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.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.