US Open winners and losers: Americans surge and scheduling chaos reigns
American men advanced in force while scheduling issues and upsets shaped the first week of the US Open. Here's the latest winners and losers.
The US Open has seen great tennis, stunning comebacks, and unique fashion moments, but the tournament's final week has also been marred by scheduling issues and the presence of influencers. In the women's singles, seven of the top 10 seeds remain in the competition, but only three American men have a chance to win the $5.5 million prize - Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and 22-year-old Ben Shelton.
Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, is seeking to complete a three-peat at the tournament, which hasn't happened there since Serena Williams' dominance a decade ago. Meanwhile, the men's field has faced their own challenges, with no American men having won a Grand Slam since 1995. The tournament's scheduling has come under scrutiny, with first-round matches starting as late as 12:13 a.m. ET and other matches extending past 1:30 a.m. The presence of influencers at the US Open has also been a topic of discussion, with some being removed for their disruptive behavior.
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