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Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Here's what you need to know about the 2025 US Open
Photo: Freepik This year's US Open tennis tournament will commence on Aug 24 and will run until Sept 11, 2025. The tournament will be the 145th US Open, which will take place in Flushing Meadows, New York. Played on hard courts, the matches will happen at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand. The US Open is organized by the United States Tennis Association and is the last of the four tennis Grand Slams held each year. Top-ranked players get a spot in the tournament right away. Moreover, 32 players are picked as 'seeds,' where they are placed in a manner that they don't play against each other. These seeds are chosen based on the points each athlete has earned from other tournaments during the year. Here are the lists of US Open top-ranked players from the men's and women's tours to look out for: Men: Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Taylor Fritz Jack Draper Ben Shelton Novak Djokovic Alex de Minaur Holger Rune Lorenzo Musetti Women: Aryna Sabalenka Coco Gauff Iga Swiatek Jessica Pegula Mirra Andreeva Madison Keys Zheng Qinwen Amanda Anisimova Jasmine Paolini Elena Rybakina Furthermore, the mixed doubles has a new playing format this year. The event will happen over two days during the week before the main tournament starts. As per the prize money, the 2025 US Open will be the first ever event to reach a total of US$90 million (S$121.5 million) for player compensation. This amount tops the previous highest purse in tennis history — a total of US$75 million in 2024, with an increase of 20%. The US Open increased the prize money for every round and event for all players. The 2025 US Open champions from the men's and women's categories will take home a total amount of US$5 million. This is a 39% increase from last year's US$3.6 million prize money. By far, this is the largest winning payout in the sport. See also Unbelievable Arsenal firing away More so, main-draw singles finalists will receive US$2.5 million, an increase of 39%; semi-finalists will now receive US$1.26 million, an increase of 26%; quarter-finalists will get US$660,000, an increase of 25%; and the round of 16 athletes will get US$400,000, an increase of 23%. For the men's and women's doubles, their purses also increased to US$4.78 million, 23% higher than last season's US$3.89 million. For the very first time, the winning teams from the men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles events will earn US$1 million in prize money. Read more about the US Open prize money here. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
CNET
12-07-2025
- Sport
- CNET
Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz; Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Full Fight Card and How to Watch Saturday
The Ring 3 kicks off tonight with co-headlining fights: Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda. Berlanga will face off against Sheeraz in the main event tonight for the WBC super middleweight title eliminator. Berlanga failed to secure the super middleweight title last September in his fight against Canelo Alvarez. Sheeraz has an impressive 21 wins, one draw and no losses under his belt, making him strong competition for Berlanga. Many thought Stevenson and Zepeda would headline the Ring 3 event, but this must-watch fight kicks off before Berlanga and Sheeraz. Stevenson, who is undefeated (23, 0) will have to defend his WBC lightweight title against the also undefeated Zepeda (33, 0). Zepeda got his shot at the lightweight title after a narrow decision crowned him the winner of a 2024 rematch against Tevin Farmer. Both fights are expected to be fireworks on Saturday night. The Ring 3 card isn't usually this stacked with big-name boxers. With legacies and records at stake, it's an event boxing fans won't want to miss. Here's how to catch the action on Saturday, July 12, and how you can use a VPN to watch the fights even if you're traveling. What time is the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz fight? The Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz match will take place at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City on Saturday, July 12. The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The Berlanga-Sheeraz main event will end the night four hours later, at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT). What time is the Stevenson vs. Zepeda fight? The Stevenson vs. Zepeda ring walk is expected to start between 8:40 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET (5:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. PT). Full fight card Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias David Morrell vs. Imam Khataev How to watch the Ring 3 fights on DAZN pay-per-view The fight will stream on DAZN pay-per-view and costs $60. DAZN/CNET DAZN How to watch Berlanga vs. Sheeraz in the US, UK and more. $60 at Dazn You can stream Saturday's boxing event with DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN lets you stream content on smart TVs, Chromecast and gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox. If you're watching in the US, DAZN offers a free trial, so you can watch the fight for $60 and try the service for seven days. If you don't want to miss any of the action, you can sign up for a $30 monthly or $225 annual DAZN subscription. You can also save more by bundling. DAZN is currently offering a 21% discount when you bundle two of the boxing season's three pay-per-view events together. You can also get 30% off an annual DAZN subscription if you get a pay-per-view bundle or individual event. UK viewers can get a DAZN annual subscription for £120 up-front or £25 per month. Australian watchers can get a DAZN Australia annual subscription for AU$150 or AU$15 per month. Other costs vary by territory, so it's best to check DAZN's pricing in your country before signing up. Some countries, including Argentina, Chile and Colombia, require you to download DAZN from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play to sign up. $60 at Dazn How to watch the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz; Stevenson vs. Zepeda fights with a VPN If DAZN isn't available in your area, try using a virtual private network to catch the fight. A VPN lets you watch the fight by connecting to a server where the fight is available for streaming. DAZN is available in several countries, including the US and Canada. You can check to see which other countries are available. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Hamzah Sheeraz eyes Canelo showdown as he plans to ‘shoot for the stars'
Hamzah Sheeraz will return to the ring to make his debut at super-middleweight against former world-title challenger Edgar Berlanga this weekend at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. Sheeraz is coming off an unsuccessful first world-title challenge at middleweight, claiming a draw against Carlos Adames that many believe he was fortunate to get. But Sheeraz is now brimming with confidence at his new weight with his new trainer, Andy Lee. 'I could do one training session tonight in a sweatsuit, and I'll be on weight,' Sheeraz told Boxing News. 'I think that's why I am so chilled, because before I would be like, 'F***, I've got to make weight first and then I can concentrate on the fight'. 'But now I can make the weight, and it's all about the fight.' Sheeraz has joined the elite ranks of fighters trained by the sought-after Andy Lee, including Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker, Tyson Fury and Paddy Donovan. Since moving his camp to Dublin, Sheeraz said that he has never experienced a bond with a coach like he has with Lee. He has taken the opportunity to absorb as much as he can from a man who has been at the very top of the sport as a fighter and trainer. 'We've gelled very well. It's easy,' Sheeraz explained. 'I haven't had this with a coach in the past, to be honest with you. I've just been enjoying it, listening to what he has said – he's been at the top, he knows what he is doing, and he is a very sure man." Watch The Ring 3 live from New York exclusively on DAZN PPV, Saturday, July 12. Buy the PPV now here Taking on Berlanga, who has shared the ring with the undisputed super middleweight champion, is a big step up in weight and calibre of opponent for Sheeraz. It would not have been surprising to see him take a tune-up fight at 168lbs before jumping to the top of the division, but the Brit believes he would be doing himself and the sport a disservice by doing so. 'You just got to look at the landscape of the sport right now as it is,' Sheeraz said. "His Excellency is taking over, putting on the best fights. I think if I did anything else, I'd be doing an injustice to the sport of boxing. I'm not someone who needs my confidence boosted to put in good performances. Put me straight in the deep end.' Turki Alalshikh has picked Sheeraz out as a fighter he has big plans for in the future, alongside the likes of Shakur Stevenson and Canelo Alvarez. "I think that's the plan,' Sheeraz confirmed on a fight with Canelo. 'But I haven't spoken about it myself - those words have not come out of my mouth. But why not shoot for the stars?' Despite the burden of expectation from the Saudi boxing boss on his shoulders and a potential fight with Canelo down the road, Sheeraz maintains that his focus is on the man in front of him, rather than any plans Alalshikh may have. 'My main focus is just Saturday night, Sheeraz said. 'Like for me, after Saturday night, there's nothing. The buck stops on Saturday night with Edgar Belanga."
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Shakur Stevenson makes defiant statement ahead of William Zepeda clash
Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC lightweight title on 12 July against William Zepeda at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, New York, as the co-main event with Hamzah Sheeraz vs Edgar Berlanga. Zepeda, 33-0 (27 kknockouts). comes into the bout with a reputation for power punching and endless stamina. Stevenson acknowledged the challenge, but insisted that he would rise to the occasion. Speaking to The Ring, the WBC champion said this is the most important fight of his career and that the occasion and his opponent will pull the best out of him. Stevenson, 23-0 (11 KOs), said: 'This fight means everything. Zepeda is a hell of a fighter. He is going to bring the best out of me.' He reiterated: 'The fans are going to see the greatest version of me.' The style match-up for this fight is one as old as the sport itself - volume vs skill. Zepeda can work relentlessly for 12 rounds, although he rarely has to with 27 knockouts in 33 fights. Meanwhile, Stevenson has incredible boxing intelligence – able to set traps, make his opponents miss and counter with blinding speed. But the American deplores the narrative of him being an evasive boxer, and has made it clear that he will prove that, despite having the differences in their records, he punches harder than Zepeda. The WBC lightweight champion said: 'Zepeda has 27 knockouts, I have eleven knockouts… [but] I punch harder than him, and I think on fight night that will be the biggest difference between me and him.' Stevenson has been under a lot of scrutiny in the last eighteen months after taking on opponents that were perhaps slightly below the standard a man of his calibre should be sharing the ring with and not putting on the lights-out performances fans expect. He said that this criticism has lit a fire inside him, and he is ready to prove to the whole world that he is the best boxer in any division. Stevenson told The Ring: 'It's a chip on my shoulder. A lot of people have been saying that I'm not the guy, I'm not as good as everybody says, and I'm overrated. I've heard a whole bunch of stuff, and now everybody has to stand by what they said.' He concluded: 'They are going to see come July 12th that I am the best fighter in the sport of boxing.' When asked if he had a read on Zepeda from their brief time sharing the stage at a press conference, Stevenson said he could feel that Zepeda was ready to jump in the ring as soon as possible. The three-weight world champion said: 'He has been waiting for this opportunity for his entire life, but when you are anxious and ready to jump in, you run into something you don't like. I don't think he is very prepared for what's going to come back.' Stevenson offered a visceral prediction for July 12 in his closing statement. He said: 'I pull out my belt and I beat the shit out of him and keep beating him all night until the referee jumps in or someone jumps in to save him.'
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Hamzah Sheeraz in line for mega fight after Edgar Berlanga test, Frank Warren predicts
Hamzah Sheeraz and Edgar Berlanga will step into the ring on 12 July at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, as the co-main event alongside Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda. Sheeraz is coming off an unsuccessful first world title challenge against Carlos Adames at middleweight, after he claimed a draw, which many protested he was lucky to get. He has since moved his training camp to Dublin to develop under the sought-after Andy Lee. Meanwhile, Berlanga made a successful comeback since losing to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez by knocking out Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz in the first round earlier this year, to set up this grudge match with Sheeraz. Sheeraz's promoter, Frank Warren, has weighed in on the card and the circumstances surrounding his British fighter's sudden move up to super-middleweight. Sheeraz, 26, put on an uncharacteristically quiet performance against Adames, and Warren sides with the masses, believing that he 'was fortunate to get the decision'. But the Hall of Fame Promoter told The Ring that, behind closed doors, his fighter had been struggling with the weight-cut and a hand injury which led to his dampened skills on the night. This has not affected the Queensberry Boss's confidence in Sheeraz, who will step up to super-middleweight and straight into the ring against a world-title challenger. He said that Sheeraz is a true fighting man, wasting no time in targeting the top of the 168lb division Warren said to The Ring: 'He's gone straight into the deep end. He's not just fighting a good fighter but fighting him in his backyard. No messing about – [he's] going for it.' Coming off a lacklustre draw, it would be easy to stack some pressure on Sheeraz to get a win in this fight, or he could find himself in a career purgatory – but Warren doesn't see it this way. He believes the pressure is all on Berlanga. Warren said: 'I think the pressure is on Berlanga, he's the home fighter, he's got the guy fighting up [in weight]. A lot of people fancy him to win the fight, so the pressure is on him to deliver.' This fight could have world-title implications for the super-middleweight division as Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh has offered the winner a shot at Canelo if he comes through his undisputed showdown with Terence Crawford. Sheeraz's promoter does not want to distract his man by looking too far ahead, but believes it is a good motivator for Sheeraz to put on his best performance to date and dispel any doubt over his pedigree. The Queensberry founder said: 'He's got to put all that [a potential Canelo fight] in the back of his mind. For the winner of the Berlanga-Hamzah fight, which I believe will be Hamzah, it's a great carrot for him.'
