Gauff has handled fame well since winning at Flushing Meadows a year ago, and is now focused on a second Grand Slam.

Clark and her teammates are still getting to know each other but are making a playoff push as her growth and versatility make playing together much easier.

Dobbins becomes the fifth prominent Sea Dogs player to move on to Worcester in the last two weeks.

The speedy Thornton could be the No. 3 wide receiver behind Ja’Lynn Polk and DeMario Douglas.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz would meet in the final. Coco Gauff could play Aryna Sabalenka – who she beat for the 2023 title – in the semifinals.