Tag: Tennis

All England Club set to win approval for Wimbledon expansion despite local opposition

The All England Club looks set to win its lengthy battle to build 39 new courts on the former Wimbledon Park golf site...

Tennis Briefing: Davis Cup progress, unlucky Seoul tournament, two remarkably short matches

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week,...

Taylor Fritz's U.S. Open final offers hope for men's tennis — and a reality check

NEW YORK — In the build-up to Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz said that men’s tennis feels more open now, compared with the Big Three...

U.S. Open final analysis: Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win second Grand Slam title

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz in the U.S. Open final at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 on...

U.S. Open final analysis: Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to avenge 2023 final

Follow live coverage of the U.S. Open finals hereNEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open final at the...

Tennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball

While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of spectators and TV viewers have watched the year's final...