The New York Times – Sports:
After a lengthy delay caused by protesters in the stands, Gauff, 19, became the youngest American player to make the final in New York since Serena Williams in 2001.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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Climate Protesters Stop U.S. Open Semifinal Match
The New York Times – Sports:
The delay of more than 40 minutes during the match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova appeared to be caused by environmental protesters.
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Coco Gauff Plays Karolina Muchova in US Open Semifinal Thursday
The New York Times – Sports:
Gauff, 19, is one match win away from making the U.S. Open singles final for the first time in her career.
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At the U.S. Open, Stifling Heat Causes Some Players to Lose Their Cool
The New York Times – Sports:
An unseasonal stretch of extreme heat and humidity has left the stadiums at the Open sweltering. But a few players, Coco Gauff among them, say the hotter, the better.
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Naomi Osaka Makes U.S. Open Return. But Not for Tennis.
The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion, has taken breaks from tennis for her mental health and to start a family, but she is aiming to compete again in 2024.
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Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.
The New York Times – Sports:
Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Other Top Tennis Pros Rely On Drop Shots
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz is among the ranked players on the men’s and women’s tours who have increasingly dared to use the drop shot on crucial points.
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Ben Shelton Advances to U.S. Open Semifinal Against Novak Djokovic
The New York Times – Sports:
Shelton, 20, becomes the youngest American man to reach a U.S. Open semifinal since Andy Roddick in 2003.
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Coco Gauff Storms Into the U.S. Open Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
After easily beating Jelena Ostapenko, 6-0, 6-2, Gauff, 19, is now one match win away from her first career singles final at the Open.