The US Open is breaking with tradition this year by holding its mixed doubles event during the first week of the three-week tournament – often known as ‘Fan Week’. This change aims to attract top singles players by offering a shortened,

Raducanu-Alcaraz was announced at the very height of a meme-fuelled fake news story about their relationship. And to make sure these singles players do turn up for their glorified practice session, the US Open organisers have put down $2.36m (£1.74m) of prize money.

British number ones Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper will face each other in this week's new-look US Open mixed doubles event in New York.

Just a day after being backed by Lindsey Davenport, Ben Shelton became the last American player to fall at the Cincinnati Open overnight. He was well beaten 6-2 6-2 by Alexander Zverev, and looked crestfallen as he approached the net afterwards.

EMMA RADUCANU has admitted her frustration at speculation surrounding her love life. The British sensation is quietly enjoying her best season since shooting to fame by winning the US Open in