James Blake says he experienced renewed pain in his knee during a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 to Robin Haase in the first round of Wimbledon, adding that he may consider retirement if the problem continues. "If it doesn't get better soon, I'm not sure how much longer I want to play

You’ve heard the saying dozens of times – you’re only as good as your second serve. Some players do whatever they can just to get the ball in the box and the point started. Others treat it as if it were another first serve and go for a big shot.

Andre Agassi says that the revelation in his autobiography, Open, that he had inhaled crystal meth during his career has actually done the sport some good. Both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer criticized Agassi for damaging tennis' reputation. "Ultimately, it (the book) has a phenomenally powerful positive impact on the

World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki says that while she would rather play on one of Wimbledon’s two main show courts, she was willing to accept being put on Court 2 today. Wozniacki defeated Virginie Razzano in straight sets. Serena Williams was put on Court 2 for her match Thursday, which

Maria Sharapova says it was her father and coach Yuri's choice to stop traveling with her after she won the 2008 Australian Open. Sharapova promoted Michael Joyce to be her head coach shortly after that, and while her father continued to work with her in the off-season and during long

From individuals to organizations, weekend warriors to professional players, minute observations to big-picture ideas, tennis has been top of mind across the board over the past two years. “I feel like this is the tennis boom part two,” says Trey Waltke, general manager of the Malibu Racquet Club in southern

The tennis summer swing is in full force across all surfaces, and with the turn from clay to grass comes more debates over lines and serves, questionable calls, and the perennial query: What does The Code say? Court of Appeals is here to clear the air. Rebel Good, a past

Serena Williams says she is still aiming to play Cincinnati, despite retiring from the Rogers Cup final in Toronto with a back injury. The No. 8 retired at 3-1 down against Bianca Andreescu, but said the problem was usually temporary and she still plans to compete in a few days.

MELBOURNE, Australia—Karolina Pliskova, who has reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, says that she has begun to realize that she can play her normal game during the Grand Slams. Before the 2016 U.S. Open, she had won six WTA titles but had never reached the fourth round at a

PARIS (AP)—Fabio Fognini withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of a pulled muscle in his left leg, putting Novak Djokovic into the semifinals. “The doctors say if I play tomorrow maybe it can be dangerous,” the Italian said, calling his decision “difficult” and adding he had his leg

In a recent New York Times feature, Jack Sock talked about his present career-right No. 18 ATP ranking and his drive to reach the sport's pinnacle. "Not many people can say they’ve been the top player in their sport in all of the U.S.," the 24-year-old said. "But my goals

“It’s the toughest job in the world,” says Elena Vesnina to kick off the fifth episode of CrossCourt. “But it’s the best one.” Vesnina isn’t discussing her job as a top tennis player, but rather what it takes to be a parent, sharing experience with fellow tour parent Fabio Fognini.

Jimmy Connors sees benefits from former greats taking up coaching, saying it is producing a higher level of tennis. The Wimbledon final between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic also featured Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe as their respective coaches. Connors, who was a presenter at this week's International Tennis Hall

Ernests Gulbis says that if he plays at the same level he has over the past two weeks, he can upset Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of Indian Wells. Gulbis has won 13 straight matches, including five in qualifying in Delray Beach and Indian Wells. He has played Nadal

Johanna Larsson may have fallen in Luxembourg singles action this past week in the quarterfinal round, but not before posting three-set victories over Eugenie Bouchard and Beatriz Haddad Maia. And Larsson can say this: She will be among the few and the proud playing in Singapore next week.

More photos have emerged from the upcoming Battle of the Sexes film, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The movie will center around the historic 1973 Battle of the Sexes match between King and Riggs. PEOPLE magazine had the full scoop, saying Oscar-winning

United States Davis Cup captain Jim Courier says his team will be the favorite when they face Great Britain on January 31-February 2 at PetCo Park in San Diego. The U.S. team will likely feature No. 14 John Isner and No. 46 Sam Querrey in singles and the top-ranked doubles

Juan Martin del Potro says he only has two of his older-generation Wilson racquets left, and while he has been testing new frames, he is hoping he doesn't break his remaining sticks in the next few weeks. The Argentine is currently playing the Sydney International and will play the Australian

No rest for the wedded, or so the saying goes. Actually, no, I just made that up, but Sloane Stephens took a play out of Carrie Bradshaw's book by signing up for a singles registry at a certain age. (Sloane is on the cusp of age 21. For Sarah Jessica

Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki didn't start their respective 2014 tennis seasons well. At one point, Sharapova was in danger of falling out of the WTA tour's Top 10, and Wozniacki did just that. And yet. Sharapova is back at No. 2 now, and, though she would never say it,