The New York Times – Sports:
In case you missed it: defending women’s champion Emma Raducanu is out, and defending men’s champion Daniil Medvedev is set for a finals-worthy match with Nick Kyrgios.
Author: Christopher Clarey
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Serena Williams Willed Her Way to a Glorious Goodbye
The New York Times – Sports:
Her last match — at the U.S. Open and probably of her career — was a gutsy display of the power and resilience that have kept fans cheering for nearly 30 years.
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Serena Williams Prepared a Little Differently for This U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Analytics, scouting first-time opponents, additional coaching input, new footwork drills and treating doubles like practice — so far it’s adding up to winning.
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Venus and Serena William Lose First Round Doubles Match at US Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Serena and Venus Williams lost the first set even after having a set point. They eventually were defeated, 7-6 (5), 6-4, by Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic.
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‘I’m Just Serena,’ Swinging Freely for Another Grand Slam Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Of course Serena Williams is confident. She deserves to be. And her opponents know that her improving game and overwhelming crowd support make beating her in this U.S. Open all the more difficult.
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Serena Williams’s Next Opponent Is a Struggling Anett Kontaveit
The New York Times – Sports:
They will face off in a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, a venue that feels like home to Williams even if it has not always been a haven.
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For Venus and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Day and Night Experiences
The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike her sister, Venus was not prepared to deal with questions about her tennis future after a loss in the first round of the singles tournament. “I’m just focused on the doubles,” she said.
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Serena Williams Rises to the Occasion, Like So Many Times Before
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams met a valedictory night at the U.S. Open with a win that was fitting, and with a second-round match on Wednesday, the farewell party at Arthur Ashe Stadium continues.
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On a Busy First Day at the U.S. Open, All Eyes Are on Serena Williams
The New York Times – Sports:
There are 63 other matches on opening day, but they have been relegated to the background as Williams prepares to play what could be her final singles match.