Professional Tennis
Ben Shelton is back into the semifinals of a major after ousting Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4) on Wednesday to reach the final four of the Australian Open. “I feel relieved right now, shout out to Lorenzo Sonego because that was some ridiculous tennis,” said Shelton. “I’m just really happy to be through,…
American Madison Keys is into the seventh major semifinal of her career, reaching the final four at the Australian Open with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback victory over 28th seed Elina Svitolina on Wednesday. “I’m really, really proud of myself to be in another semifinal here, and kind of hoping and looking forward to see…
Novak Djokovic won the latest installment of his budding rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as he advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. “It’s one of the most epic matches I have played on this court,” Djokovic said. “On any court really.” In the eighth meeting between the…
American 19-year old Learner Tien and 20-year old Alex Michelsen have made history at the Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third round at a Grand Slam event since the 2003 US Open (Andy Roddick, 20; Robby Ginepri, 20) and at the Australian Open since 1990 (Pete Sampras, 18; David Wheaton, 20). Tien,…
The Delray Beach Open announced its initial entry list today for the 33rd year of the ATP 250 tournament, and it’s stacked with seven former champions and finalists. Those players include two ranked in the world’s Top 15 and two US Open finalists. They will battle for the title Feb. 7-16 at the Delray Beach…
Thirty-three Americans (19 women, 14 men) are set to compete in the singles main draws of the Australian Open beginning this weekend in Melbourne, leading all nations in total main draw singles players. Play begins on Saturday night ET. Americans have already had a successful start to the 2025 season, including: Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritzled the U.S….
The 2025 Delray Beach Open, which runs Feb. 7-16 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, will welcome back former champions and record holders Reilly Opelka and Kei Nishikori, both who reached ATP finals last week in stellar comebacks from extended injury layoffs. Fans can watch them next month in Delray from the comfort…
The beginning of a New Year is always exciting. People make resolutions and commit to bettering themselves, and for the world’s top tennis players, a fresh start and a blank slate presents itself as a new season begins. And that new season begins in the land down under at the Australian Open, the first of…
The packed opening weekend schedule for the Delray Beach Open is set with a lineup of powerhouse Legends along with qualifying rounds for the week’s ATP 250 tournament and events for kids and recreational players. The Legends event runs Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9 to kick off the ATP tournament that runs through Feb. 16. Legends matches…
The ATP has confirmed a total $1.3 million has been distributed to 26 players in the first year of Baseline. Launched in 2024 on a three-year trial basis, the initiative has guaranteed minimum earnings for Top 250 players for the first time in tennis history. The total $1.3 million has been distributed to eligible players…