The New York Times – Sports:
The ball from Aaron Judge’s 60th homer carried two markings — one of them invisible — authenticating it as the real deal. He will be pitched special baseballs for the rest of the season.
Author: David Waldstein
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Roger Federer’s Retirement Makes Room for a New Era of Champions
The New York Times – Sports:
Roger Federer’s retirement will auger opportunities for a new generation of players not named Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.
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At the U.S. Open, Future College Tennis Stars Are an Unsung Draw
The New York Times – Sports:
College coaches can be found across the U.S. Open’s outer courts during the juniors competitions, displaying their school colors while searching for the next star recruit.
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Frances Tiafoe Has Them Talking About Tennis in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The New York Times – Sports:
Tiafoe, whose parents emigrated from the war-torn country before he was born, is the youngest American man to reach a U.S. Open quarterfinal in 16 years, and he has enough talent for two nations.
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How Ajla Tomljanovic Faced Down Serena Williams and 24,000 Others
The New York Times – Sports:
On the advice of her father, Tomljanovic channeled Kevin Costner to beat the six-time U.S. Open champion in front of a raucous, partisan crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Wu Yibing’s U.S. Open Run Could Influence Tennis in China
The New York Times – Sports:
Wu Yibing became the first Chinese man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 1946. He says it’s his “responsibility” to pick up where the retired champion Li Na left off in growing the game.
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It Was Anett Kontaveit Against Serena Williams, and the Crowd
The New York Times – Sports:
Kontaveit was up for the challenge of facing Williams in front of fans who had little interest in her winning as they celebrate Williams’s career. She forced a third set, but the fans got what they wanted.
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With Upset Over Taylor Fritz, Brandon Holt Is Making a Name for Himself
The New York Times – Sports:
Holt, a qualifier who inherited tennis skills from his mother, the U.S. Open winner Tracy Austin, and his other pastime — music — from his father, is putting together a tidy run at the tournament.
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Serena Williams Keeps Focus Amid the Fanfare
The New York Times – Sports:
A star-studded crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was joined by throngs of fans outside during Williams’s first-found U.S. Open match.