U.S. Open recap Day 5: An emotional win as Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen finds her tennis self
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How Venus and Serena reunited the Williams sisters, the last singles superstar doubles team
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Winning Style series, a collection of articles that explore the…
Rachael Gunn: From Paris Olympics meme to Netflix spotlight – NBC New York
It’s no secret how the breaking news on Raygun unfolded at the Paris Olympics: the memes and the…
Why isn’t the WNBA playing for 2 weeks? Here’s what to know about the FIBA World Cup
Looking at the WNBA schedule and wondering why there’s a two-week gap in games? That’s because the league…
U.S. Open storylines: Two long title waits converge as Williams sisters return to New York
Can Carlos Alcaraz defend a title that no man has defended in 17 years — while coming back…
As Roger Federer enters the tennis Hall of Fame, he is finally ready to remember
NEW YORK — As he rode past Grand Central Station the other day, Roger Federer’s mind drifted back…
U.S. Open preview 2026: 30 tennis champions, contenders and rising stars to watch in New York
Aug. 28, 2026 5:01 am EDT Updated The U.S. Open 2026 starts Sunday at the Billie Jean King…
Stan Wawrinka receives late U.S. Open wild card after backlash to initial snub
Stan Wawrinka had been set to miss out to a final farewell in New York, where he won…
Markéta Vondroušová’s doping test refusal, case and four-year ban explained
Markéta Vondroušová, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, was banned from professional tennis for four years in June after refusing…
U.S. Open wild cards cause more debate as former champion Stan Wawrinka misses the cut
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…