At Indian Wells, the Players Have a Playground of Their Own
To protect the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the tournament’s founder took a “get off my lawn” approach so that tennis players could always count on getting on his lawn.
With ‘Little Steps,’ Victoria Azarenka Is Making a Deep Run
Azarenka has taken a more process-oriented approach than in the past. But the outcomes have been good, too, as she’s in an Australian Open semifinal for the first time since she won it all in 2013.
With the Australian Open Set to Begin, All Eyes Are on Rafael Nadal
The defending champion, Nadal has lost six of his last seven tour singles matches and is struggling with his timing, confidence and composure. But don’t count him out.
No Handshake After Ukrainian loses to Belarusian at U.S. Open
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, who lost to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, said she had no interest in shaking hands with players who had not spoken out publicly against Russia’s invasion.
In Comebacks, Serena Williams Showed ‘You Can Never Underestimate Her’
Big moments on the biggest stages cemented Williams’s reputation as the queen of comebacks.
Victoria Azarenka Dropped From Ukraine Aid Event Before U.S. Open
The move came after players from Ukraine complained about the participation of Azarenka, a Belarusian, in the Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition set for Wednesday night.
U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine
Unlike at Wimbledon, players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open. Whether they play in an exhibition to support relief efforts in Ukraine is another question.
U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine
Unlike at Wimbledon, players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the U.S. Open. Whether they play in an exhibition to support relief efforts in Ukraine is another question.
As the French Open Begins, the War in Ukraine Roils the Locker Room
“I feel like it’s not united,” Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked women’s player, said of a decision by the tours to punish Wimbledon for barring players from Russian and Belarus.