Two Queens in Flushing

At the US Open, Cécile McLorin Salvant sang of an America to believe in

Greatness revealed itself at Arthur Ashe Stadium tonight, and I’m only referring in part to the grit and grace that Coco Gauff summoned to win her first Grand Slam title at the US Open. I was glued to the match, which felt like the dawn of an era; ESPN has posted a highlight reel, if you missed Gauff’s triumph. But I’m here to talk about another part of…