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 2014.
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.
Analysis: Serena Williams often loses her cool when facing defeat. Now, she’s all about calm.
She talked about finding calm, learning to walk herself in off the ledge of impossible expectations, and being gentler on herself.
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.
Naomi Osaka survives upset bid in three sets, advances to round of 16
The 2018 U.S. Open champion throws and kicks her racket, struggles with unforced errors, but turns it around in the third set against Marta Kostyuk.
Serena Williams moves into third round at U.S. Open; matchup with Sloane Stephens is next
Serena Williams struggled with her service game in the second set, but beat Margarita Gasparyan 6-2, 6-4.
At U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka leads charge for change: ‘I don’t feel like I’m being brave’
Billie Jean King tells USA TODAY Sports Naomi Osaka is demonstrating great leadership: “She is speaking from her heart and her mind. It’s inspiring.”