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.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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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.
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This Year’s U.S. Open Belongs to Coco Gauff, Win or Lose
The New York Times – Sports:
It has become clear that Gauff, at age 19, is the queen of this U.S. Open.
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A Young Player’s Future Looks Bright Until He Runs Into Carlos Alcaraz
The New York Times – Sports:
Unseeded Matteo Arnaldi rolled into the fourth round at the U.S. Open, but that’s where his terrific run ended.
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How Coco Gauff Can Beat Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Here’s what to know about the singles match between Gauff and Ostapenko, and Gauff’s return to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.