What's the point of on-court interviews? "To raise a laugh and entertain people," according to former player Mark Woodford, speaking on Tennis Breakfast. But questions should still be "relevant ...

In 2019, Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova to win the Australian Open, becoming Asia's first No. 1 ranked player in tennis. In 2020, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter ...

It's one of the most common sights at the Australian Open — the world's best tennis players, wiping sweat from their faces between games, and eating a banana. The tournament provides about 200 ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Alexander Zverev, women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and former No. 1 Naomi Osaka will play exhibition matches March 1-2 in Las Vegas. The women will ...

How do tennis world rankings work? Tennis world rankings are calculated by the ATP and WTA, who award points based on a player's performance at particular tournaments. The further a player ...

Australian Open prize money is up almost 12 per cent on last year There has never been a more lucrative time to be a top tennis player, with prize money at the Australian Open more than doubling ...

Credit: Nine Tennis players exist in a rarefied space even by professional sports standards. Standing alone in battle, eschewing the bonding and camaraderie of team sports, they travel the world ...

The Australian Open is back for 2025, with the world's best players vying to take out one of tennis’ most coveted titles. As a worldwide event, the tournament must navigate international ...

A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world's dominant player. Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev Tennis Final ...

India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal has dropped out of the ATP top-100 rankings after 10 months due to lackluster performances. Rohan Bopanna also slipped out of the top-20 doubles ...

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, having the right tennis ball will make a difference in your game. Here are the best ones on the market. Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's ...