Each match was a story in itself, with drama, heart, and a touch of tennis magic that makes the US Open such a captivating spectacle
As the US Open 2024 nears its conclusion, the stage is set for a series of spectacular finals. Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori already beat American duo Taylor Townsend and Donald Young to grab the mixed doubles title. The men's singles will include the finest players in the sport, while Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka will compete in the women's singles.
In the men's doubles, Australia's Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson face Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz. In the women's doubles, Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jeļena Ostapenko face France's Kristina Mladenovic and China's Zhang Shuai.
Prepare for a thrilling end to the tennis season! As the US Open 2024 approaches its big climax, now is the time to revisit the highlights of last year's spectacular finals.
Do you remember last year's men's singles final? Novak Djokovic, already a legend, has added another spectacular chapter to his journey. When he faced Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic did more than merely play; he waltzed through a match with the suspense of a thriller film.
He battled hard to win 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3, creating history by not only matching Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam championships, but also demonstrating his ability to outlast the best. It was like seeing a lesson in perseverance, with Djokovic fighting weariness and Medvedev delivering unrelenting force. The key was Djokovic's ability to alter the tide in the tiebreaker, almost as if he possessed a secret reserve of energy.
Moving on to the women's singles, Coco Gauff's triumph was a fairy tale etched on Flushing Meadows' hard courts. At the age of 19, she came back from a set down to beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Imagine a young star coming back from a difficult first set to win her maiden Grand Slam title. It was like witnessing a teenage hero discover her groove in a big movie.
Gauff's perseverance was like a roller-coaster ride. After a rocky start, she turned the match around, saving vital break points and finding her stride, winning nine of the last eleven games.
The men's doubles final resembled a high-stakes chess game. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden faced Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, who were out to make history.
Ram and Salisbury played like they were on a mission, earning their third US Open victory in a row 6-2, 3-6, 4-6. The match was full of dramatic changes, with Ram and Salisbury demonstrating their never-say-die determination.
In women's doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe surprised Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva. Their 7-6(9), 6-3 triumph highlighted their remarkable teamwork.
Dabrowski and Routliffe, who had only recently partnered, saved eight of nine break points and played with a mix of nervousness and skill to win their first Grand Slam championship together.
Anna Danilina and Harri Heliovaara experienced a fairytale ending in the mixed doubles final. The unseeded pair met by chance just a week ago and defeated top-seeded Americans Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek 6-3, 6-4.
It seemed like a storybook match, with Danilina and Heliovaara demonstrating that spontaneity can lead to success.
