The American men enter the US Open facing a real tension: They are deep with talent -- with more players represented here than any other country.
But for 23 years, potential and reality have been two very different things. An essay from New York:
As Carlos Alcaraz serves for the set in his first match after 4 1/2 months of recovery from a wrist injury, he hopes this will be one more step… one more milestone.
It won’t be easy defending his title at the US Open, but Alcaraz believes he’s up for the challenge.
Our essay:
Thank you, Cheryl. I will make sure Jenson sees this. As he said, "I've had people thank me for being open about it -- that it's helped them in their own journey. And that makes me happier than anything."
Great piece Jeff! Stories like this give me hope for my young adult son on the spectrum who is struggling to find his place. I’m glad Jenson decided to speak about it.
The ordinary can be difficult for Jenson Brooksby.
The extraordinary can feel natural.
Ahead of the US Open, I spent a day with one of America’s most fascinating young tennis players to understand how autism has shaped his life… on and off the court.
Produced by Max Brodsky.
