The New York Times – Sports:
Wu Yibing became the first Chinese man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 1946. He says it’s his “responsibility” to pick up where the retired champion Li Na left off in growing the game.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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Venus and Serena William Lose First Round Doubles Match at US Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Serena and Venus Williams lost the first set even after having a set point. They eventually were defeated, 7-6 (5), 6-4, by Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic.
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How Do Doubles Teams Partner Up?
The New York Times – Sports:
Sometimes, all it takes is a text (or a DM).
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Serena Williams US Open Tickets demand Keeps Going Up
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans are anticipating that Williams may go on a run — and that their chances to see her in person are waning.
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Don’t watch much doubles? Here are some differences from singles.
The New York Times – Sports:
The points develop much differently in doubles compared with singles.
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No Handshake After Ukrainian loses to Belarusian at U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, who lost to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, said she had no interest in shaking hands with players who had not spoken out publicly against Russia’s invasion.
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From Start to Finish, Venus and Serena Williams Always Had Each Other
The New York Times – Sports:
Since the Williams sisters first burst into tennis in the 1990s, their legacy has been tied to one another. They will play doubles in perhaps the final tournament of their careers.
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‘I’m Just Serena,’ Swinging Freely for Another Grand Slam Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Of course Serena Williams is confident. She deserves to be. And her opponents know that her improving game and overwhelming crowd support make beating her in this U.S. Open all the more difficult.