Serena Seeks Elusive, Record-tying 24th Major Title at Australian Open
With the pandemic still in play, the Australian Open began In Melbourne Monday, three weeks later than usual, with all-time greats Serena Williams and Novak [...]
Swiatek’s French Open title Signals Change of Guard in Women’s Tennis
During a two-week business trip to Paris, Iga Swiątek (pronounced EE-gah Shfee-on-tec), ran roughshod over her competition at the French Open, while becoming the first [...]
Thiem Claims 1st Major Title, Defeating Zverev in U.S. Open Final
The 5th set is not about tennis, it’s about nerves.” Boris Becker, three-time Wimbledon champion No. 2 seed Dominic Thiem fulfilled [...]
Osaka Soaks in 2nd U.S. Open Title Flat-on-her-Back
Minutes after Victoria Azarenka slapped a backhand shot into the net at match point, Naomi Osaka lay down on the Arthur Ashe stadium court at [...]
Djokovic’s US Open Default overshadows Serena’s 4th Round Win
To no one’s surprise, Serena Williams set another U.S. Open record Monday, notching her 100th career win on Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Maria Sakkar, of [...]
Serena Still on Track to Tie Career Record for Major Titles
Serena Williams, a victory away from tying the record (24) for most major titles, moved into the second week of the U.S. Open Saturday, outlasting [...]
Tiafoe Fights Off Covid-19 Over the Summer and Millman in U.S. Open 2nd Round.
At match point, World No. 82 Frances Tiafoe chased down Australia’s John Millman’s backhand lob as it sailed inches beyond the baseline, then let out [...]
At 40, Venus Still ‘Motivated and Excited” Despite 1st Round Loss
At 17, Venus Williams made a ‘star-is-born’ debut at the 1997 U.S. Open, powering her way to the final, defeating Irene Spirlea 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 [...]
For Second Consecutive Year, a Rookie Female, 15, Makes U.S. Open Debut
Three years ago, Robin Montgomery, then 12, entertained dreams of becoming a big-time tennis pro, able to test her skills routinely at the game’s major [...]