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.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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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.
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In Tennis, a Higher Ranking Means Better Perks
The New York Times – Sports:
Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.
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Jessica Pegula Is Still in the Hunt for her First Major Title
The New York Times – Sports:
She is the top female American tennis player and knows that she has to be more aggressive to win more.
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U.S. Open Draws Pave the Way for a Rematch of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Novak Djokovic, the No. 2 seed, does not have an easy path to a 24th Grand Slam title, and neither does Iga Swiatek, the defending women’s champion.