Category: Tennis

This Year’s U.S. Open Belongs to Coco Gauff, Win or Lose

It has become clear that Gauff, at age 19, is the queen of this U.S. Open.
A Young Player’s Future Looks Bright Until He Runs Into Carlos Alcaraz

Unseeded Matteo Arnaldi rolled into the fourth round at the U.S. Open, but that’s where his terrific run ended.
How Coco Gauff Can Beat Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Here’s what to know about the singles match between Gauff and Ostapenko, and Gauff’s return to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
How Coco Gauff Can Beat Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Here’s what to know about the singles match between Gauff and Ostapenko, and Gauff’s return to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe Set for All-American Quarterfinal

Here’s what to know about the singles match between Shelton and Tiafoe, two of the three American men remaining in the U.S. Open.
Why Does Frances Tiafoe Change His Shirt So Often at the US Open?

Many athletes take their quirks and superstitions with them into competition, but Tiafoe has taken changing his damp shirt midmatch to an unusual level.
Iga Swiatek, No. 1 Seed at U.S. Open, Loses in Fourth Round

Swiatek, the top-ranked woman, lost to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets.
At the U.S. Open, It Feels Like the Fourth of July

It has been several decades since American tennis players dominated en masse this deep into their home Grand Slam tournament. The American tennis party looks to continue for at least a few more days.
When Coco Gauff and Zendaya Need Tennis Tips, They Ask Brad Gilbert

Gilbert, a former pro, coached Andre Agassi to a U.S. Open victory in 1994. Now he’s advising Gauff — in between calling matches — at this year’s tournament.
The Season’s Hottest Accessory: The Honey Deuce Cup

Tennis fans stack, stash and take home the collectible cup after downing the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail.
The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton

The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
The Hardest Ticket at the U.S. Open? Ball Person.

The road to becoming a U.S. Open ball person is not for the faint of heart.