U.S. Open final preview and prediction: Keys vs. Stephens

September 8, 2017 20

It will be an all-American final at the U.S. Open on Saturday. Of course, that much was guaranteed even before Thursday’s semis. All four semifinalists–Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams, Madison Keys, and Coco Vandeweghe–hailed from the host nation. Now two–Stephens and Keys–remain. […]

Party in the U.S.A: All-American women’s semifinals at U.S. Open

September 7, 2017 7

Even with Serena Williams on the sidelines, the American women have positively dominated the 2017 U.S. Open. And that is guaranteed not to change, because two will reach the final and one will win the title. That’s right; all four women in Thursday’s semifinals hail from the host nation.
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Wozniacki hits worst serve ever in Auckland loss

January 9, 2016 6

Caroline Wozniacki lost her rain-delayed match at the ASB Classic to Sloane Stephens on Saturday afternoon. But it was one shot–or attempted shot–during her 6-2, 7-6(3) setback that was more memorable than the overall result.
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Cincinnati Day 1 recap and photos

August 13, 2013 8

The practice courts were buzzing during the first full day of main-draw action at the Western & Southern Open, with Montreal finalists Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic making quick turnarounds to a second consecutive Masters […]