The New York Times – Sports:
Gilbert, a former pro, coached Andre Agassi to a U.S. Open victory in 1994. Now he’s advising Gauff — in between calling matches — at this year’s tournament.
Category: Tennis
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The Season’s Hottest Accessory: The Honey Deuce Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis fans stack, stash and take home the collectible cup after downing the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail.
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The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton
The New York Times – Sports:
The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
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The Hardest Ticket at the U.S. Open? Ball Person.
The New York Times – Sports:
The road to becoming a U.S. Open ball person is not for the faint of heart.
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Coco Gauff Wobbles, Then Steals the Show at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Gauff, the 19-year-old American star, made error after error in the first set but rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 win to advance to the round of 16.
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Caroline Wozniacki Is Getting Very Good at Comebacks
The New York Times – Sports:
Wozniacki keeps finding magic at the U.S. Open, but she’s not the only player enjoying a revival. Stan Wawrinka and Elina Svitolina also can’t find the exits.
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Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?
The New York Times – Sports:
Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.
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The One-Handed Backhand Is on the Way to Extinction
The New York Times – Sports:
How can something so beautiful to watch, a stroke so etched into tennis history, be so exploitable — and why have a dwindling handful of players remained loyal to it?
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John Isner Says Goodbye to Pro Tennis at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
A 6-foot-10 American, Isner had announced he would retire following the tournament. Losses in singles and doubles on Thursday ended a career known for powerful serves and a marathon match.