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2024 - 8 - 27

Meet Maya Joint: Australia’s Newest Tennis Sensation! 🎾🇦🇺

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Maya Joint steals the spotlight at the US Open, but wait—will her college rules cramp her prize money?

In an electrifying start to the 2024 US Open, 18-year-old Australian qualifier Maya Joint has taken the tennis world by storm, securing her first Grand Slam main-draw singles victory. As the newest face of Aussie tennis, Joint displayed an incredible mix of tenacity and skill that earned her a place among the greats. Her inspiring performance wasn’t just a win; it was a bold statement that she's destined for greatness on the global stage, continuing the legacy of Australian tennis legends.

Maya Joint isn't alone in her success this week, as Alexei Popyrin also made headlines by securing his own win at the tournament. Together, they embody a new wave of Australian talent making their mark at Flushing Meadows. With every serve and forehand, Maya is capturing the hearts of fans not just in Australia but worldwide, making us all wonder how far this rising star can go in the competitive world of professional tennis.

However, this fairy tale doesn't come without its potential pitfalls. Amidst the celebration of her victory, Joint faces an unexpected hurdle due to NCAA rules that could limit her from basking in the full glory of her success. As she still pursues a psychology degree at the University of Texas, she stands to lose about $200,000 in prize money according to these stringent college regulations. Fans rallying behind her can’t help but feel a mix of pride and disbelief that a rule could overshadow such a monumental achievement.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Maya and whether she can navigate these personal and professional challenges. Meanwhile, seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic, the last men's singles champion, is set to defend his title, adding an even greater layer of excitement to the US Open. As both newcomers and veterans heat up the courts, we can only sit back, grab our popcorn, and enjoy this spectacular tennis showdown!

Interestingly, the U.S. Open is known for its extravagant prize money, with competitors set to walk away with a whopping purse this year—the stakes have never been higher! And speaking of incredible journeys, did you know that the last Australian woman to win a Grand Slam event was Sam Stosur at the 2011 U.S. Open? The future could be bright for Joint if she keeps up this winning momentum!

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A new Australian tennis star has emerged at the US Open (The Sydney Morning Herald)

American-born Australian teenager Maya Joint is shaping as the country's newest tennis star after joining Alexei Popyrin in winning on the US Open's opening ...

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Maya Joint makes major breakthrough at US Open 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Maya Joint achieved a major career milestone at the US Open today, scoring her first Grand Slam main-draw singles win. The 18-year-old Australian qualifier ...

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Ranking the top contenders, challengers in the 2024 US Open - ESPN (ESPN)

Note: Within each section below, players are listed in order of their ESPN BET title odds. The favorites. ATP No. 2 ranked Novak Djokovic has a ...

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Aussie tennis star in shock US Open win - and how it might see her ... (InQueensland)

Teenage Australian tennis ace Maya Joint is embroiled in quite the drama after bursting on to the global stage with a stirring maiden grand slam win at the ...

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How to watch the US Open tennis tournament today: Livestream ... (CBS News)

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Breakthrough Aussie tennis star Maya Joint faces US Open prize ... (ABC News)

Joint is set to complete a psychology degree at the University of Texas which means she falls under NCAA rules which limit the amount of prize money a player ...

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US Open Tennis 2024 Prize Money: Complete Purse and Earnings ... (Bleacher Report)

The final Grand Slam of the calendar year, the 2024 U.S. Open, will start on Monday. On the men's side, Novak Djokovic is the defending champion. On the…

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How to watch 2024 US Open Tennis live for free: Schedule and ... (New York Post)

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US Open 2024: How to watch the tennis tournament today, where to ... (Yahoo Sports)

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US Open results 2024: Live tennis scores, full draw, bracket at ... (Sporting News)

Novak Djokovic comes into Flushing Meadows ranked No. 2 in the world and fresh off a coveted gold medal performance in Paris. He is looking to defend his 2023 ...

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The staggering rule that could cost Aussie teen $200k after stunning ... (Fox Sports)

The staggering rule that could cost Aussie teen $200k after stunning US Open win.

This No.11 ranked tennis player will be documenting the U.S. Open ... (WJCT NEWS)

When No. 11-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the tennis court tomorrow at the U.S. Open, he'll be taking his New York experience all in. Literally.

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Who is Maya Joint? Australian tennis talent impresses at US Open to ... (Sporting News AU)

Since the retirement of Ash Barty, Australia has struggled to have a woman ranked in the top 100 players.

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Maya Joint set to forgo $200000 prize money at US Open as ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The 18-year-old qualifier saw off experienced German Laura Siegemund 6-4 7-5 on the first day of the tournament proper — but she faces forgoing nearly $200,000 ...

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Maya Joint set to miss out on whopping $192000 payday despite ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The win stands to more than double her tennis career earnings. However, she may only be able to access some US$10,000 of the $US140,000 ($A207,000) prize money ...

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U.S. Open tennis: Defending champions Djokovic, Gauff off to ... (The Hindu)

Coco Gauff dominates in US Open, Novak Djokovic begins title defense as top seeds face tough competition.

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Tennis: Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka sail into US Open second ... (Aljazeera.com)

Holder Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a thrashing of Radu Albot in a late-night game.

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Defending champ Coco Gauff feels less pressure at 2024 U.S. Open ... (UPI.com)

Defending champion Coco Gauff, who needed just 66 minutes to sweep first-round foe Varvara Gracheva, says she feels less pressure at the 2024 U.S. Open and ...

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US Open 2024 day one: Gauff and Zheng advance, GB's Choinski ... (The Guardian)

Coco Gauff began her title defence with an emphatic win while the Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was forced to come from behind in the first round.

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US Open 2024 tennis live updates: Day 1 latest as Coco Gauff wins ... (The New York Times)

Follow live action from the first day at Flushing Meadows, where Coco Gauff has defeated Varvara Gracheva before Novak Djokovic takes on Radu Albot.

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US Open: Australian teen Maya Joint may miss out on big payday ... (Sportstar)

Maya Joint ensured she will get her biggest tennis payday after reaching the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time but the Australian teenager is ...

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