Fernando Verdasco has confirmed that his first-round doubles match at Wimbledon, played with partner David Marrero, is under investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). "I was interviewed by TIU regarding betting activity on my doubles match at Wimbledon," he said on Twitter. "I fully support the TIU work as

Novak Djokovic’s latest Instagram post states that he been dealing with an elbow injury for the past two years, suggests he decided to play the Australian Open against some medical opinions ("I really missed competing, it’s in my blood and I had to give it a try on AO.") and

BASEL, Switzerland (AP)—Roger Federer will skip Switzerland’s Davis Cup match in Kazakhstan this weekend to stay fresh for the rest of the season. “I need some extra time to relax after the intense weeks in North America so I can finish the year strong,” Federer said Wednesday on his official

“I believe I can win Wimbledon this year,” Caroline Wozniacki told reporters this week. Some doubters might call it yet another one of the Dane’s press-room gaffes, but it’s the right approach—and the only one for the former No. 1. Now No. 7 and a relative afterthought at Slams, Wozniacki

The question on everyone’s list after Indian Wells must be, “So what do they do for an encore?” It’s a particularly apt question for the WTA. I don’t know how many people penciled in 20th-seeded Flavia Pennetta as the winner of last week’s Premier Mandatory event, I just hope that

I recall my disappointment on Labor Day 2012 when Mardy Fish pulled out of his quarterfinal contest against Roger Federer in Ashe Stadium at the U.S. Open. I was in the USTA president's box alongside luminaries like Anna Wintour, Vanessa Williams, Alan Rickman, and more, and his withdrawal meant that

A comment poster who shall remain nameless sent me a rude rant yesterday, and in an odd way it's as good a place as I can think to start a discussion of the current controversy surrounding Masters Series events. In fact, I think I'll fisk it and add my comments

On Thursday, Vogue Magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour penned an essay on Roger Federer, saluting the Swiss star before his upcoming retirement. It's a warm piece from a close friend that speaks to Federer's unmistakable and perhaps unparalleled impact on and off the court. "It’s not a question of who will

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu reached her first final in more than a year after Simona Halep withdrew ahead of their semifinal match at the Bad Homburg Open on Friday with a neck injury. In her first grass-court final, Andreescu will play Alizé Cornet or Caroline Garcia on

My Tennis Life, Episode 1: Ajla Tomljanovic in 2022

LONDON—We’re near the start, I believe, of what's known as the Season here. Races, regattas, tennis, golf: There’s something each week to go with your Pimm’s. Among tennis fans and writers, it’s also the start of another familiar season. You might call it the build-up to Wimbledon, but I think

Good mornin', everyone. Early this morning, I filed some further thoughts on the sad history of the number 3 for ESPN, so check that out if you're so inclined. The post ought to be live soon. Then I went for a four-mile run in my new neighborhood. Our apartment more

The Break: Everything you need to know about Indian Wells, and beyond

Fedcup by Pete Bodo Howdy. Rosangel and Ed have us pretty well covered this morning, as they do on most Mondays. But I wanted to drop by and tip my hat to y'all. I just wrote a post for ESPN on the weekend's Fed Cup action, with a focus on

Tennis players of a certain age might remember hearing tall tales about the practice habits of legendary grinders like Bjorn Borg and Mary Joe Fernandez. “I heard Borg spends one week hitting crosscourt, and the next week hitting down the line,” or “Mary Joe has to make a thousand shots

It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in the States. The trip to the city where I grew up in Pennsylvania brought back the memory of an old tennis opponent.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) When Johanna Konta found out she was playing Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open, she thought to herself, ''I just hope I stay out there more than an hour.'' The Sydney-born British player did last more than an hour on Tuesday - one

102405556 by Pete Bodo Davis Cup nut that I am, I must admit that this is the least inspiring Davis Cup week of them all. That's partly because the players—the ones still standing, anyway—have just completed the most crucial and demanding month-plus of their year, and diehard fans have lived

What is a legacy? Rafael Nadal invoked a conversation he once had with Roger Federer to try an answer that question this week, in a commencement speech to graduates of his eponymous tennis academy. After Federer invoked losing to Nadal in the 2008 Wimbledon final to co-eds in a memorable