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.
Category: United States Open (Tennis)
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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.
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Coco Gauff Storms Into the U.S. Open Semifinals
After easily beating Jelena Ostapenko, 6-0, 6-2, Gauff, 19, is now one match win away from her first career singles final at the Open.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.