US Open
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At US Open, Venus Williams gives no indication she’s ready to walk away
The 45-year-old still loves playing. She showed by putting a scare into one of the world’s best players.
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2025 US Open a celebration of Althea Gibson
Women’s tennis legend broke through at tournament 75 years ago
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For Frances Tiafoe at the US Open, the door is wide open to make history
No African American male player has won the tournament in 56 years. He has a chance to end the drought and continue as a charismatic force.
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The 2024 US Open has a refreshing mix of diversity and talent
From France’s Arthur Fils to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, the field is deep with Black players capable of making a deep run
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Willie Mack’s U.S. Open debut the prize for a long pro golf career
Bethune-Cookman alum has persevered more than a decade to reach his first PGA major tournament
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The story behind New Balance’s ‘Call Me Champion’ campaign for Coco Gauff
The tennis star’s celebratory shirt has been years in the making
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Coco Gauff has overcome self-doubt en route to the US Open title
Her confidence seemingly puts her in position, at 19, to be the dominant women’s player in tennis
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Coco Gauff is finding her voice
At 19, the most impressive part of the US Open finalist isn’t her tennis, but her presence
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Ben Shelton ‘dialed in’ during historic run to US Open semifinals
He’s a step closer to ending America’s 20-year Grand Slam drought via talent, success and strong beliefs