Medium
Ranking Andy Murray’s 10 Best Wins over the Big 3
Throughout this piece, I will repeatedly refer to the Big 3. Continue reading on Medium »
11 Oct 2026
Medium
How to Find Tennis Partners and Community near you
Hey! Nate from Play Tennis here. Are you looking for a tennis partner, a tennis coach, or a nearby tennis court? That’s why we built Play… Continue reading on Medium »
10 Oct 2026
Medium
Why Tennis Players Sometimes Plateau Even After Months Of Regular Training
Spending more time on the tennis court does not always lead to better results. Continue reading on Medium »
9 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
American involved in disputed point during tournament Gauff called out ‘insane’ amount of abuse online Coco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after losing in the last 16 to Elise Mertens. The American was dismayed earlier this week after an incident during her match against Chinese teenager Sun Xinran. The 16-year-old thought she had hit a winner late in the first set but Gauff had raised her hand to stop the point because she was di
7 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Carlos Alcaraz takes first title since February with victory in Japan Open final
Spaniard beats Jiri Lehecka 7-6, 6-4 after shaky start Jannik Sinner out for rest of year with knee injury Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Japan Open to win his first individual title since February. Playing only his third tournament since returning from four and a-half months out with a wrist injury, Alcaraz recovered from a shaky start to defeat Czech Lehecka 7-6, 6-4. It is a second title in a row in the Japanese capital for Alcaraz, who showed patchy form at times
6 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Coco Gauff says ‘insane’ wave of racist abuse followed disputed point at China Open
American stopped rally after being distracted in match ‘You can dislike me or disagree … without being racist’ Coco Gauff said she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against the home player Sun Xinran. Gauff stopped a rally after electronic advertising boards lining the court flickered during a point late in the first set of her 7-5, 6-1 third-round victory over Sun, a 16-year-old who recently won the US Open j
6 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball
Player struck rebounding ball into Beijing crowd Djokovic advances to final against De Minaur Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic on Monday after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd that struck a spectator in the eye. The Russian world No 5 was trailing 7-5, 5-3 and had lost a point when, in frustration, he struck a ball that had come off the back wall. The spectator, sitting in the first row, clutched his left eye and appeared in pain a
5 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Aryna Sabalenka swept out of China Open in straight-sets defeat by Nikola Bartunkova
Second seed loses to 34th-ranked player from Czechia Top seed Elena Rybakina also lost in Beijing Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Czech player Bartunkova, 20, sent down four aces to beat the former world number one 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 35 minutes. “I focused on myself, to be calm,” Bartunkova said. “She’s a legend … so I’m really happy that I won
4 Oct 2026
Medium
Most Titles Without Ever Winning a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000
Players who reached double digits in terms of career trophies won without ever taking home any of the 15 Big Titles. Continue reading on Bagels & Breadsticks »
30 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Laver Cup 2026: Topknots and top shots as Team Europe triumph – in pictures
Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, was at the O2 in London where some of the world’s best players produced an entertaining battle Continue reading...
27 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Alexander Zverev clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe with victory over Learner Tien
Jakub Mensik and Flavio Cobolli win doubles 7-5, 6-3 Andre Agassi goads Alexander Zverev at ceremony Team Europe reclaimed their Laver Cup title with a dominant 13-5 victory against Team World on the final day of competition at the O2 Arena. The contest had been finely poised after two days’ play, with Team Europe holding a narrow 7-5 lead at the beginning of the day. With each match worth three points on Sunday, Europe needed two victories out of the four remaining matches to win. They clinch
27 Sept 2026
Medium
Alasan Nyokap Gue Ngajak Tenis Ternyata Bukan Soal Menang-Kalah
“Weekend Kita Coba Coaching Tenis, Yuk” Continue reading on Medium »
27 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Laver Cup back in the balance as Team World match their captain Andre Agassi’s energy
Alex de Minaur recovers from match point down to beat Alexander Zverev Carlos Alcaraz launches comeback of his own to leave event level at 5-5 For much of his afternoon on court against Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur seemed destined to end his day with an excruciating defeat. De Minaur had rapidly found himself down a set and a break, then Zverev served for the match at 6-2, 5-4. After miraculously giving himself another lifeline, De Minaur finally faced a match point at 8-9 in the final set
26 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Carlos Alcaraz leads by example as Europe take early lead in Laver Cup
Europe lead Team World 3-1 after opening day Alcaraz wins doubles match with Jakub Mensik By the time Casper Ruud had completed his typically tenacious comeback to capture victory in the opening scuffle of this year’s Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz was on the floor. The Spaniard had worked harder than any other player on the sidelines as he repeatedly cheered, animated the crowd and offered a steady stream of thoughtful tactical advice to his teammate. He reacted to Ruud’s triumphant final smash wi
25 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Alcaraz tops the bill as the Laver Cup returns to London still aiming to prove its worth
The Ryder Cup-style event has struggled financially since its legendary founder, Roger Federer, retired but still offers a spectacle unlike any other in tennis The sight of a tennis player marching to the bathroom between sets has become increasingly common in modern tennis but Alexander Zverev’s journey back to the locker room in Prague nine years ago remains particularly remarkable. On this occasion, Zverev happened to be sandwiched between two of the greatest male players of all time. Neither
24 Sept 2026
Medium
The Death of Sportsmanship: How Self-Officiating is Ruining the Junior Competitive Environment
By Evgeniia Levashova, USTA Tournament Director Continue reading on Medium »
23 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup after Czechia triumph in quarter-finals
Defeats for Kartal and Boulter condemn Britain to loss Men will play Germany in quarter-finals of Davis Cup Great Britain’s stay at the Billie Jean King Cup finals lasted only one match as they lost against Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen. Anne Keothavong’s side were bidding to reach the last four for the fourth time in five years but were considerable underdogs and defeats for Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter sealed their fate. Led by the Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, the entire C
22 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Patten and Skupski take Great Britain past Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Final 8
GB pair win doubles match in straight sets Finals to be played in Bologna in November Few people across London enjoyed a more soothing night’s sleep than Leon Smith on Saturday. After an ideal first day for his team in their Davis Cup qualifier against Ecuador, where his singles players handled business efficiently, the Great Britain captain had the luxury of calling upon one member of each of the two best doubles pairs in the world to close out the tie. In just their second match as partners
20 Sept 2026
The Guardian
GB take command of Ecuador Davis Cup tie on Arthur Fery’s London return
Toby Samuel beats Andrés Andrade 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 Wimbledon semi-finalist wins for 2-0 day one lead Arthur Fery’s return to competition on home soil for the first time since his glorious summer at Wimbledon took place on a different surface, in a different format and on the opposite side of London. The emotions it generated were all the same as the British No 1 led his team to a 2-0 lead over Ecuador by defeating Álvaro Guillén Meza 7-5, 6-0 in Great Britain’s Davis Cup qualifier tie in the Coppe
19 Sept 2026
The Guardian
The drought abides: US men still without a major since 2003 despite Shelton’s heroics
Alexander Zverev was simply too good for the home hope at the US Open on Sunday. Andy Roddick’s record may stand for some time to come On a Sunday afternoon set up for Ben Shelton to play national hero, the US Open final debutant suffered a four-set defeat to Alexander Zverev, a result that deflated the partisans at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match compounded Shelton’s miserable head-to-head record against the German, who claimed a second career grand slam title without having to face final bosses
14 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Dogs, bands and pre-match outfits: best images from the US Open tennis 2026
We take a look at some of our favourite snapshots from New York as Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev both triumphed in the final grand slam of the year Continue reading...
14 Sept 2026
The Guardian
Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton
No 1 seed wins 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 American’s hopes dashed in tense final For a passing moment at the end of a rugged third set, hope sprung anew for Ben Shelton. He had been outserved and outplayed for nearly three hours, but at 6-5 in the third set, one game from defeat, the American finally broke through. He burst into the return game finally pounding his forehand freely and he willed himself into an unexpected fourth set. After he had finished pumping his fist, cupping his ear to the cr
13 Sept 2026
The Guardian
US Open tennis 2026 men’s final: Alexander Zverev v Ben Shelton – live
Men’s final updates from 1pm ET/6pm BST Shelton faces date with destiny | Email Ella “Hopefully I can not make the American dream come true on Sunday,” Alexander Zverev said after winning his semi-final. More quotes: Ben, Ben is just a big, powerful guy. Massive serve, massive groundstrokes. Everything he does is just big. Back then [in 2020] of course, it was my first grand slam final. I was inexperienced. I was still a young guy, I would say. Yeah, just different. Everything is different. I a
13 Sept 2026
The Guardian
FastPasses, Mega Honey Deuces and $55 chopped cheese: welcome to the US Open in 2041 | Bryan Armen Graham
Craig Tiley says the US Open is going to become the ‘Disneyland of tennis’, and he means it aspirationally. Here’s what that might look like 15 years from now The year is 2041 and you’ve successfully made it through security and onto the grounds of the USTA Liquid Death National Tennis Center. Myla Rose and Leo Federer are hitting on Practice Court 23 ahead of their first-round match in the US Open Mixed Doubles sponsored by Botoxxify, the tournament’s official neuromodulator partner. Jake Paul,
13 Sept 2026