In Beijing, the best of all time gave the best of 2026, Alexander Zverev, another class in how to come back, and how to close

The McEnroe Academy’s college combine shows that even in the age of high-performance testing, tenacity and character still matter in tennis

He’s 30, has another new coach, and hasn’t made a Slam quarter since 2024. But he’s still dedicated to the grind, and still winning titles in new places

He’s 30, has another new coach, and hasn’t made a Slam quarter since 2024. But he’s still dedicated to the grind, and still winning titles in new places

Rybakina, Sabalenka, Gauff. Alcaraz, Zverev, Djokovic. Previewing this week’s strong draws in Beijing and Tokyo

Pressure in team events hits different. Noskova and Muchova channeled it into the first Billie Jean King Cup title for their Czech generation

Pressure in team events hits different. Noskova and Muchova channeled it into the first Billie Jean King Cup title for their Czech generation

Will perennial powerhouse Czechia return to glory, or will Ukraine bring home an emotional first title?

London calls once more. On four new faces, a new Alcaraz-Zverev dynamic, and a World team looking to ambush the favored Europeans again

London calls once more. On four new faces, a new Alcaraz-Zverev dynamic, and a World team looking to ambush the favored Europeans again

I hope. Because it’s really good right now. On the rise of new teen No. 1, Amina Orfi, and the race to the L.A. Olympics

I hope. Because it’s really good right now. On the rise of new teen No. 1, Amina Orfi, and the race to the L.A. Olympics

Appreciating the man and the musical journey that so many of us are still taking with him

Appreciating the man and the musical journey that so many of us are still taking with him

The US-Czechia tie didn’t get the round it deserved, but it got the setting. On the Czech comeback, and the need for better seeding

There was no post-Slam letdown for the level-headed U.S. teen, who defended a title and reached a career-high ranking this weekend

The US-Czechia tie didn’t get the round it deserved, but it got the setting. On the Czech comeback, and the need for better Davis Cup seeding

A U.S. team led by Shelton-Tien, vs. Czech team led by Mensik-Lehecka, might be the year’s best Davis Cup tie. Previewing that and six others

A U.S. team led by Shelton-Tien, vs. Czech team led by Mensik-Lehecka, might be the year’s best Davis Cup tie. Previewing that and six others

Talking to “very competitive” Joyce Beatty, Ohio Congresswoman and Kennedy Center defender, about her love of tennis and a “good net slam”

An American didn’t win the US Open, but the empathy and shared purpose that the country’s players showed each other felt rejuvenating in 2026

An American didn’t win the US Open, but the empathy and shared purpose that the country’s players showed each other felt rejuvenating in 2026

He didn’t beat the best, but as a player he proved worthy of the moment

Miloslav Mecir’s career was sadly short, but his name remains synonymous with nonchalant grace on a tennis court. On his US Open final run of ’86

He didn’t beat the best, but as a player he proved worthy of the moment

Miloslav Mecir’s career was sadly short, but his name remains synonymous with nonchalant grace on a tennis court. On his US Open final run of ’86

Elena Rybakina played with clarity and calm, Aryna Sabalenka with indecision and exasperation. Now we have a new Open champion and new No. 1

Miloslav Mecir’s career was sadly short, but his name remains synonymous with nonchalant grace on a tennis court. On his US Open final run of ’86

Elena Rybakina played with clarity and calm, Aryna Sabalenka with indecision and exasperation. Now we have a new Open champion and new No. 1

“Everything he does is just big,” Zverev says of Shelton. Big enough to get the most significant win by a U.S. man in 23 years?

Shelton didn’t play the friend or the showman on Friday. He had a more serious role to perform—Grand Slam contender

Elena Rybakina is about to take Aryna Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking. Will she take her US Open title, too?

Shelton didn’t play the friend or the showman on Friday. He had a more serious role to perform—Grand Slam contender

Elena Rybakina is about to take Aryna Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking. Will she take her US Open title, too?

Two sets of friends—Shelton and Tiafoe, Zverev and Khachanov—duel for a chance to play for the title

Two sets of friends—Shelton and Tiafoe, Zverev and Khachanov—duel for a chance to play for the title

Two Americans—Pegula and Gauff—will take on the top two seeds, Sabalenka and Rybakina

Two Americans—Pegula and Gauff—will take on the top two seeds, Sabalenka and Rybakina

A champion’s long comeback falls just short. A challenger’s resolute win elevates him to a new level

A champion’s long comeback falls just short. A challenger’s resolute win elevates him to a new level

Can we finish before 3:33 A.M.? Previewing Coco-Mirra, Zheng-Rybakina, Blockx-Khachanov, Zverev-Van de Zandschulp

Can we finish before 3:33 A.M.? Previewing Coco-Mirra, Zheng-Rybakina, Blockx-Khachanov, Zverev-Van de Zandschulp

The most anticipated men’s match gets its anticipated slot: Last in Ashe. Does Ben’s ceiling approach Carlos’s? We’ll find out tonight

She thought her quarterfinal was lost, which freed her up to win—and avoid her first Slamless season since 2022

The most anticipated men’s match gets its anticipated slot: Last in Ashe. Does Ben’s ceiling approach Carlos’s? We’ll find out tonight

The quarters begin: Sabalenka-Noskova trade howitzers, Tiafoe tries to avoid a trap match with Michelsen, Pegula takes on a resurging Navarro

The pearl-wearing pro-wrestling fan does things her way. That includes rebounding from mid-match disasters that would have sunk anyone else

The pearl-wearing pro-wrestling fan does things her way. That includes rebounding from mid-match disasters that would have sunk anyone else

Working hard on Labor Day: Coco vs. Jovic, Iga vs. Qinwen, Osaka vs. Rybakina, Tien vs. Khachanov

Working hard on Labor Day: Coco vs. Jovic, Iga vs. Qinwen, Osaka vs. Rybakina, Tien vs. Khachanov