Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to swoop in
World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a potential quarter-final clash with old foe Jannik Sinner in his US Open title defence, and American Coco Gauff is on a collision course with defending champion Iga Swiatek on the women's side.
A spirit of enthusiasm and celebration overflowed outside the UN headquarters in New York as people arrived in large numbers to attend a historic event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga.
Coco Gauff was left star-struck by Justin Bieber in the crowd during her US Open match with Elise Mertens.
IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.
Coco Gauff became the first American to win a US Open singles title since Sloane Stephens in 2017.
China also removed Finance Minister Liu Kun and appointed Lan Fo'an in his place. Liu is the third senior Cabinet minister to be replaced without any explanation.
Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final
Verstappen's hopes of a record-extending 11th successive victory looked a long shot on a city circuit where overtaking is never easy.
Third-seeded Jessica Pegula and fifth-seeded Coco Gauff each recorded straight-set wins to advance to the second round of the Rothesay International on Tuesday in Eastbourne, England.
These behind-the-scenes photos are more interesting than anything you'll see on the ramp.
WTA Finals winner Garcia says she struggled with bulimia
Speculation about the missing Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu may have been removed and detained became rife after he was conspicuously absent at the meeting of the Central Military Commission (CMC) in Beijing on Friday.
Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.
Hamilton won Formula Three and GP2 (now Formula Two) championships with Vasseur's ART team in 2005 and 2006 before making a spectacular Formula One debut with McLaren in 2007.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.
The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.
Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
The five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.
This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.
Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.
The stunning performance earned Parul her second medal in Hangzhou after claiming a silver in the women's 3000m Steeplechase on Monday.
Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.
Bollywood folk graced the stage at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, received awards, promoted their films and laughed loud at IFFM. Then, they got all touristy and explored the Australian city, enjoying its sights and sounds.
A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.
'Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case.'
Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand Slam final on Saturday, but while the Tunisian said her US Open defeat to Iga Swiatek was tough to take she vowed to come back swinging.
Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough path to a maiden French Open title after being placed in the same half of the draw as 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula
Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party
Harry Kane and his England lions were ecstatic, and as Neil Diamond's classic 'Sweet Caroline' played on the loudspeaker, they crooned along in celebration.
A crowd favourite for her creative playing style, Ons Jabeur rolls into her second straight Grand Slam championship match brimming with confidence, with lessons learned from her heartbreaking loss at the All England Club to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.
The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1
Images from Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Stefanos Tsitsipas enjoyed an incident-free path into the third round of the French Open with a win over Roberto Carballes Baena.
Raducanu said defeats like the one she suffered on Wednesday were just part of the learning process.
In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championship, Preeti, Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya clinched thumping wins on Saturday.
Medvedev's deep groundstrokes have been a major component of his clay-court progression. His baseline retrieving has been the foundation of his hard-court success, and he attributed his success on the clay this year to a string change at the start of the 2023 season.
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