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.
