I’ve never understood how some sports fans get so wrapped up in their favorite team’s fortunes that the outcome of a game can actually affect their mood for days. There are a handful of teams I root for, but I don’t find myself getting emotionally attached to their wins and

"Bam, poof, I don't know where I came from." That's a pretty solid way to describe Sloane Stephens' unexpected run from foot surgery in January all the way to US Open champion in September. Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at her prize money meme, and how she nearly broke the trophy

I was charging the net and mishit a drop shot off the frame that popped up in front of my face. I wasn’t sure if the ball would clear the net, and my reflex instinct was to try and blow it over. The ball hit the top of the tape

My opponent often fixes his strings as I’m preparing to serve. This makes a distracting noise, and he does this through my service delivery. I know he’s not doing it intentionally—he said it’s more of a nervous habit—but am I allowed to ask him to stop?—Matt Logan, Gilbert, AZ You

Andy Murray has come to the defense of Nick Kyrgios during an interview with British newspapers in Shanghai, saying that the Australian needs more guidance, not just penalties. "Whether a fine is the best way to discipline young players, I don't know.." Murray said. "I think sometimes players do need

"I’m mature enough to say yes to things that I probably wouldn't have before. I would put tennis in front of almost everything. Back in the day that was just that way it was. Now it’s like tennis is third, maybe fourth compared to everything else, happiness is the No.

In a conversation I had years ago with Ion Tiriac, the Hall of Famer and owner of the Madrid Open, he characteristically cut right to the chase while we were talking about the future of his tournament and said, For some reason, the remark stayed with me, less because I

We're counting down the Top 10 matches of 2019 as part of Tennis Channel's Home for the Holidays. Click here to read each selection. “I mean, we’ve never played before. I think to have the opportunity to play her for the first time in a final of a Grand Slam

“I play tennis for a living even though I hate tennis, hate it with a dark and secret passion and always have.” Do you remember those words, whose plain-spoken bleakness once stunned the sporting world? Ten years ago, Andre Agassi wrote them in his autobiography, Open, which soared to the

I know I said I’d be back Saturday with my French Open predictions, but, well, the weather was nice. Which means that, having TiVo’d my way through the first two days of the event—in which Dick Enberg gave art-history lessons on air and Guillermo Vilas kept a close eye on

Howdy. I'll be working on a post on one of my favorite WTA players today, but I figured I ought to satisfy any longing you may have for the themes of summer - an easy train of thought to fall into, given how here in the Northeastern U.S. we're in

Pic by Pete Bodo I was just thinking about how this entire "reform" (or is it "complaint"?) movement has been picking up steam when I got the news that Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters (week of Oct. 10), a huge blow—and not the first one—in a long

Have you ever heard of a quadrocopter? I hadn't either until I came upon this article on Popular Science's website. Apparently, the world is about to be taken over by these flying robot machines. They can do almost anything, like play the piano and hit tennis balls. Yep, who needs

Hi Nick: I have seen Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras, among others, turn their shoulders when they toss the ball to serve, so part of their backs face the net. Why do they turn their shoulders like this and should I be doing it? — Vinay Bomma, Mumbai, India Hi

With a 7-5, 6-4 win over Garbine Muguruza in Singapore, Venus Williams advanced to the WTA Finals semifinals. The 37-year-old was in a good mood right after the victory, and playfully revealed the secret to her long-lasting success. "I use a lot of sun protection, sunscreen. I eat a lot

Andy Murray has decided not to play in Great Britain's home World Group Play-off Davis Cup tie against Russia, April 5-7 in Coventry. “It's a shame to miss out on the Davis Cup, as I always enjoy playing. I speak to (captain) Leon (Smith) and the team on a regular

Stan Wawrinka will work with Richard Krajicek during the grass-court season, the 31-year-old has announced. "As I’m always looking to improve on court, I would like to take this opportunity to announce as of immediately that I have added Richard Krajicek to my existing coaching staff to help during the

LONDON—People really are the same all over, aren’t they? Gathering the tabloids and their respectable older-brother papers this morning, I eavesdropped on a conversation between the shopkeeper and a sanitation worker from the neighborhood. From what I could tell, they were complaining about the time that it was taking an

For the women's Wimbledon preview, click here. EASTBOURNE, England—In the two weeks since the French Open, I had come to think that there was no clear favorite for this year’s Wimbledon men’s title. I had also come to think that there wouldn’t be a major surprise, either. Each of the

I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm working hard at my game with hopes of receiving a college tennis scholarship. To achieve this, I'm entering more tournaments. I'm doing okay, but what's holding me back, I think, are my nerves. I get really anxious during matches, and this makes me