The New York Times – Sports:
Halep, the ninth-ranked player in women’s tennis, tested positive for an anemia drug.
Category: Tennis
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Pickleball Is Expanding. Tennis Is Mad.
The New York Times – Sports:
From New York to Hawaii, weekend athletes and government officials are taking part in a battle that goes beyond the fight for court space.
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Are We Missing Out When Athletes Retire on Top?
The New York Times – Sports:
To witness the humbling of champions — and to see them endure it with dignity and grit — might be one of the great things sports has to teach us.
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Finally, Taylor Fritz Forces His Way Into the Top 10
The New York Times – Sports:
Fritz’s breakthrough in the ATP rankings is the latest sign of a resurgence for American men’s tennis, though these are not yet the good old days. Not even close.
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The Billionaire Trying to Turn Kazakhstan Into a Thriving Tennis Nation
The New York Times – Sports:
Bulat Utemuratov decided in 2007 to create a tennis culture for the masses in a former Soviet Republic known for combat sports and weight lifting. Add tennis to the list, too.
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Federer on His Exit and Holding Nadal’s Hand: ‘It’s Maybe a Secret Thank You’
The New York Times – Sports:
In an interview, Roger Federer opens up about the emotions of his goodbye at the Laver Cup and about the future of men’s tennis. “Nobody needs to play like me, by the way,” he said.
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Federer’s Goodbye a Reminder of the Events and Shots That Make His Legacy
The New York Times – Sports:
Federer kept alive a one-handed backhand, tried rushing the net on returns and helped popularize the between-the-legs shot. And with the Laver Cup, he showed that tournaments can be different, too.
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Federer, Even in Defeat, Gets Fitting End to Storied Career
The New York Times – Sports:
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were defeated by Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a tight Laver Cup match that included plenty of highlights and fond sentiments.
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Federer Ends Career with Loss in Laver Cup, Paired With Nadal
The New York Times – Sports:
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were defeated by Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a tight match that included plenty of highlights and fond sentiments.