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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. […]

'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.”       

Party of 3! Serena Williams announces she's pregnant with second child at 2023 Met Gala

Serena Williams was a party of three at the 2023 Met Gala as she and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, announced they’re expecting their second child.       

Brazil's Bruno Soares looks back to Olympics held on home soil

CLOSE Some medals from the Rio Olympics are chipping or rusting, but one Brazilian official called that ‘totally normal.’ USA TODAY Sports Jamie Murray (left) and Bruno Soares celebrate after beating Pablo Carreno Busta and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during the 2016 U.S. Open.(Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) WASHINGTON — A reflection on Rio would not be […]

Andy Murray withdraws from the US Open

After Novak Djokovic and Stanislav Wawrinkës, the US Open competition loses another imperative name. It is about Andy Murray who said there are as yet physical issues that are being joined by Roland Garros. English tennis player, previous world number 1, did not have enough time to be available at the last Grand Slam competition […]

To many Black people, Serena Williams is us, and we are her | Opinion

Serena Williams isn’t just a hero to many in the Black community. African Americans watched Williams fight racism and see themselves in her.       

Gilles Müller Finds Success in Tennis at an Age When Others Retire

“Now, I’m playing free and not thinking about that first title anymore. That’s helped me a lot.” Photo Müller’s Wimbledon performance propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 21. Credit Tony O’Brien/Reuters.. The title in Sydney left him in tears after the match as he thanked his coach and family, including his wife, Alessia […]

Thiem says Nadal favorite at Madrid despite poor run

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal hadn’t started the clay-court season with so many setbacks in four years. Not since 2015 had Nadal arrived at the Madrid Open without having won a title either in Monte Carlo or Barcelona, the tournaments that mark the start of the clay swing in Europe. That year, Nadal was coming […]

Pro women's tennis players, golfers top Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Led by Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams, women’s pro tennis players and golfers are cashing in, totaling nearly $224 million in earnings in 2022.