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Serena Williams Withdraws From French Open With Achilles Injury

Williams withdrew prior to her second-round match on Wednesday

Serena Williams Defeats Maria Sakkari In Three Sets

Williams advanced to her 53rd Grand Slam quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic Disqualified From US Open After Striking Line Judge

Djokovic lost a chance to win his 18th major singles title

US Open on Red Alert After Positive Coronavirus Test

After one player tested positive, the rules changed once again for the U.S. Open

Why Not Wind Down Summer in Some Vintage Tennis Gear?

Make Borg, Mac, Agassi and Chang your new style icons

Why Are Tennis Crowds Always So Quiet?

Silence among tennis spectators is a fairly strict tradition

Novak Djokovic Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The tennis player tested positive after being filmed dancing at a crowded nightclub

Despite Player Concerns, Gov. Cuomo Green-Lights US Open in NYC

Prominent players like Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic have indicated they have concerns about the event

Naomi Osaka Is the World’s Highest-Paid Female Athlete

Osaka made $37.4 million in the last 12 months, more than Serena Williams

Can Pro Tennis Leverage Its COVID-19 Hiatus to Build a Better Future?

Faced with unique challenges, the ATP and WTA tours are looking to evolve

The Rabid, Conspiracy-Loving Online Army of Novak Djokovic

He can lead fans to bad science, and he can also make them drink

Roger Federer Calls for ATP-WTA Merger After Coronavirus

Rafael Nadal and Billie Jean King voiced their support for the suggestion as well

Novak Djokovic's Anti-Vaccination Stance Could Complicate Return to Court

Players may be required to get vaccinated before they can take part in the tennis season

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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

The Anti-Tom Brady: World No. 1 Tennis Player Ashleigh Barty Retiring at 25

The three-time Grand Slam champion announced she's hanging up her sneakers in an Instagram post

Novak Djokovic Has Zero Plans to Change Vaccination Status

The Serbian's stubbornness could cost him at least two more Grand Slam events

Peng Shuai Calls Sexual Assault Scandal and Disappearance "Enormous Misunderstanding"

The 36-year-old made the comment during a controlled interview in the presence of a Chinese Olympic official

Australian Open Removes Ban on Peng Shuai T-Shirts

Tennis Australia previously asked fans to remove shirts with the slogan "Where is Peng Shuai?"

Adidas Built a Floating Tennis Court in Australia

Its permanent home will be on land, however