American Coco Gauff survives scare in first round of US Open
No. 6 seed dropped the first set before outlasting German qualifier Laura Siegemund on Monday night.
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No. 6 seed dropped the first set before outlasting German qualifier Laura Siegemund on Monday night.
More than 900,000 fans are expected to attend the U.S. Open this year. More than 40% travel from outside the Tri-State Area and more than 20% come from other countries.
The US Open starts next week, but Fan Week is already in full swing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows.
Jason Harnett, the organization's director of wheelchair tennis, said the sport is soaring in popularity.
Local organizations are spreading the message that tennis is for everybody, including those with disabilities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
"Flavors of the Open" is back a week from Thursday with a new lineup of all-star chefs to serve up a grand slam for your taste buds at the US Open.
The hard-fought match included a 24-minute single game.
The organization brings tennis to youngsters in lower-income neighborhoods.
A Brooklyn nonprofit is working to make the sport more accessible in underserved communities.
A Brooklyn nonprofit is working to make tennis more accessible in underserved communities, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion is hanging up his racket.
Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday in the men's final.
In straight-set win over No. 9 seed, 24-year-old from Maryland looked every bit as dominant as in win over Nadal.
"It is because of you I believe in this dream," tennis star Coco Gauff wrote.
Former coach Rick Macci on her unbelievable career: "There was something different about this child."
It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The superstar announced this will likely be her last tournament before retirement, making it the hottest ticket in tennis. CBS2's John Dias reports.
NYPD officials hold briefing on the security measures in place for this year's US Open in Queens.
Every August, the US Open tennis tournament caps off summer in New York, and this year there's even more excitement as tennis legend Serena Williams could take her final bow.
The US Open kicks off today, amid major buzz as this likely going to be Serena Williams' last tournament. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Djokovic is unvaccinated and said he's unable to travel to New York.
The MTA is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to use mass transit for the weeklong event.
Faced with one last chance to see Serena Williams compete, tennis fans are buying up U.S. Open tickets, fast.
The superstar hints she may be saying goodbye to her tennis career. We hear from a sports columnist about her lasting impact on the sport.
Serena Williams announced she will "evolve away" from tennis, disappointing fans everywhere. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
