US Open

England's Justin Rose has clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling two-shot victory at the 113th US Open after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round.

Phil Mickelson, typically bold and unconventional in his tournament build-up, thrilled his fans by moving into an early one-shot lead in the weather-hit first round of the US Open.

Andy Murray has fought off Novak Djokovic to win an epic US Open final and become the first British man in 76 years to win a grand slam singles title.

Second seed Novak Djokovic has completed a weather-interrupted 2-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory over fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer to return to the US Open men's final in pursuit a repeat championship.

Fourth-seeded David Ferrer of Spain has overcome Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 6-3 6-7 2-6 6-3 7-6 in a marathon slugfest to reach the semifinals of the US Open.

Roger Federer has been knocked out of the US Open after losing a quarterfinal thriller to Tomas Berdych, marking his earliest exit from New York in nine years.

Maria Sharapova has clawed her way out of trouble to beat Marion Bartoli 3-6 6-3 6-4 and reach the semifinals of the US Open for the first time in six years.

A ruthless Serena Williams charged into the US Open quarterfinals with a 6-0 6-0 win over Czech Andrea Hlavackova after Roger Federer was gifted a spot in the last eight when Mardy Fish withdrew from the year's final grand slam.

There are many ways to get noticed at the US Open.

Novak Djokovic continued his stroll through the US Open draw as former champion and fan favourite Andy Roddick staved off retirement by ousting Italy's Fabio Fognini in raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Top-ranked Roger Federer continued his dynamic US Open form in near-tropical conditions while fourth seed Serena Williams avenged a shock defeat she suffered in January.

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Samantha Stosur have continued their easy paths through the US Open, while China's Li Na has become the latest victim of British giant-killer Laura Robson.

Serbians Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, a pair of former number one-ranked players hoping to get back to the top of the women's game, coasted into the third round of the US Open under sunny skies at Flushing Meadows.

British teenager Laura Robson drew the curtain on Kim Clijsters' illustrious singles career by eliminating the former world number one from the US Open as other top guns encountered little resistance.

Olympic champion Andy Murray looked to build on his recent success by cruising past Alex Bogomolov Jr. and leading a parade of favourites into the second round of the US Open.

American Webb Simpson has clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling one-shot victory at the 112th US Open after overhauling overnight leaders Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell.

Former champion Jim Furyk clung to a one-shot lead at the US Open with nine holes to play in the final round while Tiger Woods tumbled out of contention.

Tiger Woods has moved ominously into his favourite territory, clawing his way into contention with a one-under-par 69 in tough scoring conditions to lie three shots off the early US Open lead.