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US Open 2026 Early Preview: Defending Champions and Rising Stars Set for Flushing Meadows Showdown

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  US Open 2026 Early Preview: Defending Champions and Rising Stars Set for Flushing Meadows Showdown Arthur Ashe Stadium – the iconic home of the US Open under the lights. The final Grand Slam of 2026 runs from August 24 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. This hard-court classic always delivers high drama, and with defending champions returning alongside fresh Australian Open momentum, this year promises fireworks. Defending Champions Men's Singles: Carlos Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz defends the title he won in 2025 (defeating Jannik Sinner). Fresh off contesting the Australian Open final, a win there would complete his Career Grand Slam at just 23. His explosive all-court game is perfectly suited to New York's fast hard courts. Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his US Open triumph. Key challengers: Jannik Sinner (seeking revenge after the 2025 final) and Novak Djokovic , always dangerous on this surface. Jan...
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  Australian Open 2026 Results: Elena Rybakina Wins Women's Final – Full Schedule & Highlights Australian Open 2026 Results: Elena Rybakina Claims Women's Title in Thrilling Final The Australian Open 2026 has delivered another unforgettable chapter in Grand Slam history. On January 31, 2026, Elena Rybakina stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open women's final 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, capturing her first AO title and second career major. Elena Rybakina celebrates her maiden Australian Open 2026 title with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. (Photo credit: Getty Images via official sources) In a rematch of the 2023 final, Rybakina tennis fans witnessed pure resilience. Trailing 0-3 in the deciding set, the No. 5 seed roared back, winning six straight games to seal the victory on Rod Laver Arena. This comeback marks one of the most dramatic finishes in recent AO Open history. E...