If there is one president who knows how to take political advantage of sport, it is Donald Trump. And this Sunday, the US Open, which has not been visited by a US president for a quarter of a century, will
NEW YORK – The president of the Israel Tennis Association (ITA) has criticised those calling for Israelis to be excluded from international competitions. “Israel out of sport? Why? Because we defend ourselves? Should we say sorry for defending ourselves?” Avi
NEW YORK – Time is running out for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th Grand Slam title: his physical level is declining, his rivals are improving. Mats Wilander does not see a future filled with the success the Serb continues
NEW YORK – On Friday afternoon, September 5, 2025, Novak Djokovic extended yet another of his records: the oldest player to play the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in a single year. It was the seventh time in his
NEW YORK – Roland Garros paid a grand tribute to Rafael Nadal, its greatest champion, and the Australian Open wants to do the same with its own. Whenever Novak Djokovic decides to retire, Melbourne will stage a major farewell in
NEW YORK – Aryna Sabalenka wants to follow in the footsteps of Billie Jean King. Nick Kyrgios has already challenged her to a new “Battle of the Sexes,” and the world No.1 is confident she will come out on top.
NEW YORK – What does Nick Kyrgios do when he goes out at night? Well, quite often – he calls Novak Djokovic. The relationship between Kyrgios and Djokovic has shifted from animosity to friendship. When Kyrgios publicly supported the Serbian
NEW YORK – Novak Djokovic is the new K-pop star and, for the 53rd time in his career, a Grand Slam semi-finalist. Dancing to the rhythm of KPop Demon Hunters in honour of his daughter Tara’s birthday on September 2,
NEW YORK – Being Aryna Sabalenka’s partner has put Georgios Frangulis (36) straight into the spotlight of the world of tennis – from the nerve-wracking emotions of sitting courtside in her box to inspiring conversations with Novak Djokovic. “Definitely, Aryna
NEW YORK – Jelena Ostapenko cannot be expected to know that telling a Black American she lacks education carries a long historical stigma of racism in the United States. She should be excused. In some way, she should be understood.
NEW YORK – Novak Djokovic never faced the burden of chasing a first Grand Slam the way Alexander Zverev does today. The Serb lifted his first major in 2008, when at the end of January he snapped the streak of
Roger Federer sells glasses and Rafael Nadal builds hotels. And that’s fine, they’ve earned the right to do whatever they want once their professional tennis careers are over. The problem is that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner only play tennis;
