Well, She Made Cover After the Semifinals

Lindsay Davenport became the first American-born woman since Chris Evert to win the U.S. Open. The story itself made the front page of the sports section, but mysteriously, the photo next to the story was of a men’s semifinal winner. Even inside, there were no pictures of the women. It’s hard enough for women to make it into the sports pages in the first place, but we’re talking the winner of the U.S. Open! And an American on top of that!

I can’t believe there were no photos available of Davenport, so what’s the explanation? Hmmm, could it be . . . sexism? Or maybe you’re just unpatriotic. Either way, you guys obviously don’t know how to do your job.

ALISON REGAN, Glendale

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I was looking forward to seeing Lindsay Davenport on the cover of the sports section celebrating her win. I was surprised to see Patrick Rafter “fired up” after his semifinal win. Yes, Rafter is appealing, but is that any way to treat the hometown girl? I think not.

KIM BEATTIE, La Canada

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Shame on you, L.A. Times. Baseball and football may be the bulk of your sports news, but the pitiful lack of coverage for this home-grown champion is little short of a disgrace.

KEVIN GORMAN, Santa Monica

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So the good guys do come in first sometimes! What a thrill to finally have a sports star you can be proud of and use as a role model for children. Thanks, Lindsay, and may this be just the beginning.

SHAMI WIJEY, La Verne