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Iga Swiatek Credits Court Speed for Reaching her First Cincinnati Open Final

Iga Swiatek believes the courts used at the 2025 Cincinnati Open are part of the reason she’s in the final for the first time in her career. On several occasions, the former World No.1 has tried to reach the championship match but always failed to do so.

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Former British No.1 and Australian Open semi-finalist Kyle Edmund retires aged 30

Kyle Edmund, the former British No.1 who reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and was a top 15 player has retired from tennis at the age of 30.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 18

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund announces retirement

Kyle Edmund, who ranked as Britain's No. 1 player for 19 months, announced his retirement from tennis on Monday. Edmund, 30, spent the last five years struggling to regain his form due to multiple injuries.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

'It's a match I would never miss' : Elena Vesnina excited ahead of Sinner-Alcaraz match-up

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to face each other in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 on Monday. This will be their 14th meeting on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

US Open Mixed Doubles 2025: Draw, Results, Schedule of play, Predictions and Format

The US Open Mixed Doubles is due to take place between Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August amid much conjecture with the tournament erased from its usual slot and now featuring top stars from across the tennis world.

Emma Navarro News / Serve on SI / August 18

Emma Navarro and Talenti Serve the Perfect Scoop for 2025 US Open

Since emerging as an elite talent in women's tennis with a semifinal run to the 2024 US Open, Emma Navarro has been serving up winners on the court, and now she's ready to serve up something sweet ahead of this year's final Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / August 18

'Doesn't Seem Fair': Swiatek's Scheduling Advantage Over Rybakina Raises Eyebrows

Iga Swiatek reached her maiden Cincinnati Open final after beating Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals, but some questioned the advantage she had during the match.

Novak Djokovic News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Novak Djokovic yet to arrive in New York despite having match in 24 hours

Novak Djokovic is supposed to walk onto the court at Flushing Meadows tomorrow, but as of today, he is still not even in America. For most players, that would feel like chaos, but for Djokovic, it’s a moment that tells you a lot about where he is in his career, his priorities, and the strange crossroads of time he’s standing at.

Nuno Borges News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

ATP Winston-Salem Best Bets Including Borges vs Majchrzak

Comesana – Bellucci: 19.08.2025 00:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Francisco Comesana has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Cincinnati, Comesana lost to Rublev in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets.

Tennis News / ESPN / August 18

Everything to know about the revamped -- and controversial -- US Open mixed doubles

The US Open mixed doubles tournament has a new look, with huge names and prize money. Here's what you'll want to know.

Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

ATP Winston-Salem Best Bets Including Korda vs Kopriva

Kopriva – Korda: 18.08.2025 21:30 CEST H2H: 0-1 Vit Kopriva has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Cincinnati, Kopriva lost to Galan in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz face trouble ahead of US Open mixed doubles thanks to Cincinnati final

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have emerged as one of the most talked-about duos in the upcoming US Open mixed doubles, a two-day spectacle set for August 19–20, 2025, before the singles draw begins on August 24.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / August 18

Coco Gauff Serves Signature Naked Smoothie at 2025 US Open

American tennis star Coco Gauff's first Grand Slam title run at the 2023 US Open was full of unforgettable moments. One of which was an endearing viral video of Gauff snacking on homemade fruit salad courtside that has now come full circle.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

ATP Cincinnati Final Best Bets

Sinner – Alcaraz: 18.08.2025 21:00 CEST H2H: 6-9 Jannik Sinner has won eleven straight matches. The last match he played before the ATP Cincinnati was at Wimbledon, where he defeated Alcaraz in the final in four sets.

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Casper Ruud News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

'Don’t get me wrong': Casper Ruud names 'the greatest athlete ever lived'

Norway’s Casper Ruud is famous for expressing his views about different matters in tennis. The 26-year-old is going through a decent campaign on the court and has won 28 out of 38 matches.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Jannik Sinner’s French Lockdown: 22 and Counting

Jannik Sinner’s stranglehold over French opponents reached another height after the world no.1 dispatched Terence Atmane in straight sets in Cincinnati on Saturday, sealing his 22nd consecutive win against a French player.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / August 18

2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Draw With Alcaraz & Raducanu, Sinner, Djokovic, Williams

A new format of the mixed doubles tournament will make its debut at the 2025 US Open, and the draw for the event has been revealed. There has been a lot said about the new format of the mixed doubles tournament since it was announced.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / August 18

Jannik Sinner Finds New Mixed Doubles Partner After Emma Navarro’s Surprising Withdrawal

Emma Navarro withdrew from the US Open mixed doubles, and Jannik Sinner had to find a partner. Now, he will be playing alongside none other than Katerina Siniakova, the former doubles No.1.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open mixed doubles; Naomi Osaka to play with Gael Monfils

Nick Kyrgios has officially withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles tournament, forcing Naomi Osaka to find a replacement partner for the final Grand Slam of the year.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / August 18

Jasmine Paolini’s Cincinnati Comeback: Italian Warrior Prepares for Battle Against Iga Swiatek After Epic Semi-Final Drama

Jasmine Paolini just pulled off another one of those matches that makes you wonder if she’s secretly part machine, part tennis wizard. The Italian powerhouse clawed her way past Veronika Kudermetova in a Cincinnati Open semi-final that had more ups and downs than a roller coaster designed by someone with serious commitment issues.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 17

Iga Swiatek rallies past Elena Rybakina to reach Cincinnati final

Third-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced to the Cincinnati Open final for the first time in her career by dispatching Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday in Mason, Ohio.