The Grandstand

Friday at the U.S. Open finally brings back the best of tennis atmospheres

September 4, 2021 22

The return of fans at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon was nice. But it wasn’t until Friday at the U.S. Open when, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, professional tennis truly returned to its best self. […]

U.S. Open almost entirely on schedule despite torrential rains in New York

September 2, 2021 5

Torrential rains from Hurricane Ida arrived several hours later than expected, but once they hit they did so in historic fashion at the U.S. Open. Not even the Louis Armstrong Stadium roof could keep it out. […]

Simon forced to withdraw from U.S. Open, close contact with coach

August 29, 2021 2

The first Covid-19 casualty of the 2021 tournament was confirmed this past weekend. French veteran Gilles Simon was forced to withdraw because his coach, Étienne Laforgue, tested positive–and Simon was obviously considered a close contact. […]

U.S. Open draw analysis: Djokovic could face familiar foes

August 28, 2021 1

Novak Djokovic may see some recognizable faces on the other side of the net when he tries to secure the calendar-year Grand Slam this coming fortnight at the U.S. Open. Alexander Zverev is a potential semifinal foe.
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U.S. Open draw: Djokovic, Zverev in same half

August 26, 2021 10

Familiar foes Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are on a collision course for the semifinals after the U.S. Open draw was revealed on Thursday afternoon. Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas find themselves in the bottom half.
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First time since 1997 that Federer, Nadal, and Serena are all absent from U.S. Open

August 25, 2021 2

Serena Williams announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Open on Wednesday morning. Williams has not played since Wimbledon because of a hamstring injury. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also out. […]

Zverev sets sights on U.S. Open after capturing fifth Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati

August 23, 2021 0

Alexander Zverev is without question one of the three hottest players on tour–and quite simply one of the three best–going into the U.S. Open. He is on an 11-match winning streak that includes a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and the Western & Southern Open title. […]