The biggest story of the US Open over the next few weeks will be Serena Williams.

It's been 31 years since he won a grand slam title but 56-year-old John McEnroe believes he could beat women's world number one Serena Williams.

Stan Wawrinka took a giant step towards defending his Australian Open crown yesterday with a straight-sets quarter-final defeat of Kei Nishikori.

New Zealand tennis No1 Marina Erakovic has suffered a "tough loss" in the second round of the singles at the US Open in New York after looking like she had the measure of her opponent.

Kiwi tennis No1 Marina Erakovic has continued her good form at the US Open by combining for a straight sets win in the doubles first round.

Martin Kaymer returned to the elite in golf with a US Open victory that ranks among the best.

Rafael Nadal won his 13th Grand Slam title by edging No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a riveting U.S. Open final.

Serena Williams was cruising along in the US Open semifinals, serving up another bagel, when, out of nowhere, a competitive tennis match broke out.

After one set, Andy Murray slammed his racket into the court, then mangled it once he reached his chair on the sideline.

Defending champion and tournament third seed Andy Murray has been knocked out of the US Open following a straight sets quarter-final defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka.