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A Tennis Star’s Dream Season Carries a Large Asterisk
Jannik Sinner could be banned from the sport for two years if a court upholds an appeal into his doping case.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
A Tennis Star Calls Out a Commentator Who Criticized Her Appearance
“These moments distract from the true essence of sport,” Barbora Krejcikova said.Sports - The New York Times - November 12 -
After a Season Marked by Turmoil, a Women’s Tennis Star Breaks Through
Iga Swiatek split with her coach and lost her No. 1 ranking. Now, she’s on the rise again.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
Tennis star Iga Swiatek gets one-month suspension in doping case
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
How Tennis Players and Tennis Coaches Choose Each Other
Novak Djokovic’s decision to hire the former star Andy Murray has renewed interest in one of the most important relationships in sports.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
In Italy, Jannik Sinner Transcends Tennis
A country where soccer is king has adopted the world No. 1 in men’s tennis as its favorite sporting son.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
The Broken Promises of a Table Tennis Olympian
Michael Hyatt used his charisma and tales of athletic prowess to persuade a string of women to open up their homes and wallets, leaving them disillusioned, bitter and in debt.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
Murray partnership 'exciting' for tennis - Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".Top stories - BBC News - 23 hours ago -
Will Women’s Tennis Find ‘Stability’ in Saudi Arabia?
The WTA Finals are taking place in a country that has been heavily criticized for its human rights record.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Will Tennis Choose to Reckon With Human Rights in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and tennis are becoming increasingly intertwined, but there is growing pushback from human rights experts.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa
As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in MalagaSports - ABC News - November 21 -
Italian Tennis Is Ending the Year on Top of the World
Led by the stars Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini, Italy won both international team trophies in 2024.Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Jessica Pegula: We didn’t want a LIV Golf situation in tennis
When the world’s best players backed Saudi Arabia as the host for this weekend’s WTA Finals, one of the motivations was to avoid a LIV Tennis situation.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
How Do the Best Tennis Players Get Even Better?
Wim Fissette, a cerebral Belgian, is one of the most decorated coaches in women’s tennis. He’s now working with Iga Swiatek.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
Casper Ruud rocks Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
Casper Ruud eased to an unexpected 6-1, 7-5 win over the world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 ATP Finals. Alcaraz 1-2 Ruud* (*denotes server) Beautiful touch from Alcaraz to make it 15-15. Ruud ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Tennis Channel removes Jon Wertheim for 'inappropriate' remark about Barbora Krejcikova
Longtime Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim was been removed from air “indefinitely” after he made an “inappropriate comment” about tennis star Barbora Krejcikova, the network announced Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Jannik Sinner sees off Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
The world No 1 made it two wins from two in Turin by beating the American 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of US Open final. … or three. . Sinner has been doing his final warm-ups and the players will be ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6: ATP Finals tennis – live reaction
Updates from the group match in Turin Get in touch: email Tanya with your thoughts Ws spot Rublev now in the tunnel , working through a practice shot with his physio, all messy mop of red ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
She Announced Her Retirement, but Endometriosis Kept Her on the Tennis Court
Medical experts told Danielle Collins it would take her longer to get pregnant than she hoped.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
Jannik Sinner breezes past Daniil Medvedev: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
The world No 1 Jannik Sinner eased past Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to qualify top of his group in Turin. In the head to heads, both Sinner and Medvedev have won matches seven apiece, with ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Names on shirts & stop moaning about long seasons - King's vision for tennis
In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Sport, Billie Jean King talks tennis format changes, Saudi Arabia and Britain's Emma Raducanu.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Alexander Zverev beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach ATP Finals last four – as it happened
Zverev secured top spot in the group with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win that left Alcaraz waiting to find out his fate. Alcaraz says of facing Zverev: . My chances of qualifying are still there, so we’re ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Billie Jean King calls for change to ‘love’ scoring system in tennis
Billie Jean King wants tennis to change its traditional scoring system to attract the next generation of fans.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
'Irresistible tennis!' - Raducanu puts GB ahead in BJK Cup semi-final
Watch the best shots as Emma Raducanu maintained her record of not dropping a set in this year's Billie Jean King Cup, beating Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4 in Great Britain's opening ...Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Rafael Nadal’s career ends with Spain’s Davis Cup finals defeat by Netherlands
Alcaraz and Granollers beaten 2-0 in decisive doubles tie Nadal defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in singles As the Spanish national anthem rang out for what would be the final time in his ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant numbersSports - ABC News - November 19 -
Rafael Nadal’s Illustrious Professional Tennis Career Is Officially Over
Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup, ending the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career comes to an end in loss at Davis Cup
Nadal won 92 singles titles in his career, 22 majors and two Olympic gold medals.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Rafael Nadal plays final match of his legendary tennis career
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis stars of all-time, has played the final match of his storied career with the crowd offering a resounding ovation to the 22-time Grand Slam winner after his ...Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Weekly quiz: How did Rafael Nadal say goodbye to tennis?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup teamSports - ABC News - November 22 -
WATCH: Dog surprised with piñata full of tennis balls for birthday
Oscar, a 3-year-old golden retriever, was surprised with a handmade tennis ball-shaped piñata full of tennis balls for his birthday!Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Why Keeping Iga Swiatek’s Doping Case a Secret Is Bad for Tennis
Swiatek said she couldn’t play in the fall because of “personal matters.” But that didn’t explain what was going on, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol
Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...World - The Guardian - November 1