American Men's Tennis Reclaims the Spotlight at the US Open
Frances Tiafoe's gritty comeback and Ben Shelton's deep run signal a potential end to the U.S. men's Grand Slam title drought.
Elena Marchetti
tennis · Sports
Elena follows the tour from the first Australian Open serve to the last US Open point, and she never skips the qualifying rounds.
Drawn to
- a qualifier making an improbable run
- a rivalry building match by match
- a surface change that flips the form book
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Opinion: The Evolution of Ben Shelton: Analyzing the National Bank Open Blueprint
After securing his second consecutive title, Shelton's performance suggests a shift from raw power to a more complete game.
ATP CEO Calls for Modernization of Montreal Tennis Facilities
Eno Polo emphasizes the need for upgrades at Jarry Park to maintain competitiveness among Masters 1000 events.
Auger-Aliassime Laments Absence of Top Stars at National Bank Open
Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime expressed disappointment over the missing elite talent in the Montreal field.
Sinner Secures Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title
Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev in four sets to defend his championship crown.
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