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US Open Attendees Are Embracing the Honey Deuce

Who doesn't love a good signature cocktail?

The “Equivalent of a Phish Concert”: One Court Reeks of Weed at US Open

German Alexander Zverev likened playing on Court 17 to being in "Snoop Dogg’s living room"

It's the Year of the Teen Sensation at the US Open

At this year’s Open, a significant number of younger-than-average men are bidding to make an oversized impact. The question is: Why now?

Could Fives Have a Second Life as a Pickleball Alternative?

A favorite of Eton students and Abraham Lincoln alike

Will Tennis Be the Next Sport Saudi Arabia Invests In?

At least one high-profile player thinks it's inevitable

We Didn’t Ask for AI-Generative Sports Commentary But It’s Here

Highlights from Wimbledon will come courtesy of IBM's Watsonx

Novak Djokovic Wins Record-Setting 23rd Grand Slam Title

He and Rafael Nadal had been tied with 22 apiece

French Open Players Turn to AI to Monitor Social Media. Is That Smart?

Pros are being offered software from Bodyguard.ai to block negative comments on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Why Tennis Star Jack Sock Is Trying His Hand at Professional Pickleball

An Olympic gold medalist in tennis, Sock just won the mixed doubles title at the PPA North Carolina Open

Wimbledon Set to End Ban of Players From Russia and Belarus

They will be permitted to compete, with some caveats

Effects of Russia-Ukraine War Felt at Miami Open

Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake her Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova's hand

Tennis Pro Taylor Fritz Is Ready for His Sport to Blow Up

As he prepares for the Australian Open, the No. 9-ranked player is excited for his starring role in a new Netflix docuseries

Like Fellow GOAT Tom Brady, Serena Williams Quickly Quits Her Retirement

"I am not retired," Williams said on Monday, adding that chances of a return are "very high"

Retirement Is Hard. Roger Federer Will Make It Look Easy.

Everything comes naturally to the Swiss tennis legend, even stepping away from the game

Why You Should Try Running with a Tennis Ball

Devotees swear by the bizarre practice, and not just to improve their hand-eye coordination. We cracked open a fresh can of Penn 2s and gave it a test run.

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Tennis Pro Taylor Fritz Is Ready for His Sport to Blow Up

As he prepares for the Australian Open, the No. 9-ranked player is excited for his starring role in a new Netflix docuseries

Like Fellow GOAT Tom Brady, Serena Williams Quickly Quits Her Retirement

"I am not retired," Williams said on Monday, adding that chances of a return are "very high"

Retirement Is Hard. Roger Federer Will Make It Look Easy.

Everything comes naturally to the Swiss tennis legend, even stepping away from the game

Why You Should Try Running with a Tennis Ball

Devotees swear by the bizarre practice, and not just to improve their hand-eye coordination. We cracked open a fresh can of Penn 2s and gave it a test run.

Court Tennis Is Not the Sport Being Played at the US Open

Think of it as chess being played with a racket using a ball made from cork, upholstery tape, string and felt

Is Nick Kyrgios Going to Break Through at the US Open?

Kyrgios came up just short against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon and is looking to keep the momentum going in Queens

Tommy Paul Is Ready for the US Open Spotlight

The 25-year-old has collected four victories against Top-10 opponents over the last 10 months. Now, he’s hoping to make a name for himself in New York.

All-Time Great Serena Williams Will Step Away From Tennis

Williams, 40, announced she plans to retire after playing the U.S. Open

Why It's Officially Time for Wimbledon to Ditch the Whites

It's an antiquated rule that's repeatedly been taken too far. Let the pros wear whatever they want.

I Took a Private Lesson at the Secret Tennis Court in Grand Central

Didn't know that there's regulation-sized court located on the fourth floor of the terminal? You're not alone.

Tennis Legend John McEnroe Is Facing His Toughest Opponent Yet: Himself

In a story straight out of the metaverse, McEnroe is taking the court against his younger self using AI technology

What Does Roger Federer’s Comeback Training Regimen Look Like?

The 40-year-old has to be more intentional than ever as he battles back from last year's knee surgery

Wimbledon Planning "Unacceptable" Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players

The Kremlin is already pushing back on the ban the All England Lawn Tennis Club is expected to announce this afternoon