The Unlikely Heroes of US Open Thrillers: A New Era for Tennis?
The late night finish at Flushing Meadows has become a familiar tale in tennis lore, but the drama that unfolded on the court this year is a reminder that the sport's most compelling stories often emerge from unexpected quarters.
Ben Shelton's five set win over Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe's comeback against Alex Michelsen etched their names into the US Open record books, highlighting the changing landscape of professional tennis.