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2025 US Open

Emptying the U.S. Open Notebook
On big fines, Serena's new look, a change to the women's trophy, an explosion of tennis podcasts, and more!
 • Ben Rothenberg
Novak Djokovic, Going Deep
Translating the aging champion's revealing remarks in Serbian from his last words at this U.S. Open.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Jannik Sinner's Resolve to Rebuild
After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open final to end a long run at No. 1, Sinner is ready to risk making big changes to his game.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Sinner-Alcaraz: How Giri Nathan Saw the Future
A conversation with 'Changeover' author Giri Nathan on the rivalry that defines modern men's tennis.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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?
 • Ben Rothenberg
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, Revisited
Six years after an awkward viral moment at the U.S. Open, the stars' paths collide yet again.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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…
 • Ben Rothenberg
Bublik, Bursting
An interview with Alexander Bublik, in which he had strong feelings to share about doubles and more.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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