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Who are the players to watch as the U.S. Open tennis tournament gets underway?

By Leila Fadel

Published August 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the players that stand out going into the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which starts this weekend.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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