Andy Murray has called it an "amazing effort" for Caroline Wozniacki to run a marathon while still playing, and says he'd like to run one once he retires. "I'll definitely do a marathon at some stage, but not while I'm still playing," he said at Cincinnati. "That's an amazing effort

If you want to control the center of the court with your forehand, you’ll need a solid running forehand. Players like Rafael Nadal and Petra Kvitova have effective running forehands because they turn their shoulders and hips properly before hitting, and move with large crossover steps before slowing down with

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York prosecutors say an Ecuadorean tourist has been arrested for running onto a U.S. Open tennis court while trying to get an autograph. Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka had just finished their singles match at the Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night and were still

USA Today reports that tennis’ biological passport program is now operational. The program tracks a player’s blood profile over an extended period of time, looking for changes that perhaps indicate the use of performance-enhancing drugs. “It’s been implemented, it’s up and running, and samples can be collected,” said International Tennis

PARIS -- Jerzy Janowicz became the first qualifier in eight years to reach the Paris Masters final on Saturday, extending his sensational run to meet David Ferrer. Janowicz will bid for his first career title against Ferrer, who is tied with Roger Federer for the most tour titles this year.

In Beijing, Martina Hingis took some time out from competing at the China Open to run a clinic for the country’s top junior players. The former world No. 1 offered on-court pointers during the memorable session, focusing on forehands, backhands and volleys.

John Alexander will run as a Liberal Party candidate in the next Australian election after winning an inter-party vote. Alexander will run for the seat in Bennelong, once held by former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. The tennis commentator and former Top 10 player defeated four other candidates to secure

"This is the hand I was dealt. How many people can say they have made the quarterfinals of the US Open? And to have that kind of run, and people cheering for me, and the whole believe thing, and inspiring a lot of people: I couldn't have asked for anything

Q: I have a lot of trouble hitting forehands on the run—basically, I can’t control the ball. What can I do to improve this shot? A: First, turn your shoulders and begin moving your racquet back as soon as you start running. To reach more difficult balls on the run,

American teenager Coco Gauff celebrated her 17th birthday on Saturday, a mere days after finishing the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a run to the quarterfinals. Gauff hoped for an even bigger party by playing the final, but nonetheless enjoyed an impressive run at the WTA 1000—the best of

Rafael Nadal is famous for his over-the-head forehand follow-through. But all top players use the reverse finish at times, especially when they’re on the run or pressed for time. Novak Djokovic perfectly demonstrates the importance of this technique and how it works. 1 On this running forehand, Djokovic has the

NEW YORK (AP) -- Laura Robson ran into a camera crew when she stepped outside her hotel before heading to the U.S. Open on Sunday. ''I got really excited because I thought they were waiting for someone who was actually famous,'' she said. Turns out, that someone was her. Though

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek ended U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu's first clay tournament run by 6-4, 6-4 to move into the Stuttgart Open semifinals on Friday. Swiatek extended her win streak to 21 matches and moved closer to what would be a fourth consecutive title after victories

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 12:50 a.m. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev ended the historic run of Wu Yibing with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory in the third round. The defending champion moves on to face Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

Following her three-hour, 26-minute run at the New York City marathon, Caroline Wozniacki joined Serena Williams and racer Paul Rees in a sprint triathlon in the Bahamas.

Caroline Wozniacki plans to run the New York Marathon in November, saying she will adjust her tennis training to participate. The 24-year-old from Denmark, who will be raising money for charity, described it as something she has long wanted to do. "I’ve seen it on TV and I have always

The WTA announced that three cities remain in the bidding process for the WTA Championships for 2014 and beyond. Monterrey has been accepted as a candidate city, replacing Mexico City as Mexico's candidate. Singapore and Tianjin, China, are also still in the running. Kazan, Russia was eliminated from the competition.

Petra Kvitova credits her work with her new fitness trainer, Marek Vseticek, as one of the reasons she was able to win her second title of the year when she beat Angelique Kerber in the Tokyo final. The 23-year-old Czech is believed to have caught about seven different viruses since

Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki is making a late-season run up the rankings, adding the Pan Pacific Open title to her semifinal showing at the U.S. Open. The 26-year-old was ranked No. 74 going into Flushing Meadows, after a recent coaching change and injuries to her ankle and wrist. She