https://lobandsmash.comhttps://lobandsmash.com/daniil-medvedev-hangzhou-open-win-makes-his-2026-resurgence-clear?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m3pg84hemwGood friends Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev knew someone was going to go home happier in the final of the Hangzhou Open, and here is what unfolded.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:17:09 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/daniil-medvedev-ends-coleman-wong-run-as-russians-take-over-hangzhou?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m3hexffwz2Daniil Medvedev was trying to reach the semifinals at the 2026 Hangzhou Open, but Coleman Wong wasn't going to let their match be an easy one.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:53:42 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-pulls-out-of-china-open-with-bigger-trouble-looming?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m3cazjr8b0Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the China Open due to his ongoing knee issue, but that might not be the end of his issues by the end of 2026.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:16 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-gets-stunning-wake-up-call-at-singapore-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m39jr9cf4zAlex Eala began her Singapore Open run against Tatiana Prozorova. The match turned out to be one Eala was going to have to force her way through. She couldn't.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:56:30 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-brother-takes-brutal-shot-at-carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m3769mqeywAlexander Zverev won two Grand Slams in 2026, more than Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner. Mischa Zverev has an idea why.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/maria-sakkari-pulls-off-dramatic-turnaround-at-singapore-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m34qsbgkmkMaria Sakkari found herself down early in the first round of the Singapore Open, but she changed the narrative quickly to move on at the tournament.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:22:02 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/barbora-krejcikova-singapore-open-gets-far-too-close-for-comfort-immediately?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m34jznv2neThe Singapore Open first round is coming to a close, but not first without a brilliantly tight match between Barbora Krejcikova and Anna-Lena Friedsam.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:38:35 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/china-open-withdrawal-list-includes-alex-eala-for-all-right-reasons?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m32samxy4tThe WTA 1000 China Open begins on September 30, but unfortunately, many entertaining players have already withdrawn from the event.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/tallon-griekspoor-says-what-others-wont-about-alexander-zverev?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2t680ve7nAlexander Zverev won the US Open, but some were annoyed by one aspect of his game in New York, and that includes Tallon Griekspoor.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:03 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jack-draper-season-ending-news-disappointing-but-might-save-his-future?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2rkzetfehWith just a couple of months left in the 2026 tennis season, Jack Draper has shut his run down. That might be just in time to save the rest of his career.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:05 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-fans-wont-have-to-wait-long-to-see-their-hero-again?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2n12tkqerAlex Eala might have been bounced out of the US Open too soon, but her legion of fans won't have to miss her for long. Here is when she returns.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-has-mountain-to-climb-to-steal-year-end-no-1?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m2da1pyqshU.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina isn't guaranteed to finish as the WTA's top player of 2026, and this is what needs to happen for that to occur.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-becoming-year-end-no-1-suddenly-feels-inevitable?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m2edvtn4swThe new U.S. Open champion, Alexander Zverev, might pass top-ranked Jannik Sinner by the end of the season. Is this really what men's tennis has become?Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:05 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-wins-us-open-but-tennis-fans-will-feel-strangely-hollow?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2e6wkr7efAlexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam of 2026 by winning the US Open, but his success is one of the problems with men's tennis this year.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:52:41 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/ben-shelton-vs-alexander-zverev-us-open-final-how-to-watch-storylines-prediction?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2bhf5e80nThe 2026 US Open men's final will feature Ben Shelton versus Alexander Zverev, and here is how to watch and what to watch for. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-stuns-aryna-sabalenka-to-capture-2026-us-open-crown?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2bpctk7jrThe 2026 women's US Open final was set up to be a classic, and Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina did not disappoint. Here is what happened.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:40:17 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-mens-final-prediction-can-ben-shelton-end-america-long-wait?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2avhg3ghtThe men's US Open final is set, but can Ben Shelton defeat Alexander Zverev and make the home-nation crowd happy?Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-reaches-us-open-final-after-putting-karen-khachanov-away-in-style?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m2936tgg87Alexander Zverev has reached another major final in 2026, this time the US Open final, by defeating Karen Khachanov.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:21:18 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-womens-final-prediction-sets-up-match-tennis-fans-cant-miss?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m26m2nehdxThe US Open women's final is set, and the matchup between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka should make for must-watch tennis.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/predicting-both-blockbuster-mens-semifinals-at-2026-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m25wgry33kAn American man will have a chance to win the 2026 US Open, but the question is, which one will get to the final?Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/2026-us-open-womens-semifinals-preview-predictions-for-both-matches?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m25tyb27rqThe women's semifinals at the US Open will be held on Thursday, and here is how to watch and guesses on who will meet in the final.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/coco-gauff-just-ruined-mirra-andreeva-us-open-dream-in-stunning-fashion?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m23q72n1x5Coco Gauff was trying to get to another US Open semifinal, but Mirra Andreeva was still trying to reach her first in their quarterfinal match at the US Open.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:41:25 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-reaches-career-first-after-huge-us-open-victory?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m23gax7rvbReaching the semifinals at the US Open, Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen put on a dynamic quarterfinal between two players capable of long-term top-5 stays.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:58:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/ben-shelton-carlos-alcaraz-was-cant-miss-match-almost-everyone-missed?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m22ydww5y2In an epic match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz, the US Open dropped the ball by letting what unfolded go too far into the night.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/frances-tiafoe-pulls-off-stunning-us-open-turnaround-against-alex-michelsen?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m21b0pdeswNo one could have expected Alex Michelsen to make a deep run at the 2026 US Open, but Frances Tiafoe wasn't about to make getting into the semifinals easy.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:09:13 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-reminds-everyone-what-makes-her-champion-at-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m20v1fg6m3Aryna Sabalenka was trying to continue on her path to a third straight US Open title, but 2026 Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova was standing in her way.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:07:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/madison-keys-takes-road-serena-williams-refused-to-travel?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1yyv6jf5mMadison Keys and Serena Williams had brutal losses at the 2026 US Open, and afterwards took different paths in how they handled it.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-leaves-naomi-osaka-with-no-answers-at-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1yt27psfxElena Rybakina has multiple goals to accomplish at the US Open, and she wasn't going to let Naomi Osaka stand in her way in the fourth round.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:22:30 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/zheng-qinwen-delivers-crushing-blow-iga-swiatek-at-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1yaq5rrqsThe later Iga Swiatek gets in a major, the tougher she is to beat, but Zheng Qinwen changed that in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:45:26 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-soaring-popularity-hiding-growing-problem?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1vsaywv92Alex Eala has an ever-growing presence in the world of tennis, but unless one key thing changes, her popularity might have a lower ceiling.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-unleashes-his-biggest-weapon-against-tommy-paul-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1w16jte06Tommy Paul needed to be nearly perfect to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. This is what unfolded.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:33:49 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-escapes-ugly-battle-at-2026-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1vqk2yzm8Aryna Sabalenka was trying to once more get to the final of the US Open and maybe hold on to her No. 1 ranking, but Taylor Townsend wasn't going away easily.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:59:59 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/serena-williams-sent-us-open-crowd-wild-one-huge-question-remains?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1sdwq2x7rSerena Williams returned to the US Open in doubles with her sister, Venus, but their first-round loss offered more questions than answers.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-us-open-run-takes-maddening-turn-third-round?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1s75shw8kTaylor Fritz was playing like he could be the first American man to win the US Open since 2003, but Francisco Cerundolo wasn't going away easily.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:53:11 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/madison-keys-suffers-colossal-breakdown-against-zheng-qinwen-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1s587zshjZheng Qinwen was trying to prove she was still a force on the WTA Tour against Madison Keys, and this is what happened in their third-round US Open match.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:41:47 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/maria-sharapova-sad-polymarket-shill-exposes-much-bigger-tennis-problem?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1pvr2gjawThe world of betting has always been a part of sports, but Maria Sharapova's Polymarket acceptance means there is a much larger issue.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-sends-emphatic-message-about-his-injury-fears-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1pyvcyma3Carlos Alcaraz might not have been the favorite of all entering the US Open, but he is reminding New York of what makes him one of the best players in tennis.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:43:52 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/tommy-paul-survives-alexander-bublik-thriller-instant-us-open-classic?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1pteffcvaIn a third-round US Open matchup that tennis fans should have set aside time to watch, Tommy Paul and Alexander Bublik battled for a spot in the round of 16.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:14:09 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/nick-kyrgios-handed-stunning-lifeline-unexpected-comeback-twist?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1p571bds4After facing a ban that could have gone for much longer, Nick Kyrgios can already return to tennis, if he wanted. The question is how many people want him back.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:49 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-just-accomplished-something-she-never-done-before-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1maydex4rAlex Eala has been rising throughout 2026, and seemingly with each tournament she achieves something new. That now includes the 2026 US Open.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:55:36 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/felix-auger-aliassime-just-watched-his-us-open-dream-disappear?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1m74a9fp2Felix Auger-Aliassime had a path to his first Grand Slam title, but Karen Khachanov stole those hopes at the US Open. Here is what happened.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:29:24 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/iga-swiatek-us-open-run-putting-her-brink-of-greatness?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1kzh4hv3fIga Swiatek is trying to chase down WTA No. 1 again, but to help her do that, she needed to continue her run by winning in the second round of the US Open. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:21:28 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-just-made-admission-tennis-fans-cant-argue-with?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01krhnafj3a5Carlos Alcaraz is through two rounds of the 2026 US Open, but his latest match was a test physically. He said as much afterward.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/marta-kostyuk-sends-former-us-open-champion-sloane-stephens-packing?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1hpaf4t2yMarta Kostyuk has proven in 2026 that she is difficult to beat when playing at her best level. Sloane Stephens learned that in the second round of the US Open.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:28 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/daniil-medvedev-teaches-sebastian-gorzny-brutal-us-open-lesson?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1hcsgh25bFormer US Open champion Daniil Medvedev had a thing or two to teach Sebastian Gorzny in their second-round match in 2026.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:17:16 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-drops-brutal-truth-nick-kyrgios-issues?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1f9fynkapNick Kyrgios might not play professional tennis again, but his off-court issues are definitely getting the notice of others.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-dominates-us-open-opener-before-things-get-much-harder?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1gygk0kgwAs expected, Alex Eala swept through the first round of the 2026 US Open, but what comes after won't be so easy.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-quickly-puts-biggest-us-open-concern-rest?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1f7js4w1eElena Rybakina entered the US Open with an injury concern, but against Thea Frodin in the first round, the Kazakhstani put fears to rest.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:09:15 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/flavio-cobolli-somehow-survives-absolute-us-open-nightmare?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1ey860xh4Flavio Cobolli was trying to make a deep run at the US Open in what is basically a wide-open field in 2026. Francisco Comesana had other plans for the Italian.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:25:06 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/naomi-osaka-incredible-outfits-distracting-bigger-concern?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1ekbbdbkfNaomi Osaka is famous for wearing some fantastic outfits onto the court, but she is getting better known for that than for one other key part of her game.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-playing-today-full-update-rising-star-tennis?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1ec2pfhcaThe US Open finishes its first round on Tuesday, but is Alex Eala scheduled to play a match? This is what fans of the rising star need to know.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:08 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-survives-us-open-scare-that-exposed-plenty-rust?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1cmrmv166Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles for the first time in five months at the US Open. His first-round match wasn't perfect, but he didn't need it to be.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:56:40 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-just-sent-terrifying-message-us-open-draw?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1cfs453vvAfter struggling for nearly two years, Stefanos Tsitsipas might be rounding into his top form at the US Open. That should scare the rest of the ATP.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:16:25 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-survives-imperfect-us-open-test-against-camila-osorio?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1cahsk3e8Aryna Sabalenka began her 2026 US Open run against an overmatched opponent, whom she kept in the match with unusual errors.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:09:15 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-latest-reality-more-brutal-anyone-wanted?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1bxhxyc6fNovak Djokovic's run at the 2026 US Open turned out to end in a way few expected, and no one wanted. What happens next for the player is unknown.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:07 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/tommy-paul-survives-alarming-start-against-coleman-wong-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m19x9j4banTommy Paul didn't start exceedingly well against Coleman Wong in the first round of the US Open, but it's not how one starts, but how one finishes.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:09 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jasmine-paolini-us-open-start-delivers-hope-worrying-twist?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m19p4qs3ppJasmine Paolini began her 2026 US Open run with some good play, but some aspects that should worry her longtime fans.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:56:23 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-breakthrough-bid-leads-5-bold-predictions-us-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m14ryjdmy4The 2026 US Open begins on Sunday, August 30, and here are five things we think will happen, including how well Alex Eala might do.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-2026-full-schedule-how-watch-record-prize-money?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m14mty3q3fThe 2026 US Open begins on Sunday, August 30. Here is everything you need to know about the last major of the year before it begins.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/zheng-qinwen-delights-us-open-crowd-victory-she-desperately-needed?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m1235dae64Zheng Qinwen could be a threat to make a deep run at the US Open, but she first needed to get past Elena Pridankina in her final qualifying match.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:55:52 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-us-open-draw-give-her-everything-she-wants?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m12y0d99dmThe reigning Australian Open champion, Elena Rybakina, seeks another hard-court major (and quite a bit more) at the 2026 US Open.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-us-open-draw-nobody-wanted?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m12xepxz5gNovak Djokovic is still hoping to get his 25th Grand Slam title, but his road to doing so in the 2026 US Open is anything but easy.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/myles-garrett-andy-murray-shot-at-micah-parsons-hilariously-bizarre?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m126zqvw64Two great NFL players, Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons, got into a weird debate involving tennis, with Garrett evoking the name of Andy Murray.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:50:38 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-us-open-draw-could-turn-brutally-difficult-fourth-round?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m124gmbkz9The 2026 US Open has been announced, and Alex Eala has a path to a title, but not exactly an easy one. Here is who she could be playing.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jakub-mensik-karolina-muchova-win-us-open-big-problem?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m11hd15sgpThe US Open mixed doubles event was successful, at least for one day. It was the second day that caused a real issue for the major.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stan-wawrinka-gets-us-open-reprieve-tennis-fans-hoping?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0zb769rjnJust in time for the start of the US Open, Stan Wawrinka got some good news and tennis fans can breathe a sigh of relief.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/emma-raducanu-leads-most-shocking-us-open-champions-ever?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m06m4zqwskBesides Emma Raducanu, who else is on the list for most surprising US Open winners on the women's side? Here are some thoughts.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/serena-williams-carlos-alcaraz-fall-short-memorable-us-open-clash?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0xdmghkgyCarlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams were a fun mixed doubles duo at the US Open, but not better than Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:02:16 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-serena-williams-give-us-open-fans-exactly-what-they-wanted?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0x9fn0zn7Tennis's new dynamic duo of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz found their way just in time to move forward in mixed doubles at the US Open.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:53 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elina-svitolina-gael-monfils-come-out-top-after-thrilling-us-open-clash?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0wz5d4kvsElina Svitolina and Gael Monfils had a lot to play for in mixed doubles at the US Open. This is what happened in the quarterfinal match.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:11:58 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-novak-djokovic-fall-short-fun-us-open-showdown?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0ws47tny7In a fun field for the US Open mixed doubles, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka teamed up for a can't-miss duo and had a fun time in round one.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:10:32 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-felix-auger-aliassime-come-up-short-us-open-spectacle?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0wmhg4hyvIn the first match of the main draw of mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open. Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime took on Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:53:17 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/zheng-qinwen-begins-us-open-run-worst-possible-position?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0t8319f7nZheng Qinwen was once trending toward being a long-term top-10 player on the WTA Tour, but she didn't start her US Open run with that ranking.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:46:29 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-mens-champions-absolutely-nobody-saw-coming?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m06msmps52With the 2026 US Open coming up, let's look back and see who the most surprising winners have been in the tournament's history.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/coco-gauff-just-reminded-everyone-exactly-capable-of?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0rh3mdckcCoco Gauff faced her old friend Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open, but Gauff wasn't exactly in the mood to be friendly.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:25:33 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fils-cincinnati-open-win-start-something-special?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0rfs4e45sArthur Fils is officially a force to be reckoned with on the ATP Tour after dispatching Frances Tiafoe in the Cincinnati Open final.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stan-wawrinka-us-open-dilemma-tennis-fans-asking-same-question?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0qnr7bf3gThe US Open decided not to give Stan Wawrinka a parting gift in his final year in tennis, but that only make the Grand Slam look terrible.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/frances-tiafoe-perfect-reaction-historic-cincinnati-open-final?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0qgz9w1eqThe Cincinnati Open will feature two Black male players for the first time in a Masters final. Frances Tiafoe had the perfect response to that news.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fils-just-issued-stern-warning-rest-atp-cincinnati?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0ndrkdqrxArthur Fils might have finally arrived, and Flavio Cobollli incurred his full wrath at the Cincinnati Open. This is what happened.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:25:31 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-gives-promising-sign-serena-williams-us-open-vow?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0mzdg42vyMaybe Carlos Alcaraz will play the US Open after all. He implied as much in a reaction to his partnering with Serena Williams at the major.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-withdrawal-list-keeps-getting-more-painful?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0mxdrw7zeThe US Open begins at the end of August, but lots of talented players have already withdrawn from the Grand Slam. Here is the ever-growing list.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/madison-keys-cincinnati-run-takes-stunning-turn-sara-bejlek?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0jtpebm61Madison Keys was hoping to race through 20-year-old Sara Bejlek in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, but Bejlek said not so fast.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:48:56 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-injury-latest-gut-punch-tennis-brutal-2026?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0jsm6t0f9Men's tennis has taken a massive hit in 2026 due to injuries to the top two players. The results have been a shell of what they should have been.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/ben-shelton-cincinnati-failure-shouldnt-erase-already-achieved?utm_source=RSSAaron Zacharias01m08mv094a0American Ben Shelton joined an elite list of eight tennis players for a specific accomplishment after winning the National Bank Open in Canada. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/nick-kyrgios-cocaine-admission-sadly-wont-surprise-some-tennis-fans?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0czx57vvjNick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but the reason why might not shock some followers of tennis.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-delivers-brutal-lesson-young-daniel-merida-cincinnati?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0aztt88qxTaylor Fritz is moving forward at the Cincinnati Open as if he owns the tournament. By the end of it, he just might.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:54 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/nuno-borges-delivered-cincinnati-open-stunner-against-andrey-rublev?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0atdmpv40Andrey Rublev was the more accomplished player in his career, but Nuno Borges wasn't going to make things easy for him at the Cincinnati Open.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:19 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/joao-fonseca-joins-worrying-injury-trend-tennis-young-stars?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0agq5pdbrGreat young tennis players are missing or withdrawing from events at an alarming pace. Joao Fonseca is the latest to join the list.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fery-suddenly-forcing-way-into-britain-tennis-elite?utm_source=RSSAaron Zacharias01m08jrtb083Arthur Fery's rise on the ATP Tour, despite the Cincinnati Open, and he just got higher after Great Britain named him to their Davis Cup team over Jack Draper.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/iga-swiatek-turns-maria-sakkari-beautiful-start-tennis-nightmare?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0876d22bdIga Swiatek was trying to build on her Canadian Open title in the third round of the Cincinnati Open against Maria Sakkari. The match wasn't easy, though.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:09:59 +0000en