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Coco Gauff advances to Canadian Open semis, will face Elena Rybakina
Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, is still searching for her first WTA singles title in 2026. She hasn't dropped a set in Toronto.
The Athletic - TennisWhat makes a tennis player immortal? Book excerpt from 'Immortals of American Tennis' by Steve Flink
Richard “Pancho” González was a giant of U.S. tennis, just one of many chronicled in a new book exploring the nation's stars down the years.
The Athletic - TennisA 2000s tennis takeover at the Canadian Open as the ATP Tour evolves
The Canadian Open is the first ATP Masters 1000 event with eight quarterfinalists born in the 2000s.
The Athletic - TennisBelinda Bencic ends Alexandra Eala's spirited Canadian Open run in straight-sets victory
After a run of matches in which Eala seemed capable of overcoming any deficit, the Filipino star's magic ran out Sunday in Toronto.
The Athletic - TennisJannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury as ATP takes another hit
Sinner joins a mounting list of banged-up men's tennis players that's left some of the ATP's top-tier tournaments without its biggest stars.
The Athletic - TennisAryna Sabalenka falls to Ekaterina Alexandrova in biggest upset of Canadian Open
The world No. 1 lost in three sets to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Saturday in the round of 16.
The Athletic - TennisIga Świątek avoids upset in gritty 3-set win over Marta Kostyuk at Canadian Open
Świątek won just one point on serve in the first set but rallied to beat Kostyuk 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals.
The Athletic - TennisLeylah Fernandez dominates Mirra Andreeva in Canadian Open upset
The Canadian trounced the world No. 5 and French Open champion in straight sets to advance to the round of 16.
The Athletic - TennisAlex Eala's tennis phenomenon is growing and changing the sport – everywhere she goes
Eala, 21, has been making history for the Philippines since she was a junior. She is changing tennis culture in real time.
The Athletic - TennisPadel is booming in the UK, but will its recreational players become professional fans?
Over a million people played in the UK this past year. Getting them to pay to watch the pros is the next challenge
The Athletic - TennisCoco Gauff says she supports trans community and fairness in women's sports amid new WTA policy
Gauff was asked about a new eligibility policy in professional women's tennis, which is based on a one-off gene test.
The Athletic - TennisTearful Jack Draper out of Canadian Open as chronic elbow injury appears to cause more pain
Draper, 24, has played only intermittently since last year's U.S. Open.
The Athletic - TennisCarlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open, with U.S. Open title defense in doubt
Alcaraz, 23, has returned to the practice court in Spain but will not play the last major tuneup before the U.S. Open.
The Athletic - TennisNovak Djokovic's secret codes to tennis greatness: Book excerpt from 'The Cruelest Game' by Matt Futterman
How one of its greatest champions navigates the sport that drives its stars to distraction.
The Athletic - TennisVenus Williams joins crowded U.S. Open mixed doubles field
As in 2025, mixed doubles is the headline event for what the U.S. Open calls Fan Week
The Athletic - TennisAlex Eala becomes first Filipino WTA Tour champion with final-set bagel against Jessica Pegula
Eala came from a set down after an overnight rain delay to defeat Pegula, the top seed.
The Athletic - TennisEmma Raducanu out of U.S. Open as she recovers from stress fracture in right leg
The 2021 champion has played just 21 matches in 2026 due to illness and injury.
The Athletic - TennisSerena Williams will return from Wimbledon injury in doubles with sister Venus as road to U.S. Open begins
Serena, 44, will partner Venus, 46 in doubles at the Cincinnati Open, but will not play singles.
The Athletic - TennisBianca Andreescu returns to the Canadian Open after a year of resilience
After a mix of triumph and pain at last year's tournament, Andreescu is back at her hometown event with her feet on the ground.
The Athletic - TennisHow rain wreaked havoc with the start and end of tournaments across North America
Both the D.C. Open finals and the opening rounds of the Canadian Open were lost to the weather.
The Athletic - TennisD.C. Open postpones men's, women's finals due to rain
Jessica Pegula and Alex Eala were midway through the second set of their women's final when their tennis match was stopped for good.
The Athletic - TennisKristina Liutova, 16, wins Memphis Classic to become first WTA Tour champion born in 2010s
Liutova came from a set down in the final to record a historic victory over Darja Vidmanova of the Czech Republic.
The Athletic - TennisHow the D.C. Open found a tennis sweetspot, from Naomi Osaka's cookout to popcorn matches
The only simultaneous mixed 500-level event on the ATP and WTA Tour has found its rhythm, and never more so than this year.
The Athletic - TennisMarkéta Vondroušová's doping test refusal, case and four-year ban explained
The 2023 Wimbledon champion received a lengthy suspension for refusing a test. This is why, and what the case means for tennis.
The Athletic - TennisAugust sports streaming guide: 'Ted Lasso' returns, new Premier League season, CFB Week 0
Soccer seasons start. Engines rev from the Dutch Grand Prix to Daytona. The U.S. Open is back, and so are "Ted Lasso" shenanigans.
The Athletic - TennisCraig Tiley, the new head of U.S. tennis, and an undefeated college season in Illinois
Craig Tiley's transformation of the University of Illinois men's tennis program has stuck with the players that won titles there.
The Athletic - TennisTennis players fear wrist injuries more than any other. Carlos Alcaraz is no exception
Alcaraz is hitting the ball again, but remains one of many tennis stars to deal with one of the most destabilizing injuries in sports.
The Athletic - TennisU.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and the Williams sisters are yet to sign up, but the deadline is not until August 17.
The Athletic - TennisWill the Australian Open's ground pass cap see other Grand Slams make crowding concessions?
The first major of the year has moved to cap grounds passes after a very busy first week in 2026 put pressure on facilities.
The Athletic - TennisHow the kingmaker of men's tennis sent the sport into turmoil by trying to save it
Andrea Gaudenzi's two-week tournaments were meant to give players riches and transparency, but robbed them of their most precious commodity.
The Athletic - TennisWelcome to the age of the sporting superkid
Lamine Yamal and Mirra Andreeva are part of a spate of teenage prodigies achieving remarkable feats, but is this a new trend?
The Athletic - TennisJannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open for second successive year
The event's spot on the tennis calendar has made it vulnerable to high-profile withdrawals in recent years.
The Athletic - TennisTennis at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games: A Wimbledon race against time in Carson
There will be a four-day turnaround between the 2028 Wimbledon final and the start of the tennis singles event in LA.
The Athletic - TennisWimbledon's tennis expansion explained: Why plans for 39 new courts are again in limbo
What are the expansion plans for Wimbledon, and why is there so much opposition?
The Athletic - TennisAfter Wimbledon showcase, the future of doubles in men's tennis is on the line
The future of doubles at the top of men's tennis is in question as the sport reckons with its balance between audience and opportunity.
The Athletic - TennisTop tennis players target U.S. Open's star-studded mixed doubles event in prize money push
The star-studded event last year featured Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, Iga Świątek and Jack Draper.
The Athletic - TennisWomen's tennis tour introduces mandatory gene testing for eligibility
The new policy will come into effect on Tuesday to "preserve the integrity of women's professional tennis", the governing body says.
The Athletic - TennisA tennis ball rule change trial that could have a big impact on the ATP Tour
Changing when new balls are introduced may sound small, but it could have a huge impact on tennis matches.
The Athletic - TennisWhat happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
From the U.S. Open and NBA Finals to Wrestlemania, the U.S. President makes headlines whenever he crosses into the world of sport
The Athletic - TennisReal Tennis: An ancient game once played by Henry VIII enthrals and confuses spectators
Hampton Court in London is hosting real tennis' Champions Trophy, a six-day professional tournament first staged in 2017
The Athletic - TennisTennis player has match-fixing ban increased after appealing for reduction
Samuel Bensoussan was linked to a match-fixing syndicate by an anti-corruption investigation.
The Athletic - TennisThis Week in Sports Trivia: July 16, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
The Athletic - TennisNovak Djokovic documentary from director of Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' to premiere this summer
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will appear in interviews alongside match footage and commentary from his rivals.
The Athletic - TennisWhat two new Grand Slam champions could mean for the top of women's tennis
Pure aggressiveness has become a less viable way to win on the WTA Tour the past few years. Two new champions only add to that.
The Athletic - TennisWimbledon takeaways: The best match, biggest upset, and abiding memories from London
Reflections and memories from another thrilling fortnight at the All England Club in southwest London.
The Athletic - TennisJannik Sinner's Wimbledon title defense was a study in tennis resilience – and serving
Sinner, 24, never quite clicked into full flow at Wimbledon bar one match against Novak Djokovic. He still won the title, as champions do.
The Athletic - TennisWimbledon final: Jannik Sinner comes back against Alexander Zverev to defend title
The defending champion came from a set down to lift his fifth major title and deny Zverev the “Channel Slam” of Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
The Athletic - TennisThe Wimbledon final that will never be repeated: Pat Rafter, Goran Ivanišević and the rain
The 2001 Wimbledon men's final was chaotic, engrossing, emotional — and never to be repeated.
The Athletic - TennisWimbledon men's final watch guide: No. 1 Sinner, No. 2 Zverev meet in title match
The collision course is complete. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, the top two seeds at Wimbledon, will face off in the men's final.
The Athletic - TennisJannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev meet at Wimbledon, now both major champions. Will that change anything?
A one-sided rivalry has changed in one crucial way — but will it affect the destination of the men's singles title?
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