Athlete and activist, Naomi Osaka played for more than herself and the pressure made her stronger

The 22-year-old’s stand for social justice was both an added burden on her shoulder and a target on her back. But she still won because losing wasn’t an option.

Zenia D'Cunha

· Sep 18, 2020 · 11:47 am

US Open: People telling me ‘keep politics out of sports’ inspired me to win, says Naomi Osaka

The 22-year-old has been an active part of the Black Lives Matter over the last few months and her activist stance has had its fair share of critics as well.

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· Sep 16, 2020 · 12:51 pm

Have to move on but don’t think I’ll forget about it: Novak Djokovic on US Open disqualification

Djokovic said he could not rule out it would not happen again but he was working hard to ensure he controlled his emotions better.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 07:49 pm

Data check: All the key numbers from Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem's US Open 2020 triumphs

Both players bounced back from after losing the opening sets of their respective finals.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 06:14 pm

Watch: Alexander Zverev’s interview after US Open final – ‘I’m 23, don’t think it’s my last chance’

An emotional Zverev promised that he would soon lift the trophy himself.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 04:51 pm

Watch: Dominic Thiem’s interview after winning US Open – ‘My belief today was stronger than my body’

Here’s everything Dominic Thiem had to say after his US Open triumph.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 04:18 pm

US Open: From dogfight to gladiatorial combat, Thiem’s win over Zverev for first Major had it all

The 27-year-old fought from two sets and a break down to win the first US Open final to be decided in the final-set tiebreak 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6).

Zenia D'Cunha

· Sep 14, 2020 · 03:32 pm

I expect that it’s going to be easier for me now in the biggest tournaments: US Open champion Thiem

After three near misses, the 27-year-old Austrian finally has that elusive first tennis major under his belt.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 02:08 pm

I do believe that I will be a Grand Slam champion at some point: Zverev after US Open loss

The 23-year-old German pledged to bounce back from his bitterly disappointing loss in the final of the US Open on Sunday.

AFP

· Sep 14, 2020 · 10:40 am

Thiem finally reaches paradise: Twitter reacts to one of the nerviest conclusions of a Slam final

The 27-year-old rallied to complete a stunning comeback 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) against Zverev to secure a maiden Grand Slam title.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 08:58 am

US Open: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev from two sets down to win first Grand Slam

The second seeded Austrian beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in four hours and two minutes in the first US Open final settled by a tie-break.

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· Sep 14, 2020 · 06:54 am

US Open 2020 men’s singles final, as it happened: Thiem beats Zverev in thriller to win first Major

Here are highlights of the US Open 2020 men’s singles final between Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev.

Aditya Chaturvedi

· Sep 14, 2020 · 01:17 am