An emotional Alexander Zverev said his parents are “always with me in every single tournament,” but both tested positive before the U.S. Open began.
Author: Wayne Coffey, Special for USA TODAY
Dominic Thiem outlasts Alexander Zverev, comes back from two sets down to win US Open and first Grand Slam title
Dominic Thiem wins 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to become the first player not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic to win a Slam since 2016.
Analysis: In a hard-fought match featuring two gutsy champions, Naomi Osaka showed more heart
Naomi Osaka spoke out. She led with her heart. She wore it on her face for the seventh time in 12 days Saturday, the masks her private power source.
Naomi Osaka rallies for three-set win over Victoria Azarenka and her second US Open title
Naomi Osaka was behind 1-6, 0-2 but roared back to beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, who was competing in her first Grand Slam final since 2013.
Buckle up! Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka promise wild ride in US Open semifinal
It’s a battle of two mothers – one in search of her record-tying 24th Grand Slam, the other climbing back seven years after her last Slam title.
Serena Williams outlasts Tsvetana Pironkova to reach U.S. Open semifinals
Williams beat Tsvetana Pironkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the U.S. Open semifinals.
In Jordanne Whiley, the U.S. Open features first elite wheelchair athlete to compete as a mother
Jordanne Whiley joins women’s singles players Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Tsvetana Pironkova as moms make history at the U.S. Open.
Serena Williams beats Sloane Stephens in three sets, advances to round of 16
Serena Williams started slowly, but found her service game and footing in the third set, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. Williams plays Maria Sakkari next.
Serena Williams vs. Sloane Stephens: Highly anticipated match highlights historic U.S. Open women’s draw
A record 12 Black players were in the U.S. Open women’s draw, the most in the Grand Slam’s 140-year history.
Former tennis star James Blake encouraged by social activism, five years after police tackled him
In 2015, James Blake, an African-American, was jumped, slammed to the ground and handcuffed by a white plainclothes New York City police officer.