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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. celebrity
    All the Celebrities at the 2024 U.S. OpenIs this the most star-studded Queens has been?
    By Brooke LaMantia
  7. celebrity
    Taylor Townsend Has Been a Tennis Fan Since the WombTaylor Townsend’s mom played tennis when she was eight months pregnant with her. Now, the 28-year-old tennis pro is a Grand Slam champion.
    By Caira Conner
  8. culture
    Frances Tiafoe Pregames Tennis Matches by Listening to Nipsey Hussle“Big Foe” fever is sweeping New York during this year’s U.S. Open.
    By Maridelis Morales Rosado
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. tennis
    The Best Celebrity Courtside Reactions From Wimbledon 2024It’s a drama-filled tennis tournament for all the courtside celebrities.
    By Brooke LaMantia
  13. keep it moving
    2024 French Open - Day 12
    Coco Gauff Got Into a Tense Exchange During the French OpenThis is hardly the first time the U.S. Open champion has had to call out an umpire.
    By Emily Leibert
  14. street fights
    The Battle Over the Bed-Stuy Tennis CourtsWhen a new tennis coach replaced the local teacher, many saw it as another sign of the neighborhood’s changes.
    By Clio Chang
  15. vulture sports
    Why Challengers Had That Applebee’s SceneLuca did his research.
    By Rebecca Alter
  16. theories
    What Happens After Art and Patrick’s Final Shot?Here are our personal theories for what comes next for our favorite hyper-competitive trio.
    By Vulture Staff
  17. doubles
    Tom Holland Is Seeing Challengers This Weekend TooLet’s not assume it’s just because his girlfriend is in it…there are plenty of reasons he’d want to go!
    By Tom Smyth
  18. cut chats
    Is Challengers Gay Enough?The Cut staff volleys back and forth on Zendaya’s sexy new tennis drama.
    By the Cut
  19. court coverage
    The 13 Best Tennis Scenes in MoviesYou can learn a lot about a character from how they use a racquet.
    By Joe Reid
  20. challengers
    A Film Lover’s Guide to the MMF ThreesomeChallengers is bringing bi guys into the mainstream, but it’s not the first film to put them onscreen.
    By Danielle Cohen
  21. challengers
    Is There Actually a Threesome in Challengers?We know you’ve been wondering …
    By Fran Hoepfner
  22. doubles
    Zendaya Asks Fellow Tennis Filmmaker Serena Williams for Life AdviceThe pair bonded over their shared unique experience of beginning their careers as children.
    By Tom Smyth
  23. future cinematrix category
    Going Down the ‘Spider-Man to Tennis Pipeline’Kirsten Dunst, Emma Stone, Zendaya. Three Spider-love interests, three tennis movies.
    By Bethy Squires
  24. sports
    WTA 1000 - Dubai Tennis Championships
    Coco Gauff’s Umpire Argument ‘Fueled’ Her Win“It definitely gave me some adrenaline,” she said of the dispute.
    By Olivia Craighead
  25. career
    How Naomi Osaka Keeps All Her Balls in the AirA new baby, several business ventures, and a much-anticipated return to tennis — how the star athlete gets it done.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  26. 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
  27. keep it moving
    Billie Jean King Still Has a Lot to SayAt 80 years old, the tennis legend is still forging new eras in women’s sports.
    By Caira Conner
  28. tennis
    The Agony and Ecstasy of Rafael NadalHe’s been able to transcend pain his entire remarkable career — until now.
    By Caira Conner
  29. game set match
    What If the Battle of the Sexes Went Horribly, Disgustingly Wrong?Sarah Sherman and Jason Momoa face-off in an SNL tennis match, and body horror ensues.
    By Tom Smyth
  30. sports!
    A Homecoming for Monica PuigOver the weekend, the tennis star returned to Puerto Rico with Athleta and got back on the court.
    By Maridelis Morales Rosado
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. winner winner
    Coco Gauff Isn’t Mad at the U.S. Open Climate Protesters“I know it was about the environment. I 100 percent believe in that.”
    By Bindu Bansinath
  36. vulture recommends
    The 1979 Movie ‘Players’ Was a Disaster — But the Tennis Is GreatRevisiting the (hard-to-find) flop that influenced future tennis movies nonetheless.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  37. celebrity
    You Can Never Be Overdressed to Watch TennisAnd other style tips from Morgan Riddle, the most-recognized tennis WAG in the game.
    By Brooke Marine
  38. career
    The Magazine Publisher Taking Meetings on the Tennis CourtHow Racquet founder Caitlin Thompson gets it done.
    By Brooke Marine
  39. 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
  40. vulture recommends
    Searching for the Greatest Tennis Video Game EverBring back Top Spin 4.
    By Nicholas Quah
  41. look book
    The Look Book Goes to the U.S. OpenWe chatted with tennisgoers at the American Express Fan Experience tent.
    By Kelsie Schrader
  42. 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
  43. society pages
    Martinis and Mounjaro at the U.S. Open Centurion LoungeAn afternoon of Amex excess with a smattering of tennis.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  44. us open 2023
    I Tried Out to Join the U.S. Open Ball CrewIf your knees pop like mine, don’t even think about it.
    By Danya Issawi
  45. 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
  46. us open 2023
    Coco Gauff Stood Her Ground in Tense U.S. Open WinThe 19-year-old challenged her opponent’s slow pace in a dramatic first-round match.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  47. sports!
    A Cheat Sheet for the Tennis-CuriousThese are the players worth watching at the 2023 U.S. Open, both on and off the court.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
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