The US Open Tennis 2023 was a grand event that brought together some of the best talents in the world of tennis. Here are the top 10 funny facts about the winners and stats of this prestigious tournament:
- Teenage Triumph: The women’s singles final saw a teenager, 19-year-old Coco Gauff, showcasing her talent1. It seems like teenagers are taking over the tennis world!
- World No.1 Surprise: Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed and current world No. 2, was set to become No. 1 in the WTA rankings for the first time, regardless of her result at the final1. Talk about a promotion!
- Marathon Matches: Martina Trevisan’s match against Yulia Putintseva lasted three hours and 19 minutes1, and Alexander Zverev’s win over Jannik Sinner on Day 8 is the longest match of the tournament at four hours and 41 minutes1. That’s longer than some Hollywood movies!
- Gauff’s Winning Streak: Coco Gauff stretched her career-best winning streak to 111. That’s more than some people can count on their fingers!
- Djokovic’s Milestone: Djokovic played his 100th US Open match on Friday, defeating Shelton to reach the final2. That’s a lot of tennis!
- Prize Money Increase: The total overall prize money for the 2023 US Open totals $65 million, 8% more than the 2022 edition3. Now that’s a raise everyone would love!
- Double Faults Galore: There were a total of 561 double faults in men’s singles4. It seems like even professionals can make mistakes… repeatedly.
- Aces High: There were a whopping 1153 aces served in men’s singles4. That’s enough to start a card game!
- Tie Breaks Played: There were 30 tie breaks played in men’s singles4. Talk about keeping things exciting!
- Retirements: There were three retirements in men’s singles4. It seems like not everyone could handle the heat!
These facts highlight some of the most exciting and humorous moments from this year’s US Open Tennis tournament.
