The New York Times – Sports:
The names of a lot of the young pros on the tennis tour have a familiar ring to them. It’s about more than good genes.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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An All-American Australian Open Quarterfinal: Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul
The New York Times – Sports:
Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul are playing for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals. The United States has waited a long time for something like this.
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Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsey Vonn’s Record for World Cup Wins
The New York Times – Sports:
Shiffrin passed Vonn by winning her 83rd World Cup race, the most by a female skier. She now needs just four more wins to break Ingemar Stenmark’s career record of 86.
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Jessica Pegula Flies Under the Radar at the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Jessica Pegula leads a cohort of players into the quarterfinals that few outside the locker room were paying attention to before the tournament. In this intensely mental sport, that was a good thing.
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At the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic Wins But Andy Murray Loses
The New York Times – Sports:
The aging stars were both playing hurt at the Australian Open. Only Djokovic managed to move on, beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
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Frances Tiafoe’s Life Goes Technicolor
The New York Times – Sports:
A thunderous run to the semifinals at the 2022 U.S. Open changed Tiafoe’s life. Now the rising American tennis star wants more.
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A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On
The New York Times – Sports:
When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.
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Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.
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Extreme Heat and Torrential Rain Plague Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
At the first Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, the heat got so intense that play was halted for most of the afternoon. In the evening, a torrential rain fell, halting play once more.