By: Olivia Monos This year’s U.S. Open was the tournament of the comebacks and the newcomer. Three seasoned veterans of the game and one young, but talented player all brought strong will and intensity to the courts, creating a spectacle for viewers worldwide. Whether viewers watched for the escalated drama or their favorite player’s performances, the matches left little to be desired. For the Women's singles Championship, Naomi Osaka, representing Japan, beat American tennis legend Serena Williams in a straight set victory, 6-2, 6-4. Osaka’s win was especially commendable because she was not only the first Japanese player to secure a Grand Slam title, but also the second youngest female to do so at age 20, following Maria Sharapova’s victory at the age of 19 in 2006. The controversies circulating the final score and the umpire’s fairness towards Serena made this upset win especially disappointing for Osaka and her supporters. During the match, Williams was given a violation for receiving advice from her coach, who was in the stands. Furthermore, within the second set of the match, she slammed her racket in anger, which yielded a point reduction in the game following. This resulted in an argument with the umpire, ultimately leading to a game being taken from Williams, giving Osaka a one game lead over Serena, and cementing her win. As for the men’s final, Novak Djokovic of Serbia won against Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro in three sets, 6-3, 7-6(4) 6-3. For both men, this year’s U.S. Open served as their opportunity to return to the peaks of their games. In spite of their age and injuries, both players were able to advance to the finals with impressive performances. The U.S. Open victory allowed Djokovic to capture his 14th Grand Slam title, tying him with former American player Pete Sampras for the third most Grand Slam wins in history. This win is especially impressive due to his ongoing battle with chronic pain in his right elbow. Despite Del Potro's loss, his ability to return to a Grand Slam final is still a celebratory achievement; between 2011 and 2018 he endured four wrist surgeries yet was still able to remain among the best men in the world.
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