The New York Times – Sports:
The people who coached Frances Tiafoe as a child said they could see even then that he would become one of the world’s top players. But how did they know?
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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Carlos Alcaraz Is Bending Tennis to His Will and Taking Over the Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, the defending U.S. Open men’s singles champion, has forced the best players in the world to adapt to his playing style, or risk losing for a long time.
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A Fan Favorite Is Still Trying to Clear Her Major Hurdle
The New York Times – Sports:
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian player who is popular among spectators and fellow competitors, is the only woman to appear in three of the last five major singles finals. But she has lost them all.
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A Field Guide to the 2023 U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek will try to defend their singles titles, but the likes of Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff won’t make it easy.
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In Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Has a Much-Needed Gift: A Rival
The New York Times – Sports:
The budding rivalry between the two top-ranked players has added an unexpected thrill to the final act of Djokovic’s career, our columnist writes.
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The Suddenly Hot ‘Coco and Jessie Show’ Is Ready to Open in New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula enter the U.S. Open with both on a roll. Can they withstand the home-country pressure?
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Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before
The New York Times – Sports:
Led by Carlos Alcaraz, tennis youth is coming for Djokovic. “My role nowadays is to prevent them from that.”
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The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t reap all the benefits.
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Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal
The New York Times – Sports:
In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a player’s strategy.