The New York Times – Sports:
Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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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.
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Jennifer Brady, Finally Healthy, Tries to Get Back to Work
The New York Times – Sports:
After a star turn in 2020 and ’21, Brady was sidelined for nearly two years by a chronic foot condition and a knee injury that, combined, sometimes left her in “a very dark place.”
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Ons Jabeur Calls Wimbledon Loss ‘the Most Painful’ of Her Career
The New York Times – Sports:
“Honestly, I felt a lot of pressure, feeling a lot of stress,” Jabeur said after losing the women’s singles final to Marketa Vondrousova.
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At Wimbledon, Is It Time for Hawk-Eye Live To Replace The Line Judges?
The New York Times – Sports:
Line judges made incorrect calls in the first week that changed the trajectory of matches for Andy Murray, Bianca Andreescu and Venus Williams, among others. Is it time to give computers the job?
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For Corey Pavin, the Right Club for a U.S. Open Win
The New York Times – Sports:
He took the 1995 U.S. Open when he picked a 4-wood on the final hole and hit a shot that is still remembered.
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Why Tennis Matches at the Australian Open Never Seem to End
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
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A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On
The New York Times – Sports:
When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.