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Kerber became the first US Open womens defending champion to lose in the first round since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2005. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal beats Dusan Lajovic, Naomi Osaka stuns Angelique...

As torrential rains caused havoc outdoor, Japan's Naomi Osaka held her nerve to show defending champion Angelique Kerber...

30 Aug 2017 4:37 PM IST

Roger Federer, chasing his third major of the year and 20th of his career, prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 to avoid losing in the first round of a Slam for the first time since the 2003 French Open. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Roger Federer escapes in 5-set thriller against Frances...

The duel was one of only 9 matches to be completed as torrential rain swept 55 matches off Tuesday's schedule.

30 Aug 2017 10:18 AM IST

Lara Dutta and husband Mahesh Bhupathi shared a casual banter during the Mumbai rains. (Photo: PTI)

Troubled by Mumbai rains, Lara Dutta stuns hubby Mahesh Bhupathi with...

The heavy rains in Mumbai on Tuesday caused everyone a lot of problems, among them being Lara Dutta.

29 Aug 2017 8:18 PM IST

Maria Sharapova, who tested positive for the banned blood booster meldonium at last years Australian Open, improved to 7-0 in her all-time rivalry with Simona Halep, extending her mastery over the 25-year-old Romanian. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Tearful Maria Sharapova downs Simona Halep in thrilling New...

Former world number 1 Maria Sharapova made a triumphant return to Grand Slam competition after a 15-month doping ban.

29 Aug 2017 9:18 AM IST

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have never faced each other at the Flushing Meadows. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Federer-Nadal semi on cards? Sharapova meets Halep in 1st...

Maria Sharapova was kicked off the tour after testing positive for the newly banned drug meldonium at the 2016...

26 Aug 2017 10:11 AM IST

Sharapova was issued a two-year suspension after testing positive for the banned heart and blood boosting drug meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced the ban on appeal.(Photo: AP)

US Open 2017: Wildcard entrant Maria Sharapova out to prove point on...

The 30-year-old Russian was given a wildcard into the tournament by the US Tennis Association.

24 Aug 2017 12:15 PM IST

2016 Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic pulls out of US Open 2017 due to wrist injury

2016 Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic pulls out of US Open 2017 due to...

The 11th-ranked Canadian announced his withdrawal saying he had a procedure on his left wrist.

24 Aug 2017 11:20 AM IST

Azarenka detailed the dispute with the boys father in a long Twitter post last week, saying she might not be able to bring her son with her to New York. (Photo: AP

Victoria Azarenka to miss US Open due to child custody dispute

The 28-year-old star from Belarus was unable to resolve a custody dispute with her infant son's father.

22 Aug 2017 10:17 AM IST

Nadal, who has spent 141 weeks in the top spot, has struggled with knee injuries since first becoming No. 1 in August 2008 after a Cincinnati semi-final run. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal hails 'unbelievable' climb back to No.1

The Spaniard rose to the top spot for the first time in three years.

21 Aug 2017 7:15 PM IST

Garbine Muguruza and Grigor Dimitrov with their Cincinnati Open trophy. (Photo: AP)

Cincinnati Open: Garbine Muguruza, Grigor Dimitrov capture title

Muguruza humbled second-ranked Simona Halep 6-1, 6-0 to win the title, while Dimitrov beat Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 7-5.

21 Aug 2017 10:26 AM IST

Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Peng Shuai went down in the semi final, while Indias Rohan Bopanna and Croatias Ivan Dodig were shown at door at quarter final stage. (Photo: AFP)

Cincinnati Open: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna crash out to end India's...

Sania and Shuai went on to suffer a 4-6, 6-7 (6-8) defeat at the hands of Taiwanese-Romanian pair of Hsieh Su-wei and...

19 Aug 2017 2:32 PM IST

Kyrgios stole the show by overpowering the 15-time Grand Slam champion after each had won earlier.. (Photo: AP)

Cincinnati Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Rafael Nadal reaches semis,...

The Australian blasted new world 6-2, 7-5 Friday, winning twice in one day to reach the semi-finals.

19 Aug 2017 10:39 AM IST