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U.S. Open 2011

Catching Up

What you might have missed at the Open over Labor Day weekend.

Down Goes Li Na!

This year's French Open champion was knocked out in the first round by Romanian teenager Simona Halep.

Venus Williams Withdraws

She's been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that's affected her ability to compete.

Is Flushing Playing Fast or Slow?

On day one, many felt the balls were responding differently this year.

Full Tournament Preview

Who will hoist that sparkling Tiffany trophy?

Meet the Underdogs

Five Americans looking to orchestrate upsets at Flushing Meadows.

The Bad Seeding

Should Serena Williams be higher than 28th?

What to Eat at the Open

Surveying this year's new offerings, from Morimoto's sushi to lobster mac and cheese.

Backhanded Elegance

A requiem for the one-handed backhand.

From the Archives: Strokes of Genius

Steffi Graf peaks for the 1987 U.S. Open.

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