August 23, 2021 US Open champs get lowest payout since 2012; total prizes up The two singles champions at this year’s U.S. Open will earn 35% less than in 2019, the last time the Grand Slam tennis tournament allowed spectators, while prize money for qualifying and the first three rounds of the main draw will rise as part of an overall increase.
August 23, 2021 Barty, Zverev notch efficient wins in Cincinnati finals Ash Barty bounced back from a disappointing loss at the Tokyo Olympics. Gold medalist Alexander Zverev carried over his momentum from Tokyo.
August 21, 2021 No. 1 Barty beats Krejcikova to reach semis in Cincinnati Top-ranked Ash Barty beat Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open.
August 20, 2021 Rafael Nadal ends 2021 season over injury: 'I am confident I will recover again' Rafael Nadal will forgo the U.S. Open and the rest of the tournaments on the schedule the season because of a chronic foot injury.
August 20, 2021 Medvedev advances to W&S quarterfinals; Osaka knocked out No Novak, no Roger, no Rafa doesn’t mean winning his second Western & Southern Open championship will be easy for top-seeded Daniil Medvedev.
August 19, 2021 Naomi Osaka reflects on emotional press conference, losing sight of the real 'accomplishment' Fresh off a win at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday, Naomi Osaka addressed her emotional press conference earlier this week that began with a question about her relationship with the media.
August 18, 2021 Naomi Osaka tested by Gauff, wins 3-setter in tour return Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court.
August 18, 2021 2-time champ Venus Williams receives wild card into US Open Two-time champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open after being given a wild card Wednesday into the Grand Slam tournament.
August 17, 2021 Naomi Osaka breaks down in tears, briefly exits press conference after question about media relationship Naomi Osaka broke down in tears during a press conference Monday and briefly walked away after a reporter asked her about her relationship with the media.
August 9, 2021 2012 champ Andy Murray in US Open draw; Wawrinka withdraws Andy Murray moved into the field for the U.S. Open on Monday when another past champion at Flushing Meadows, Stan Wawrinka, pulled out because he still is recovering from foot surgery.