Martina Navratilova made one of the most important decisions of her life in 1975: defecting from her native Czechoslovakia and starting the process to obtain U.S. citizenship. She was just 18 years old, her career was taking off, and her
PARIS – Tennis has a massive problem with sports betting, and the solution is far from simple, according to Chilean player Alejandro Tabilo. “It’s almost impossible to regulate, since most of the big sponsorships for some tournaments come from betting,”
From packed public courts to record-breaking Wimbledon ratings, tennis is pulling in more fans than it has in years. Here’s a look at why the sport is suddenly everywhere, and what keeps everyone coming back. People used to grow up
Madness will be the word that defines the summer of tennis in 2028, for better or worse. Players and fans alike are in for a relentless, unprecedented stretch. From mid-May through the end of August, there will hardly be a
CAP CANA, Dominican Republic — Tennis in paradise. At the heart of the Caribbean, the tour has arrived to stay — and it has brought something very special with it. Cap Cana Ciudad Destino has won over the tour. A
MADRID — Daniel Mérida’s path was never laid with a red carpet. Opportunities were always scarce, the wallet was pushed to the limit on every trip, and his name was never on the wildcard lists for the big tournaments. While
Mercedes-Benz has launched one of the most significant sponsorships in international women’s sports by becoming the “Premier Partner” of the WTA Tour. But the company aims for more than logos on nets and vehicle fleets at tournament sites. At the
SANTIAGO, Chile — Problems continue to pile up in Chilean tennis, but almost none of them are related to the Davis Cup tie against Spain in September. Instead, investigations involving the federation’s newly elected president have triggered a mass resignation
MADRID — Carlos Alcaraz experienced one of the happiest moments of his life this Sunday in New York. He was a direct witness to the World Cup final, carried the trophy onto the pitch at MetLife Stadium, and later celebrated
British expectations were lower than ever heading into Wimbledon 2026. The tournament marks a decade since Andy Murray’s glory days, while young prodigy Jack Draper has so far struggled to fill the sizable void left by his Scottish predecessor’s retirement.
Corentin Moutet wants to leave broken rackets and on-court outbursts behind, but he cannot. He simply does not know how. “When I lose a set, it’s so hard for me. I don’t know how not to break a racket. That
LONDON — Alexander Zverev tries hard. He wants to be a better tennis player and challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for titles. And he also wants, desperately, to receive a little of the affection his great rivals enjoy. The
