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.
When the only matches you’ve seen Roger Federer play are ‘those of his decline’ and your inspiration in tennis was Carlos Alcaraz, one thing is clear: you are very young, remarkably young. And your name is Learner Tien. ‘I want
SANTIAGO, Chile — Being very close to defeating the best tennis player of 2024 brought Robin Montgomery a mix of emotions. She caught the tennis world’s attention at the 2024 Madrid Open by pushing Aryna Sabalenka to the limit, eventually
Before starting her day, Alycia Parks thanks God for her greatest gift: “Tennis is a luxury for me.” A devout believer who even prays on the court, and a fan of karaoke, Parks has a powerful game and aggressive style.
NEW YORK – The latest controversial decision by the International Tennis Federation (ITF): bringing the Davis Cup to China, without the presence of the local team. What sense does it make to have the United States, Germany, Chile, and Slovakia
LONDON – As tradition dictates at The Queen’s Club, Tommy Paul received from the hands of the director a card accrediting him as an honorary member for life of one of the most expensive and exclusive clubs in London: “It
When news began to circulate in 2021 that tennis would be portrayed in depth on Netflix, many rubbed their hands together. The precedent of “Drive to Survive”, an engaging immersion into the world of Formula 1, allowed for excitement. In
MELBOURNE – The city is in full swing. Offices are emptying and bars are filling up, trams are at capacity, and traffic is heavy but never stops flowing. Melbourne’s rush hour can be felt from a privileged place. In the
MELBOURNE- The champions’ aisle leading to the Rod Laver Arena bears the name of Czech Petr Korda. Sebastian, who is walking there for the first time to compete on the court, taps a couple of times with his right hand
SYDNEY – The North Americans keep laughing and cracking jokes at the press conference, with the cup glittering in the middle. “The champs are here,” Frances Tiafoe repeats over and over. Jessica Pegula can’t concentrate in front of the reporters
