David Waldstein
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It Was Anett Kontaveit Against Serena Williams, and the Crowd
Kontaveit was up for the challenge of facing Williams in front of fans who had little interest in her winning as they celebrate Williams’s career....
With Upset Over Taylor Fritz, Brandon Holt Is Making a Name for Himself
Holt, a qualifier who inherited tennis skills from his mother, the U.S. Open winner Tracy Austin, and his other pastime — music — from his...
Serena Williams Keeps Focus Amid the Fanfare
A star-studded crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was joined by throngs of fans outside during Williams’s first-found U.S. Open match.
Serena Williams Keeps Focus Amid the Fanfare
A star-studded crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was joined by throngs of fans outside during Williams’s first-found U.S. Open match.
Chris Evert Needs Everyone to Listen
Since January, the 18-time Grand Slam champion has balanced her work in tennis with the grueling routine of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. She never would...
Brandon Holt, Tracy Austin’s Son, Wins a Spot in U.S. Open Main Draw
“She still warms me up,” Holt said of his mother, who won the U.S. Open twice. “She won’t miss one ball I hit back. Literally,...
At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams Was a ‘Game Changer’
Williams, along with her sister Venus, transformed the tournament grounds in Queens into a more inclusive environment.
Jacob deGrom Is Sharp for Mets in Return From Injury
After more than a year away, Jacob deGrom looked terrific. That the Mets lost the game, and didn’t make any significant trades, hardly seemed to...
9/11 Families Protest at Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tournament
The families are furious that former President Donald J. Trump once blamed Saudi Arabia for the terrorist attacks, but is now allowing his golf course...
Hey, LIV Golf. Charles Barkley Is Waiting for Your Call.
The TNT basketball analyst has been a loud supporter of the Saudi-backed golf series. On Thursday, he gave Greg Norman, LIV’s chief executive, 24 hours...