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Tennis-Former doubles world number one Salisbury retires

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - ⁠Britain's former world number one ⁠doubles player Joe Salisbury has retired ‌from professional tennis at the age of 34.

Tennis-Players move push for pay and reforms into new Grand Slam council

NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - ⁠Top tennis players said on Monday they would cease to publicly campaign for greater influence ⁠and financial benefits from the four Grand Slams, choosing instead to pursue their objectives ‌through a new Player Advisory Council.

Tennis-Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton

NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter U.S. ⁠Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six years after letting a golden opportunity slip through his fingers.

Tennis-From injury fears to triumph, 'everything aligned' at US Open, says Rybakina

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - ⁠The stars aligned in Elena Rybakina's favour for a U.S. Open triumph the Kazakh never expected ⁠on Saturday, as she leaves New York the champion and new world number one despite ‌an injury that nearly derailed her campaign.

Tennis-Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating ⁠display to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, earning a third Grand Slam ⁠crown to accompany her ascent to world number one.

Tennis-Shelton bids to end US men's major drought in final with Zverev

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton ⁠steps into Arthur Ashe Stadium with 23 years of thwarted national expectations hanging over his head on Sunday and formidable ⁠U.S. Open final foe Alexander Zverev not interested in letting the American play hero for the home fans.

Tennis-Harrison and Skupski win U.S. Open men's doubles title

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski ⁠beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4 7-6(6) on Saturday to win the U.S. Open ⁠men's doubles title.

Tennis-Shelton relishing challenge of first Grand Slam final against Zverev

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - ⁠Ben Shelton said he was thriving in unfamiliar territory after reaching his first Grand Slam final ⁠at the U.S. Open, with the American crediting a newfound consistency for his breakthrough ‌run in New York.

Tennis-Tiafoe proud of comeback season despite Shelton semi-final loss

NEW YORK, Sept ⁠12 (Reuters) - Frances Tiafoe said learning to close out matches will be his next ⁠challenge after falling to compatriot Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday, ‌but the 11th seed left New York proud of a season that will lift him back into the world's top 10.

Tennis-Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton defeated ⁠compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev ⁠and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.