How Venus and Serena reunited the Williams sisters, the last singles superstar doubles team
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Winning Style series, a collection of articles that explore the…
Novak Djokovic out of U.S. Open to Mariano Navone on harrowing night for all-time great
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic is out of the U.S. Open after losing in New York in a…
U.S. Open storylines: Two long title waits converge as Williams sisters return to New York
Can Carlos Alcaraz defend a title that no man has defended in 17 years — while coming back…
As Roger Federer enters the tennis Hall of Fame, he is finally ready to remember
NEW YORK — As he rode past Grand Central Station the other day, Roger Federer’s mind drifted back…
U.S. Open preview 2026: 30 tennis champions, contenders and rising stars to watch in New York
Aug. 28, 2026 5:01 am EDT Updated The U.S. Open 2026 starts Sunday at the Billie Jean King…
Stan Wawrinka receives late U.S. Open wild card after backlash to initial snub
Stan Wawrinka had been set to miss out to a final farewell in New York, where he won…
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz steal show in defeat as singles stars triumph
NEW YORK — After 5 1/2 hours of opening acts, the main event of the first day of…
They are the best doubles players in the world. Why did they have to qualify for the U.S. Open?
What do you give a tennis star who has done everything in their discipline? In the case of…
U.S. Open men’s title contenders: Jannik Sinner out, Carlos Alcaraz in and a U.S. man’s big chance?
After a whiplash 48 hours, the U.S. Open men’s field has opened up in an unexpected way. On…
The return of the U.S. Open means Honey Deuce season is here, with a price freeze in tow
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2024. NEW YORK — It takes Oscar Peña about 12…
How to smash a tennis racket: Style, control, damage, aggression — and danger
Taylor Fritz needed just one game, three minutes and 52 seconds to let his frustration out. After playing…
Wimbledon takeaways: The best match, biggest upset, and abiding memories from London
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past…