locknlockf2c.com – News Highlights & Timely Briefings

Day 7 of the US Open 2025 on Saturday, 30 August, wraps up the third round with title favourites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and defending champion Coco Gauff headlining the action in New York.

Novak Djokovic overcame a lower back injury to reach the US Open round 4. His victory makes him the oldest man to reach the last 16 since 1991.

Novak Djokovic battled through back pain to advance to the fourth round of the US Open, demonstrating his resilience and experience. In the women's draw, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka exacted revenge on Leylah Fernandez with a straight-sets victory, underlining her strong form at Flushing Meadows. Meanwhile, Barbora Krejčíková recovered from a first-set deficit to defeat Emma Navarro 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Luciano Darderi at the US Open despite needing a knee massage mid-match. The Spaniard called it a precaution and says he isn't worried, as he moved into the fourth round with a dominant straight-sets win.

Marketa Vondrousova defeated Jasmine Paolini to reach the US Open 2025 last 16. Jessica Pegula also secured a straight sets win over Victoria Azarenka, setting up exciting fourth-round clashes.

American star Coco Gauff thanked her inspiration, decorated US gymnast Simone Biles, when they met at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday, after the tennis star defeated Donna Vekic 7-6(5), 6-2 in the second round of the 2025 US Open.

A US Open face-off between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko ignited controversy after Ostapenko's unsportsmanlike remarks. Naomi Osaka weighed in, highlighting the racial insensitivity of such comments, especially directed at a Black player in tennis. The dispute arose from a disagreement over tennis etiquette.

Alexander Zverev made his way into the third round of the US Open 2025 men's singles, while Coco Gauff also progressed ahead, beating Donna Vekic. Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley in straight sets while Gauff had to recover from numerous service errors.

Despite securing two wins at the US Open, Novak Djokovic acknowledges frustration with his game and a struggle to find rhythm, even as he advances to a record 75th Grand Slam third round. Casper Ruud, plagued by confidence issues and misfires, suffered a first-round defeat, while Jack Draper withdrew due to injury.

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

Taylor Townsend's stunning 7-5, 6-1 win over Jelena Ostapenko at the 2025 US Open was overshadowed by a heated post-match spat, where Ostapenko accused her of lacking "class" and "education."

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through a sluggish start to defeat unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4), 6-2 on Wednesday and advance to the third round of the US Open, while American Ben Shelton thrilled the New York crowd a day later with a commanding 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Pablo Carreno-Busta.

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.

Daniil Medvedev's turbulent 2025 season hit a low at the US Open, where a first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi and a furious outburst cost him a hefty fine. The setback capped a miserable Grand Slam year, with the Russian advancing past the opening round only once all season.

Emma Raducanu stormed into the US Open third round with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Janice Tjen — her first deep run in New York since her 2021 title. The Brit hit 16 winners and 8 aces, while fellow Brit Jack Draper pulled out of the men's draw with injury.

Coco Gauff survived a tough first-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open. Naomi Osaka impressed with a commanding straight sets win, signalling strong form ahead.

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a shaved head at the US Open. A haircut mishap caused the change. He defeated Reilly Opelka in the first round. Frances Tiafoe and Rory McIlroy teased Alcaraz about his new look. The haircut drew comparisons to Andre Agassi's bald era. Alcaraz's performance remained unaffected by the change.

Coleman Wong achieved a historic milestone at the US Open, becoming the first male player from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era. He defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic in straight sets after successfully qualifying for the main draw. Wong trained at the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Sha Tin before moving to Nadal's academy at 17 years old.

Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.

Carlos Alcaraz, aiming for his second US Open title, debuted a shaved head as he began his campaign against Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams is also set to mark her 25th appearance at the tournament. Alcaraz's new look drew reactions, including playful criticism from friend Frances Tiafoe, adding a lighthearted note to the competition's start.