For Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, their US Open mixed doubles victory was more than a title defense—it was a statement. The Italian duo, who entered the controversial, reimagined competition as the only doubles specialists, triumphed over some of...
The roar of the home crowd at the US Open is unlike anything else in tennis. For American players, that energy can be the catalyst for a deep tournament run. Jessica Pegula, who reached the final of last year’s...
After winning seven Grand Slam singles titles and a host of other accolades, there is seemingly very little left for Venus Williams to achieve in the sport of tennis. Yet, at 45 years old, she continues to defy expectations,...
At just 16 years old, the spotlight of professional tennis is falling on Julieta Pareja. This year, the American teenager, fresh off a breakthrough season that saw her become the world's No. 1 girls' player, has received a wild...
The US Open has never been one to shy away from spectacle, but this year, it is taking its reputation to a new level. With a historic $90 million purse—the largest in tennis history—and a radical new mixed doubles...
The lights of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center have dimmed on a storied career. For two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, her final match at the US Open was not a fairytale victory, but an emotional and...
The 125th US Open Championship teed off with sunlit skies and sky-high expectations at Oakmont Country Club—but the venerable Pennsylvania course wasted no time humbling the field. With treacherous greens, thick rough, and pin placements bordering on sadistic, even...
The 125th US Open Championship teed off Thursday at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, and the legendary course wasted no time living up to its fearsome reputation. Only ten players managed to break par in the opening round, while...
