Federer to return to Flushing Meadows as US Open announces special exhibition event

June 9, 2026 11:05 AM

Federer to return to Flushing Meadows as US Open announces special exhibition event

Tennis great Roger Federer is set to make an emotional return to the US Open later this year, seven years after his last appearance at Flushing Meadows, with organisers announcing that he will headline a special exhibition event in New York. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will feature in "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" on August 25, bringing one of the sport's most celebrated figures back to a venue that played host to some of the finest moments of his career. Federer, who retire...

Osaka shines to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff

August 31, 2025 9:31 PM

Osaka shines to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff

Four-times major champion Naomi Osaka powered into the U.S. Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-0 4-6 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best Grand Slam run since 2021. Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure. The Japanese player dominated early, absorbed a brief second-set wobble, and closed out the win to set up a fourth-round showdown with American third seed Coco Gauff. "Honestly, I...