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Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run in the Australian Open after disposing of Anastasia Potapova, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7), in the third round on Thursday at Rod Laver Arena. While Potapova posed a challenge, Sabalenka kept her cool to march on to the next round against Victoria Mboko. The top-seeded Sabalenka, the reigning WTA Player […]

High-stakes tennis always blurs the line between intensity and etiquette, and Naomi Osaka found herself navigating that gray area at the Australian Open. What began as a tightly contested second-round match quickly turned into a broader conversation about sportsmanship, emotion, and intent after her win over Sorana Cirstea. Osaka advanced to the third round Thursday, […]

Tennis star Coco Gauff is once again using her platform to make a powerful investment in the future of Black education, announcing her latest donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The Grand Slam champion—widely praised for pairing athletic excellence with meaningful social impact—continues her commitment to supporting institutions that have long advanced opportunity, […]

Naomi Osaka credited her serve for carrying her through her three-set opener at the Australian Open, revealing afterward what made the difference in the comeback win. Under late pressure, Osaka relied on her biggest weapon to rally past Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in her first-round match on Rod Laver Arena. She fired three consecutive […]

There is no getting around the fact that Novak Djokovic is one of the most influential tennis players ever. In fact, he belongs to the same company as other legends who came before, such as Roger Federer.  On Monday, Djokovic did just that when he became the 2nd player in open era history to win […]

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw. Ranked No. 576 and competing on a wild-card entry, Williams became the oldest woman to play a singles main-draw […]

Last month, Carlos Alcaraz shocked the tennis world by announcing his split with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Now, while competing in the Australian Open, Alcaraz is finally explaining what led to the split after seven years, per José Morgado of Record. “I’m very greatful for the work he did with me,” Alcaraz said. “Atm […]

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open. With a combined age of 84 years and one […]

The Australian Open is in full swing, and record prize money is at stake. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is vying for his title down under, and to psyche himself out, he’s tapping into his inner LeBron James. On Monday, Alcaraz was on the court during practice wearing a LeBron James Lakers jersey, per his Instagram […]

Coco Gauff is gearing up for the Australian Open by leading the defending champion United States team past the United Cup quarterfinals in Perth, Australia. After winning her singles match against Maria Sakkari, Gauff partnered with Christian Harrison in mixed-doubles play against Greece’s team to keep the US’s bid for a third title in four […]

Players who qualify for this year’s Australian Open will have the chance to take home a larger prize purse than any previous competitor in the tournament’s history. Tennis Australia announced Monday that the prize pool has been raised to a record-setting amount of A$111.5 million, or $US 74.9 million. With 2025’s purse sitting at $A96.5 […]

Venus Williams said the pressure she faces at this stage of her career is largely self-imposed after opening her 2026 singles season with a three-set loss at the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand. Williams fell 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette in a match that lasted more than two hours. Speaking afterward, […]

Venus Williams is bringing her 2025 comeback to professional tennis with her into 2026. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has accepted a wild-card berth to the Australian Open, which the tournament announced on its social media account on Thursday. The 45-year-old, who first played at Melbourne Park in 1998, hasn’t made a pro appearance there […]

One of the most respected names in soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo, recently drew a parallel between his and tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s sporting careers. Both veterans in their field, having overcome adversity and competition from other tough competitors in the past two decades. Last week on Sunday, Djokovic was present in Dubai, UAE, to attend the […]

British number one Jack Draper has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open as he continues his recovery from a lingering arm injury that has severely restricted his playing schedule. The world No. 10 confirmed the decision on Boxing Day via a video message on X (formerly Twitter), ending speculation about whether he would be […]

WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has landed in elite company after having a dominant tennis season in 2025. After being awarded her second straight Player of the Year award on Monday, Sabalenka joined Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek as the only back-to-back female winners in the last 25 years. The Belarus native earned nearly […]

Carlos Alcaraz is one of the best tennis players in the world today, and it’s been because of the work he puts in every day. For the past seven years, he’s been doing it with his coach, Jaun Carlos Ferrero, but he recently shared on social media that they have ended their partnership. “It’s very […]

Elena Rybakina pulled off an improbable feat in dominating fashion at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The No. 6 seed capped off an 11-match win streak with a 6-3, 7-6 (0) victory in straight sets over the World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, earning her spot in women’s tennis history. “It’s been […]

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved why she earned the top spot with her world-class display against No. 8 Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals. The reigning US Open champion took down the Italian standout in just over an hour with a 6-3, 6-1 victory. Sabalenka was on a hot streak throughout the match, putting […]

Iga Swiatek is the No. 2 tennis player in the world and she was expected to dominate her half of the draw in the Wuhan Open and ultimately face top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the title round of the tournament. However, the consistent Polish player ran into Italian Jasmine Paolini and she was defeated handily. Statement […]

Aryna Sabalenka’s streak at the Wuhan Open remains unbroken. The WTA World No. 1 packed up No. 8 Elena Rybakina in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, to make it back to another semifinal round, her 11th this season, and extend her record at the event to 20-0. The match only lasted an hour and 25 minutes, […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has made a career out of stealing the spotlight at Chase Center, but this weekend he shared it with one of tennis’ all-time greats. Before the highly anticipated Laver Cup match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, Curry joined Roger Federer at center court for the pre-match coin toss […]

The 2025 China Open promises to be one of the most compelling tournaments on the WTA calendar this year. As part of the prestigious WTA 1000 series, the event is scheduled to officially take place from September 24 to October 5 at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr crossed sports worlds this week when he linked up with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz. The four-time NBA champion coach had nothing but praise for the 22-year-old phenom, fresh off his US Open triumph. The Chase Center page on X, formerly Twitter, posted the video of the interaction. “So […]

After a year of heartbreak at the Grand Slams, Aryna Sabalenka once again cemented herself as the No. 1 player in the world with a triumphant victory at the US Open. With that win, Sabalenka secured her fourth major title and her second consecutive crown in New York while taking a big lead in the […]

Over four decades ago, an up-and-coming actress named Courtney Cox was pulled on stage by The Boss Bruce Springsteen for his “Dancing in the Dark” music video, and they have reunited at the 2025 US Open. Springsteen was one of the many stars at the event. The broadcast caught a glimpse of Cox approaching The […]

Carlos Alcaraz used his powerful serve and superior on-court quickness to get the best of his rival Jannik Sinner and take the U.S. Open title with a  6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 triumph. It was the third consecutive Grand Slam final that featured the two superstars meeting in the championship round. Alcaraz was the clear underdog […]

Aryna Sabalenka displayed a powerful serve and dominating ground strokes and won her second consecutive U.S. Open title Saturday as she defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6. Sabalenka is the top-ranked women’s player in the world, but the pressure was squarely on her shoulders when she stepped on to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in […]

Carlos Alcaraz has enjoyed a truly meteoric rise. He won a match in his first-ever grand slam, a notable feat that not all generational talents can claim, and he has still yet to fall in the first round of a major. The 22-year-old has produced instant classics and electrified fans around the world with next-level […]

In a gripping late-night semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Amanda Anisimova fought for 2 hours and 56 minutes to defeat the two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3. The victory propelled the American star into the record books as the youngest player (23 years, 358 days) since Serena and Venus Williams […]

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived an early scare to punch her ticket to the final of the US Open after beating Jessica Pegula, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. Sabalenka kept her poise after dropping the opening set and showed everyone why she is the world No. 1. She […]

It has been an up-and-down season, to say the least, for Naomi Osaka. She, however, has a strong chance to get a breakthrough title this year at Flushing Meadows as she advanced to the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday. Osaka displayed the poise that has made her one of tennis’ biggest stars and […]

Over the last two seasons, Jannik Sinner has made a habit of dismantling everyone not named Carlos Alcaraz on a tennis court. That continued on Wednesday night in the US Open quarterfinals as Sinner crushed his countryman and No. 10 seed Lorenzo Musetti in a routine 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 victory. Sinner has now reached the […]

Years ago, Felix Auger-Aliassime was one of the best prospects in tennis and was taking the sport by storm as just a young teenager. When he made the semifinals of the US Open in 2021, it was thought to be the first of many for the powerful Canadian sensation. That hasn’t played out over the […]

Just under two months ago, Amanda Anisimova suffered one of the most lopsided losses in tennis history. Just two days after the biggest win of her career, the American was skunked by Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final without winning a single game, a 6-0, 6-0 rout that will live on in infamy forever. On […]

The business end of the US Open is here, and all of the familiar faces on the men’s side are still in the draw fighting for the trophy. Of course, Novak Djokovic is right at the front of the pack, and he advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought victory over No. 4 seed Taylor […]

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run at the US Open on Tuesday as he jiggied his way to the semifinals. Quite literally. After beating Taylor Fritz in a grueling three-hour match in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic couldn’t help but bust out a dance move. Apparently, it […]

The 21st century of men’s tennis is synonymous with Novak Djokovic, and the 38-year old legend continues to make history at this year’s US Open. The Serbian got his toughest test yet on Tuesday night against N0. 4 seed Taylor Fritz, but he came through in a tight four-setter: 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. With this […]

Last year, Jessica Pegula broke her Grand Slam quarterfinal curse at the US Open and made a run all the way to the final. She is now one win away from backing that run up after defeating Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Pegula is now into […]