Tennis Aug 26, 2021
Naomi Osaka aims to defend U.S. Open crown with Barty leading top rivals
The 23-year-old Japanese star lit the Olympic cauldron at the Tokyo Games, but has played only two matches since the Olympics.
Tennis Jun 30, 2021
Final farewell? Injured Serena Williams quits Wimbledon in tears
Dreams of winning an eighth Wimbledon singles title and equaling Margaret Court's Grand Slam record of 24 ends as further doubt is cast on her future in the sport.
Olympics / Tennis Jun 28, 2021
Serena Williams won’t play at the Tokyo Olympics
by Christopher Clarey
Williams has been one of the most successful Olympians in tennis, winning gold medals in doubles with her 41-year-old sister, Venus, in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Tennis Jun 7, 2021
"After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it's important that I listen to my body and make sure I don't push myself too quickly on my road to recovery," he said.
Tennis Jun 3, 2021
Serena Williams survived a French Open scare to extend her latest bid for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles title with a three-set victory over Mihaela Buzarnescu on Wednesday, while men's No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev also reached ...
Tennis Jun 1, 2021
Athletes rally around Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal
While her original stance had earned little backing from her fellow professionals athletes, her withdrawal triggered a wave of support from around the sporting world.
Tennis Feb 16, 2021
Naomi Osaka to face Serena Williams in Australian Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka has never lost a Grand Slam after making the quarterfinals, and if all goes to plan at the Australian Open, she will be savoring a fourth major triumph before her 24th birthday. The Japanese third seed reached the semifinals with a clinical 6-2, ...
Tennis Feb 15, 2021
Coach: Serena Williams does not need Grand Slam record to validate career
Mouratoglou said it did not really make sense to compare Williams' record with Court, given 13 of the Australian's Grand Slam titles came before the professional era.
Tennis Feb 13, 2021
Serena Williams motivated by love of tennis during pursuit of 24th Grand Slam title
Serena Williams said a deep love of tennis kept her motivated in pursuit of a 24th Grand Slam title as she overcame an error-strewn start Friday to move into the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 39-year-old had 31 unforced errors but wore down ...
Tennis Feb 10, 2021
Bianca Andreescu looks ahead with hope after Australian Open exit; Serena advances
Andreescu's comeback after a 15-month absence ended abruptly in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-2 defeat to the wily Hsieh Su-wei.
Tennis Feb 9, 2021
From a world away, one ageless wonder marvels at another
by Karen Crouse
Serena Williams, who is on the verge of tying the career record for Grand Slam singles titles held by Margaret Court, continues to be inspired by evergreen Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady.