https://deuceandadvantage.com/2026-08-21https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-home.svg https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/us-open-withdrawal-list-fc354143/2026-08-21https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-us-open-withdrawal-list-fc354143.svgAthletes, audience, competition, court, crowd, fans. TennisThe US Open withdrawal list has reached 11 players, with 9 from the WTA and 2 from the ATP, and 4 high-profile ATP stars in doubt due to injuries (Source: Tennis365) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/us-open-prize-money-f784a18f/2026-08-21https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-us-open-prize-money-f784a18f.svgTwo people exchanging tennis balls on a clay court during nighttime, focusing on the sport's...The US Open has announced a total prize pot of $101 million, with the men's and women's singles champions set to earn $5.5 million each (Source: Tennishead) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/us-open-mixed-doubles-d568b0a0/2026-08-21https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-us-open-mixed-doubles-d568b0a0.svgAryna Sabalenka's racket lies abandoned on the court floor, the strings tangled and worn, as she...Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline the field for the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, which takes place from August 24 to 26 (Source: Sky Sports) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/us-open-offers-record-b685450d/2026-08-21https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-us-open-offers-record-b685450d.svgPadel, padel racket, tennis ball, ball, paddle tennis, wilson. Tennis equipmentThe US Open has announced a record-breaking prize fund of $108m, marking a 20% increase from last year, with the singles' champions set to receive $5.5m each (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/verstappen-commits-red-bull/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-verstappen-commits-red-bull.svgA close-up of a tennis player's anonymous, cropped back, leaning forward and reaching out with...Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030, stating he was closer to retiring than switching teams (Source: Sky Sports) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/us-open-prize-money/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-us-open-prize-money.svgThrilling tennis match at the US Open with a full stadium of enthusiastic fans. Tennis...The US Open has announced a record-breaking prize pot of $108 million, with the men's and women's singles champions each receiving $5.5 million (Source: The Independent) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/novak-djokovic-still-driven/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-novak-djokovic-still-driven.svgTennis, tennis courts, sports, exercise, ball, a tennis ball. TennisNovak Djokovic, the 24-time grand slam champion, remains motivated by doubt and a desire to prove his critics wrong, as revealed in a new documentary about his life and career. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/alcaraz-set-return-us/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-alcaraz-set-return-us.svgTennis ball lying on green court surface with intersecting white lines, indicating sports...Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/pickleball-gains-popularity-among/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-pickleball-gains-popularity-among.svgPortrait of a serious female tennis player holding a racket indoors. Tennis professional photographyTennis players are turning to pickleball as a fun and accessible way to stay active and meet new people. Experts recommend investing in the right gear to improve gameplay and prevent injuries. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-organised-around-tournament/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-organised-around-tournament.svgSide view of crop anonymous sportsman in sportswear standing with racket and ball and preparing...The latest news from the world of tennis, with a focus on the upcoming tournament draw and ranking points. (Source: Sky Sports) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati.svgTop-down view of a tennis court on Hong Kong Island, featuring shadows and a solitary player...World No 1 Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury, citing that he is not ready to compete yet. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/teenage-tennis-star-rafael/2026-08-20https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-teenage-tennis-star-rafael.svgTeenage tennis player in action serving on a sunny outdoor court. Tennis SportsRafael Jódar, a 19-year-old tennis player, has made a significant impact on the ATP Tour despite his young age. He has won his first ATP title, reached a grand slam quarter-final, and risen to No... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/nick-kyrgios-suspended-tennis/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-nick-kyrgios-suspended-tennis.svgA tennis player reaching for a ball on a sunny clay court in Goiânia, Brazil. Tennis SportsAustralian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/kyrgios-career-jeopardy-positive/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-kyrgios-career-jeopardy-positive.svgA thoughtful male tennis player holding a racket, set against a dark background. TennisAustralian tennis player Nick Kyrgios faces a potential four-year ban after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/sabalenka-dominates-cincinnati-medvedev/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-sabalenka-dominates-cincinnati-medvedev.svgTennis player with long hair wearing a sweatband holds racket on shoulder outdoors. TennisWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka breezes through the Cincinnati Open fourth round with a composed performance, while Daniil Medvedev's frustration boils over in a surprise defeat. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/grand-slams-establish-player/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-grand-slams-establish-player.svgTennis, tennis player, sports, dynamics, tennis racket, game. TennisTennis's four Grand Slam tournaments have agreed to form a Player Advisory Council to address ongoing disputes over prize money and player representation. The move comes as the US Open prepares to... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/arthur-fery-ready-test/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-arthur-fery-ready-test.svgDynamic scene of players in action at the US Open on a bright tennis court. Tennis professional...Arthur Fery is set to return to competition at the Cincinnati Open, his first event since his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard. The Briton will compete at his career-high... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/jack-draper-emotional-journey/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-jack-draper-emotional-journey.svgDetailed perspective of a tennis net casting shadows on a vibrant blue court under sunlight. TennisTennis player Jack Draper opens up about his struggles with a bone bruise injury to his left arm, which has forced him to make drastic changes to his game and led to emotional outbursts on the court. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-jack-draper-struggles/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-jack-draper-struggles.svgTennis, tennis court, tennis ball, clay court. TennisBritish tennis player Jack Draper is facing a difficult period in his career due to a long-standing injury and the mental fatigue that comes with it. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-doping-tests-spotlight/2026-08-19https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-doping-tests-spotlight.svgGaithersburg tennis court. TennisMarketa Vondrousova's four-year doping ban has put tennis anti-doping tests in the spotlight, highlighting the importance of understanding and complying with anti-doping rules. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/ben-shelton-defends-canadian/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-ben-shelton-defends-canadian.svgFlying through the water!. TennisBen Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title by defeating Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final, marking his second ATP Masters 1000 championship. Meanwhile, early wins at the... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/iga-swiatek-speaks-out/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-iga-swiatek-speaks-out.svgTennis ball, tennis player, tennis racket, tennis shoes, athletic, tennis. TennisIga Swiatek has spoken out against the criticism she has faced in Poland after winning her first title in 11 months at the Canadian Open. The tennis star expressed her anger towards the doubting... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/williams-sisters-reunite-doubles/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-williams-sisters-reunite-doubles.svgDetailed view of tennis racket with yellow strings, perfect for sports themes. Tennis close upSerena and Venus Williams made a thrilling return to doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, but ultimately lost to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/djokovic-suffers-shock-defeat/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-djokovic-suffers-shock-defeat.svgClose-up of two tennis balls with a vibrant yellow color on a dark background. Tennis close upNovak Djokovic falls to Thiago Agustín Tirante in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open, citing health issues with humidity. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/struggling-venus-williams-suffers/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-struggling-venus-williams-suffers.svgTennis ball with racket shadow on a sunlit clay court. TennisVenus Williams, a seven-time grand slam champion, has suffered her 14th consecutive loss after being defeated by Colombian Emilia Arango at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/arthur-fery-gives-alex/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-arthur-fery-gives-alex.svgTennis, tennis court, yellow, tennis ball, ball, sports. TennisArthur Fery, the 32nd seed, put up a strong fight against the fifth-seeded Alex de Minaur in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, but ultimately fell 7-5, 7-6 (3) in a rain-swept encounter. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/williams-sisters-reunion-falls/2026-08-18https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-williams-sisters-reunion-falls.svgTennis, tennis court, sporty, play, work out, red. TennisVenus and Serena Williams' highly anticipated doubles match at the Cincinnati Open ended in a 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 defeat to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Despite the loss, the sisters expressed... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/djokovic-fading-edge-exposed/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-djokovic-fading-edge-exposed.svgTennis player in action on an indoor court, holding a racket and tennis balls. Tennis...Novak Djokovic's recent struggles in non-grand slam tournaments have raised questions about his future in the sport. (Source: The Guardian) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/fery-named-gb-davis/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-fery-named-gb-davis.svgTennis ball, ball, sport, tennis, game, sports. Tennis equipmentWimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has been selected for Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad against Ecuador, joining Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, while Jack Draper is omitted. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/filipina-tennis-star-alexandra/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-filipina-tennis-star-alexandra.svgA man in a white sweater holds a tennis racket on an indoor court, ready to play. Tennis close upAlexandra Eala becomes the first Filipina to win a WTA title, defeating world number three Jessica Pegula in the Washington Open final. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/top-players-call-calendar/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-top-players-call-calendar.svgMale tennis player hitting a forehand an outdoor court during a sunny day. Tennis SportsLeading women’s players and several male stars have urged tennis authorities to rethink the 2028 schedule after learning the Olympic tennis event will start just three days after Wimbledon’s men’s... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-draper-comeback-effort-2014c4/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-draper-comeback-effort-2014c4.svgMale tennis player poised for a powerful return on an outdoor court in an urban setting...British tennis player Jack Draper's return to the court after a long-term injury was cut short as he suffered a first-round exit at the Canadian Open. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/alcaraz-withdraws-cincinnati-open-81dc5e/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-alcaraz-withdraws-cincinnati-open-81dc5e.svgEngineer, sports engineering, tennis court, tennis, mechanical, research. Tennis SportsWorld number two tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, missing a key tournament in his preparations for the US Open. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/alcaraz-wrist-injury-casts-da389f/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-alcaraz-wrist-injury-casts-da389f.svgAerial view of a tennis player preparing a swing on a clay court during daytime. Tennis SportsCarlos Alcaraz has been sidelined for 114 days with tenosynovitis, missing the French Open, Wimbledon and now withdrawing from Cincinnati, putting his US Open title defence in jeopardy. https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/norrie-overcomes-de-minaur-75fa31/2026-08-17https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-norrie-overcomes-de-minaur-75fa31.svgTwo players engaging in a tennis match on an indoor clay court with natural lighting. Tennis SportsBritain's Cameron Norrie staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open, saving a match point and overcoming a set and 5-2 deficit. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/swiatek-rybakina-set-canadian-552ef5/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-swiatek-rybakina-set-canadian-552ef5.svgTable tennis, ping-pong, bat, table tennis racket, sports, to play. TennisIga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will face each other in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/rybakina-stuns-osaka-canadian-af4a82/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-rybakina-stuns-osaka-canadian-af4a82.svgClose-up of a man holding a tennis racket and ball, ready for practice. Tennis close upElena Rybakina mounts a remarkable comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka in their Canadian Open quarter-final match, securing a spot in the semi-finals. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati-9ce392/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-jannik-sinner-withdraws-cincinnati-9ce392.svgBall, tennis, dirty, amaillo, sport, yellow. Tennis SportsWorld number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but remains optimistic about competing at the US Open later this month. The Italian, who recently won his... https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/rafael-jodar-verge-shattering-3235f2/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-rafael-jodar-verge-shattering-3235f2.svgTennis player on an indoor clay court with a basket of balls and racket, sunlight casting...19-year-old Rafael Jodar is poised to break the record for the fastest rise to the top 10 in tennis history after reaching the semi-finals of the Canadian Open. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/former-tennis-player-roberto-f120e2/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-former-tennis-player-roberto-f120e2.svgPerson in white nike sneakers playing tennis. TennisRoberto Bautista Agut, a 38-year-old former tennis player, has made a successful debut in football with Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos, scoring twice in a 4-2 win. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/draper-choinski-fall-cincinnati-7acffa/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-draper-choinski-fall-cincinnati-7acffa.svgTable tennis, sports, ping pong. TennisJan Choinski and Jack Draper were eliminated in the first round of the Cincinnati Open, while Cameron Norrie progressed to the second round. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/swiatek-secures-first-wta-d0908c/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-swiatek-secures-first-wta-d0908c.svgSport, tennis, ball, outdoor, game, play. Tennis equipmentIga Swiatek has won her first WTA title of the season, defeating Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final with a straight-set victory. (Source: BBC Sport) https://deuceandadvantage.com/news/tennis-fery-wins-return-cb0e2a/2026-08-16https://deuceandadvantage.com/share-tennis-fery-wins-return-cb0e2a.svgA young girl holding a tennis racket and ball on an outdoor court in daylight. 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