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Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York

Aug 30, 2026, 3:21 PM

Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, reacts following a match against Storm Hunter, of Australia, during the ...

Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, reacts following a match against Storm Hunter, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open, the season’s final Grand Slam, is underway in New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their singles titles, Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major, and Venus and Serena Williams reunite in doubles.

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Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open, the season’s final Grand Slam, is underway in New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their singles titles, Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major, and Venus and Serena Williams reunite in doubles.

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Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York