Previewing championship weekend at the U.S. Open
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a nine-time doubles Grand Slam champion, joined CBS News to preview the championship weekend of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. She discussed the men's singles semi-final between American players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, noting that it's a difficult match to predict due to their familiarity with each other's games and the high stakes. Mattek-Sands also touched on the women's final, with Aryna Sabalenka aiming for her third consecutive title.
The U.S. Open is one of the four major tennis tournaments, and its championship weekend determines the year's final Grand Slam winners, impacting player legacies and rankings.
Alexander Zverev's men's semi-final win, discussions on American players' strong performances, and other notable matches and players at the tournament.
U.S. OPEN BETHANIE MATTEK-SANDS BEN SHELTON FRANCES TIAFOE ARYNA SABALENKA
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