The New York Times – Sports:
Gauff, 19, has been in the spotlight since she was a 15-year-old playing Wimbledon, but after winning the U.S. Open singles title, those lights will burn far hotter.
Author: David Waldstein
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An Extraordinary Men’s Doubles Three-Peat at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Rajeev Ram of the United States and Joe Salisbury of Britain are the first pair to win three straight doubles titles in New York in the Open era.
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At the U.S. Open, the Dwindling Ranks Leave Space and a Solitary Vibe
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. Open begins with 128 players in each singles draw, and every day some will lose. Gradually, then suddenly, there’s a lot of space in the locker rooms.
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Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.
The New York Times – Sports:
Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together.
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Coco Gauff Storms Into the U.S. Open Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
After easily beating Jelena Ostapenko, 6-0, 6-2, Gauff, 19, is now one match win away from her first career singles final at the Open.
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Why Did They Stop Celebrating Walk-Off Wins at Home Plate?
The New York Times – Sports:
Walk-off wins used to be celebrated at home plate with the player who scored. At some point, without explanation, the emphasis flipped to the batter.
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At the U.S. Open, Alex Michelsen Is Growing Up Fast
The New York Times – Sports:
Michelsen, a 19-year-old American who passed on the University of Georgia to turn pro, has raced up the rankings since January and should break into the top 100 after his run in New York.
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Ons Jabeur Struggles to a First-Round Win at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Jabeur, who said she had been dealing with an illness before the tournament, appeared weary at the end of the match but nonetheless took the first step toward a repeat run to the final.
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A Fan Favorite Is Still Trying to Clear Her Major Hurdle
The New York Times – Sports:
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian player who is popular among spectators and fellow competitors, is the only woman to appear in three of the last five major singles finals. But she has lost them all.