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August 2025

After Althea
On the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson's barrier breaking, a look back at her reluctant role as a pioneer, and the legacy of Black women finding their…
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Ben Rothenberg
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Bublik, Bursting
An interview with Alexander Bublik, in which he had strong feelings to share about doubles and more.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Against the Odds
As sports betting proliferates at tennis tournaments, one player at the U.S. Open wanted no support from a boisterous bettor.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko's Fiery Words
A heated moment at the U.S. Open that it was clear would spread like wildfire.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Rising from the Ash
Janice Tjen, a rare Indonesian talent, is building back Barty.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Cut Short at the U.S. Open
Venus Williams' emotions and Carlos Alcaraz's hair got buzz on Monday at the U.S. Open.
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Ben Rothenberg
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Daniil Medvedev Crashes Out
Medvedev's meltdown kicked off the U.S. Open with bullying and boisterous boos. "I didn't do anything," he said.
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Ben Rothenberg
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How Aryna Sabalenka Rebuilt to the Top
Ahead of the U.S. Open, a look back at Sabalenka's remarkable biomechanical transformation with Gavin MacMillan.
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Molly McElwee
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Novak Djokovic: The Grandmaster's Resignation
Novak Djokovic put his future at the 1000-level events in stark terms on U.S. Open media day.
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Ben Rothenberg
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The Hall of Fame's Twinduction Day
An interview with Bob and Mike Bryan on the eve of their International Tennis Hall of Fame induction.
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Ben Rothenberg
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