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Elena Rybakina Goes Big
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (78+ words) Bounces | Ben Rothenberg Elena Rybakina Goes Big The new U.S. Open champion and WTA No. 1 recovered remarkably to triumph again. NEW YORK — I’d heard from multiple people before the U.S. Open who were confident, after watching her attempts to practice,…...
The U.S. Open’s Longest Day’s Journey Into Night Into Morning
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (84+ words) Bounces | Ben Rothenberg The U.S. Open’s Longest Day’s Journey Into Night Into Morning On Shelton d. Alcaraz, Tiafoe d. Michelsen, and desperate, delirious denial of the problem. NEW YORK — I had written plenty throughout the day on Tuesday, but when I…...
Too Big to Fine? How Serena Williams Skipped Out on Press
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1027+ words) NEW YORK — I thought about saving this for a post-U.S. Open notebook item, but since there’s been a lot of discourse around it today, I thought it’d be useful to report the details I’ve learned about what transpired on…...
Covering Carlos Alcaraz
1+ week, 2+ day ago (194+ words) benrothenberg.com On asking the questions staring us in the face. NEW YORK — It can be stressful speaking up and asking questions in press conferences, particularly in this digital media era. With every second of main press room audio and…...
U.S. Open Day 4 Matches to Watch
1+ week, 5+ day ago (137+ words) Bounces | Ben Rothenberg U.S. Open Day 4 Matches to Watch Alcaraz, Shelton, Tiafoe, Paul, and Mannarino highlight a strong day for the dudes. NEW YORK — Normally I bundle my “Matches to Watch” section along with another feature, but I wanted to get…...
The U.S. Open is a Casino Now
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1456+ words) NEW YORK — As resale ticket prices have soared and the percentage of attendees with little visible interest in the world-class sport in front of them has also climbed, I’ve heard an existential question repeatedly around the grounds in the last…...
“Now Is Now”: Getting Late With Djokovic and Venus
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The Big Bounces U.S. Open Sale!
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (178+ words) NEW YORK — In celebration of the year’s final major, and Bounces nearing its two-year anniversary, I’m excited to run our biggest sale yet: 15 percent off all Bounces subscriptions through the end of the 2026 U.S. Open. This offer also applies to…...
Carlos Alcaraz: Still Smiling, Now Talking
2+ week, 2+ day ago (122+ words) NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz entered the U.S. Open’s main interview room on Friday as he seems to do everything in life: with a big smile. “Long time, long time,” the defending champion said as he sat down behind the podium....
This Time, Singles Stars Shine in Mixed
2+ week, 5+ day ago (103+ words) Bounces | Ben Rothenberg This Time, Singles Stars Shine in Mixed In a reversal, the second year of the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles was dominated by singles stars. NEW YORK — When the draw was made for the second year of the…...