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Novak Djokovic Wins the US Open and a 24th Grand Slam Title
11 Sep 2023On a court where he had regularly played the villain, Djokovic soaked in the fan adoration as he beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
Halep Gets 4-Year Suspension for Doping Violation
12 Sep 2023Halep, who tested positive for a banned substance at the U.S. Open in 2022, promised an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
At the U.S. Open, Coco Gauff and Company Stake Their Claim
10 Sep 2023Last year’s U.S. Open focused on goodbyes. This year, Gauff, the new singles champion, along with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz, burst through the front door with plans to stay.
Amid U.S. Open Fanfare, U.S.T.A. Fights Questions of Its Handling of Sexual Abuse
10 Sep 2023Kylie McKenzie accused a U.S.T.A. coach of inappropriately touching her when she was 19. In depositions, the organization has questioned her sexual history.
Australian Open: John Newcombe, Jimmy Connors and the 1975 Final
10 Jan 2025It was Newcombe’s home tournament, and for him, the No. 1-ranked Connors was the draw. Then the Australian won.
Australian Open: Alex de Minaur’s Love for the Major
10 Jan 2025He played a memorable match there as a 17-year-old, when he came from behind and won.
The Young Talent of Tennis Takes Aim at the Established Stars
10 Jan 2025The top players still dominate, but many young players are expected to challenge them for the big trophies.
In 2024, Tennis Was Busy With Action On and Off the Court
13 Dec 2024There were striking matches, coaching changes, and Novak Djokovic finally won his Olympic gold.
Without Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Men’s Tennis Looks for New Faces
08 Nov 2024For the first time in decades, the ATP Finals will be played without either Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to take over.
In Tennis, Turning a Backhand Into a Forehand
08 Nov 2024Experts say hitting what’s called an inside-out forehand to an opponent’s backhand gives a player an edge.
In Tennis, Alexander Zverev’s Many Trials
08 Nov 2024He has not won a Grand Slam, but has taken an Olympic gold. He’s ranked No. 2, but has been fined over his temper on the court. He also has settled domestic abuse charges.
The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia: An Opportunity or a Controversy?
01 Nov 2024In a country that is often criticized over its treatment of women, the tennis world debates the pros and cons of holding the elite women’s tournament there.
WTA Finals: The High-Energy Jasmine Paolini Has Broken Through
01 Nov 2024The player from Italy reached the finals this year at the French Open and Wimbledon. Now she has qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time.
The Importance of High-Pressure Tennis Tiebreakers
01 Nov 2024Experts say that players need to take their time to succeed. “The athlete who rushes during a tiebreak gets into trouble,” Pam Shriver says.
In Tennis, Grigor Dimitrov Has a Renaissance
26 Oct 2024The tennis player turned pro in 2008 and is now back in the top 10 as he prepares for the Rolex Paris Masters.
Not All Tennis Balls Are the Same
26 Oct 2024Players must adjust to the differences, and that has led to complaints about consistency. The ATP is trying to solve the problem.
Playing Tennis Is Tough. So Is Being the Director of a Tournament.
26 Oct 2024Former players often run big events, and they have to deal with such requests as better food and accommodations. “As tournament director you know that not everyone is going to be happy,” one said.
Robert Lansdorp, Coach of Tennis Champions, Is Dead at 85
25 Sep 2024His students, including Tracy Austin, Maria Sharapova, Pete Sampras and Lindsay Davenport, developed their ground strokes through his regimen of intense repetition.
The Laver Cup and Its Growing Tradition
19 Sep 2024Roger Federer, who helped create the team event in 2017, said “the first year was definitely a highlight.” The cup is now in its seventh year.
Laver Cup: A Busy Taylor Fritz Embraces Team Competition
19 Sep 2024“It’s amazing I’m going to get to go play just a really fun event that I enjoy with all of my friends,” he said.