Kostyuk Knocks off Andreeva in Cincinnati
By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, August 19, 2026Photo credit: Cincinnati Open Facebook Mirra Andreeva spent time sharpening her serve on the practice court this week. Today, Marta Kostyuk shredded the …
Cobolli’s Comeback Sends Jodar Packing in Cincinnati
Flavio Cobolli ticked the latest milestone in a 2026 season that has been full of breakthroughs on Wednesday in Cincinnati, rallying from a set down to defeat 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael …
Tsitsipas, Cruz Hewitt Awarded Winston-Salem Wild Cards
By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, August 19, 2026Photo credit: Scott Kisner/Wick Photography The road to Flushing Meadows goes through Winston-Salem for Stefanos Tsitsipas. Two-time major finalist Tsitsipas and Aussie teenager …
Nick Kyrgios Tests Positive for Cocaine
By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, August 19, 2026Photo credit: Adelaide International Facebook Nick Kyrgios has been a caustic critic of players who fail drug tests. Now, Kyrgios is one of …
Sharp Sabalenka Roars Into Cincinnati Fourth Round
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 18, 2026Photo credit: National Bank Open Facebook Midway through the opening set, Aryna Sabalenka glanced at the fitness tracker on her wrist. A sharp …
Nakashima, Coming of Age, Stuns Medvedev in Cincy
Brandon Nakashima has always had the promise. The burly game, the laser backhand and booming serve, but until this year, he really didn’t have the big wins. That seems to …
Venus Williams Receives US Open Wild Card
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 18, 2026Photo credit: Elsa/Getty Venus Williams will play US Open singles. The 46-year-old Venus has received a wild card into the US Open singles …
NCAA Champion Zheng, Monfils Lead US Open Men’s Wild Cards
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 18, 2026Photo credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Michael Zheng’s spirited Grand Slam qualifying tour has come to positive end. Ivy League standout Michael Zheng grew up …
Decision Week: Alcaraz Trains with Rune, Tests Wrist Before US Open Decision
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 18, 2026Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook The tennis court is a comeback crossroads this week. Reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is in …
Hall of Fame Announces Guests for Federer and Carillo Class of 2026 Induction
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 18, 2026Photo credit: John Walton/PA Sport/Getty Roger Federer’s grass-court return will feature familiar faces and fellow Hall of Famers. The International Tennis Hall of …