ATP Tour: Alexander Zverev defies Ben Shelton to win 2026 US Open, claim second Grand Slam title
On the ATP Tour, the US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year and takes place at Flushing Meadows in New York.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at champion Alexander Zverev’s achievement and other salient stories from the past fortnight in the Big Apple.
ATP Tour news: Toby Samuel spearheads British qualifying success as US Open gets underway
On the ATP Tour, the US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year and takes place in New York over the next fortnight. A total of 128 players battled it out in qualifying at Flushing Meadows – with this year’s proceedings including nine Brits.
While there was much to be disappointed with, the results of British players were at times impressive. Here, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a closer look at their fortunes.
Tennis news: A look back at Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov’s five consecutive Grand Slam retirements
Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov has always been one of the most talented and stylish players on the circuit, but the story of his career has taken a difficult turn lately as he has been forced to retire due to injury in each of his last five Grand Slam tournaments.
Here, Sports News Blitz tennis writer Abhiram Varanasi takes a closer look at how this painful streak has unfolded.
Golf betting tips: US Open – Bryson DeChambeau to challenge Scottie Scheffler at Oakmont
Golf's toughest test is back as the PGA Tour heads to the incredibly punishing Oakmont Country Club for the 2025 US Open.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sam Condy breaks down four of his favourite picks ahead of a merciless week of major golf.