CIVIC LANE
The latest US Open action produced five-set contests, scares for major stars and several notable upsets. Alexander Zverev survived a long battle, while players including Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Iga Świątek advanced. Matches involving unexpected challengers often generate more discussion than routine victories by favourites. But fans disagree over whether drama, technical quality, personalities or unpredictability make tennis compelling. Ranking these factors reveals what audiences actually value most when watching elite sport.