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'It was a lot of hard work': Thanks to Billie Jean King, USTA led the way on equal pay 50 years ago

Billie Jean King said the idea of fighting for equal pay at 1973 U.S. Open popped into her head during her winning press conference the year before.       

'Scary but exciting': Ashleigh Barty elaborates on decision to retire from tennis at age 25

Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty, the world’s No. 1-ranked women’s player, called her decision to retire at age 25 “scary but exciting.”       

'Two different realities': For Ukrainian tennis players, Billie Jean King Cup in NC is sanctuary

As they bounce around the world on tour, Ukrainian tennis players have spent more than a month placing daily phone calls to family members back home.       

100 Years of Fostering African-American Tennis Talent

At this month’s A.T.A. nationals, Jackie Shaw of Collegeville, Pa., said that she was often the only African-American at United States Tennis Association tournaments. She found the surroundings of an A.T.A. event far more relaxing. Photo Jackie Shaw of Collegeville, Pa., said that she was often the only African-American at United States Tennis Association tournaments. […]

2023 Wimbledon men's final: Time, TV, streaming for Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, who has won more Grand Slam titles than any man in tennis history, faces No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday.       

50 years ago, tennis stars faced off in the first 'Battle of the Sexes' on Mothers Day

Early in the women’s liberation movement, tennis star Margaret Court faced Bobby Riggs in the first “Battle of the Sexes” competition.       

Alexander Zverev gets special win at Citi Open

CLOSE Next-gen star Alexander Zverev won the Citi Open in one of four finals that were played around the world. USA TODAY Sports Alexander Zverev of Germany gestures to his player’s box after his match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa (not pictured) in the men’s singles final of the Citi Open at Fitzgerald Tennis Center […]

Alexander Zverev stuns Roger Federer to win Rogers Cup

AP Published 6:07 p.m. ET Aug. 13, 2017 | Updated 6:25 p.m. ET Aug. 13, 2017 Alexander Zverev of Germany kisses his trophy after his win over Roger Federer.(Photo: Andre Pichette, EPA) MONTREAL (AP) — Alexander Zverev kept his winning streak alive with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Swiss ace Roger Federer in the Rogers […]

American Frances Tiafoe sets sights on winning more titles, becoming a force in Grand Slams

With the Australian Open in the books, Frances Tiafoe said he is excited to return to Delray Beach, Fla., in hopes of defending his title, or at least play his best. “Obviously I put myself in a pretty good position because of the Australian Open,” Tiafoe said in an interview with USA TODAY on Tuesday. […]