Federer on cruise control

2013-09-02 07:37:21

Grand Slam king Roger Federer showed off his fitness by sprinting into the round of 16 at the US Open on Saturday, beating Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 to turn out the lights on Day 6 of the tournament.

Rafa aiming to serve up more power

2013-09-02 07:37:21

Second-seeded Rafa Nadal has not lost serve once in three one-sided victories at the US Open this week but he feels his service game needs improving in his quest for another title at Flushing Meadows.

Sleeper Raonic poised to pounce

2013-09-02 07:37:21

Whisper it quietly, but a beast might be stirring at Flushing Meadows.

Still some bite left in old dog Hewitt

2013-09-01 08:10:00

Six doctors told former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt he should retire. Thankfully he sought further opinions and is now looking forward to a third-round clash at the US Open.

Li avenges Open loss to Robson

2013-09-01 08:10:00

Li Na looked like a Grand Slam champion, while Laura Robson looked like a promising teenager.

Tearful Errani rues missed opportunity

2013-08-31 08:18:41

Tearful Sara Errani became the US Open's highest-seeded casualty on Thursday and admitted filling the famous shoes of the absent Maria Sharapova in the New York pecking order was overwhelming.

Fine line between pleasure and pain

2013-08-31 08:18:41

Hardy Nadal learning to cope with the ups and downs of tough game

Young Duval is growing in stature

2013-08-31 08:18:41

Victoria Duval is growing in more than just stature.

Li revenges on Robson to reach last 16

2013-08-31 06:24:20

Chinese number one female player Li Na had paid special attention to Friday's third round match against British teenager Laura Robson, who surprisingly knocked her out of the tournament at the same round last year.

Federer and Serena cruise in New York

2013-08-30 17:20:58

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, stress-free and loving the limelight, strolled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as the pressure began to mount at the season's last Grand Slam.

Azarenka's love affair with New York continues

2013-08-30 17:20:58

Victoria Azarenka's love affair with New York's hardcourts is starting to get serious. The Belarusian is so smitten with Flushing Meadows that she now thinks of them as an old lover.

Errani loses to Pennetta at US Open

2013-08-30 15:44:53

Sara Errani became the highest seed to be knocked out of this year's US Open when she suffered a surprise 6-3 6-1 loss to Flavia Pennetta on Thursday.