The New York Times – Sports:
Francis Tiafoe’s rise has been the talk of the U.S. Open, but his path to the pros is all but unrepeatable for other young Black men hoping for a career in tennis.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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The Tennis Umpire With the Velvet Voice Makes His Call
The New York Times – Sports:
Kader Nouni, called the “Barry White of tennis,” used to worry that his deep baritone distracted from the job, but now he’s comfortable in the umpire chair.
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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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In Maryland, Frances Tiafoe’s Former Home Rallies Behind Him
The New York Times – Sports:
At the junior tennis club in College Park that gave Tiafoe his start and where he still trains, coaches and aspiring players cheer him on, and never stop working.
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Alcaraz Leaves It (Very, Very) Late in Defeating Sinner at U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
The Spaniard needed five sets and more than five hours to reach the semifinals in a match that ended shortly before 3 a.m. in New York.
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US Open a Coming-Out Party for Russian and Belarusian Tennis Stars
The New York Times – Sports:
Wimbledon barred players from Russia and Belarus over the war in Ukraine. At their first Grand Slam since the French Open, Karen Khachanov and Aryna Sabalenka are making a run.
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Frances Tiafoe Reaches US Open Semifinals With Win Over Rublev
The New York Times – Sports:
Tiafoe backed up a win over Rafael Nadal with a quarterfinal victory over Andrey Rublev, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4.
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Nick Kyrgios’s U.S. Open Run Ends One Match After Beating the Top Seed
The New York Times – Sports:
Karen Khachanov of Russia needed five sets to put Kyrgios away, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4. He will play Casper Rudd of Norway in the semifinals on Friday.
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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.