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Powerful Aussie line-up for Davis Cup fray in Sydney
Battling Jordan Thompson will spearhead Australia's push to make another Davis Cup finals week after being named in Lleyton Hewitt's side for their crucial qualifying tie with Belgium in Sydney. Thompson has just got back into action after an injury-ravaged year but Hewitt has had no hesitation plunging the ever reliable 31-year-old fighter into the team which must win the two-day tie at the Ken Rosewall Arena on September 13-14 if they're to qualify among the eight teams for the finals in Bologna in November. Alex de Minaur will, as ever, lead the lineup alongside Alexei Popyrin, with Hewitt potentially having the luxury for the first time of being able to field two top-20 players in the four singles ties. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 🐨Lleyton Hewitt chooses his Davis Cup team that will take on Belgium in Sydney! 👀 — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) August 14, 2025 He'll also have Thompson, ranked 50 in the world, as a singles back-up while Olympic champion Matt Ebden has also been selected to join him in a formidable doubles partnership. The pair have been gaining useful practice, playing alongside each other at this week's Cincinnati Open. With only four players listed so far, Hewitt could also yet include another name to his team list should there be any injury concerns over the busy and demanding US Open spell. In contrast to the Australians being able to field three top-50 singles players, the Belgians have only one top-100 player, world No.54 Zizou Bergs, in their squad. 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪Belgium announces their Davis Cup team that will travel to Sydney to take on Australia! — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) August 14, 2025 Raphael Collignon (No.107) and Alexander Blockx (119) will be battling for the other singles berth, while Joran Vliegen and Sander Gille are both top-100 doubles players. Thompson made his return to action last week in Cincinnati, losing in the first round, after his heroics at Wimbledon in which he reached the fourth round despite struggling badly with a back injury, the latest in a catalogue of woes he's suffered all year. The seven winning nations in the September qualifiers will join defending champions Italy at the Bologna in 'final 8 week' between 18-23 November. Among the team nominations, de Minaur has been joined by several other top-10 stars, headed by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, and Denmark's Holger Rune. Alcaraz and Rune will face off in a blockbuster Spain-Denmark clash in Marbella, while the Americans have a hugely powerful squad, also bolstered by Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe, to take on the Czech Republic, who are led by Miami champion Jakub Mensik.
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What Cool People Are Wearing to the 2025 US Open
Though tennis-throuple drama Challengers was culturally significant for many reasons (most of them being that one Art/Patrick makeout scene), the film and its star Zendaya taught us all a very important lesson: When done right, tennis outfits can actually slay the house down. Who knew?! American flag colors, school girl pleats, and country club gingham (see: Taylor Swift at the 2024 US Open) are crucial aspects of the racket groupie uniform, and the movie proved they actually can result in a certified serve (that's tennis speak). So if you're planning to attend this year's US Open Tennis Championships this year, keep reading, because I've got plenty of tenniscore inspiration for your viewing pleasure. Given that the US Open takes place in Queens and not in the presence of queens, the American sporting event is much more laid-back than its Wimbledon counterpart. When you don't run the risk of bumping into Kate Middleton, you can get away with a lot more, you know? Anything goes, really, but there are a few unofficial rules attendees usually stick to. People tend to go dressy casual, for one, leaning into the inherent preppiness of the sport. Typically, that means nicer pants and dresses over jeans and flip-flops, however, sneakers are totally fine. When it comes to color, traditional tennis whites reign supreme, but wearing flag-inspired colors, like red and blue, is also a common occurrence in the stands. Fans love to embrace the theme, so you'll also see a lot of people wearing tennis gear of their own to watch the game. But you definitely don't need to adopt a whole new personality just to sip on a Honey Deuce! Keep reading for the chicest US Open outfit ideas for all types of styles and vibes that you'll want to recreate this year. When in doubt, look to tennis WAGS like Paige Lorenze, who act as the blueprint for sporting event style. At the 2024 US Open, for example, the Dairy Boy founder went for casual New England vibes, styling a simple white tank and shorts with riding boots, a USA hat, and a grey sweater draped over her shoulders. Is she dressing for a jaunt through Greenwich or a tennis match? Don't know, don't care, because my girl looks good. Even though the US Open is typically more chill than Wimbledon, the vibes are super similar. Royal favorites, like tweed, gingham, and nautical stripes, are top picks for attendees. Embrace posh British tweed in an American-inspired hue for a UK/US crossover look that serves. At any tennis game, little white dresses are a dime a dozen, but some great accessories will make your own LWD feel unique. Channel a little Eurocore extravagance by layering with a baseball cap, silk scarf, and sunglasses. The combo gives "rich auntie on vacation" vibes, while also providing several layers of much-needed UV protection—which will come in handy, given that Arthur Ashe Stadium is open-air. Though most attendees will be cosplaying Hartford soccer moms, you don't have to abide by the event's unofficial preppy dress code. If your aesthetic leans more streetwear, play up the sporty aspect of the event with a striped jersey and cargo skirt. Hoop earrings and sneakers complete the final picture. The reason it's so difficult to pull off an all-white outfit is because there are so many different shades, and finding two that match perfectly is nearly impossible. Embrace the mismatch by styling cream with ivory or true white with taupe. The monochromatic vibes will make your look feel elevated and polished—perfect for the US Open. I, for one, love a theme and I fully support going all in on the tenniscore trend. Pleated skirt? Hell yes. Old-school Reeboks? Absolutely. Authentic varsity jacket? Throw it on, babes. If football fans can wear foam fingers and cheese cubes on their heads, you're allowed to cosplay a tennis girlie just for a night. Zendaya didn't put her whole back into the role of Tashi Duncan just for the girlies to show up to the US Open in a plain dress. Okay? Put your own twist on her most iconic Challengers 'fit in a striped button-down and khaki pants. From there, feel free to accessorize at will, but you can't go wrong with shield sunnies and a dad cap. I'll let you in on a little secret: The outfits for regattas, horse racing, and tennis are pretty much interchangeable. Mix and match aesthetics, like Issa Rae, by styling tennis whites with a saddle-inspired leather bag and luxe strappy sandals. A good rule of thumb: If you'd wear it to a Fourth of July party, you can safely wear it to the US Open. The sporting event is all about showing pride and support for our American tennis pros, so put your best red, white, and blue on display—more on that ahead. Neutral lovers, this event was literally made for you. Pull together your favorite lowkey base and play with color in the accessory department. Cherry red flats and a blue baseball cap will make your tennis look feel appropriately styled—you can even throw in a butter yellow handbag! Another one for the edgy girls in the back! An athletic dress reads sporty, but with the right accessories (i.e. lug-sole sneakers and slim shades) it transforms into a look worthy of the coolest baddie on your FYP. In 2024, Taylor Swift famously pulled up to the US Open in a red gingham Reformation dress and, thus, a dress code was born. Take style notes from the best sports WAG in the business by wearing crimson checks with the classic tennis whites. Finish with a red lip, ballet flats, and a Kansas City Chiefs tight end boyfriend to properly round out the look. Miu Miu may be the toughest fashion month invite to secure, but attending the US Open is as simple as buying a ticket. In terms of dress code, the two events are pretty similar, with sporty layers, bubble skirts, and academic-inspired silhouettes reigning supreme. So if you're attending this year's tournament, feel free to embrace the preppy Miu Miu runway look. Pleated skirts are the backbone of every tennis wardrobe for both players and spectators. Give yours a more casual feel by styling it with a loose-fitting sweater and a pair of sling-back kitten heels. Lacoste's pleated skirt bag is the ultimate finishing touch, but if you don't feel like dropping $250, a standard baguette bag will work just as well. Capris were the leading trend of summer 2025 and, as such, would make an excellent choice for your US Open 'fit. Style them with a collared shirt and white sandals for a polished look that will fit right in among the match's stylish fans. Kelsey (she/her) is a freelance digital fashion editor and writer with a knack for turning top-performing content into top-selling content. She has extensive experience in editorial and e-commerce strategy, having worked in both divisions during her years at Seventeen and Bustle. With more than a decade of experience in digital media, she also offers creative and social media consulting, as well as copywriting services. She enjoys cheeseburgers, traveling, and vintage hauls. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.
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Gauff dominates Bronzetti to reach Cincinnati last eight
Coco Gauff claimed a 6-2, 6-4 win over Lucia Bronzetti to reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday, with the second seed's game showing some minor rust after a bye in the previous round. Gauff got a free pass into the last 16 when intended opponent Dayana Yastremska withdrew before the start with injury. The American, who won the Cincinnati title in 2023 before carrying her momentum to a US Open crown three weeks later, will next meet either seventh seed Jasmine Paolini or former Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova. Gauff will be playing her third 1000-level quarter-final of the season after Madrid and Rome -- both of which she went on to reach the final. The 21-year-old, who lost an early break in both sets, finally secured a spot in the last eight with a concluding break of the 61st-ranked Italian's serve as Bronzetti hit long after 79 minutes on court. Gauff said that memories of her title success here two years ago come to the surface whenever she is on the center court. "It's super special to play on this court, I have so many memories from 2023. "I played controlled but aggressive, but sometimes I was a bit passive. It's tough because the ball really flies and she was giving me no pace. "I had chances (when she lost serve) but I missed a couple of balls. I was still able to close it out." str/nf
