Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win first US Open title
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York on September 13, 2026, securing his first US Open title and second Grand Slam crown.
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Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win first US Open title
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on September 12, 2026, winning her first US Open title and third Grand Slam singles crown.
Ingebrigtsen wins Ultimate Championship 5,000m in 12:59.24
Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men’s 5,000m in Budapest on 11 September 2026 in 12:59.24, beating Cole Hocker at the inaugural Ultimate Championship.
Pedro Neto signs new Chelsea deal, Guardian reports
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has agreed a five-year contract with an option for another season, according to a Guardian report published on 11 September 2026.
Budapest set to open first Ultimate Championship with $10 million prize fund
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship is scheduled for 11–13 September 2026 in Budapest, with 381 athletes on the final entry lists and $150,000 for individual winners.
Rybakina beats Gauff to set up US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on 10 September 2026 to reach her first US Open final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka.
Manchester United beat Sabah 4–0 on Champions League return
Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martínez scored as Manchester United defeated Sabah at Old Trafford on September 10, 2026.
England leave Pakistan 268 runs behind after day two at Edgbaston
England made 453 before Ollie Robinson took two early wickets, leaving Pakistan 52 for two and 268 runs behind at the rain-shortened close on September 10, 2026.