US Open 2026: Kyrgios banned as British contingent exits
Kyrgios Sanctioned Amid US Open Drama
The US Open has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding Nick Kyrgios, who has accepted a one-month ban after failing a drug test. The Australian player has entered a treatment program as part of the disciplinary process, marking a significant development in an already eventful tournament.
British Challenge Ends; Top Seeds Progress
Britain's representation at the tournament has been completely eliminated from the singles draw, with both Dart and Jones exiting their respective matches. Meanwhile, several seeded players advanced smoothly through their second-round encounters. American hopes were buoyed by Shelton and Tiafoe progressing, while Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her dominance with a rapid victory lasting just 53 minutes.
Upsets and Surprises Continue
Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny delivered an upset victory over 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach the third round. Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz required four sets to secure his win, while Jessica Pegula and Frances Navarro advanced on a rain-affected day at Flushing Meadows.
Today's tennis headlines
- No Britons left in US Open singles as Dart & Jones lose — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Kyrgios gets one-month ban after failing drug test — espn.com
- Eala, Osaka advance to 3rd round at US Open — espn.com
- Alcaraz puts positive spin on going 4 sets in win — espn.com
- Sabalenka races into third round in 53 minutes — espn.com
- Shelton, Tiafoe charge into US Open 3rd round — espn.com
- Pegula, Navarro advance on rainy day at US Open — espn.com
- 🎾 US Open: Where to watch, schedule, more — espn.com
- Nick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use — theguardian.com
- Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny stuns 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach US Open last 32 — theguardian.com
- US Open 2026: Auger-Aliassime and Musetti depart; Fritz, Osaka and Swiatek win – as it happened — theguardian.com