PARIS -- Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open, determined to complete a career Grand Slam in honor of the woman he likened to a "second mother." Still grieving, Djokovic began shakily Monday. Six of

WIMBLEDON—“We’re back, big dog,” were the words Ben Shelton directed towards his father Bryan this afternoon on Court 1 at Wimbledon. Having just beaten fellow lefty Denis Shapovalov, Ben had equaled Bryan’s feat of reaching Wimbledon’s round of 16, a result he generated back in 1994. Father and son both

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty blond hair as he spoke to The Associated Press about what he'd like the world — the tennis world, yes, but also everyone else — to know

As Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer prepare to face off for the 40th time on Friday, it's hard to believe that their last meeting at Wimbledon came 11 years ago, in a final that many call the greatest tennis match ever. To commemorate it, we look back with five people

Last week produced plenty of shake-ups even by the standards of the ever-changing world of pro tennis. The biggest news in singles came from the Federer camp, when world No. 1 Roger Federer ended his three year working relationship with coach Tony Roche. A short, almost curt, yet polite, statement

BRISBANE, Australia (AP)—Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin overcame lapses to win their Brisbane International quarterfinals Thursday, raising the prospect of an all-Belgian final between two players making comebacks. Clijsters, five tournaments into a return from retirement that has already netted a U.S. Open title, needed four match points to beat

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The safety protocols for COVID-19 have been a touchy subject at the Australian Open, particularly after nine-time champion Novak Djokovic was deported for failing to meet the country's strict vaccination requirements. So Olympic champion Alexander Zverev attracted wide attention after his second-round match when he said

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Tennis Channel Live: Saying goodbye to a legend

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) —Ash Barty finished 2022 the way she started it — in the spotlight. There will be no Barty Party at Melbourne Park this time around, though, because it's been 10 months since she retired at age 25 while the No. 1-ranked woman in tennis. When the Australian

WATCH: Frances Tiafoe wins Stuttgart in high drama

Racquet Review: Yonex Percept 100 - Price: $269 - Head Size: 100 sq. in. - Length: 27 in. - Weight: 11.1 oz. - Balance: 4 pts. HL - Swingweight: 317 - RA Rating: 66 - Beam Width: 23 mm - String Pattern: 16x19 What’s New The Percept 100 is the

Despite a slow start to the 2024 season, Stefanos Tsitsipas is starting to gather some good vibes as he kicks off his quest for a third title at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. “I felt good, like I was reliving the beginning and the very start of that 2021 run, if

The fortnight in Paris was historic and unforgettable for many reasons. For the first time ever, both the men's and women's champions did not drop a single set. Iga Swiatek made her country proud as the first Polish Grand Slam champion, while Rafael Nadal pulled even with Roger Federer's record

Remember when Novak Djokovic famously walked out on court in Paris wearing a Darth Vader mask? The 24-time Grand Slam winner is once again embracing the Dark Side—or at least, its all-black aesthetic—thanks to an exclusive new racquet designed only for a “Legend”. Eagle-eyed Djokovic fans may have already clued

For the third time in 2024, Aryna Sabalenka will take on her favorite tennis player. “I love her so much,” the No. 2 seed of Paula Badosa, her next opponent at Roland Garros. “I love to see her play, and she's really a great fighter, so it's always great matches.”

Editor's note: Simona Halep put together a comprehensive performance to stun 23-time major champion Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-2, in Saturday's Wimbledon championship to lift her second Grand Slam trophy. Halep's press conference

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The players are back in Paris and although it’s still not the same Roland Garros, there’s much to be excited about. Along with increased numbers of spectators permitted on ground and on Court Philippe Chatrier, there will also be night matches for the very first time. Former world No. 1

“Was this the greatest night in the history of baseball?” That question was posed by an ESPN anchor to Tim Kurkjian, the network's MLB expert, on Thursday morning. A few hours earlier, two teams, the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox, had completed historic end-of-season collapses at virtually the