Tag: US Open

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka thanks Carlos Alcaraz for sparing a late-night start

Aryna Sabalenka publicly thanked Carlos Alcaraz after his 96‑minute win kept the Arthur Ashe night session on schedule, letting her avoid another late finish and wrap up her third‑round spot by 11 PM. The quick turnaround eased a familiar headache at Flushing Meadows, where late-night starts have long tested players’ recovery and routines.

Rory McIlroy Earns Early Tee Time After Barely Clearing U.S. Open Cut Line

Rory McIlroy just managed to make the cut at the U.S. Open, sitting 6 over par going into Round 3. He'll tee off Saturday morning at 10:24 a.m. ET with Xander Schauffele. Leaders Sam Burns and J.J. Spaun remain under par, keeping the weekend field tight at Oakmont.