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  1. second acts
    The Ex–Tennis Stars Grinding It Out on the Pickleball TourGenie Bouchard and other semi-boldfaced names are finding that tennis success doesn’t always translate to glory on a smaller court.
    By Caira Conner
  2. farewells
    What Separated Rafael Nadal From Everyone ElseThe 22-time Grand Slam champion, who announced his retirement on Thursday, exhibited the thrill of an adolescent throughout his career.
    By Kevin Craft
  3. tennis
    Sports Betting Is a New Nightmare for Tennis PlayersOnline abuse was already ubiquitous in the sport. With money on the line, it’s become even more disturbing.
    By Caira Conner
  4. us open 2024
    American Men’s Tennis Is Partying Like It’s 2009Either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe will finally end a 15-year finals drought this Sunday.
    By Benjamin Hart
  5. just asking questions
    Andy Roddick on What’s ‘Bullshit’ About Modern TennisThe outspoken former player and popular podcaster discusses social-media abuse, endless seasons, and weighty expectations for American men.
    By Jake Nevins
  6. us open 2024
    Danielle Collins’s Triumphant Final ActThe no-nonsense American is on the brink of retirement coming into the U.S. Open, yet playing some of the best tennis of her life.
    By Jake Nevins
  7. olympics 2024
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    The Olds of Men’s Tennis Are Lighting It Up at the OlympicsIn Paris, it’s a near-swan song for an entire generation of greats.
    By Caira Conner
  8. olympics 2024
    TENNIS-OLY-PARIS-2024
    Coco Gauff Says She Gets ‘Cheated on Constantly’ in TennisThe tennis star was knocked out of the singles tournament at the Paris Olympics following an emotional match and a shoddy call from an umpire.
    By Olivia Craighead
  9. tennis
    Djokovic Looked Old at the Australian OpenAs he was blown off the court by Jannik Sinner, the greatest of all time appeared uncharacteristically lost.
    By Benjamin Hart
  10. tennis
    The Agony and Ecstasy of Rafael NadalHe’s been able to transcend pain his entire remarkable career — until now.
    By Caira Conner
  11. us open 2023
    The Spectacular U.S. Open Men’s Final That Wasn’tThe only man who can challenge Novak Djokovic wasn’t on the court Sunday.
    By Benjamin Hart
  12. us open 2023
    Coco Gauff Wins the U.S. Open in Thrilling ComebackThe 19-year-old tennis phenom now has a major to her name. It probably won’t be her last.
    By Benjamin Hart
  13. us open 2023
    Maybe They Should Move the U.S. Open Back a WeekExtreme heat is an enemy of good tennis, and the problem is only getting worse.
    By Benjamin Hart
  14. 2023 us open
    Coco Gauff’s Rise and GrindThe American teen star dazzled the tennis world four years ago, but grit and tenacity have gotten her to the U.S. Open final.
    By Caira Conner
  15. us open 2023
    Box Office Ben Has ArrivedBen Shelton’s serve and self-belief have gotten him to the U.S. Open semifinals. He’ll need both against Djokovic.
    By Jake Nevins
  16. us open 2023
    Cable Dispute Forces U.S. Open Champion Into Life of PiracyDaniil Medvedev is just one of many frustrated Spectrum customers who can’t watch tennis on TV right now.
    By Benjamin Hart
  17. us open 2023
    Can Ons Jabeur Finally Go All the Way?After three near-misses at majors, the Tunisian fan favorite is gunning for a U.S. Open title.
    By Caira Conner
  18. us open 2023
    Chris Eubanks Is Trying to Make the Dream LastThe 27-year-old American journeyman is tennis’s best underdog story. Can he parlay his success into a U.S. Open run?
    By Giri Nathan
  19. us open 2023
    Have You Heard About Jessica Pegula?The third-ranked women’s tennis player in the world is still under the radar ahead of a possible breakout U.S. Open.
    By Jake Nevins
  20. us open 2023
    Novak Djokovic Is the Perfect Champion for the Age of AIThe 23-time Grand Slam winner has mastered the art of learning from his opponents’ weaknesses in real time.
    By Caira Conner
  21. upsets
    Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon Victory Announces a New Era in TennisThe 20-year-old Spaniard beat Novak Djokovic in a classic final that felt like a changing of the generational guard.
    By Ryu Spaeth
  22. sports
    Chris Eubanks Is the Best Story in Tennis Right NowWith a huge upset on Monday, the American journeyman has improbably reached Wimbledon’s quarterfinals.
    By Benjamin Hart
  23. sports
    DeSantis Asks Biden If Djokovic Can Enter U.S. by BoatThe Florida governor is using the unvaccinated tennis star’s ban from America as a political cudgel.
    By Benjamin Hart
  24. sports
    Rick Scott Is Unfortunately Right About Novak DjokovicThe Biden administration’s policy of blocking unvaccinated people from the country continues to make little sense.
    By Benjamin Hart
  25. tennis
    A 33-Year-Old Real-Estate Broker Won a Pro Tennis MatchMatija Pecotić is the sports story of the week.
    By Benjamin Hart
  26. sports
    Pickleball Looks Really Dumb on TVAmerica’s fastest-growing sport isn’t quite ready for prime time.
    By Benjamin Hart
  27. tennis
    The 3 American Men Who Could Win the Australian OpenAfter decades of disappointment, a generation of U.S. tennis talent is making some noise in Melbourne.
    By Benjamin Hart
  28. tennis
    Rafael Nadal Isn’t Looking Like Rafael Nadal These DaysThe No. 1 seed said he was “mentally destroyed” after an injury-plagued second-round loss at the Australian Open.
    By Benjamin Hart
  29. tennis
    Now It’s All Rainbows and Giggles for Djokovic in AustraliaOne year after a saga that ended in his deportation, he’s no longer persona non grata Down Under.
    By Benjamin Hart
  30. tennis
    There Will Be No Next Roger FedererReflecting on his utter distinctiveness as he steps onto the court for one last pro match.
    By Jake Nevins
  31. tennis
    When Roger Federer Broke His Racket and Faced the FutureIn the late aughts, he came to terms with his transition from tennis God to mere mortal.
    By Benjamin Hart
  32. tennis
    The Future of Men’s Tennis Looks Pretty Damn BrightThis year’s U.S. Open has shown that the era to come after Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer will not be a letdown.
    By Jake Nevins
  33. games
    Serena’s Greatness Always Extended Beyond the CourtHer final, unforgettable match is not the end of her story.
    By Will Leitch
  34. tennis
    Serena Could Actually Win This ThingHer final U.S. Open has already been special, but it could become spectacular.
    By Benjamin Hart
  35. tennis
    Don’t Sleep on Tommy PaulThe former phenom is now 25, a little bit wiser, and finally making good on his early potential.
    By Caira Conner
  36. us open
    The U.S. Government Has Forced Me to Side With Novak DjokovicDid it really have to come to this?
    By Benjamin Hart
  37. goat
    Serena Williams Announces Her Retirement From TennisIn a Vogue essay, she says she plans to step away from the sport after the U.S. Open wraps next month.
    By Claire Lampen
  38. the sports section
    Is Nick Kyrgios Finally Good Enough to Be Interesting?At Wimbledon, the volatile Australian has a chance to live up to years of hype.
    By Benjamin Hart
  39. tennis
    Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of Wimbledon in Major BummerAn abdominal tear did what no opponent has been able to do this year: defeat the Spaniard in a major.
    By Benjamin Hart
  40. tennis
    The French Open’s Women’s Final Is a BlockbusterA dynamic young American versus the most dominant player in years. Who said the women’s game lacked excitement?
    By Jake Nevins
  41. games
    Wimbledon’s Ban on Russian Players Is the Coward’s Way OutThe tournament’s wrongheaded decision is political but not in the way it wants you to think.
    By Will Leitch
  42. sports
    Wimbledon Pins Blame for Russian Invasion on Daniil MedvedevThe tournament’s banning of individual Russians and Belarusians doesn’t make a lot of sense.
    By Benjamin Hart
  43. sports
    Djokovic’s War Against Evil COVID Vaccine Will ContinueThe World No. 1 isn’t getting a shot anytime soon and might miss the French Open as a result.
    By Benjamin Hart
  44. whines
    When Will Tennis’s Golden Age Be Over Already?Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open victory was stirring, but the sport could really use some new blood at the top.
    By Benjamin Hart
  45. tennis
    Rafael Nadal Is the GOAT for NowThe old guard of tennis continues to dominate the field.
    By Ryu Spaeth
  46. encounter
    Is the Next Great Pastime … Pickleball?Connor Pardoe wants to turn the racquet sport, once a game for retirees, into a primetime event.
    By Giri Nathan
  47. international affairs
    Australia Defeats and Deports DjokovicAfter his last-ditch legal effort failed, the unvaccinated tennis star has left the country and will not play in the Australian Open.
    By Paola Rosa-Aquino
  48. australian open
    Australia Seeks to Deport Djokovic Once More, With FeelingThe vaccine skeptic and defending Aussie Open champion is running out of options.
    By Matt Stieb and Benjamin Hart
  49. fiascos
    Novak Djokovic Beats Australia (for Now)The vaccine skeptic and world No. 1 has at least temporarily avoided deportation. But this farcical saga isn’t over yet.
    By Matt Stieb and Benjamin Hart
  50. heels
    Novak Djokovic Is Still Caught in Australian LimboAs the country continues its effort to deport him per its vaccination rules, the star’s family and supporters are casting him as a political prisoner.
    By Benjamin Hart
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