US Open
Alexander Zverev didn’t just win the US Open, he also overcame his demons
After the Roland Garros, the German tennis player won the second Grand Slam of his career on the same court where he had suffered a devastating defeat in 2020.
The US Open can destroy anyone’s dreams, but it is also a tournament where extraordinary, beautiful stories are born
An excerpt from Francesco Longo’s Tennis Paradise, written by Francesco Longo and published by 66thand2nd.
At the US Open, some players are complaining about too many influencers and content creators
Coco Gauff and Adrian Mannarino have complained about distractions and excessive noise during matches.
The United States are producing top-quality tennis players again, even if the Slam champion is still missing
After years of struggle, the turnaround is the result of a new tournament structure and the growth of the NCAA circuit, which has also opened up to foreign players.
US Open players, especially Americans, have a major problem: family and friends asking for tickets
The requests can be quite persistent, and sometimes even inappropriate.
Andy Roddick disappeared for several years, but he is now back as a major figure in world tennis
His podcast, Served, has become a platform attracting millions of views, and it has launched him into a new career.
The US Open has become one of New York’s most sought-after and expensive food events
From $25 cocktails to some of the city’s best ethnic restaurants, Flushing Meadows is one of the best places to eat in New York.
The US Open is the Slam that never sleeps, a spectacular tournament but a difficult one to sustain
The night session is the soul of the tournament at Flushing Meadows, perfectly in tune with the spirit and traditions of New York. But it can also be a problem for players and tournament staff.
The US Open wild cards have sparked plenty of controversy, and perhaps could hardly have done otherwise
The latest was the notable omission of Stan Wawrinka in the final season of his long career.
Ticket prices at the US Open keep rising, partly because more seats have been added to the most expensive sections
Yet tournament organisers continue to insist that affordability remains a priority.
The US Open announces $101 million in prize money for the 2026 edition, the largest in tennis history
Players will also form a council that can negotiate directly with the Grand Slam tournaments, including on the contentious issue of revenue sharing.
After the complaints expressed at the Australian Open, the tennis players participating in the Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open will have more spaces where their privacy will be respected.
An initiative of absolute common sense, after champions like Djokovic complained about "not feeling safe even in the shower."