Alcaraz says he is fit after injury scare at US Open training
Carlos Alcaraz said he will be "at 100 per cent" for the U.S. Open despite stopping his training in New York on Saturday as a precaution after twisting his ankle.
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Carlos Alcaraz twists his ankle in practice but says he is OK - ESPN
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz cut short a US Open training session on Saturday after twisting his right ankle but said he isn't worried that it will be a problem for the year's last Grand Slam tournament.
Iga Swiatek refocuses at US Open after 2023 letdown - ESPN
Iga Swiatek saw her hopes of a US Open title defense dashed last year when she fell in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows but now says she feels free of the pressure that helped fuel that letdown.
"Why Stress Out On A Victory Lap?": TikTok Message That Relieved US Open Winner Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff is embracing the pressure and privilege of defending her US Open title -- with the help of elite Olympians and at least one encouraging TikTok commentator. "Obviously coming in as defending champion is a little bit of pressure, but also more of a privilege, because as my new motto is: If you defend, that means you won something before," Gauff said Friday at Flushing Meadows, where the final Grand Slam of the season starts on Monday. Gauff, ranked third in world, has endured a difficult follow-up season after bagging her first major title here last year.
Olympians hope to shake off Paris hangover at US Open
NEW YORK : Paris Olympians in New York might need a little extra effort to bring their A-game to the U.S. Open, after a tight turnaround and quick switch from the clay of Roland Garros to the hardcourts of Flushing Meadows.
Swiatek leaves 'baggage' behind as she returns to New York
Iga Swiatek saw her hopes of a U.S. Open title defense dashed last year when she fell in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows but now says she feels free of the pressure that helped fuel that letdown.
Djokovic eyes record 25th Grand Slam at US Open after golden Games
Novak Djokovic finally got his hands on an Olympic gold medal to complete the career Golden Slam in Paris but the Serb faces the prospect of being shut out of the Grand Slams for the first time since 2017 as he gears up for his U.S. Open title defence.
Gauff bringing positive attitude to US Open 'victory lap'
NEW YORK : A supportive fan helped soothe defending champion Coco Gauff's nerves ahead of the U.S. Open, the American said on Friday, as she hopes to enjoy her Flushing "victory lap" after a handful of disappointing results.