Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda are looking for fresh starts to their seasons in Dallas. To get one, they’ll have to go through each other on Friday Previewing that American showdown, and today's three other quarterfinals in the Big D www.tennis.com/news/article...

The Books section—with Becca Rothfeld, Ron Charles, Michael Dirda—is one place where the Washington Post is definitively better than the Times. So they're getting rid of it

“I just got mature” Carlos Alcaraz used his full repertoire to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam at 22 That’s young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most grown-up tennis yet in Australia www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I just got mature” Carlos Alcaraz used his full repertoire to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam at 22 That’s young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most grown-up tennis yet in Australia www.tennis.com/news/article...

Novak Djokovic played his best match "in the last several years" to beat Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz put on one of his most "mature" performances to beat Alexander Zverev What will it take to win their #AusOpen final? www.tennis.com/news/article...

The Dueling Houdinis Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic made great five-set escapes in their semis Which of them will be in better shape for another war on Sunday? Recapping their semifinal thrillers, and previewing their high-stakes #AusOpen final www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I didn’t expect to turn it around” Elena Rybakina needed just two words from her coach—“more energy!”—to wrest control of the Australian Open final from top seed Aryna Sabalenka On their second see-saw, power-packed, tug of war in Melbourne www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I didn’t expect to turn it around” Elena Rybakina needed just two words from her coach—“more energy!”—to wrest control of the Australian Open final from top seed Aryna Sabalenka On their second see-saw, power-packed, tug of war in Melbourne www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I actually know what was wrong in all of those finals,” Aryna Sabalenka says of her past big-stage defeats This time she'll try to keep calm and carry on when she faces Elena Rybakina in a twin-tower tussle for the AO title Will her forehand make the difference? www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I actually know what was wrong in all of those finals,” Aryna Sabalenka says of her past big-stage defeats This time she'll try to keep calm and carry on when she faces Elena Rybakina in a twin-tower tussle for the AO title Will her forehand make the difference? www.tennis.com/news/article...

#ausopen Men's Semifinal Preview Alexander Zverev is 6-6 vs. Carlos Alcaraz. He beat him here two years ago. He says he has worked on his "aggressive game." What would he have to do to spring a major surprise tonight? www.tennis.com/news/article...

Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Previews Thursday’s semis—Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elina Svitolina; Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula—feature four very in-form players, and two similar dynamics Who will prevail, the punchers or the counterpunchers? www.tennis.com/news/article...

Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Previews Thursday’s semis—Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elina Svitolina; Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula—feature four very in-form players, and two similar dynamics Who will prevail, the punchers or the counterpunchers? www.tennis.com/news/article...

"I wasn't cold enough to beat him," Lorenzo Musetti says of a recent close loss to Novak Djokovic "His ball speed is really high, never seen anything like it," Ben Shelton says of Jannik Sinner Can either the Italian or the American pull off an upset tonight? www.tennis.com/news/article...

It's business-end time at the #AusOpen Carlos Alcaraz is 5-0 vs. Alex De Minaur Novak Djokoivic is 9-1 vs. Lorenzo Musetti Jannik Sinner is 8-1 vs. Ben Shelton Which, if any, of these underdogs stands a chance of shocking the world in the quarterfinals? www.tennis.com/news/article...

It's business-end time at the #AusOpen Carlos Alcaraz is 5-0 vs. Alex De Minaur Novak Djokoivic is 9-1 vs. Lorenzo Musetti Jannik Sinner is 8-1 vs. Ben Shelton Which, if any, of these underdogs stands a chance of shocking the world in the quarterfinals? www.tennis.com/news/article...

“The moment it’s over, you’re back to being friends” Friends, countrywomen, podcast partners—and now big-stage foes Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys know they have a path to a Grand Slam title, if they can get past the other on Monday www.tennis.com/news/article...

“The moment it’s over, you’re back to being friends” Friends, countrywomen, podcast partners—and now big-stage foes Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys know they have a path to a Grand Slam title, if they can get past the other on Monday www.tennis.com/news/article...

Daniil Medvedev calls Learner Tien an “unbelievable player" He also says he “drives me nuts” The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I enjoy winning more than in previous years,” says Alexander Bublik, the ATP’s newest Top Tenner The free-spirited 28-year-old has decided that victory is worth fighting for How will his new attitude hold up against Aussie Alex De Minaur today? www.tennis.com/news/article...

“Trust and accelerate” is Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand Both shots are about to get a test from Karolina Muchova www.tennis.com/news/article...

From the "Do you feel old?" department: Iva Jovic only made tennis her priority after Covid hit. Now, just turned 18, she's into the Top 30 On her 9-2 start to 2026, which continues against Yulia Putintseva today at #AusOpen www.tennis.com/news/article...

Daniil Medvedev calls Learner Tien an “unbelievable player.” He also says he “drives me nuts” The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025 on Sunday, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove www.tennis.com/news/article...

Eliot Spizzirri, 24-year-old, 85th-ranked Connecticut native, wins the last 4 games to take the first set from Jannik Sinner. #AustralianOpen2026

“Trust and accelerate”: That's Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment. How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand Both shots are about to get their first big test of the #ausopen www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I enjoy winning more than in previous years,” says Alexander Bublik, the ATP’s newest Top Tenner At 28, this free spirit has decided that the winning feeling is worth fighting for. How much farther can that attitude take him? www.tennis.com/news/article...

Was surprised to see Belinda Bencic have her 12-match win streak snapped by a qualifier last night. Not so much after seeing the end today. Nikola Bartunkova, a 6-foot, 19-year-old Czech, is someone to watch, for her shotmaking and her reactions

Ethan Quinn was overdue for a result. Now he has two at #ausopen this week—straight-set wins over Griekspoor and Hurkacz. Gets Mensik next (Quinn is 0-2 against him)

“Getting stronger, getting faster, getting quicker”: That’s what Iva Jovic did with her off-season So far it’s paying off: On the California teen’s 8-2 start to 2026, and her upcoming match with 7th-seeded Jasmine Paolini at the #AusOpen www.tennis.com/news/article...

“Getting stronger, getting faster, getting quicker”: That’s what Iva Jovic did with her off-season So far it’s paying off: On the California teen’s 8-2 start to 2026, and her upcoming match with 7th-seeded Jasmine Paolini at the #AusOpen www.tennis.com/news/article...

"ESPN could’ve simply kept this year’s Australian Open on ESPN+ and avoided tarnishing its goodwill among tennis fans. Instead, it chose to try and extract a few extra dollars" awfulannouncing.com/espn/austral...

#AusOpen2026 Day 4 Preview —Carlos Alcaraz wants to keep “behaving well” —Will Aryna Sabalenka the net-rusher reappear? —Coco Gauff feels the need for arm speed —Mirra Andreeva says she won’t fight her coach’s advice anymore —Michael Zheng skips school for round 2 www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AusOpen2026 Day 4 Preview —Carlos Alcaraz wants to keep “behaving well” —Will Aryna Sabalenka the net-rusher reappear? —Coco Gauff feels the need for arm speed —Mirra Andreeva says she won’t fight her coach’s advice anymore —Michael Zheng skips school for round 2 www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AustralianOpen Day 3 Preview The Top 2 U.S. men, Ben Shelton & Taylor Fritz, have high expectations in Australia, and in 2026 Looking ahead to their opening matches on Tuesday: Shelton faces an in-form Ugo Humbert Fritz looks to put a stuttering start behind him www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AustralianOpen Day 3 Preview The Top 2 U.S. men, Ben Shelton & Taylor Fritz, have high expectations in Australia, and in 2026 Looking ahead to their opening matches on Tuesday: Shelton faces an in-form Ugo Humbert Fritz looks to put a stuttering start behind him www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AustralianOpen2026: 5 things to watch for on Day 2 —Coco Gauff brings her new serve to a Slam —Amanda Anisimova tries not to slow her 2025 roll —Mirra Andreeva takes a test —Alex Eala gathers her army —Novak Djokovic looks for efficiencies www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AustralianOpen2026: 5 things to watch for on Day 2 —Coco Gauff brings her new serve to a Slam —Amanda Anisimova tries not to slow her 2025 roll —Mirra Andreeva takes a test —Alex Eala gathers her army —Novak Djokovic looks for efficiencies www.tennis.com/news/article...

#AusOpen, the year's first Slam, starting now Paolini, Zverev/Diallo, Sabalenka, Bublik/Brooksby, Tiafoe, Alcaraz, Raducanu, Venus, Vondrousova/Baptiste, Korda/Zheng in action

Australian Open Women’s Preview —Sabalenka is the favorite. Can she close this time? —Gauff, Anisimova, Pegula, & Keys give the U.S. a chance to repeat —Swiatek tries to find her forehand, and take her 1st crack at the career Slam www.tennis.com/news/article...

Australian Open Men’s Preview —Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final? —How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear? —Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...

Pretty gobsmacked by Daniel Okrent's The Guarded Gate, from 2019, about the early 20th century U.S. eugenics/anti-immigration movement. Even more timely than it was 6 years ago shop.tenement.org/product/the-...

Australian Open Women’s Preview —Sabalenka is the favorite. Can she close this time? —Gauff, Anisimova, Pegula, & Keys give the U.S. a chance to repeat —Swiatek tries to find her forehand, and take her 1st crack at the career Slam www.tennis.com/news/article...

Australian Open Men’s Preview —Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final? —How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear? —Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...

Interesting Australian Open 1st-round qualie match starting, between Cruz Hewitt, Lleyton's 17-year-old son, and Michael Zheng, a college standout at Columbia U #AusOpen

Weekend Winners Sabalenka, Medvedev, Swiatek, Bencic, Bublik: Who had the most significant win of week one? Ranking Sunday’s five finals www.tennis.com/news/article...

Weekend Winners Sabalenka, Medvedev, Swiatek, Bencic, Bublik: Who had the most significant win of week one? Ranking Sunday’s five finals www.tennis.com/news/article...

Sabalenka vs. Kostyuk Musetti vs. Bublik Medvedev vs. Nakashima Svitolina vs. Wang Xinyu Poland vs. Switzerland 5 finals, 5 previews www.tennis.com/news/article...

Sabalenka, Musetti, Medvedev, Bublik, Svitolina, Poland, Switzerland: All will be gunning for first-week titles on Sunday Five finals, five previews www.tennis.com/news/article...

While U.S. fans have been sleeping, their tennis players have come out of the gates fast in Australia Previewing the Americans in action tonight, from a Coco-Iga showdown in United Cup, to six other semifinalists in Brisbane, Auckland, and Hong Kong www.tennis.com/news/article...

Brisbane Preview "We always play incredibly fast matches, the intensity," Aryna Sabalenka says of facing Madison Keys Looking ahead to their quarterfinal tonight—a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final, and the first important showdown of 2026 www.tennis.com/news/article...