Tennis News
US Open bow will test Coco Guaff's confidence amid cautionary tales
The Guardian - 25 Aug 2019 17:11
Teenager's star quality and self-assurance bode well for her US Open debut but demands of the modern game require careful handling A few weeks after Coco Gauff's scene'stealing run to the fourth round of Wimbledon, the 1...
Karolina Pliskova column: 'I believe I can go far at every Grand Slam'
BBC - 25 Aug 2019 13:15
Karolina Pliskova on practising with John McEnroe, hopes for her first Grand Slam title and realising Beyonce was watching her play.
How much can you remember about some of tennis' most dramatic tantrums?
BBC - 25 Aug 2019 12:19
From racquet-smashing to rants, how much can you remember about some of tennis' most dramatic tantrums? Gear up for the US Open with our quiz.
Novak Djokovic aims to defend US Open and close in on Federer's major haul
The Guardian - 25 Aug 2019 23:30
• Djokovic seeking to add to his 16 major wins • Evans handed tricky draw against Mannarino Only a third-rate bookmaker or a dim-witted gambler would seriously imagine that Novak Djokovic is not a logical favourite t...
Barthel withdraws from US Open with foot injury
ESPN - 25 Aug 2019 21:26
Mona Barthel withdraws from the US Open with an injured right foot, allowing Kirsten Flipkens, a 2013 Wimbledon semifinalist, to get into the field.
Djokovic takes aim at Federer tally
Sky Sports - 25 Aug 2019 20:00
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal enter the US Open as the overwhelming favourites to battle it out for the title. With the scent of another major in the air all three are making the right noises again.
Andrew Luck joins the list of shocking early retirements
ESPN - 25 Aug 2019 19:20
Andrew Luck's retirement was shocking, but not unique. Here are more pro athletes who walked away with good years (and good money) remaining.
Parity? Mediocrity? What past decade of Grand Slams tells us about tennis
ESPN - 25 Aug 2019 18:49
The men's and women's tours have skewed down divergent paths of late despite the similar names at the top. At the end of a decade's worth of play, we step back and take stock.
Why Federer, Nadal and Djokovic will own the 2019 US Open
ESPN - 25 Aug 2019 18:38
The Big Three in men's tennis continues to dominate. What does that say about their games -- and the games of their rivals?