Top-ranked Naomi Osaka was on the verge of crashing out of the first round at Roland Garros, but found a way to stay alive for a 0-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 victory over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova Tuesday evening in Paris. "I think this is the most nervous I have ever been

In one of the most shocking upsets in recent history, lucky loser ousted world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Vienna, 6-2, 6-1. "Yes, clinching the No. 1 had an effect on me today," Djokovic said. "I’ve done what I came here for, securing the No. 1. And I move completely

Fabio Fognini is back in the winners circle, earning the biggest title of his career at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 31-year-old swept aside Dusan Lajovic in a straight-set victory in the final, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday. It is the Italian's first title of the year, marking his 9th overall

As a preview of 2018, Baseline is taking a look at all the Top 10 finishers, beginning with the ATP. See No. 5 here. 4 This season was a huge year for 20-year-old Alexander Zverev. He won a stunning five ATP titles, including two ATP Masters 1000s, and rose 20

In doubles, understanding each other’s temperaments and respecting differences can produce successful combinations. Here are five types of polar-opposite pairings that can win together. 1 The leader and the follower Two leaders is a recipe for disaster; only one player can lead at a time. When I played with Martina

Venus Williams, one of the WTA Tour's artists in residence, has put her design skills to great use once again. In Miami for the annual, star-studded Art Basel event, she joined other celebrated designers including Heidi Klum for the Furtif Art Project. Each designer has created a unique, interpretative take

As the world continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, pro tennis returned in limited fashion last week with the Tennis Point Exhibition in Germany. Short sets to four were played, and a champion was crowned, just like the good old days. Take a look at some of the sights from

While Andy Murray is celebrating his official ranking as world No. 1, Roger Federer won't be as giddy, having fallen outside the Top 10 for the first time since 2002. A 21-year-old Federer won Vienna in October of that year, jumping to No. 7, and he hasn't looked back until

The 2020 Fed Cup Heart Award winners were announced and Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova won the honor for the first time in her career. She was one of four winners selected by over 17,000 public votes. The three others winners in their respective groups were: Sania Mirza (Asia/Oceania Group 1), Fernanda

As a preview of 2018, Baseline is taking a look at all the Top 10 finishers, beginning with the ATP. See No. 2 here. 1 Going into 2017, no active player had won the same title 10 times. Then Rafael Nadal did it in Monte-Carlo:

Rafael Nadal had to win this match against Novak Djokovic. After three years, seven matches and 15 sets of losing to his nemesis, the Spaniard dominated the Serb 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinal of the Madrid Masters. It was a retro effort similar to the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters when

In announcing a prize money increase at the 2018 Australian Open, tournament director Craig Tiley said that all of the Top 100 men and women are expected to be there. That includes some players who have been out of competition for months, or longer. Here's five of the biggest names

In his first ATP final, 21-year-old Reilly Opelka relied on his serve, and it came through—to say the least. The 6'11" American hit a record-setting 43 aces to beat qualifier Brayden Shnur, 6-1, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (7).

NEW YORK — With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal combining to win all of the majors so far this season, it seemed like it was finally going to happen: a US Open showdown. The fans wanted it, the medida wanted it and even the players themselves wanted it. "If it's

American comedian Wanda Sykes is psyched about this week's Miami Open to say the least. The Emmy award winner is a pretty big tennis enthusiast and long-time supporter of the Tennis Channel—the supplier of her live-tennis fix. On Thursday, she received a special Miami Open gift box from tennis channel,

While the years may change, the start of it for the tour's best players never does. The top stars celebrated the New Year in Australia with fireworks, parties, and champagne in Brisbane, Perth and Auckland—the sites of this week’s first tournaments of a new season. The Hopman Cup rung in

STUTTGART, Germany (AP)—Maria Sharapova beat Li Na 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to successfully defend her WTA Porsche Grand Prix title in a final between the last two French Open champions. The top-seeded Russian swept to her second title of the year after winning in Indian Wells, Calif. She became the

Stanislas Wawrinka has officially qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals, leaving a tight contest for the other four spots in the eight-player event. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the other three players who have also qualified for the season finale in London. Marin Cilic is likely

Pouille is not the only one to have made the best of a second chance. (AP Photo) 1 Event: Rome 2016 Result: Semifinals Big win(s): David Ferrer Prize Money Earned: $200,670 Ranking Points Earned: 376 2 Event: Miami 2016 Result: Fourth Round Big win(s): Juan Martin del Potro, Fernando Verdasco

Angelique Kerber has split with her coach, Benjamin Ebrahimzadeh. Currently ranked No. 11, the German has had a difficult season, winning matches at Brisbane and Sydney, but then getting upset by Irina-Camelia Begu in the first round at the Australia Open. She split her singles matches at the Fed Cup