side Cerezo Osaka, while the two clubs have agreed not to disclose any details of the transfer.
Irvine first signed for the Kiezkickers in the summer of 2021 and soon established himself as a key member of the team.
Irvine's performances led to him taking the captain's armband and playing a major part in the club's promotion to the Bundesliga.
All in all, the now 33-year-old spent five years with the Hanseatic club, for which director of sport Andreas Bornemann thanked him:
#australian
2 months ago
A new era has begun at Al Ittihad, with 38-year-old German Jens Wissing taking charge of the Jeddah giants as they look to bounce back after last season's disappointing **** le defence.
Perhaps a little unknown to fans of the Roshn Saudi League, Wissing comes to the Kingdom following his debut senior managerial job, with **** an's Gamba Osaka.
Certainly, his appointment represents a new direction for Al Ittihad, who will be out to mount a challenge to reclaim the RSL **** le they lifted two seasons ago.
With that in mind, we break down what Wissing should bring to the club, and why the 2024-25 RSL champions felt he was the right man to succeed Sergio Conceicao.
The first responsibility of any coach is to win games and subsequently **** les, and Wissing arrives having already captured a continental **** le only six months into his senior coaching career.
#wissing #jeddah #saudi
Perhaps a little unknown to fans of the Roshn Saudi League, Wissing comes to the Kingdom following his debut senior managerial job, with **** an's Gamba Osaka.
Certainly, his appointment represents a new direction for Al Ittihad, who will be out to mount a challenge to reclaim the RSL **** le they lifted two seasons ago.
With that in mind, we break down what Wissing should bring to the club, and why the 2024-25 RSL champions felt he was the right man to succeed Sergio Conceicao.
The first responsibility of any coach is to win games and subsequently **** les, and Wissing arrives having already captured a continental **** le only six months into his senior coaching career.
#wissing #jeddah #saudi
2 months ago
Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula.
The 21-year-old Philippines left-hander delivered an impressive victory over the four-time Grand Slam winner from ******* an to reach her second career WTA final, having dropped the first last year at Eastbourne.
"I'm super proud of my performance," Eala said. "I played really well and I had a great mentality and I stayed locked in until the end."
Eala, set to jump to a career-best 24th in the world rankings, had previously ousted second seed Elina Svitolina for her sixth top-10 victory of the year after dethroning 2025 Washington champion Leylah Fernandez.
It was the first meeting of the Asian stars, Eala facing one of the idols of her youth.
#year #World
The 21-year-old Philippines left-hander delivered an impressive victory over the four-time Grand Slam winner from ******* an to reach her second career WTA final, having dropped the first last year at Eastbourne.
"I'm super proud of my performance," Eala said. "I played really well and I had a great mentality and I stayed locked in until the end."
Eala, set to jump to a career-best 24th in the world rankings, had previously ousted second seed Elina Svitolina for her sixth top-10 victory of the year after dethroning 2025 Washington champion Leylah Fernandez.
It was the first meeting of the Asian stars, Eala facing one of the idols of her youth.
#year #World
