At the U.S. Open, the Dwindling Ranks Leave Space and a Solitary Vibe
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At the U.S. Open, the Dwindling Ranks Leave Space and a Solitary Vibe

The U.S. Open begins with 128 players in each singles draw, and every day some will lose. Gradually, then suddenly, there’s a lot of space in the locker rooms.
At the U.S. Open, Stifling Heat Causes Some Players to Lose Their Cool
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At the U.S. Open, Stifling Heat Causes Some Players to Lose Their Cool

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.