TOKYO (AP)—Russia's Nadia Petrova beat defending champion Agnieska Radwanska 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Pan Pacific Open. Radwanska double faulted twice in the eighth game of the last set when Petrova broke her to go ahead 5-3 before winning the match in the next game with a

Elena Rybakina has been one of the best players on the women’s tour over the last year and a half, not only capturing her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last year but also reaching another major final at the Australian Open this year and winning her first two WTA

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

All lines from DraftKings Sportsbook and are of course subject to change. When two excellent players who both happen to be in fantastic form face each other, it’s difficult to try and decide who will actually end up the victor. There’s a world where Anett Kontaveit plays lights out in

Okay, everyone. As per the previous post New Life for the Dead: The Picks Game, here are the Round of 32 matches from which you can pick as many - or as few (including none) - matches as you wish to get started on the road to the Roland Garros

When tennis players walk onto the court to play a singles match they leave everything and everyone at the gate. It's a solo game, there is no team on the singles court—all decisions, shot-making and strategy is up to whoever is holding the racquet. It's unlike so many other sports

When 19-year-old Learner Tien broke No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev’s serve late in the fifth set of their second-round nailbiter, tennis fans were on the edge of their seats. But on some screens, there were no tennis players on Margaret Court Arena, or even fans in the stands. It was

"The Singles Game" is a new fiction novel by Lauren Weisberger, the author of "The Devil Wears Prada." In her latest book, the best-selling author turns her attention from the magazine industry to the complicated sport of tennis. The storyline follows Charlie Silver, a mid-20s woman ranked in the 20s,

With its overflowing crowds, late nights and steamy conditions, the US Open presents players with plenty of distractions. Adidas doesn’t want its players to feel their apparel adds to the noise. The brand’s 2024 New York Collection debuting at the season’s final Slam consists of a range of high-performance pieces

Leave it to Roger Federer to speak into the lives of his sum of peers. The GOAT's got thoughts and game—he’s through to the Australian Open semifinals. He commented on players' relationships with the media, and his perception that the stars in the spotlight have a penchant for bottling up

Former Top 10 player Marin Cilic credits coach Goran Ivanisevic with reconstructing his serve and helping him improve his net game. Former Wimbledon champion Ivanisivic has worked with Cilic before, but never on a full-time basis. “To simplify. Throw the ball in the air and hit it,” Cilic said of

With the news that Martina Hingis may make a full-fledged return to competitive tennis, playing singles and doubles both, the Spin began speculating about what other players (stars, even) still have what it takes though they haven't played ATP or WTA ball for years. Without further ado, here's our list

The athlete-to-commentator transition is often better on paper than in reality. Each sport has these figures that are walking sound bytes, capable of entertaining the masses and leaving fans and TV executives salivating for the chance to hear that player as commentator in their next chapter. But broadcasting isn't as

CINCINNATI—Things went from bad to worse for Yoshihito Nishioka as he failed to convert a one-set lead against Hubert Hurkacz, incurring multiple penalties for ball abuse—including a game penalty—en route to a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 defeat at the 2024 Cincinnati Open. The 28-year-old fan favorite known affectionately as “Yoshi”

Aviron Strong Rower Price: $2499 (currently on sale for $1799) Website: avironactive.com The Aviron Strong is more than just a rowing machine. With a dual resistance system—magnetic and air—and customizable workouts, you can create full-body gym sessions to hit every muscle group. The machine features a vibrant 22” rotating HD

It’s official. The legendary “Uncle” Toni Nadal will coach Felix Auger-Aliassime beginning next week at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Undoubtedly the most exciting player/coach pairing in recent memory, Nadal will hope to advance the phenomenally talented Canadian’s game to new heights in 2021 and beyond. “I told myself that

At this point, the players at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., don’t know if they’re coming or going as constant downpours have wreaked havoc on the schedule. Still, they must have their game tight for whenever they actually do play, and the best place to get their strokes in

All lines from DraftKings Sportsbook and are of course subject to change. At +180, I am tempted to pick Dan Evans to upset Andrey Rublev for a few reasons. First off, since the beginning of 2019, Evans has lost in the first round just seven times—he almost always sinks his

Racquet: Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14 ($279) For more than 40 years, the Pro Staff has been a tour staple swung by a who’s who of Grand Slam champs and Hall of Famers. The racquet’s precision and dependable response are prized by skilled shot-makers like Dimitrov. This latest in the