Consider, too, Osaka’s role over the last three weeks in shining the spotlight on Black victims of violence, including police violence, a campaign she said had inspired her to keep winning. The picture is less clear but still promising for Thiem. His nerve-jangling, strength-sapping marathon victory on Sunday over Alexander Zverev gave him only his first Grand Slam singles title. But that is quite an achievement in this top-heavy era, and Thiem has already reached three other Grand Slam finals. While Osaka’s victory was a reflection of the present in women’s tennis, Thiem’s victory was a projection of the future in the men’s game.

Source: International New York Times September 14, 2020 01:41 UTC