# us sport (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover us sport. Page: Feed: --- ## [Arthur Fils blasts past Flavio Cobolli to reach first Masters final in landmark win](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/23/arthur-fils-blasts-past-flavio-cobolli-to-reach-first-masters-1000-final) _2026-08-22 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ French youngster beats No 7 seed 6-3, 6-4 in Cincinnati Jessica Pegula battles past Swiatek to reach women’s final In the middle of a tense, erratic start to a rain-delayed semi-final day in Cincinnati, Arthur Fils found himself locked in defence and miles behind the baseline on his serve at 3-3. He scurried from sideline to sideline, lunging toward the ball at full stretch, seemingly with no real… ## [Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper out of US Open as injuries take their toll](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/jannik-sinner-out-of-us-open-tennis-with-knee-injury) _2026-08-21 · PA Media · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 1 makes ‘difficult decision’ to miss slam Draper still recovering from bone bruise in left arm Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world No 1 has not played a match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title, missing the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati. Great Britain’s Jack Draper is also out of the… ## [Nerven liegen blank: Prügelei im Training – NFL verhängt Millionen-Strafe für Cowboys und Saints](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nfl/nfl-pruegelei-im-training-zwischen-cowboys-und-saints-millionen-strafe-fuer-teams_aid-153493285) _2026-08-21 · Sebastian Kalenberg · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ In drei Wochen beginnt die NFL-Saison, für die Spieler geht es jetzt um die letzten Kaderplätze – und um viel Geld. Weil in einem gemeinsamen Training der Dallas Cowboys und der New Orleans Saints bei einigen Akteuren die Sicherungen durchbrannten, wird es nun teuer für die Teams. ## [Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form? | Tumaini Carayol](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/can-aryna-sabalenka-find-a-way-to-repair-her-collapsed-form) _2026-08-20 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ With one semi-final in her last seven tournaments, the coming months will define the next stage of her career Towards the end of a messy first set tie-break late on Wednesday, Aryna Sabalenka wildly sprayed another painfully nervous backhand before slamming her racket to the ground. As the racket connected with the acrylic floor, its vibration dampener detached from the strings and rolled off in… ## [‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/carlos-alcaraz-us-open-return-wrist-injury) _2026-08-20 · PA Sport · Tennis | The Guardian_ Seven-time major winner has not played since April Spaniard missed French Open and Wimbledon US Open announces record $108m prize fund Carlos Alcaraz has won his battle to be fit for the US Open. The seven-time grand slam champion has not played on the ATP Tour since April due to an ongoing wrist issue, but enlisted the help of football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to announce his comeback.… ## [US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/us-open-2026-prize-money-tennis) _2026-08-20 · Agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ Total prize pool for tournament will be $108m Players guaranteed $140,000 for making first round The US Open singles champions will earn $5.5m, the highest winnings in grand slam tennis history. Overall compensation for the tournament is rising to a record $108m, a 20% increase from last year and a 44% jump since 2024. The financial details were announced on Thursday by the US Tennis Association,… ## [‘Why would you want to retire me?’: Novak Djokovic is still driven by doubt](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/20/novak-djokovic-wolf-in-winter-documentary-jason-hehir-interview) _2026-08-20 · Richard Deitsch · Tennis | The Guardian_ A revealing Prime Video documentary out Thursday explores the stubbornness, childhood scars and siege mentality still driving Novak Djokovic at 39 The moment comes roughly 20 minutes into the thoughtfully done Prime Video documentary, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter , where Djokovic, winner of 24 grand slam titles and owner of the most-ever total weeks atop the ATP rankings (428), gets to the… ## [Auch Peterka dabei: Der NHL-Deutschland-Fahrplan 2027 – Stützle in Düsseldorf, Draisaitl in Köln](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nhl/der-nhl-deutschland-fahrplan-2027-stuetzle-in-duesseldorf-draisaitl-in-koeln_aid-153442371) _2026-08-20 · Noah Simon · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Die nordamerikanische Eishockey-Profiliga veranstaltet im kommenden Jahr einige Spiele hierzulande. Dabei fehlen dürfen natürlich nicht die deutschen Stars. Wo sie spielen werden. ## [Major League Baseball: Baseball-Profi Kepler hat Theorie zu positivem Doping-Test](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/baseball-profi-kepler-hat-theorie-zu-positivem-doping-test_aid-153431067) _2026-08-20 · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Max Keplers Karriere in der MLB ist trotz einer 80-Spiele-Sperre noch nicht vorbei. Für seinen verhängnisvollen Doping-Test übernimmt er die Verantwortung - und verweist auf eine mögliche Erklärung. ## [Teenage ace Rafael Jódar endures defeat by Cobolli but his star is rising](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/jodar-beaten-cobolli-teenager-continues-impress-cincinnati-open-tennis) _2026-08-19 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Spaniard loses narrowly in fourth round of the Cincinnati Open yet the buzz around him will only get louder As Rafael Jódar slowly trudged from the court, he could only bring himself to wave at his adoring crowd for no more than a millisecond. The 19-year-old was appropriately devastated after he had come within two points of victory on numerous occasions before losing 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XSWvFdHiOR9Y) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to defuse prize money row](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/tennis-grand-slams-player-advisory-council-prize-money-row-us-open) _2026-08-19 · Exclusive by Matt Hughes · Tennis | The Guardian_ Move could be confirmed along with $100m US Open pot Slams have been in dispute with players for 18 months The grand slam tennis tournaments have agreed to establish a formal Player Advisory Council in a move aimed at defusing the row over prize money. The joint venture could be confirmed on Wednesday as part of US Tennis Association’s announcement of this year’s US Open prize money, which is… ## [Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/nick-kyrgios-suspended-from-tennis-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine) _2026-08-19 · Matt Hughes · Tennis | The Guardian_ Australian reveals ‘huge mistake’ in Instagram post Kyrgios tested positive at ATP 250 event in June The former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old Australian revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that he had “made a huge mistake”. His suspension was confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) shortly afterwards.… ## [American Football: Liga-Chef Goodell glaubt an NFL-Teams außerhalb der USA](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/liga-chef-goodell-glaubt-an-nfl-teams-ausserhalb-der-usa_aid-153312023) _2026-08-18 · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ American Football ist der uramerikanischste Sport. Alle Teams der Eliteliga NFL kommen aus den USA. Doch das wird sich irgendwann ändern, meint der Liga-Boss. Und was wird aus dem Super Bowl? ## [Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/18/tennis-venus-serena-williams-sisters-cincinnati-doubles) _2026-08-18 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns beat American pair 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 Serena and Venus enjoy ‘fun’ on-court reunion despite defeat One game into the family reunion of the decade, Venus Williams launched herself inside the baseline in her single-minded pursuit of a puffball second serve. For a brief moment the Cincinnati Open was transported back 15 years. Williams pounded her forehand return directly… ## [American Football: Super-Bowl-Champion Brigance stirbt mit 56 Jahren](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/super-bowl-champion-brigance-stirbt-mit-56-jahren_aid-153301683) _2026-08-18 · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ O.J. Brigance gewann als Football-Profi den Super Bowl und musste später mit einer folgenschweren Nervenkrankheit leben. Jetzt ist er tot - und frühere Wegbegleiter trauern um ihn. ## [Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/17/arthur-fery-gives-alex-de-minaur-stern-test-before-bowing-out-in-cincinnati) _2026-08-17 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 7-5, 7-6 in third round Disappointment on day of GB Davis Cup squad call-up The most pertinent question surrounding the rapidly blossoming career of Arthur Fery is exactly how far he could possibly take his game. Fery’s unexpected breakthrough run at Wimbledon last month was immense, but now he faces the intriguing challenge of seeing how he stacks up against the… ## [Nächster Wechsel: „So ist das Business“ – Schröder bleibt auch in Charlotte cool](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nba/schroeder-zu-wechsel-nach-charlotte-so-ist-das-business_aid-153269839) _2026-08-17 · Noah Simon · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Warum der DBB-Kapitän den erneuten Umzug für sich als Chance sieht und welchen Einfluss der Basketball-Star auf die jungen deutschen Talente bei den Hornets nehmen will. ## [Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/16/elena-rybakina-leads-calls-changes-2028-tennis-calendar-schedule-wimbledon-olympics) _2026-08-16 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ Olympic tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon Rybakina: ‘It’s crazy … hopefully something will change’ Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and a number of top tennis players have called for changes to the calendar in light of the “crazy” and “ridiculous” news that the tennis competition in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin just three days after Wimbledon ends. The LA28 Olympics… ## [Djokovic’s medical malaise in Cincinnati exposes fraying edges of ageing great’s game](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/16/novak-djokovic-cincinnati-open-2026-tennis-us-open) _2026-08-16 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ First-round exit for 24-time grand slam winner made for a difficult watch but there is an emerging pattern of saving his best for the big occasion Novak Djokovic walked from the ­stadium court in Cincinnati to the corridor reserved for post-match press interviews practically without breaking stride. The 39-year-old had been cruising up a set and well on his way to a seemingly comfortable victory… ## [Ex-NFL-Profi Sebastian Vollmer: Super-Bowl-Rematch? „Interessiert dich als Spieler nicht“](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nfl/sebastian-vollmer-vor-nfl-start-super-bowl-rematch-interessiert-dich-als-spieler-nicht_aid-153099065) _2026-08-16 · Stefan Janssen · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Bei der Flag-Football-WM in Düsseldorf erlebt Sebastian Vollmer, wie der Sport neue Fans gewinnt. Im Interview spricht der frühere Profi über das Turnier, den NFL-Start mit seinem Ex-Team New England Patriots und wie ein Trend der Liga den nächsten begünstigt. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EkbD6qeihJkn) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Novak Djokovic suffers in Cincinnati heat as Thiago Agustín Tirante inflicts shock defeat](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/15/novak-djokovic-suffers-in-cincinnati-heat-as-thiago-agustin-tirante-inflicts-shock-defeat) _2026-08-15 · Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center · Tennis | The Guardian_ Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory Heat and humidity take toll on Djokovic Britain’s Fery holds off Duckworth 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 The scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, he was already struggling badly. From the second set onwards, he spent much of his time between points squatting and… ## [Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/14/venus-williams-emilia-arango-cincinnati-masters-tennis) _2026-08-14 · Guardian sport and agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ Seven-time major champion beaten 6-2, 6-2 Williams, 46, loses 11th match of the season Tsitsipas advances as Dimitrov squanders lead Colombian Emilia Arango handed Venus Williams a 14th straight loss dating to July of last year, defeating the fading seven-time grand slam champion who is currently ranked 615th in 66 minutes by 6-2, 6-2 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 46-year-old Williams was… ## [Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/14/iga-swiatek-takes-swing-at-critics-after-ending-title-drought-in-cincinnati) _2026-08-14 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Pole beats Rybakina to win her first title in 11 months but is angry about disapproving voices from her own country It came as no surprise that almost a year of pent-up emotion exploded from Iga Swiatek the moment she slotted her final backhand winner to clinch the Canadian Open title by defeating Elena Rybakina in two clean sets on Thursday night. As she screamed towards her team members on her… ## [Die NFL im Liveblog: „Habe davon geträumt“ – Texans-Rookie Klein überzeugt beim Debüt](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nfl/nfl-habe-davon-getraeumt-texans-rookie-klein-ueberzeugt-beim-debuet_aid-34307973) _2026-08-14 · Stefan Janssen, Maximilian Lonn, Sebastian Kalenberg, Jonas Neff, Noah Simon · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Der Deutsche fängt in seinem ersten Spiel direkt einen langen Pass – und bekommt viel Lob vom Cheftrainer. Hier im Liveblog bleiben Sie rund um die NFL immer auf dem Laufenden. ## [Übertragung der Spiele: Hier können Sie die NFL live im TV und Stream sehen](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nfl/nfl-2026-livestream-und-uebertragung-im-tv-hier-laufen-die-spiele_aid-76109063) _2026-08-14 · Stefan Janssen · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Jede Woche laufen mehrere Spiele der NFL im deutschen Free-TV oder im Livestream. Auf welchen Kanälen Sie die Partien verfolgen können und was Sie dafür bezahlen müssen. ## [Spielplan, Modus, Teams, TV-Übertragung: Alle Infos zur NFL-Saison 2026](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nfl/nfl-2026-27-spielplan-teams-favoriten-tv-uebertragung_aid-45532051) _2026-08-14 · Phillip Oldenburg, Stefan Janssen, Max Hütten · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Die NFL-Saison 2026 startet im September. Wer sind die Favoriten? Wann und wo findet der Super Bowl statt? Und wo werden die Spiele übertragen? Wir klären die wichtigsten Fragen. ## [Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/13/ben-shelton-brandon-nakashima-canadian-open-final-tennis) _2026-08-14 · Agencies · Tennis | The Guardian_ American wins second straight Masters 1000 title Shelton improves to 6-0 against fellow American Norrie advances as Draper falls in Cincinnati Ben Shelton broke onto the scene by winning his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 championship a year ago in Toronto. He earned his second crown at that level ⁠by successfully defending his Canadian title on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima… ## [Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/13/jack-draper-tennis-cincinnati-us-open-martin-landaluce) _2026-08-13 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former world No 4 slumps to 6-3, 7-5 first-round loss Draper still recovering from long-term arm injury The minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the most difficult period of his career was underscored in the first game of his opening match in Cincinnati. Draper began his service game by shanking a forehand into the back fence, which he followed… ## [Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/12/jack-draper-tennis-us-open-canadian-open-emotions) _2026-08-12 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former world No 4 reflects on emotional reaction in Canada and rebuilding after the most difficult period of his career Those painful images have relentlessly spread to all corners of the internet. Deep in the final set of the first-round match at the Canadian Open against Térence Atmane just over a week ago, 15 months of pent up emotion erupted. Two games from defeat, Draper spent the entire… ## [Starspieler hört auf: NBA-Star Westbrook beendet Basketball-Karriere](https://rp-online.de/sport/us-sport/nba-star-westbrook-beendet-basketball-karriere_aid-153041203) _2026-08-12 · US-Sport | RP ONLINE_ Russell Westbrook gilt als einer der besten NBA-Spieler, die nie einen Titel in der besten Basketballliga der Welt gewonnen haben. Dazu wird es nun auch nicht mehr kommen. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HkISGciZdV9o) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Arthur Fery ready to test himself at Masters level after Wimbledon run](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/11/arthur-fery-cincinnati-open-wimbledon-2026-tennis) _2026-08-11 · Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati · Tennis | The Guardian_ Briton reached SW19 semi-finals as a wildcard World No 36 has first-round bye in Cincinnati Arthur Fery believes he is at the start of a new chapter in his career as he returns to competition for the first time since his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard. The Briton will compete for the first time in a month at the Cincinnati Open this week, after opting to take a short… ## [Vondrousova’s antics put tennis doping tests in spotlight – a far cry from football’s view | Tumaini Carayol](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/10/marketa-vondrousova-doping-ban-tennis-wada-mykhailo-mudryk-chelsea-fa-return-football) _2026-08-10 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ Former Wimbledon champion’s suspension comes as Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea, exposing stark contrast in processes In the months between the first announcement of Marketa Vondrousova’s doping test refusal and the release of the full reasoned decision after her four‑year ban, the 2023 Wimbledon champion did her best to grab hold of the narrative. Between her social media posts and later… ## [‘I’m not ready to compete’: Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/09/tennis-not-ready-compete-jannik-sinner-pulls-out-cincinnati-open) _2026-08-09 · AFP · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 1 withdraws because of knee injury Italian trying to stay fit for US Open that starts 30 August The World No 1, Jannik Sinner, has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury. “After consulting my doctors and my team, I have to announce I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament,” he said in a statement posted on the ATP website. “My right knee has been bothering… ## [I started pickleball in my 50s. Here are my beginner tips – and the best gear – to get on the court](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/04/best-beginner-pickleball-gear-according-to-pros) _2026-08-07 · Tobey Grumet Segal · Tennis | The Guardian_ We asked the experts for their picks for the best pickleball paddles, balls, running shoes and more to improve your game as a beginner Will these $23 socks last my entire life? I took 150,000 steps to find out Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Maybe it was the contrarian in me, or maybe just the tennis player, but I must confess that I spent… ## [Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/06/photographs-of-drama-and-emotion-the-career-of-chris-smith) _2026-08-06 · Jim Powell and Greg Whitmore · Tennis | The Guardian_ The late photographer has left behind memorable images of many of the larger-than-life characters who peopled the last four decades of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali, Paul Gascoigne, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Aretha Franklin, Seve Ballesteros and Daley Thompson Chris Smith obituary Continue reading... ## [Game, set, Chat: how tennis players use AI to scout opponents and run their lives](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/05/ai-chatgpt-robots-tennis-players-scouting-technology) _2026-08-05 · Tumaini Carayol · Tennis | The Guardian_ The emergence of GenAI has led to a generational shift with stars conflicted on the impact of technology on their sport Not so long ago, Emma Raducanu was on her phone when she found herself wondering what her comprehensive usage of ChatGPT said about her own character. “I use Chat a lot,” Raducanu says, laughing. “Every small thing I do it and I got this idea. So, you know how Spotify do a… ## [Doubts grow over Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence after latest withdrawal](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/05/carlos-alcaraz-injury-us-open-defence-cincinnati-masters-1000) _2026-08-05 · Reuters · Tennis | The Guardian_ World No 2 pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati Spaniard has been sidelined since April with ongoing wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ⁠ongoing wrist injury, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard’s fitness ahead of his ⁠US Open title ⁠defence this ​month. The seven-times Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since withdrawing from the… ## [‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/alex-eala-philippines-tennis-fever) _2026-08-05 · Natasha May in Bangkok · Tennis | The Guardian_ WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country The Philippines has been swept up in tennis fever after 21-year-old rising star Alex Eala delivered a historic win, drawing praise from the president who hosted a reception in her honour. On Monday, Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a Women’s Tennis… ## [Tearful Jack Draper loses on comeback from injury at Canadian Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/04/tennis-tearful-jack-draper-loses-canadian-open-terence-atmane) _2026-08-04 · PA Media · Tennis | The Guardian_ Briton withdrew from Wimbledon with bruised bone Draper in tears during 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 loss to Térence Atmane Jack Draper was in tears during a first-round comeback defeat by Térence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The Briton was competing for the first time since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm, and was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal. Continue reading... ## [Breakout star Alexandra Eala continues rise with first WTA title at DC Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/03/alexandra-eala-dc-open-title-philippines) _2026-08-03 · Reuters · Tennis | The Guardian_ Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 Fritz beats Jodar in men’s final for first title of season Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title and Taylor Fritz ⁠claimed his first trophy of the season after both rain-delayed DC Open finals were completed on Monday. Eala stunned top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 ⁠6-0 after the… ## [Emma Raducanu to miss US Open with leg injury in latest fitness setback](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/03/emma-raducanu-leg-injury-us-open-tennis) _2026-08-03 · PA Media · Tennis | The Guardian_ 2021 US Open champion out with stress fracture in leg Raducanu also missed Wimbledon through injury Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open because of the stress fracture in her right leg that she sustained during the grass-court season and forced her to pull out of Wimbledon. It is understood that following consultation with her medical team, Raducanu has concluded she will be unable to play in New…