Rafael Nadal and Ben Stiller have dinner ahead of his first set at the US Open

Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week. Thanks for joining me today and throughout the US Open. It's been an incredible tournament, starting with Serena Williams' retirement run, the exploits of Frances Tiafoe, Iga Swiatek's third grand slam and now Alcaraz's historic night.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first US Open in the men’s singles tournament final. The 19-year-old athlete secured his first Grand Slam title and became the No. 1 ranked player on the ATP Tour after defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.The Spaniard tennis star began the year ranking in the position No.

French Open final against Rafael Nadal earlier this year has helped him prepare for a high-stakes showdown against Carlos Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. Both finalists are aiming to clinch their first Grand Slam crowns and whoever wins will also emerge from the tournament as world No 1. Alcaraz has taken the tough route to the US Open final with three consecutive five-set marathons against Marin Cilic, Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe.

upsetting Rafael Nadal in four sets during the Round of 16. That was not a small feat, as Nadal went into that match with 22 consecutive Grand Slam victories, having made at least the quarterfinal of each of the last 16 majors he participated in since the 2017 U.S. Open.«Man, this is wild.

Serena Williams’ final U.S. Open match Friday was a grand slam for ESPN.

Serena Williams as he took to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court for his US Open clash with Rafael Nadal. The American stepped out wearing the 'GOAT' hoodie made by her official Serena brand just days after the 23-time Grand Slam champion played her final match on the same court, losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets. Tiafoe is playing on the US Open's main showcourt for the first time this tournament as he faces Nadal for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Rafael Nadal has broken his silence on his wife's health for the first time since multiple reports emerged that Mery Perello had been hospitalised over concerns with her pregnancy. The world No 3 is expecting his first child with his partner of 17 years and has addressed concerns over her condition as she remains in Mallorca while he is competing at the US Open.

Good Morning America star Lara Spencer has wowed fans with a stunning appearance at the US Open Tennis Championships rocking a flirty navy blue tennis skirt.Exclusive: Lara Spencer opens up about body confidence in revealing interviewLara posed for a picture with Rennae Stubbs, Serena Williams' tennis coach, and she wore the skirt with a deep green polo shirt and white knit jumper.VIDEO: Lara Spencer's post-show antics with co-stars"Hearing what it was like to coach @serenawilliams in her last Grand Slam was so incredibly cool and insightful for our viewers @rennaestubbs," Lara captioned the post."All of us at @goodmorningamerica thank you for making time for us early each day at the #USOPEN--when you are just a WEE bit busy.. (And thank you @espn! P.S.-Your coverage has been awesome)."MORE: Serena Williams discusses changing routines with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter OlympiaMORE: GMA's Lara Spencer's luxury foyer in her Connecticut home looks like a five star hotel"Great picture Lara," commented one fan as others left heart and flame emojis.The post comes after Serena bowed out of the tournament on Friday, ending her 27-year career as the greatest tennis player of all time.A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara at the US OpenSerena announced that she would retire from competitions earlier this summer.

An honor. Many celebs took to social media to talk about Serena Williams’ last game. The tennis champion likely played her final match at the US Open in Flushing, New York on September 2, 2022, after she lost to Ajla Tomljanović.

Rafael Nadal is after his 23rd Grand Slam title. Still, the tennis player had a scary moment during the second round of the U.S. Open after hitting himself with his racket while competing against Fabio Fognini.Although Nadal won the match, he dropped his racket in the middle of a set, grabbed his nose, and lay on the court.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor look as happy as can be! Following their reconciliation, the couple was spotted smiling together while attending the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, on Tuesday.Stiller, 56, wore an open denim shirt over a black T-shirt and matching pants, while Taylor, 51, opted for a black dress and gold jewelry.The pair was seen smiling, laughing and enjoying each other's company as they watched Rafael Nadal of Spain complete a first round victory over Australia's Rinky Hijikata. Stiller and Taylor got married in 2000 and separated in 2017.

of her career, but also Williams’s sparkling and shimmering form, covered in crystals, all the way up to her curls.For her first U.S. Open 2022 look, Williams wore a custom black Nike set she designed herself. Inspired by dresses worn by figure skaters, it featured a gem-encrusted bodice with starry detail evoking the night sky over Arthur Ashe Stadium stadium and a tulle skirt with six layers to symbolize her previous U.S.