Tennis
How Do You Pronounce Tennis Player Stefanos Tsitsipas' Name?
Now that the young Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas is officially a tennis star after the French Open, you should learn how to say his name correctly.
Top Men's Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Disqualified From U.S. Open
Djokovic, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, was trailing Pablo Carreño Busta, 6-5, in the first set of a fourth-round match.
Naomi Osaka Will Change Breonna Taylor Mask to Other Names During U.S. Open
The 22-year-old tennis superstar plans to honor the memory of others who have died to raise awareness about racial injustice and Black Lives Matter.
What Has Rafael Nadal Said About His Decision Not to Play the US Open?
Despite speculation Rafael Nadal would attend the US Open, the current tournament champion announced Tuesday he would not travel to the U.S. to play.
Tennis Icon Arthur Ashe's Hometown Statue Defaced With 'White Lives Matter'
Someone reportedly spray-painted "White Lives Matter" and "WLM" on various parts of the statue on Wednesday morning.
Pandemic Insurance? Wimbledon's $2 Million Gamble Paid Off
The All England Lawn Tennis Club reportedly paid $2 million per year for nearly two decades for pandemic insurance, but received a healthy return by canceling in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Feminist Icon and Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Is Becoming A Barbie Doll
Tennis icon Billie Jean King is the latest woman to become a Barbie in the toy's Inspiring Women series.
Novak Djokovic Made Some Kids' Day With a Game of Street Tennis
Novak Djokovic, the No.1–ranked tennis player in the world, was recently seen in his hometown of Belgrade, Serbia, playing street tennis with three kids.
Roger Federer Given Code Violation For Cursing At Australian Open
"I found it a bit tough," He added. "It's not like I'm known to throw around words and whatever. It's not like the whole stadium heard it either, but no problem, I'll accept it," Federer said of the violation.
The Starting 5: Impeachment, Trade Deal, Pro Football Hall of Fame and More
The first Democratic debate of the year has come and gone and now is the time to enjoy the 24 glorious days there will be before the next debate.
Serena Williams Will Donate Prize Money to Bushfire Relief Efforts
The former world tennis number one won her first prize in three years in Melbourne and has said she will donate the prize money to help fund bushfire relief efforts.
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Gives Up Her US Citizenship to Play For Japan
Osaka, who was raised in the U.S. by her Japanese mother and Haitian father, announced her decision on Tuesday ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff Praised for Post-Match Sportsmanship
"These people are here for you. You're amazing," Osaka told Gauff before their viral post match joint interview.
One in Eight Men Think They Could Score a Point Off Serena Williams
"Oh to have the confidence of a mediocre white man," tweeted one commenter on a new YouGov poll about Serena Williams.
Serena Williams Says U.S. Open Treatment Highlights Pervasiveness of Sexism
After the match, Williams questioned whether she should have stayed silent but after speaking with Osaka, she realized she needed to continue fighting against injustice.
Martina Navratilova Dropped by LGBTQ Group
"...a man can decide to be female, take hormones if required by whatever sporting organization is concerned, win everything in sight and perhaps earn a small fortune..."
Williams Sisters Blackface Impersonators Face Backlash
Twitter users accused the men of "repulsive racism" and branded their actions "disgusting."
Serena Williams and a Classic Case of Misogynoir
Black women are silenced through racist and sexist practices that rob us of our right to legitimately express the full range of human emotion.
Serena Williams Fined $17,000 For US Open Violations
Williams was docked for verbal abuse, breaking her racquet and for calling out tournament umpire Carlos Ramos.
Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Plays at U.S. Open
"When I'm not playing tennis, I love to see new places and hang out with my friends and family," Sabalenka writes on her website.
Serena Williams Isn't Celebrating Olympia's Birthday
"Olympia doesn't celebrate birthdays. We're Jehovah's Witnesses, so we don't do that."
U.S. Open Inspires First Tennis Match in Space
Astronauts were allowed to hit under and over the net and decided that the primary goal was in continuing to get the ball past the net in conditions that lack a gravitational constant.
Tennis Athlete Fined $17,500 for Obscene Gesture
Kyrgios's courtside stunt is going to cost him.
Georgia High School Tennis Team Takes 'Racist' Photo
The photo depicted the Telfair County High School tennis team on a school bus, reportedly after the team lost in the state tournament.
Sharapova Fan Writes to Complain About Another Injury
"I don't usually have much interest in sharing my injuries," Sharapova wrote.
'Battle of the Sexes' Sugarcoats King's Affair
The film only scratches the surface of the tennis icon's painful relationship with Marilyn Barnett.
A Guide to the Real-Life Battle of the Sexes
The big-screen story of maybe the most iconic tennis match ever opens in theaters Friday.