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.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe Set for All-American Quarterfinal
The New York Times – Sports:
Here’s what to know about the singles match between Shelton and Tiafoe, two of the three American men remaining in the U.S. Open.
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Why Does Frances Tiafoe Change His Shirt So Often at the US Open?
The New York Times – Sports:
Many athletes take their quirks and superstitions with them into competition, but Tiafoe has taken changing his damp shirt midmatch to an unusual level.
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Iga Swiatek, No. 1 Seed at U.S. Open, Loses in Fourth Round
The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek, the top-ranked woman, lost to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets.
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At the U.S. Open, It Feels Like the Fourth of July
The New York Times – Sports:
It has been several decades since American tennis players dominated en masse this deep into their home Grand Slam tournament. The American tennis party looks to continue for at least a few more days.
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When Coco Gauff and Zendaya Need Tennis Tips, They Ask Brad Gilbert
The New York Times – Sports:
Gilbert, a former pro, coached Andre Agassi to a U.S. Open victory in 1994. Now he’s advising Gauff — in between calling matches — at this year’s tournament.
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The Season’s Hottest Accessory: The Honey Deuce Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis fans stack, stash and take home the collectible cup after downing the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail.
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The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton
The New York Times – Sports:
The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
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The Hardest Ticket at the U.S. Open? Ball Person.
The New York Times – Sports:
The road to becoming a U.S. Open ball person is not for the faint of heart.