NEW YORK – After the heartbreak of losing the finals at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka sought some sweeter moments in the Greek islands. There she hit pause, reflected, and refreshed her goals. How could she
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 – 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 – 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 – Carlos Alcaraz “in Grand Slam mode.” That’s how Jiri Lehecka, his latest victim, described him. There is the regular version of the Spaniard, the one players from the second, third or even fourth tier might have a
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
NEW YORK – They are not Argentina’s great stars. They are not Grand Slam or Davis Cup champions. They do what they can. As Francisco Cerúndolo himself put it, they are players “ranked below twenty” “We’re in a period where
NEW YORK – Apostolos Tsitsipas feels he never really left Stefanos Tsitsipas’ side: “It’s not exactly a new chapter, it’s more like a continuation with a bit more wisdom.” The Greek coach and father of the former world No. 3
NEW YORK – One of the most incredible photos of the year in sports, with Jasmine Paolini as the protagonist, is one of the big stories of this US Open. When Italian-Australian photographer Ray Giubilo saw on his camera screen
