The final set of a high-stakes first-round match at the U.S. Open between Japanese star Yoshihito Nishioka and Serbian Miomir Kecmanović was marred by a health scare. Nishioka suddenly fell to the ground in the fifth set near the baseline. He was in visible pain and remained on the court at the Billie Jean King...
Iva Jovic made history with her first win at the U.S. Open on Monday. The 16-year-old tennis player from California ousted 2023 Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette in straight sets to become the youngest American woman to win a main-draw match at the U.S. Open in 24 years. Iva Jovic of the United States in...
Fresh off medaling in Paris, Taylor Fritz has bigger goals in mind. Fritz represented the United States in the Olympics earlier this month, and while it did not go exactly how he hoped, it was still an unforgettable experience to represent the Stars and Stripes. “It was awesome. I always love playing for the U.S....
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March. The 23-year-old tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use. Sinner was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in California, but...
Coco Gauff became America’s next women’s tennis star last year, but she hasn’t played like it lately. That hasn’t stopped her from becoming a merchandising fireball. On Tuesday, it was announced Gauff would be the next athlete to appear on boxes of Wheaties, and she also has her first signature shoe, the Coco CG2. Gauff,...
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in California, but the newly crowned Cincinnati Open winner won’t face further suspension. The 23-year-old tested positive for low levels of metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid...
Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Open on social media Thursday, citing concern he will not be able to give it his all. It marks the third Grand Slam of this season the Spaniard will miss amid growing speculation about his future. Nadal, 38, shared the news on social media after a disappointing...
