Black excellence will be on full display when some of the world’s top Tennis players take the court at this year’s U.S. Open in Flushing-Meadows, N.Y. This year’s field of competitors includes some familiar faces like six-time Women’s champion Serena Williams, reigning champion Naomi Osaka and French veteran Gael Monfils. But an impressive group of youngsters, led by American phenom Cori “Coco” Gauff, will also be looking to make a name for themselves at this year’s event.
Here’s your guide to all of the black tennis players to watch during the tournament.
Women’s Players
Naomi Osaka (#1)
Age: 21
Country: Japan
First Round Opponent: Anna Blinkova
Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 12:00 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 26-10
Best U.S Open Result: Champion (2018)
Serena Williams (#8)
Age: 37
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Maria Sharapova
Date: Monday, August 26th, 7:00 P.M.
2019 W-L record: 19-5
Best U.S. Open Result: Champion (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Venus Williams
Age: 39
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Zheng Sai Sai
Date: Monday, August 26th, 2:15 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 17-11
Best U.S. Open Result: Champion (2000 & 2001)
Sloane Stephens (#11)
Age: 26
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Anna Kalinskaya
Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 9:00 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 21-15
Best U.S. Open Result: Champion (2017)
Madison Keys (#10)
Age: 24
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Misaki Doi
Match Date: Monday, August 26th, 9:00 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 15-10
Best U.S. Open Result: Lost in the Quarterfinals (2015)
Cori Gauff
Age: 15
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Anastasia Potapova
Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 3:30 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 21-12
Best U.S Open Result: N/A
Taylor Townsend
Age: 23
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Kateryna Kozlova
Match Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 2:15 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 18-12
Best U.S. Open Result: N/A
Whitney Osuigwe
Age: 17
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Elina Svitolina (#5)
Match Date: Monday, August 26th, 2:15 P.M.
2019 W-L Record: 21-12
Best U.S. Open Result: Lost in the First Round (2018)
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