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2025 US Open

U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump
An email obtained by Bounces includes instructions from the U.S. Open on supporting Trump's planned stagecraft during the National Anthem.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Why Donald Trump is Returning to the U.S. Open
A decade after he was booed out of the U.S. Open, Bounces can report who has invited Trump back courtside.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Sinner-Alcaraz: How Giri Nathan Saw the Future
A conversation with 'Changeover' author Giri Nathan on the rivalry that defines modern men's tennis.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Battling Back from Bruising Bagels
In a U.S. Open fairytale for the ages, Amanda Anisimova avenged her 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final.
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Ben Rothenberg
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The Second Bronze Age of Novak Djokovic
After a thrilling four-set win over Taylor Fritz at the U.S. Open, Djokovic shines anew in a familiar role.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Bouncing Along at the U.S. Open
On the U.S. Open Day 10 Matches to Watch, and orange you glad you subscribed to Bounces?
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Ben Rothenberg
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Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, Revisited
Six years after an awkward viral moment at the U.S. Open, the stars' paths collide yet again.
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Ben Rothenberg
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After Althea
On the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson's barrier breaking, a look back at her reluctant role as a pioneer, and the legacy of Black women finding their…
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Ben Rothenberg
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Bublik, Bursting
An interview with Alexander Bublik, in which he had strong feelings to share about doubles and more.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Against the Odds
As sports betting proliferates at tennis tournaments, one player at the U.S. Open wanted no support from a boisterous bettor.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko's Fiery Words
A heated moment at the U.S. Open that it was clear would spread like wildfire.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Rising from the Ash
Janice Tjen, a rare Indonesian talent, is building back Barty.
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Ben Rothenberg
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