The Top 10 Matches of 2021The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 8: Rafael Nadal d. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Barcelona finalOnce upon a time, Rafa might have taken a moment like this for granted. But when he hoisted the event's trophy for a 12th time, the Spaniard seemed to take special pleasure in hearing the applause from his countrymen wash over him.Read More
Former world No. 4 Johanna Konta announces retirement from WTA TourIn a statement, the three-time major semifinalist said "all the evidence pointed towards me not ‘making' it in this profession."By Associated Press Dec 01, 2021
Germany beats Great Britain in Davis Cup for first semifinal showing since 2007Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles match.By Associated Press Nov 30, 2021
Tennis LessonsOn This Day: Aussie legends Newcombe and Laver take five-setters to kick off 1973 Davis Cup finalWith contract pros now permitted to play the men's team event, the shift proved to be a boon for Australia.By Joel Drucker Nov 30, 2021
Davis Cup FinalsRussians aim to cement Davis Cup favorite status after group victories“Two years ago, we were in the semifinals,” said Andrey Rublev. “We are going to do our best to go further.”By Matt Cronin Nov 30, 2021
Facts & StatsAnett Kontaveit, Ons Jabeur top women’s match win leaders for 2021They both won 48 matches this year, and both became the first players from their respective countries, male or female, to reach the Top 10 on the ATP or WTA rankings.By John Berkok Nov 30, 2021
The Top 10 Matches of 2021The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 9: Naomi Osaka d. Garbiñe Muguruza, Australian Open Fourth RoundOsaka-Muguruza in Melbourne felt like a Grand Slam final, and brought a prize-fight atmosphere to Rod Laver Arena.By Steve Tignor Nov 30, 2021
Facts & StatsSimona Halep bounces back from long injury lay-off for ninth straight Top 20 finishThe former world No. 1 achieved the feat after missing three crucial months of the season with a calf injury and watching her ranking drop from No. 2 to No. 22.By John Berkok Nov 30, 2021
Croatia takes lead against Italy in Davis Cup quarterfinalsBorna Gojo gave Croatia an early lead over Italy in the Davis Cup quarterfinals by beating Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-2 in the opening match of the best-of-three seriesBy Associated Press Nov 29, 2021
#WhereIsPengShuaiWhen a crisis demanded that the real Steve Simon stand up, he did so—and stood tallThe WTA Chairman and CEO's stand on the mysterious disappearance of Peng Shuai sent shock waves through a sporting world that has been too busy fattening its bottom line on the Chinese frontier.By Peter Bodo Nov 29, 2021
The Top 10 Matches of 2021The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 10: Novak Djokovic d. Alexander Zverev, US Open SemifinalDjokovic didn’t win the Grand Slam, but he left it all on the court trying, and his five-set win over Zverev is a triumph worth looking back on.By Steve Tignor Nov 29, 2021
Britain, Kazakhstan, Croatia advance at Davis Cup FinalsBritain, Kazakhstan and Croatia each advanced to the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup Finals by winning their groupsBy Associated Press Nov 28, 2021
