Day four at the US Open was the day of attrition. Top seeds were pushed to their limits while others wilted in the heat. Here’s what you may have missed on day four at the US Open. French Revolution Not … Continued
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Court as Runway: How Tennis Players Influence Fashion
All tennis fans know which activewear companies sponsor which players — Maria Sharapova wears Nike, Sloane Stephens wears Under Armour and Donald Young wears that brand whose logo is supposedly a “Japanese maple leaf.” Do these companies actually control what tennis players can and … Continued
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Jack Sock Collapses On Court
For the second year in a row, Jack Sock retires from the US Open due to cramping. This year, Sock was up 2 sets to 1, playing well, and had a good look at a spot in the third round. … Continued
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Bryan Brothers Out in First Round of US Open
Bryan brothers did not have the 2015 that they or any of us expected. The #1 doubles team was sent home this US Open in the first round by fellow American team Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson. We have to … Continued
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See You Around, Mardy Fish
Mardy Fish played his last pro tour match yesterday, and he went out a fighter. Fish and Feliciano Lopez played a grueling 5 set match that showed Fish in charge for the most part. We saw his iconic two-handed backhand … Continued
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US Open Day 3 Recap: Fish Loses, Comes Out a Winner
A day after childish antics defined the day, Mardy Fish’s performance and reason for competing will define day 3 at the US Open. Prior to the US Open Fish put himself out there to speak about his battle with crippling … Continued
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Coco Vandeweghe and Her Epic Racket Smash
After her exciting victory over Sloane Stephens, Coco Vandeweghe backed it up with one of the most dreadful second round appearances to date. About 20 minutes into the match, Coco already found herself down 5-0 to Bethanie Mattek-Sands. And she … Continued
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Becoming Ball Boy: What It Takes to Serve at the U.S. Open
“You gotta be ready,” said Roger Federer chuckling after he nearly hit a ball boy with a headlong behind-the-back shot at the 2009 Australian Open. The remark wasn’t a scolding, but rather a bit of friendly advice, as the great Federer was once a … Continued
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US Open Day 2 Recap: Wake Up Nick, You Lost
Day two at the US Open had its fair share of drama, upsets and “sleep”-worthy moments. The ample American contingent made small strides while most of the favorites marched on. Here were the most noteworthy moments of Day 2. Kyrgios … Continued
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