The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek, the world No. 1, beat Jabeur in straight sets to capture her first U.S. Open singles title. It is her third Grand Slam title and first on a surface other than clay.
Category: Swiatek, Iga (2001- )
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U.S. Open Women’s Final: Iga Swiatek vs. Ons Jabeur Preview
The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek will look to affirm her place as the top-ranked player, while Jabeur could become the first African woman to win the U.S. Open.
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Ons Jabeur Will Play Iga Swiatek for the U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Jabeur, who lost this year’s Wimbledon final, will get another chance to win her first major title after beating Caroline Garcia in straight sets. Swiatek will play for her third Grand Slam title.
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The Void Serena Williams Left in Tennis Doesn’t Need to Be Filled
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis has long thrived on singular stars, no one bigger than Serena Williams. But perhaps women’s tennis doesn’t need one big name to be interesting.
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What You Missed at the U.S. Open While You Were Glued to Serena Williams
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.
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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.
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Tennis Is Done With Covid-19, but the Virus Isn’t Done With Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
With testing, quarantine and isolation requirements all but gone, tennis finally seems to have entered a stage of pandemic apathy, much like a lot of society.