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Drake's betting woes continue as Carlos Alcaraz's US Open victory cost him $300,000, a wager placed on Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 title. This loss adds to Drake's history of unsuccessful sports bets, including a previous US Open gamble and a significant Copa América wager.

Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner at the US Open final, securing his second US Open title and sixth major overall. Alcaraz's victory, played under a closed roof, marks their third consecutive Grand Slam final matchup this season, allowing him to reclaim the No. 1 ranking. Alcaraz leads Sinner 10-5 in their head-to-head series.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz joked that he has seen Jannik Sinner more times than his own family after they clashed in the US Open final on Sunday. Alcaraz defeated Sinner in four sets to reclaim the crown in New York.

Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open crown in style, beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) for her fourth Grand Slam title and 100th major match win. The world No. 1 celebrated in a shimmering silver jacket that matched her trophy, blending grit with glamour on a rain-soaked New York night to become the first repeat champion since Serena Williams.

Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Amanda Anisimova at the US Open, securing her second consecutive title with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). This victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam title, all achieved on hard courts, and solidifies her position as the World No. 1. She becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open title.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will compete in the US Open final. The match is for the number one ranking. Donald Trump will attend the title clash. Sinner is the fourth man to reach all four major finals in a season. This is their 15th meeting and third major final this season. Alcaraz is focusing on consistency.

Amanda Anisimova has learned to forget, reset, and fight again. Just 54 days after her crushing 0-6, 0-6 Wimbledon final loss, the 24-year-old American is back on the biggest stage — this time at the US Open. With belief, grit, and booming winners, she now stands one match away from her first Grand Slam crown, just 61 miles from where she was born.

Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open semifinal defeat to Amanda Anisimova dashed her plans for a special Labubu plush toy. Throughout the tournament, Osaka showcased Labubu dolls named after tennis legends. She had envisioned a final Labubu inspired by her past U.S. Open appearance, complete with her green skirt and a green bow on a white jacket.

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus have advanced to the US Open 2025 men's doubles semifinals, defeating Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram. Bhambri, India's top-ranked doubles player, achieves his first Grand Slam semifinal. He aims to be the first Indian champion at the US Open since 2015, while other Indian pairs faced early exits.

MS Dhoni, the former Indian cricket captain, made headlines at the US Open 2025, where he watched the quarter-final match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. A photo of Dhoni with businessman Hitesh Sanghvi went viral, drawing attention both in New York and back in India. The latter also shared a video of his time with Dhoni at the competition.

Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek, CEO of Drogbruk, faced public backlash after a video surfaced showing him removing a young fan's cap at the US Open. The incident sparked online outrage, with Szczerek defending his actions and threatening legal action against those spreading misinformation.

Third seed Alexander Zverev's US Open journey ended abruptly in the third round, as Felix Auger-Aliassime secured a four-set victory. Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced with a comeback win. Iga Swiatek displayed resilience in her victory, while Coco Gauff progressed, setting up a compelling match against Naomi Osaka.

Iga Swiatek said that she had nothing to lose in her stunning win against Anna Kalinskaya in the third round fixture of the US Open 2025. Swiatek came back from 1-5 down in first set to seal the match in two sets.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dominates Alex Popyrin in straight sets to reach the US Open third round. Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka also advance, setting up high-stakes clashes as the tournament heads into its second week.

Novak Djokovic secured his place in the US Open third round for a record-breaking 19th time, surpassing Roger Federer's milestone with his 75th Grand Slam third-round appearance. Despite a slow start and admitting he's not at his peak, Djokovic battled through to defeat Zachary Svajda in four sets.

Carlos Alcaraz powered past Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to reach the US Open third round while Casper Ruud slumped to a defeat at the hands of World No.107 Raphael Collignon.

Emma Raducanu stormed into the US Open third round with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Janice Tjen — her first deep run in New York since her 2021 title. The Brit hit 16 winners and 8 aces, while fellow Brit Jack Draper pulled out of the men's draw with injury.

Novak Djokovic secured a second-round win over Zachary Svadja in the US Open men's singles competition. He will now be up against the winner between Cameron Norrie and Francisco Comesana.

Carlos Alcaraz, aiming for his second US Open title, debuted a shaved head as he began his campaign against Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams is also set to mark her 25th appearance at the tournament. Alcaraz's new look drew reactions, including playful criticism from friend Frances Tiafoe, adding a lighthearted note to the competition's start.

Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut stole the show at the US Open, overshadowing his first-round win over Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams inspired with her return, while Madison Keys suffered a shocking defeat. Additionally, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Garcia retired, marking the end of their careers. A lost racket dampener also caused a brief on-court search. That and more on Day 2 at Flushing Meadows.