The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic said he would not be able to travel to New York for the tournament that begins next week. The United States has travel restrictions that require foreign visitors to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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Victoria Azarenka Dropped From Ukraine Aid Event Before U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
The move came after players from Ukraine complained about the participation of Azarenka, a Belarusian, in the Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition set for Wednesday night.
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Serena Williams Says She Will Retire From Tennis Sometime After U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
In a cover story for Vogue, Williams said she was “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.”
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U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine
The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike at Wimbledon, players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open. Whether they play in an exhibition to support relief efforts in Ukraine is another question.
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U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine
The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike at Wimbledon, players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open. Whether they play in an exhibition to support relief efforts in Ukraine is another question.
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Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka Could Be a Rivalry in the Making
The New York Times – Sports:
Gauff, 18, and Osaka, 24, played a cracker of a match Thursday night in San Jose, Calif., as they prepared for the U.S. Open.
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Noah Lyles’s Sweet Redemption: A 200 Meter Gold, and an American Sweep
The New York Times – Sports:
Lyles led an American sweep of the event. Kenny Bednarek finished second and Erriyon Knighton won the bronze.
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Noah Lyles Is Ready for His Moment This Time
The New York Times – Sports:
At heart, Noah Lyles is a performer. A performer who needs an audience. His 200-meter showdown with Erriyon Knighton will deliver one.
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With a Full Stadium, a Star Sprinter is Ready to Perform.
The New York Times – Sports:
At heart, Noah Lyles is a performer. A performer who needs an audience.