Novak Djokovic has claimed 21 Grand Slams and the Davis Cup with his Serbian teammates.
Having just won the Tel Aviv Open and after progressing to the semi-finals in Astana after a straight sets win over Karen Khachanov, he learned … continue reading
“If you believe in things happening for a reason, I was meant to play tennis.” – John McEnroe
A new documentary simply called McEnroe has been released.
Directed by Barney Douglas, the film includes John McEnroe as an … continue reading
“Champions are people who want to leave their sport better than they found it” – Arthur Ashe
This month the US Open will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world’s largest tennis venue.
So it’s a … continue reading
Something clicked for Jule Niemeier on the lawn courts at Wimbledon.
Until this week, her best results and all her titles have been on clay. In 2018, she won her first ITF Pro title and a cheque for US$2,352 in … continue reading
Around the US, college/university graduation ceremonies were taking place while Roland Garros was underway. Few, if any of those parading across the campus stages to accept their diplomas, came close to earning the accolades Léolia Jeanjean received.
The 26-year-old wild … continue reading
Some Grand Slam participants are touted when they are still in “nappies…” as future stars. There are those who are “launched” by tennis clubs and academies.
Many become members of federation training programs and as a result receive significant financial … continue reading
Carlos Alcaraz had a remarkable week in Madrid even by the teenager’s lofty standards this year.
His year started at the Australian Open, where Matteo Berrettini beat him in the third round in a tight five-setter, 6-2 7-6(3) 4-6 2-6 … continue reading
Tens of thousands of tweets elected the Iconic Moments in Tennis History, across seven decades of the sport, for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Winners will feature in a new exhibition in the ITHF Museum.
The popular vote for … continue reading
A selection of comments by Ukrainian and Russian players on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Peng Shuai is a former No. 1 ranked Doubles player who teamed with Hsieh Su-wei to win Wimbledon in 2013 and Roland Garros the following year.
On 2 November 2021, Peng Shuai posted a 1,600 word statement on Weibo, the … continue reading