Tennis
Murray reveals why Federer refused to practise with him – and why Djokovic and Nadal didn’t
Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.
The best tennis ckorts of 2026: A player’s guide to on-court style and performance
For any tennis player who has hit a serve and felt their skirt fly up, the appeal of the modern tennis skort is obvious.
Grand Slam meets Triple Crown: the surprising parallels between tennis majors and horse racing’s biggest races
Tennis Grand Slams and horse racing's Triple Crown might seem worlds apart, but a closer look reveals striking similarities. From deep-rooted traditions and varied playing surfaces to the immense pressure on favorites and the magic of underdogs, both sports share a surprising emotional language. Discover the unexpected parallels that make these prestigious events so captivating.
A Roland-Garros finalist, a Wimbledon wild card still – and a holiday before either
Maja Chwalinska, the surprise Roland-Garros runner-up, faces an unusual challenge: despite her new top 25 ranking, she's not guaranteed a main draw spot at Wimbledon. The entry list closed before her incredible run, leaving her hoping for a wild card or facing qualifying. It's a unique quirk of the tennis calendar.
“I can’t move, I can’t eat, I can’t drink”: the morning Matteo Arnaldi’s first Slam semi-final disappeared
Matteo Arnaldi's Roland Garros semi-final dream ended off-court due to a virus. His withdrawal unexpectedly sent friend Flavio Cobolli to the final against Alexander Zverev, creating a poignant story of intertwined fates, sportsmanship, and an unearned opportunity.
“No chance”: Zverev wouldn’t trade his Olympic gold for a Grand Slam, even now
Zverev beats injured Machac to rush into Roland-Garros third round
Osaka calls Monfils “the GOAT” for Black representation in tennis as Roland-Garros farewell begins
Medvedev says the players are ready to play less, even if it means earning less
May 21, 1881: The day the United States Tennis Association (USTA) was founded
Retiring Wawrinka embracing the ever-difficult farewell tour
“Impossible to stay the way I’m playing right now for the entire season”: Sinner, in his own words, after winning Rome
“Some of the best I’ve felt on court in a long time”: Ruud and the case for consistency over peaks
“Just couldn’t dream about a better year”: Svitolina’s post-maternity comeback reaches a Rome final
May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras won Rome title, his best ever result on clay
Clay-court Daniil as we like him: Medvedev grinds past Landaluce in Rome
Sinner’s 34-match Masters 1000 winning streak: The full list of victories that surpassed Djokovic’s All-Time record
Swiatek’s level surges before Roland-Garros as Pegula falls in straight sets
May 13, 1973: The day Bobby Riggs “massacred” Margaret Court in a Battle of the Sexes prequel
The Role of Rituals in Tennis