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Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.

Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together.

By David Waldstein

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Carlos Alcaraz and Other Top Tennis Pros Rely On Drop Shots

Carlos Alcaraz is among the ranked players on the men’s and women's tours who have increasingly dared to use the drop shot on crucial points.

By Kurt Streeter

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Ben Shelton Advances to U.S. Open Semifinal Against Novak Djokovic

Shelton, 20, becomes the youngest American man to reach a U.S. Open semifinal since Andy Roddick in 2003.

By Matthew Futterman

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Zheng Qinwen Is Coming Into Her Own

Zheng, 20, has battled through four matches at the U.S. Open, improving with each win. On Wednesday, she will play Aryna Sabalenka, who is on the cusp of being the world No. 1.

By Matthew Futterman