Khachanov reaches US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires

Russia’s Karen Khachanov hits a return to Belgium’s Alexander Blockx during their men’s singles quarter-final tennis match on day eleven of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP) September 10, 2026 NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Karen Khachanov punched his ticket to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, advancing when Belgian Alexander Blockx retired from their quarter-final with the Russian leading 6-2, 7-5, 3-2. Khachanov, currently ranked 50th in the world, entered the tournament unseeded at a Grand Slam for the first time since Wimbledon in 2018. But he is in his third Grand Slam semi-final after making it to the last four at the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Australian Open. He will face either top-seeded Alexander Zverev or Dutch veteran Botic van de Zandschulp, who were both locked in battle at press time for a place in the final. Khachanov’s run to the quarters had featured wins over third-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime and rising US talent Learner Tien, seeded 14th. In Blockx, he faced an opponent who was already battling injuries coming in. “I saw really that he was suffering all over his body,” Khachanov said. Blockx, the first Belgian man to reach the US Open quarters, said he was on the verge of retiring with a rib injury in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo. On Wednesday, he had medical timeouts for treatment on a foot and for apparent lower back pain that hindered him throughout. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, September 10, according to the latest e... KINGSTON, Jamaica— Defending champions Mt Pleasant FA moved into contention for qualification to the next round of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup after ed... ST JAMES, Jamaica — Work has been paused on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road as the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), reviews its sa... KINGSTON, Jamaica— A hat-trick by Demarco Bryan propelled Norman Manley High to the biggest win of the opening round of the Manning Cup, trouncing Ard... Psychologist discusses potential effects of AI-Companion use As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more intertwined with daily life, some models are being designed and advertised as companions, but psychologis... KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former Jamaica Defence Force soldier and his ex-wife, both 25, were found dead inside their Georgia apartment on Monday as US au... PARIS, France (AFP) -- Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran Torres sc... ST MARY, Jamaica — A gunman walked into a bar in the quiet coastal community of Robin’s Bay, St Mary, on Wednesday afternoon and shot three men dead b... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives