U.S. Open

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s historic match proves that the future of Black tennis is as bright as ever

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Ben Shelton tops Frances Tiafoe in the first US Open quarterfinal between two Black men

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There are no qualifiers needed. Serena Williams is the greatest athlete of all time, and here are a few reasons why

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Serena Williams beats Kontaveit, goes to 3rd round of U.S. Open

 Serena Williams eliminated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round Wednesday night.
/ August 31, 2022

Serena’s daughter, Olympia, sports beads, like Mom years ago

The tennis legend’s daughter was courtside, paying homage to her mom’s hairstyle from when she won her first U.S. Open title in 1999.
/ August 30, 2022

Serena’s legacy extends well beyond the tennis court

She will be remembered as the greatest of all time. But being an inspiration for generations of Black girls is her greatest accomplishment.
/ August 9, 2022

Tiger Woods will skip the U.S. Open

Tiger Woods, 46, said he is giving his body “more time to get stronger” ahead of two tournaments next month.
/ June 8, 2022

Sloane Stephens speaks out about online abuse after U.S. Open loss

Stephens shared in an Instagram Story that she got over 2,000 abusive messages from fans who were “upset” by her loss.
/ September 6, 2021

Frances Tiafoe win sets up rare Black male match-up with Felix Auger-Aliassime at U.S. Open

Frances Tiafoe’s early Saturday morning win against Andrey Rublev puts him in line to face Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
/ September 4, 2021
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Naomi Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss

Naomi Osaka said she is thinking about taking another break from tennis “for a while” after losing at the U.S. Open.
/ September 4, 2021