The New York Times – Sports:
Williams has said the U.S. Open, which begins on Monday, is likely her final tournament.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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Novak Djokovic Says He Will Miss U.S. Open
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.
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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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The N.C.A.A. Champion Ben Shelton Is Turning Pro. He Already Has a Big Win.
The New York Times – Sports:
A valiant effort against John Isner and two wins at a Masters 1000 event helped persuade Ben Shelton to leave the University of Florida, where his father was his coach.
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A Surprising Year Could Culminate in a Surprising U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Two unseeded players won in a big U.S. Open warm-up tournament, another unexpected result in an odd tennis season.
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Serena Williams Brought New Fans to Tennis. Are You One of Them?
The New York Times – Sports:
Part of Williams’s legacy can be seen in the stands of her matches, where the spectators are among tennis’s most diverse.
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Serena Williams Loses to Emma Raducanu in Cincinnati
The New York Times – Sports:
Emma Raducanu beat Williams in straight sets in the first round at the Western and Southern Open. Williams’s next tournament, and quite possibly her last, will be the U.S. Open.
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For Serena Williams, Another Warmup Before the Grand Finale
The New York Times – Sports:
After a postponement because of physical problems, Williams is scheduled to play Emma Raducanu on Tuesday. Her prime target is the U.S. Open, and she will not want to take undue risks.
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At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams Was a ‘Game Changer’
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams, along with her sister Venus, transformed the tournament grounds in Queens into a more inclusive environment.