For many players ranked outside the Top 100, their financial security hinges entirely on the opportunity to compete in tennis’ most lucrative tournaments, the four Grand Slams. This year, however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the USTA announced the 2020 US Open will proceed as scheduled, but with several significant

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Frances Tiafoe is one of the most affable young stars on the ATP Tour and his rise has been fun to watch for everyone, Chanda Rubin included. The 21-year-old made a run to the Australian Open quarterfinals in January, boosting his ranking to a high of

After arriving in Barcelona to undergo tests on his knee, Rafael Nadal tells reporters he is "not worried" about the injury. "I have a little tweak and I hope to have recovered in a week or even less," he said.

NEW YORK (AP) Serena Williams' loss to Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals rates as one of the most significant surprises in tennis history. Williams was seeded No. 1, ranked No. 1, already owns 21 major titles, including the past three at Flushing Meadows, and was seeking to complete

Gael Monfils is celebrating both his 30th birthday and the rain in New York City. He played a little game of "Get the Ball Closer to the Line" with some friends, and even smashed a few practice shots around.

NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Murray's latest Week 1 exit at a Grand Slam tournament did not discourage him. The three-time major champion still thinks he can go toe-to-toe with the best in men's tennis — even after two hip operations, even as the years without a trip past the

Having achieved her goals for the season, Sofia Kenin is aiming higher. The 20-year-old began the year ranked No. 52 and wanted to break the Top 20. Now, she's No. 15 in the rankings, and is looking to take the next step. "Of course, yes, always would like to be

See No. 4 in the count down of the winners and losers, and the best, worst or most memorable stories from the 2016 Olympics. 3 Mixed-dubs gold medalist Mattek-Sands' women's doubles partner, Coco Vandeweghe, saluted her partner with gusto (as did another WTA tour pal, Sorana Cirstea). In turn, BMS

THROWBACK: Cameron Norrie's Hot Shot of the Day.

In a rematch of their five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal, Daniil Medvedev will take on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarterfinals. Medvedev emerged victorious in that battle at the All England Club, snapping a five-match losing streak against the Italian—and I like the Russian’s chances of winning two

The 50th edition of the WTA Finals is set to kick off on Wednesday and the event is full of possibilities for eight the top contenders in singles and doubles. With six singles players making their debut and all eight looking to lift their first trophy at the prestigious year-end

“Nothing surprises me anymore,” Svetlana Kuznetsova said this week at the Western & Southern Open. “You know, I expect any result.” By now, nothing should surprise us about Kuznetsova, either. The 34-year-old Russian has been on tour since the turn of the century, and she has pretty much seen and

The Break: Serena and Beyonce

WATCH: Sakkari led Bouzkova, 6-4, 3-1 before the Czech was forced to retire in the sweltering Montréal heat.

Each day of the tournament, we'll preview and predict three must-see matches at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic [2] vs. Ernests Gulbis “I had nothing to lose in my last match, and I’m going to have even less to lose next match; maybe I’ll play even better,” Gulbis joked after beating Juan

Each day during the US Open, we'll preview and predict three—in this case, four—must-see matches. Karolina Pliskova [1] vs. Coco Vandeweghe [20] “I would not really put me and her together, like not even personally,” Pliskova said of her American opponent on Monday. “Even if she just miss like five

“I think I hit better the ball day after day. . .I keep like simple thing in my head, so obviously is working. Then it's luck. To be honest, look at set point. I hit one of the worst drop shots I ever hit and he hit a frame. It's

Alexander Zverev found himself in a tussle with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein in the third set of his semifinal against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday. As he slid into a forehand slice, Tsitsipas' ball was initially called out until Lichtenstein overruled and rewarded the point to his opponent. Zverev made contact

Each day of the week we'll highlight one of the most intriguing numbers or stats of the day...