August really slipped away into a moment in time. Cheers to a hopeful September—but the very first day of the year’s ninth month brings a stark reality for ardent tennis fans: less than a week remains before the final Grand Slam of 2025 comes to an end. Yet, that doesn’t take away from the excitement and sheer drama the US Open still promises in the coming days as we approach its climax. But before looking ahead, it’s only fair to take a moment to recap. From Taylor Townsend shedding tears to American outrage over $4,000 tickets, here’s a look at the highs and heartbreaks so far.

Taylor Townsend’s racket couldn’t speak but cried

“The thing that I’m most proud of is that I let my racket talk,” remarked Taylor Townsend to ESPN after her victory against Jelena Ostapenko in the second rou

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