Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open

Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open

MADRID — Rafael Nadal didn’t need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday. Nadal looked in good form for just his third competitive match since returning from his latest injury layoff. He had made his return in … Read more

The Best Tennis Clothes for Women to Serve Looks On and Off the Court

The Best Tennis Clothes for Women to Serve Looks On and Off the Court

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something. There’s no denying the strong sartorial qualities of the best tennis clothes for women. Those pleated skirts and preppy sweaters have the power to instantly put us all in … Read more

The Best Tennis Dresses to Serve Looks in 2024

The Best Tennis Dresses to Serve Looks in 2024

Whether you’re serving looks on or off the court, the best tennis dresses of the season can go from country-club chic to street style favorites in one fell swoop, forehand, or backhand. It’s a sport with a rich history of blending form and function, with players of all stripes (Zendaya included!) opting for the best … Read more

Fencing mom Arianna Errigo and high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi named Italy’s Olympic flagbearers

Fencing mom Arianna Errigo and high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi named Italy’s Olympic flagbearers

ROME — A fencing mother of twins and a high-jumping symbol of Italy’s success at the Tokyo Olympics will be the country’s flagbearers at the Paris Games opening ceremony. Arianna Errigo and Gianmarco Tamberi were selected on Monday by the Italian Olympic Committee for the honor at the July 26 ceremony. Errigo, who will be … Read more

Serena Williams says she is ‘super interested’ in adding a WNBA team to her portfolio of investments

Serena Williams says she is ‘super interested’ in adding a WNBA team to her portfolio of investments

Tennis icon Serena Williams says she is “super interested” in adding a WNBA team to her portfolio of investments. Since “evolving away from tennis”, the 23-time grand slam champion has become a prolific investor inside and outside the sporting world, acquiring stakes in football with Angel City FC and golf with the Los Angeles Golf … Read more

Sam Stosur snubs Aussie No.1 Daria Saville after late arrival to BJK Cup camp for Mexico clash

Sam Stosur snubs Aussie No.1 Daria Saville after late arrival to BJK Cup camp for Mexico clash

Arina Rodionova will lead Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup assault after new captain Samantha Stosur’s tight selection call left the country’s top-ranked woman on the sidelines in Brisbane. Rodionova — currently ranked 103rd in the world — was selected as Australia’s lead player at Thursday’s draw, with Storm Hunter (No.116) the host’s second player. Having … Read more

Hijikata defeats Eubanks in first round of U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships

Hijikata defeats Eubanks in first round of U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships

HOUSTON — Rinky Hijikata won his first clay-court match at an ATP Tour event on Monday by beating fifth-seeded Christopher Eubanks in the first round of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Hijikata, an Australian who is 80th in the ATP rankings, won 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2). “Just managed to get through there. It wasn’t … Read more

Andy Murray confirms serious ankle injury as retirement plans under threat following Miami Open fall

Andy Murray confirms serious ankle injury as retirement plans under threat following Miami Open fall

Andy Murray faces another fight to end his tennis career on a high after being diagnosed with a serious ankle injury. The tennis legend was in agony when he rolled his ankle late in a marathon defeat at the Miami Open on Sunday (Monday AEDT). As willing as ever, the 36-year-old somehow completed the match … Read more

Aryna Sabalenka capitulates in sad scene at Miami Open after ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s death

Aryna Sabalenka capitulates in sad scene at Miami Open after ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s death

A tragic and emotional week for two-time Australian Open tennis champion Aryna Sabalenka has come to an end with a third-round loss to Anhelina Kalinina at the Miami Open — just days after her ex-boyfriend reportedly took his own life. Former Belarusian national ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov passed away on Monday morning in what … Read more

Jelena Dokic suffers freak injury after being hit by rock during F1 practice at Australian Grand Prix

Jelena Dokic suffers freak injury after being hit by rock during F1 practice at Australian Grand Prix

Popular tennis commentator Jelena Dokic needed medical attention at the Australian Grand Prix after being hit by a rock during a Formula One practice session. The former world No.4 was watching Friday’s action from the Mercedes hospitality suite outside turn 10 when Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso ran wide and into the gravel. The Spaniard … Read more