Venus Williams Takes Wild Card into Guangzhou
Venus Williams isn’t finished with 2026 just yet. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted wild cards into both the singles and doubles draws at the Guangzhou Open, where …
Just Three Seeds Left in Tokyo: Alcaraz, Tiafoe and Vacherot
Carlos Alcaraz avoided the upset as he pushed past American Alex Michelsen in three sets to open his title defense at the Japan Open on Thursday night, but not many …
2026 BNP Paribas Open Generates Estimated $887 Million Impact Across Coachella Valley
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, October 1, 2026Photo credit: Screen Shot The BNP Paribas Open helped turn the Coachella Valley green this year. The 2026 BNP Paribas Open, a combined …
Rybakina on Major Goal and Life as New No. 1
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, October 1, 2026Photo credit: Screen Shot Elena Rybakina followed up her US Open dream run with some much needed shut-eye in China. “I’ve been sleeping …
WTA Announces Changes Intended to Ease Burden of Busy Calendar and Push Equal Prize Money
The WTA unveiled its 2027 calendar on Thursday, along with a few changes aimed at easing the burden on players while reaching a long-awaited milestone on equal prize money. Perhaps …
Nishikori’s Career and Legacy Celebrated in Tokyo
When Kei Nishikori made his Tokyo debut in 2007, he was ranked No. 253 and just 17 years of age. There were hopes – high hopes indeed – for the …
Zverev: Best-of-Five Sets is Part of Grand Slam History
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, October 1, 2026Photo credit: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport Alexander Zverev has stepped into the major debate. Reigning Roland Garros and US Open champion Zverev said playing best-of-five …
Alcaraz: Best of 3 Would “Kill the Legacy” of Grand Slams
Carlos Alcaraz has no interest in seeing one of tennis’ oldest traditions disappear. Speaking ahead of his title defense at the Japan Open in Tokyo, the World No. 1 pushed …
Emma Navarro Opens Up About Health Battle: ‘I Gained My Life Back’
In a sweeping 14-page and nearly 2,000 word Instagram post, Emma Navarro has revealed the full extent of the health struggles that has affected her for nearly three years, explaining …
Top 10 and Qualifying? Fils Celebrates Milestone with Weird Achievement in Tokyo
Arthur Fils made his Top 10 debut on Monday, becoming the first Frenchman to hold a Top 10 ranking since Gael Monfils in 2020. Fils ended a 2,177-day drought for …