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Iga Swiatek was in disbelief when a journalist asked her about beads in her hair.

Tennis world rips journo to shreds after ‘very weird’ question

The reporter has been accused of ‘gutter’ journalism after turning the press conference into a ‘s***-show.’

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Jelena Ostapenko  argues with Taylor Townsend.

US Open in racism row as Osaka calls out Ostapenko

Naomi Osaka has joined the fray over the Jelena Ostapenko-Taylor Townsend post-match war of words with a serious accusation.

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Jelena Ostapenko (right) and Taylor Townsend get into it.

‘She told me I have no class’: Verbal war erupts at US Open

WATCH: Tempers have flared at the US Open, with Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko getting into a heated face-to-face argument after their match.

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Alexei Popyrin will now play Jannik Sinner.

Aussie hopeful sets date with destiny as Demon clinical

Alexei Popyrin has no fear as he prepares to take on the world No.1, while Australia’s No.1 breezed past his countryman.

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Daniil Medvedev exploded after a photographer interrupted his US Open match.

‘Insane’ scenes as photographer interrupts US Open clash on match point

Play couldn’t restart for six minutes as the crowd erupted in a frenzy of boos.

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Aryna Sabalenka was booed onto the court.

World No.1 booed onto the court by bitter US Open crowd

The American tennis faithful proved they have long memories when they gave Aryna Sabalenka a frosty welcome.

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Tennis legend Serena Williams has revealed she has lost 14kg using a weight loss medication.

Serena Williams reveals weight loss drug use

Tennis legend Serena Williams has opened up on using a weight loss medication after giving birth, saying it boosted her healthy lifestyle and left her with more energy.

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Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of another grand slam, this time the US Open, with injury. (AP PHOTO)

Another blow for Kyrgios with US Open injury withdrawal

The Australian has pulled out of the year’s final major due to injury, the latest blow in his ailing career.

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Alex De Minaur will spearhead Australia’s Davis Cup team.

Demon to lead home Cup push

Captain Lleyton Hewitt has unveiled his four-man team for Australia's crucial Davis Cup clash, with the squad eyeing an unprecedented fourth straight finals appearance.

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Venus Williams is making a US Open comeback.

Williams set to make US Open comeback at 45

After years of absence, the tennis legend feels ‘amazing’ ahead of her return.

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Monica Seles has lived with the autoimmune disease for three years.

Tennis legend announces ‘difficult’ diagnosis after three-year secret

In a sad twist, the former world No.1 first noticed symptoms while doing what she loved most.

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Daniil Medvedev struggled through the brutal conditions in his loss.

Former world No.1 overheats in shock loss to Aussie

The grand slam champion couldn’t handle the brutal conditions during the final set.

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Elina Svitolina has spoken out against the abuse.

Tennis champion speaks out after receiving sickening death threats

Some of the abuse Elina Svitolina has received is so twisted and disturbing that it cannot be published.

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Champ Jannik Sinner will be shooting for a record $US5 million prize at the US Open in New York. (AP PHOTO)

Record jackpot for US Open tennis champions

Players at the US Open are to share in a record $US90 million prize money windfall with the men's and women's singles champions each receiving $US5 million.

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Alex de Minaur shows his disappointment after losing in the quarter-finals at the Canadian Open.

De Minaur winning streak crashes to a halt in Canada

Alex de Minaur's eight-match winning run has come to an end with defeat in the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Toronto.

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