Category: Tennis

Coco Gauff Wobbles, Then Steals the Show at the U.S. Open

Gauff, the 19-year-old American star, made error after error in the first set but rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 win to advance to the round of 16.
Caroline Wozniacki Is Getting Very Good at Comebacks

Wozniacki keeps finding magic at the U.S. Open, but she’s not the only player enjoying a revival. Stan Wawrinka and Elina Svitolina also can’t find the exits.
Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.
The One-Handed Backhand Is on the Way to Extinction

How can something so beautiful to watch, a stroke so etched into tennis history, be so exploitable — and why have a dwindling handful of players remained loyal to it?
John Isner Says Goodbye to Pro Tennis at the U.S. Open

A 6-foot-10 American, Isner had announced he would retire following the tournament. Losses in singles and doubles on Thursday ended a career known for powerful serves and a marathon match.
At the U.S. Open, Alex Michelsen Is Growing Up Fast

Michelsen, a 19-year-old American who passed on the University of Georgia to turn pro, has raced up the rankings since January and should break into the top 100 after his run in New York.
At The U.S. Open, Arthur Fils Of France Keeps On Winning

At the U.S. Open, Arthur Fils, a 19-year-old Frenchman, is surpassing expectations. Britain’s Jack Draper, 21, has been there. It’s all good.
At 19, Coco Gauff Is the Veteran Player in Her U.S. Open Matchup

Coco Gauff, at 19, was three years older than her latest opponent in the tournament, Mirra Andreeva, who turned professional last year.
Life at a Grand Slam: What You Don’t See on TV at the U.S. Open

The commute, the fight for court time and the sponsorship commitments make the life of a tennis player demanding during this tournament.
Morgan Riddle Is the Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis

The fashion influencer Morgan Riddle has become a niche celebrity at professional tennis matches, where she cheers for her boyfriend, the American player Taylor Fritz, as some fans cheer for her.
At the U.S. Open Tommy Paul Readies Himself for the Second Round

After numerous misfires with his career, Paul, an American seeded 14th at the U.S. Open, finds himself as comfortable on the court as off it, and into the second round in Queens.
Ons Jabeur Struggles to a First-Round Win at the U.S. Open

Jabeur, who said she had been dealing with an illness before the tournament, appeared weary at the end of the match but nonetheless took the first step toward a repeat run to the final.