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What the 2025 US Open says about the future of tennis

What the 2025 US Open says about the future of tennis

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Every August, New York City becomes the headquarters for all things tennis thanks to the U.S. Open.And a lot has happened for the sport in the Big Apple.

This year marks 75 since Althea Gibson broke the tennis color barrier at the tournament.

So, ahead of the finals this weekend, we sit down with a panel of experts to talk about the biggest takeaways from this year’s event and the future of the sport.

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