By TW Contributing Editor, Ed McGrogan Last Week's Tournaments Internazionali BNL D'Italia (ATP - Clay - Rome, Italy) - Singles Final: Novak Djokovic def. Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. - Singles Semifinal: Novak Djokovic def. Radek Stepanek 6-0, 1-0 (retired). - Singles Semifinal: Stanislas Wawrinka def. Andy Roddick 3-0 (retired).

With the familiar slate of European clay-court events underway, tennis appears to be regaining some semblance of normalcy after a year that left the continent's red battlefields devoid of ball marks and the long gashes left by players sliding into their shots. Wimbledon, too, is making plans to rebound after

The last three days of any major tournament bring an intrigue unlike any that come before it. At this year’s Roland Garros, the championship weekend began with an epic 58th encounter between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and continued on Saturday with a maiden major triumph for Czech sensation Barbora

It’s been more than 35 years since Ronald Reagan stated, during his first inaugural address, “Those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes, they just don’t know where to look.” We discovered heroes in every state, starting with the determined 69-year-old who won a match

Roger by Pete Bodo It may not have been the prettiest of his Grand Slam wins, and it wasn't the one in which he mowed down the most formidable line-up of rivals; it didn't show Roger Federer at his most commanding, nor at his most relaxed. Where he once soared

It’s been more than 35 years since Ronald Reagan stated, during his first inaugural address, “Those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes, they just don’t know where to look.” We discovered heroes in every state, starting with the determined 69-year-old who won a match

It only took Djokovic 66 minutes to dispatch Shapovalov for a place in the round of 16. The three-time Rome champion, who captured Madrid last week, will face Philipp Kohlschreiber later today. The German previously upset the world No. 1 in the third round of Indian Wells.—Ashley Ndebele UPDATE: Marketa

[Editor's note: Andujar reached the main draw of the Barcelona Open as a lucky loser and advanced with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Bjorn Fratangelo—the same player he lost to in the final round of qualifying.] Every top-of-the-line tennis player goes to work on a regular basis knowing he is

The crystal ball in Times Square drops Tuesday night to mark the start of the New Year in New York, but tennis balls are already in full flight around the world, signalling the start of the new season. We preview this week's tournament action to kick off 2014:

INTERVIEW: Rafael Nadal advances to the final, where he'll play for his 21st Grand Slam title

Stephanie Livaudais - Men's finalists and champion: Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz - Fritz 🏆 - Men's dark horse: Joao Fonseca - ⭐️ Men's early exit: Jack Draper The tight turnaround between Indian Wells and Miami could spell trouble for Draper, who has earned a reputation for physical frailty amid

A timeline of key events before, during and after the 1972 passage of the landmark U.S. law known as Title IX: 1836: Georgia Female College is the first women's college to open in the U.S. 1917: Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first woman elected to Congress./)1920: U.S. women gain

In 2008, Novak Djokovic lifted his first Australian Open trophy, sinking to the court in disbelief after overcoming Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets. Watching on as he collected the gleaming Norman Brookes Challenge Cup was his 12-year-old brother Djordje. As he screamed his adulation from the sidelines, the youngster dared

As I write this, Sam Stosur is back out there firing away in Doha. If she can turn it around that quickly after her win over the WTA's No. 1 on Wednesday, what excuse do I have? "as well as Dementieva, who she beat for the title in Tokyo." No!

Editor's note: The book can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com. If you’re interested in getting an early advance copy, email publisher Randy Walker at Rwalker@NewChapterMedia.com. As a tennis historian and journalist who has covered the game for 46 years and followed it avidly for much longer than that, I have been

Christmas for adults is largely a remembered holiday. Every year at this time we’re reminded of the magical sound that the word had for us as kids, the feverish sense of anticipation we felt as it approach, our uncontrollable 5:00 A.M dash downstairs to the tree, against our parents’ pointless

Today my fellow editor Richard Pagliaro and I talk about February tennis—what are its underrated pleasures, and how much does it mean down the road? ** Richard, Even though most of the top players are involved, or will be involved soon, February still has the feel of a lull in

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.—Fresh off a first-round win at Indian Wells—and an engagement to Lauren McHale, the sister of WTA No. 62 Christina McHale—Ryan Harrison talks about finding his form, getting inspiration from the younger Americans, and why he decided to pop the question. You come in off a pretty tough

Through a challenging, disciplined environment, a revolutionary Virginia school uses tennis to help motivate students to excel in academic achievement, to respect themselves and adult leaders, and to learn core human values. Those who play tennis know that the sport reflects such character traits as self-reliance, resilience, and the ability

One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 film awards season was seeing the way Challengers (2024)—a film starring Zendaya set on the lowest rungs of the professional tennis tour—was completely panned by the Academy of Motion Pictures. Despite all the buzz around its Golden Globes-winning techno soundtrack created by