Tennis

Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi inspires a new generation

August 25, 2022Sports

Even since 18-year-old Angella Okutoyi’s Wimbledon win last month, she’s been getting a lot of attention at home from aspiring tennis players. Her ascension in the sport comes after a long road of hard work, perseverance and determination against the odds.

China's Peng Shuai reacts during her first round singles match against Japan's Nao Hibino at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s retraction ‘comes off as highly staged,’ journalist says

December 20, 2021#MeToo

Naomi Osaka, in a tennis hat and ponytail, puts her hand on her head

Japan’s Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparks conversation on mental health in elite sports

June 1, 2021

Tennis players Serena Williams and Roger Federer are shown embracing as they walk off the court together.

Roger Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena Williams

January 1, 2019Sports

Finally, more than ‘love’ for Serena Williams: Tennis star inspires new rules

December 19, 2018

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Roger Federer of Switzerland (left) shakes hands with Alexander Zverev of Germany.

This year’s US Open is as much about who couldn’t make it as who’s competing

August 24, 2017Sports

There’s a crop of young, talented players from around the globe who are eager to make a mark.

Li Na of China serves to Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic during their women's singles match at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 17, 2014.

Chinese tennis star Li Na is calling it a career

September 19, 2014Sports

Tennis player Li Na never reached number one on the women’s world tour, and she only won two Grand Slam tournaments — most recently, this year’s Australian Open. But her retirement announcement Friday was greeted as a major event by the tennis world.

American John Isner serves during a match at the 2014 US Open. Isner is only one of two Americans among the top 50 men's players, and has never appeared in the final of a major tournament.

Why have the American men’s tennis stars disappeared?

September 5, 2014Sports

Another year at the US Open is nearly over — and it will be another year without an American keeping the men’s title at home. In fact, only two Americans are left among tennis’ top 50 men, and neither is a serious major contender. Sadly, it doesn’t look like this decline is going to end any time soon.

The "Sliderman," Gael Monfils, in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their fourth round match at the US Open on Tuesday.

Quirky French tennis star Gaël Monfils is wowing crowds at the US Open

September 3, 2014Sports

Tennis experts agree that French tennis star Gaël Monfils has serious game. But Monfils appears to be as much of an entertainer as he is a player. Even as he heads to the quarterfinals against Roger Federer, it’s his antics and on-court dancing that seem to endear him to the crowds.

A rising tennis star in Canada — Eugenie Bouchard is looking for a Grand Slam win at the US Open

August 25, 2014Sports

Canada’s rising tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is looking for her first Grand Slam win.

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