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Taylor Townsend defeated Jeļena Ostapenko, 7–5, 6–1, at the U.S. Open.

Taylor Townsend defeated Jeļena Ostapenko, 7–5, 6–1, at the U.S. Open.

A heated handshake at the net and the ensuing drama took away from one of the bigger singles victories of the doubles expert’s career.

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Sabalenka won her second round US Open match in straight sets on Wednesday.

Townsend defeated Ostapenko, the world No. 25, in straight sets.

Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman asked him a hard-hitting question after his U.S. Open win.

Jasmine Paolini walked over to shake photographer Ray Giubilo's hand after he shot the viral photo of her during a previous match

Daniil Medvedev received a $42,500 fine from the U.S. Open after his outburst at a chair umpire.

Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend had a heated confrontation after their second-round U.S. Open match.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka looks to win back to back U.S. Open titles.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is competing in the 2025 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows.

Novak Djokovic is among the competitors spectators are coming to see at the 2025 U.S. Open.

Novak Djokovic won his second-round match at the U.S. Open.

Draper said the discomfort in his arm had grown to be too much.

Carlos Alcaraz is playing in the 2025 U.S. Open

Daniil Medvedev whipped up the crowd in his first-round loss at the U.S. Open.

Mulaney was in attendance with this partner, actress Olivia Munn (right).

Jasmine Paolini was battling Destanee Aiava in the first round of the US Open when an Italian photographer snapped a perfect picture of her.

Venus Williams will compete in the U.S. Open women's doubles draw after losing in the singles draw.

Serena Williams posted a sweet message for her sister Venus Williams on social media.

The U.S. Open announcers couldn't find a good way to break the news that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were officially engaged.

Coco Gauff has employed a new coach to help with her serving woes.

Venus Williams lost in the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Anisimova is competing in the U.S. Open mixed doubles draw with Holger Rune of Denmark.

Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Flushing Meadows sporting an unusually short haircut.

Venus Williams admitted she practiced nonstop for three months leading up to the U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz explained why he shaved his hair ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open.