Professional Tennis
World Team Tennis (WTT) today announced three official coaches to lead its new clubs ahead of its reimagined 47th season this December. Four-time Grand Slam Champion and former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters will coach the New York Empire, Olympic gold medalist Daniel Nestor will coach Toronto North, and esteemed coach Jesse Levine will coach…
Two American rising stars, Learner Tien and Brandon Nakashima, will return to the Delray Beach Open when the ATP 250 tournament celebrates its 35th anniversary Feb. 12-21, 2027. Tickets are available at DelrayBeachOpen.com. Both Tien and Nakashima have risen into the Top 20 of the ATP Rankings this season, with the 20-year-old Tien climbing No….
More than 1.2 Million Fans Attended the 2026 US Open, Setting a New Event Record Fan Week Attendance Exceeds 300,000 for First Time, with More Fans Enjoying Free and Affordable Access Than Ever Before Created Significant Value as the Most-Viewed US Open Men’s Singles Championship Ever on ABC and Record-Breaking Increases in Digital Engagements, and…
Iva Jovic won her second career WTA Tour title this weekend, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-4, 6-2 to win the Guadalajara Open for the second straight season. “It’s amazing to be back here in the final with this beautiful trophy and this sombrero,” Jovic said. “I love it here. You guys have given me…
The United States were eliminated from Davis Cup play this weekend as Czechia advanced to the final eight with a 3-2 victory over the Americans in Prague. On Friday, Learner Tien knocked off Jakub Mensik 6-2, 6-4 in the opening singles match, but U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton was defeated by Jiri Lehecka. The 6-4,…
This week, the WTA announced that Charlotte, North Carolina will serve as the host site of the WTA Finals beginning in 2027. The Finals will be held at the Spectrum Center, home of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), in 2027, 2028 and 2029. The WTA is also relocating its global headquarters…
Alexander Zverev captured the second major title of his career as he defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday afternoon. Zverev backs up his French Open title from earlier this summer, and establishes himself as the best player on the ATP Tour this season. “I want to…
Elena Rybakina is the new U.S. Open champion after she ended the New York reign of Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the championship match inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. “It’s tough to find the words right now,” said Rybakina. “Honestly, I didn’t expect anything like this coming from this tournament.” Rybakina came into…
Tuesday at the U.S. Open produced one of the most memorable days of tennis in recent memory with all four quarterfinals, two men’s singles and two women’s singles, going the distance. The nightcap featured eighth-seeded American Ben Shelton taking on defending champion and second-seed Carlos Alcaraz. The match was highly anticipated coming in, and did…
American Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will meet at the U.S. Open for a third consecutive year after each won their respective quarterfinals in three sets on Tuesday. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion in New York, played the first quarterfinal of the day as she took on recent Wimbledon champion and sixth-seed Linda…
