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Boston Globe
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Middlesex's Lachlan McCaghren completes rally to win Individual Boys' Tennis crown
After clawing his way back from the brink, McCaghren seized control and never let go. In a roller coaster match at Babson College, second-seeded McCaghren rallied to defeat top-seeded Vargas, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, to claim the state title. Advertisement The victory capped off three days of statewide, single-elimination competition, which brought together 68 singles players from public, private, and prep schools, and was organized for the second year by the United States Tennis Association. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'That first set, he was killing me,' McCaghren said. 'But I believed I could hang with him. Mentally, I knew I could do it.' Duxbury senior Tim Vargas was in control for most of the boys' singles final Monday at Babson, but he was left frustrated in the end against Middlesex's Lachlan McCaghren. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The individual title had been a goal for McCaghren since last year, when he lost a heartbreaking three-set Round of 16 match to Milton senior John Dickens, who went on to reach the semifinals. But McCaghren leveled up his game over the past year, growing both in physical stature and confidence. He went 14-2 at first singles for Middlesex this season, and entered the tournament feeling prepared for a deep run. Advertisement Earlier on Monday, McCaghren claimed a semifinal victory (6-3, 6-3) over Cambridge sophomore Alonso Berry, and Vargas defeated Lexington freshman Joshua Chen, 6-2, 6-4, in the other semifinal. But despite the smooth semifinal, McCaghren stumbled early in the final. Vargas used his steady backhand to move McCaghren around the court and set up forehand winners, which he executed with pace. But once McCaghren wrestled back momentum late in the second set, he dominated the rest of the match. In the third set, McCaghren wore Vargas down with a sharp first serve and consistent baseline play, breaking at 1-1 and 3-1 to put the final nail in his triumph. 'I definitely wanted some revenge from last year,' McCaghren said. 'Being the Massachusetts state tournament [winner], it's a lot of fun and a big deal. I've always wanted to win this one.' Brookline senior twins Ravin (left) and Kiran Bhatia show off the hardware after winning the USTA Massachusetts doubles title at Babson. Matty Wasserman Brookline twins storm to doubles title With no USTA tournament experience prior to this weekend, Brookline seniors Kiran and Ravin Bhatia knew five matches in three days would test their mental and physical stamina. But the senior twins never let up, cruising to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Concord-Carlisle seniors TJ Fahey and Dan Lynch in the doubles final. 'Coming here, these three days, it really gave us a lot of confidence in the way that we were playing,' said Ravin Bhatia. 'I'd say we really rediscovered our level. And I just couldn't be happier right now.' The Bhatia twins were 11-0 at first doubles during the regular season, and hold a 53-2 together over the past three seasons. They had previous topped Fahey and Lynch on April 29 in a straight-set win during Brookline's 4-1 team victory. Advertisement Still, both brothers knew the level of consistency required to get through the entire tournament would be heightened — and the pair persisted without ever dropping a set. With the MIAA postseason now on the horizon and Brookline entering as the No. 3 seed in Division 1, the twins are hopeful that their triumph on Monday can serve as additional momentum. 'No match was a cake walk. Every match was a challenge. And so we had to adjust. We had to adapt. And I think that really helps us coming into the postseason,' Ravin Bhatia said. Matty Wasserman can be reached at
eNCA
20-05-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
US Open venue to get $800m facelift: officials
NEW YORK - The US Open's main Arthur Ashe Stadium is to be given a makeover as part of an $800-million renovation project at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, US tennis chiefs said. United States Tennis Association chairman Brian Vahaly said the renovations planned for the site marked part of "the largest single investment in the history of this event." The multi-million dollar project will include a transformation of the 24,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium, the US Open's main court, a new player performance center and upgrades throughout the complex aimed at improving facilities for fans. "This is an incredibly exciting moment for our sport and for the US Open," Vahaly said. "We're proud to unveil the largest single investment in the history of this event, a multi-year transformation that will elevate the experience for every fan, player and partner who enters the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. "The upgrades to Arthur Ashe stadium, alongside a new state-of-the-art player Performance Center, will ensure that the world's premier tennis venue will excel for generations to come." The renovations to Ashe will see the stadium reconfigured to provide more seating in the lower courtside areas, increasing from 3,000 seats to around 5,000, officials said. The upgrades to the facility, which are being financed without any public money, are due to be complete by 2027. Preliminary work on the project has already begun. The renovations will not affect the location of any upcoming US Opens. This year's US Open, the final Grand Slam on the tennis calendar, takes place from August 24 to September 7.
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
US Tennis set to splash cash and revamp Arthur Ashe
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an 800-million dollar (€710 million) transformation of the US Open site, marking the largest infrastructure investment in its history. The centrepiece of the project was a major renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium, alongside plans for a state-of-the-art player performance centre, to be named in honour of US tennis legend Billie Jean King. The upgrades, due to be complete by 2027, are expected to take place in three stages to avoid interrupting the 2025-26 US Opens. Arthur Ashe Stadium upgrades include a new "grand entrance", 2,000 new seats and luxury-level suites as well as renovations to the concourse, retail and dining areas. The 250-million dollar (€220 million) two-storey player performance centre will be entirely self-funded by the USTA. The new facility is set to include indoor and outdoor fitness areas, expansive locker rooms and lounges promising a "spa-like experience" as well as indoor dining and a new, dedicated café. USTA chief executive and executive director Lew Sherr said the upgrades would improve the experience for athletes and fans alike. He said: "This project enables us to maintain the greatest stage in tennis, Arthur Ashe Stadium, which was constructed more than 25 years ago, and modernise it in a way that will set it up for the next 25 years. "It also provides us the opportunity to give the players that compete in that stadium an unparalleled space that will enable them to perform at their best and enjoy a higher level of luxury and comfort while they are off the court." Sherr added: "The US Open helps us to deliver on our mission, growing tennis to build healthier people and communities everywhere, by showcasing our sport on the global stage, and this reimagination will bring this presentation to an entirely new level."
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium set for $800 million renovation to enhance fan experience
File photo of Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2023 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times) The US Open 's Arthur Ashe Stadium will undergo a major transformation as part of an $800 million renovation project at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows , announced US tennis officials on Monday in New York. The extensive renovations will be completed by 2027 and are being funded entirely through private sources, without any public money. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "This is an incredibly exciting moment for our sport and for the US Open," said United States Tennis Association chairman Brian Vahaly. "We're proud to unveil the largest single investment in the history of this event, a multi-year transformation that will elevate the experience for every fan, player and partner who enters the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The upgrades to Arthur Ashe stadium, alongside a new state of the art player Performance Center, will ensure that the world's premier tennis venue will excel for generations to come." The renovation plans include a reconfiguration of the 24,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium, increasing lower courtside seating from 3,000 to approximately 5,000 seats. The project will also feature a new player performance centre and various upgrades throughout the complex to enhance facilities for fans. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep4: India vs Pakistan relations, IPL's formation Preliminary construction work has already begun at the site. The renovation schedule will not impact any upcoming US Open tournaments. This year's US Open tournament, the final Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, is scheduled to take place from August 24 to September 7. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
US Open Venue To Get $800 Million Facelift: Officials
The US Open's main Arthur Ashe Stadium is to be given a makeover as part of an $800 million renovation project at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, US tennis chiefs said Monday. United States Tennis Association chairman Brian Vahaly said the renovations planned for the site marked part of "the largest single investment in the history of this event." The multi-million dollar project will include a transformation of the 24,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium, the US Open's main court, a new player performance center and upgrades throughout the complex aimed at improving facilities for fans. "This is an incredibly exciting moment for our sport and for the US Open," Vahaly said. "We're proud to unveil the largest single investment in the history of this event, a multi-year transformation that will elevate the experience for every fan, player and partner who enters the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. "The upgrades to Arthur Ashe stadium, alongside a new state of the art player Performance Center, will ensure that the world's premier tennis venue will excel for generations to come." The renovations to Ashe willsee the stadium reconfigured to provide more seating in the lower courtside areas, increasing from 3,000 seats to around 5,000, officials said. The upgrades to the facility, which are being financed without any public money, are due to be complete by 2027. Preliminary work on the project has already begun. The renovations will not affect the location of any upcoming US Opens. This year's US Open, the final Grand Slam on the tennis calendar, takes place from August 24 to September 7.
