One thing about the 2025 U.S. Open is that everyone is playing their role to perfection. The contenders are contending, barely losing games. Coco Gauff is downstairs fighting with her serve, but, as she often does, persevering. Older players—Venus Williams (45), Victoria Azarenka (36), Adrian Mannarino (37), Jan-Lennard Struff (35) and a guy named Novak Djokovic (38)—are showing they have some time left. A raft of newcomers from new nations are introducing themselves. Two of tennis’s hottest heads, each with a major title, left early, but not before creating his and hers controversies.
We’ll see who keeps consistent and breaks character in Week 2. But, through three rounds, here’s our 2025 U.S. Open midterm grades.
