Matthew Futterman

sports journalist for the New York Times

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Coco Gauff won the women’s title at the U.S. Open over the weekend, and Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title.

US has a new women’s tennis star: 19-year-old Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff won the women’s title at the U.S. Open over the weekend, and Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The US Open is taking place in Queens, New York. All eyes are on Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, who’ve been competing against each other all season.

US Open began this week. Can Americans win?

The US Open is taking place in Queens, New York. All eyes are on Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, who’ve been competing against each other all season.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

At this year's U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic didn’t play at all due to COVID-19 vaccine rules, Serena Williams lost in the third round of three sets, and new young players stepped up.

Alcaraz v. Tiafoe: New stars are the face of changing tennis world

At this year's U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic didn’t play at all due to COVID-19 vaccine rules, Serena Williams lost in the third round of three sets, and new young players stepped up.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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