The Long Break

Tennis

31st July 2025

ATP

Cressy shares plans to 'step away from the Tour'

Maxime Cressy is taking a break from the ATP Tour, the 28-year-old shared on Instagram this week, citing a persistent back injury. Renowned for his serve-and-volley game, the former No.

ATP → 3 hours ago

WTA

Fresh off Wimbledon title, Swiatek gets straight to business in Montreal

Two weeks after completing her Wimbledon breakthrough, Iga Swiatek dropped just four games in her return to action, extending her run of form in a second-round win over Guo Hanyu.

WTA → 4 hours ago

ATP

Auger-Aliassime’s secret weapon is not a shot, but his fiancée Nina

In the fast-paced world of life on the ATP Tour, where travel, competition and pressure can shape a player's life, having a reliable support system can make all the difference.

ATP → 6 hours ago

ATP

Shelton serves up Mannarino revenge in Toronto, Rublev notches 250th hard-court victory

Ben Shelton produced another dominant serving display on Wednesday in his opening match at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers, where he brushed aside Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round in Toronto.

ATP → 6 hours ago

WTA

Osaka saves two match points to overhaul Samsonova in Montreal

Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova have played five times in the past 16 months, and Osaka took a 3-2 lead in their rivalry after saving two match points en route to victory in the Omnium Banque Nationale second round.

WTA → 6 hours ago

WTA

Victoria Mboko’s fast track gets another jolt in Montreal

She grew up watching the Canadian Open from the stands. Now, at 18, Victoria Mboko is facing Top 50 players under the lights ... and winning.

WTA → 8 hours ago

WTA

Mental health panels offer candid insights from Pegula, Ruud and more

Jessica Pegula offered honest, thoughtful reflections during a recent mental health panel in Montreal, where the WTA Foundation also announced a $10,000 donation to the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport.

WTA → 9 hours ago

ATP

Ruud returns to Team Europe for Laver Cup San Francisco

World No.

ATP → 10 hours ago

30th July 2025

WTA

Filipina sensation Eala out of Cincinnati Open with shoulder injury

Alexandra Eala, who took the tennis world by storm after a semifinal showing in Miami earlier this year, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a shoulder injury.

WTA → 10 hours ago

WTA

Andreescu, Ito in US Open qualifying; Garcia receives main-draw wild card

Bianca Andreescu, Aoi Ito and Tereza Valentova all feature in the US Open qualifying entry list, while Caroline Garcia and Valerie Glozman have received main-draw wild cards.

WTA → 15 hours ago

ESPN

Gauff rebounds in Montreal despite serving woes

Coco Gauff had to overcome 23 double faults to win for the first time since the French Open final, outlasting fellow American Danielle Collins in the second round of the National Bank Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 20 hours ago

ATP

Zverev guts out 52-shot rally en route to Toronto opening win

If a 52-shot rally is any indication how Alexander Zverev is feeling in his first outing since a shocking first-round upset at Wimbledon, the German appears recharged for the North American hard-court swing.

ATP → 21 hours ago

WTA

Two points from defeat, Gauff escapes Collins in Montreal

Top seed Coco Gauff overcame 23 double faults and 74 unforced errors to top Danielle Collins in a third-set tiebreak at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

WTA → 22 hours ago

ATP

Scream his name! Fils raring for return in Toronto

The last time Arthur Fils competed, he suffered heartbreak. The Frenchman was at a career-high No. 14 in the PIF ATP Rankings at his home Grand Slam tournament, Roland Garros, but was forced to withdraw after his second-round victory due to a stress fracture in his back.

ATP → 23 hours ago

ESPN

Zverev, Musetti, Rune win openers in Toronto

Alexander Zverev won in his first match since Wimbledon at the National Bank Open on Tuesday night, while Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune were among the other winners.

ESPN • Tennis → 23 hours ago

ESPN

Fernandez criticizes Montreal schedule after loss

Leylah Fernandez criticized the schedule at the National Bank Open after losing in the first round, two days after winning the title in Washington.

ESPN • Tennis → 23 hours ago

ATP

Gabriel Diallo is an underdog no more

Last July, Gabriel Diallo lost in the first round in Newport in straight sets. The Canadian was the No. 165 player in the PIF ATP Rankings and still searching for a breakthrough, but the Canadian remained undeterred.

ATP → 1 day ago

WTA

From a set and 4-1 down, Ito saves match point to stun Paolini in Montreal

Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito drew Jasmine Paolini into her web of forehand slices and unpredictable shot selection to pull off a comeback from match point down in the Omnium Banque Nationale second round, posting her first career Top 10 win.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

From Centre Court highs to Shake Shack lows, Canada’s stars take their swing

Eugenie Bouchard leaned on experience, Victoria Mboko leaned into her serve and Leylah Fernandez ran out of fuel in more ways than one.

WTA → 1 day ago

ATP

Rune beats Mpetshi Perricard at his own game; Musetti wins in Toronto

Holger Rune may not be renowned for booming serves or towering aces, but he hit 6’8” powerhouse Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with a taste of his own medicine on Tuesday at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers.

ATP → 1 day ago

WTA

Amid rough stretch, Jessica Pegula hopes to 'find some magic' in Canada

Jessica Pegula has won the Canadian Open in each of the past two years and this year, the tournament comes at the perfect time, giving her a chance to rediscover her form after first round losses both at Wimbledon and in Washington D.C.

WTA → 1 day ago

WTA

Andreescu withdraws from Montreal with ankle injury, Andreeva advances

Bianca Andreescu withdrew from her second-round match at her home WTA 1000 event, Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers, with a left ankle injury. Her opponent, No. 4 seed Mirra Andreeva, advances to the third round via walkover.

WTA → 1 day ago

ESPN

Venus joins US Open as mixed doubles wild card

Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka were one of 14 teams -- six via wild card -- announced Tuesday by the USTA for its mixed doubles event at the US Open in August.

ESPN • Tennis → 1 day ago

29th July 2025

ATP

On This Day: Colossal Connors hits No. 1 for the first time in 1974

It was fitting that Jimmy Connors completed his ascent to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings during the greatest season of his storied career. Connors became World No.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Lucky loser Svrcina, a Djokovic & Nadal fan, leaves nothing to chance

Dalibor Svrcina is a lucky loser at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, but he leaves nothing to chance. The 22-year-old Czech, who will play former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday evening in Toronto, loves reading, and is currently traveling with two books.

ATP → 2 days ago

ESPN

Bouchard wins in Montreal, delaying retirement

Genie Bouchard extended her tennis career for at least one more match Monday, beating Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the first round of the National Bank Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 2 days ago

ESPN

2022 champ Carreno Busta wins Toronto opener

Pablo Carreno Busta, the 2022 National Bank Open champion, opened the tournament Monday by beating Canadian wild-card entry Liam Draxl 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.

ESPN • Tennis → 2 days ago

ATP

Rublev, Ruud reflect on mental health in special Toronto panel

Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud are best known for their bravery on the tennis court, but they showed Monday at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers that they have plenty of it off the court, too.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Balance of power: Why Alexei Popyrin isn't looking for 'tradeoff tennis'

Alexei Popyrin has a ‘Big Man Tennis’ problem. His natural high-octane game built around a massive serve, heavy firepower from the ground and ability to finish at net give him capabilities of which most players can only dream.

ATP → 2 days ago

WTA

Bouchard's last dance in Montreal begins with a win

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard topped Top 100 player Emiliana Arango in three sets to postpone her retirement from tennis at least one round at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

WTA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Raducanu cruises into second round in Montreal

Emma Raducanu brushed off her semifinal defeat in Washington D.C. with a straight-sets win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Canadian Open on Monday.

ESPN • Tennis → 2 days ago

WTA

Just like old times: 3 hours, 26 minutes of Siegemund vs. Maria

In the third-longest match of the WTA season, Laura Siegemund outlasted Tatjana Maria, her friend, rival -- and fellow 37-year-old -- in a match that spanned nearly three-and-a-half hours.

WTA → 2 days ago

ATP

#NextGenATP Budkov Kjaer returns to Challenger winner's circle; Lajal saves 5 MPs to triumph

It was a dramatic weekend on the ATP Challenger Tour with all four finals going the distance. #NextGenATP Nicolai Budkov Kjaer was among those to triumph, having won the Tampere Open, the longest-running tournament in Challenger history.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Schoolkate upsets Fonseca with serving clinic in Toronto

Tristan Schoolkate captured his maiden win over a Top-50 opponent on Monday at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in Toronto, where he upset #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca 7-6(5), 6-4. In a first-round clash between two debutants at the Canadian ATP Masters 1000 event, qualifier Schoolkate overwhelmed Fonseca with controlled and consistent aggression behind his serve, dropping just four of 37 first-serve points, according to Infosys ATP Stats.

ATP → 2 days ago

ATP

Clay paved Lorenzo Musetti's path, but hard road ahead is no fast lane to Turin

Lorenzo Musetti has played his way into the Top 10 of the PIF ATP Rankings for the first time this season with a modern Italian blend of flair and power.

ATP → 2 days ago

WTA

Osaka splits with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, will trial with Tomasz Wiktorowski

Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mouratoglou have parted ways after less than a year of working together, and the four-time Grand Slam champion will now work with Tomasz Wiktorowski on a trial basis.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Raducanu and Osaka advance to second round at Omnium Banque Nationale

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain continued her solid start to the North American summer hard-court season by picking up a straight-sets win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round of the Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers.

WTA → 2 days ago

WTA

Sabalenka rocks out at Coldplay show ahead of hard-court season

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been living it up this month, and her dancing was on full display at the Coldplay show at Hard Rock Stadium.

WTA → 2 days ago

ATP

What were the Toronto tennis results?

2017 champion Alexander Zverev made a winning start in Toronto on Tuesday by edging Adam Walton. Lorenzo Musetti and 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev were also among those who advanced. View all the results from Tuesday at the Canadian ATP Masters 1000 below.

ATP → 2 days ago

28th July 2025

WTA

Rankings Watch: Fernandez climbs, Venus reappears and Townsend tops them all

Leylah Fernandez is up to No. 24 after her biggest career title, Venus Williams returns to the rankings at 45 years old and Taylor Townsend reaches No. 1 in doubles.

WTA → 3 days ago

ATP

De Minaur returns to Top 10 following Washington win, Mover of Week

Alex de Minaur, Luciano Darderi and Alexander Bublik won ATP Tour titles last week in Washington, Umag and Kitzbuehel, respectively. ATPTour.com looks at the movers of the week in the PIF ATP Rankings, as of Monday 28 July.

ATP → 3 days ago

ESPN

De Minaur rallies in D.C. final, consoles opponent

Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three championship points en route to a 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (3) victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the DC Open on Sunday.

ESPN • Tennis → 3 days ago

WTA

Jones captures second WTA 125 title this month to make Top 100 debut

Great Britain's Francesca Jones is into the Top 100 of the PIF WTA Singles Rankings after winning the WTA 125 36° Palermo Ladies Open on Sunday.

WTA → 3 days ago

Fox Sports

Classy act in emotional scenes as Alex de Minaur saves three championship points to win 10th title

Australian Alex de Minaur has secured his 10th ATP Tour title in stunning fashion, saving three championship points on his way to a thrilling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Washington Open.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 3 days ago

ATP

Wale performance caps Washington player party

The stars came out for the Mubadala Citi DC Open player party last Sunday, with rapper Wale and reigning Miss U.S. International Nicky Kandola joining a host of tennis talents for the festivities. The party was hosted at Ned's Club in Washington, D.C., which boasts scenic views of the U.S. capital.

ATP → 3 days ago

ATP

Pospisil retires following emotional final match in Toronto

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the smile on Vasek Pospisil’s face twelve years ago in Montreal was worth a million.

ATP → 3 days ago

WTA

Montreal’s super-sized showdown kicks off WTA 1000 summer

With Iga Swiatek chasing ground in the Race, Coco Gauff as top seed, and Jessica Pegula seeking a rare three-peat, Montreal’s 12-day WTA 1000 is loaded.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

'I put in the work, I put in the hours': Why DC feels like a turning point for Fernandez

From surviving three-hour duels to beating top seeds Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina, Leylah Fernandez’s DC run revealed a fighter ready for the hard-court summer.

WTA → 3 days ago

ATP

De Minaur saves 3 CPs to deny Davidovich Fokina in Washington final

Alex de Minaur may not score his performance in the Mubadala Citi DC Open final a perfect 10, but that will take none of the shine off the scrappy comeback that earned him his 10th tour-level title in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

ATP → 3 days ago

ATP

Inside Zverev's time with Toni Nadal & the potential of a partnership

Shortly after Wimbledon, Alexander Zverev was sitting at an airport when he received an interesting message on his phone. The sender? Toni Nadal, the uncle and longtime coach of Rafael Nadal.

ATP → 3 days ago

ESPN

Osaka no longer working with coach Mouratoglou

Naomi Osaka and coach Patrick Mouratoglou are done working together after less than a year.

ESPN • Tennis → 3 days ago

ESPN

Fernandez, fueled by Shake Shack, wins DC Open

Leylah Fernandez defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in Sunday's DC Open final for her first title at a WTA 500 event.

ESPN • Tennis → 3 days ago

ATP

Barrios Vera saves 4 MPs, stuns Monfils in Toronto rollercoaster

Tomas Barrios Vera won’t soon forget the way that he won his first match at an ATP Masters 1000 event, and neither will Gael Monfils.

ATP → 3 days ago

ATP

Bolelli & Vavassori triumph in Washington, claim fourth title of 2025

Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori continued their career-best season on Sunday afternoon at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, where they captured their fourth title of 2025. The Italian top seeds defeated Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-3, 6-4 in the championship match, adding a seventh trophy to their impressive partnership.

ATP → 3 days ago

WTA

Vondrousova denies Eala from a set down in Montreal opener

A first-round clash of left-handed players in the Omnium Banque Nationale first round saw Marketa Vondrousova defeat Alexandra Eala in three sets.

WTA → 3 days ago

WTA

Fernandez storms to Washington crown for fourth career WTA title

Leylah Fernandez needed just 1 hour and 9 minutes to cruise past Anna Kalinskaya and win the Mubadala Citi DC Open title -- her first WTA 500 trophy.

WTA → 3 days ago

ATP

Toronto schedule update: Fonseca moved to Monday

Joao Fonseca's first-round match at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers will no longer be played Sunday due to a scheduling change.

ATP → 3 days ago

ATP

What is the Toronto tennis schedule?

The National Bank Open Presented by Rogers continues Wednesday in Toronto, where second seed Taylor Fritz begins his campaign at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Fourth seed Ben Shelton and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime also feature on Centre Court on Wednesday.

ATP → 3 days ago

27th July 2025

Fox Sports

Alex de Minaur surges back into the top 10 in BIG move ahead of US Open

Australian star Alex de Minaur has bounced back into the top 10 and will play for his 10th career title in Washington D.C. on Monday after continuing his outstanding form in arduous conditions in the American capital.

Fox Sports • Tennis → 4 days ago

ATP

Inside Shang's return: From constant pain to smiles in Toronto

No matter what position Shang Juncheng was in, he felt pain in his right foot. Whether the Chinese #NextGenATP star was laying down, sitting or walking, he suffered from it.

ATP → 4 days ago

ATP

De Minaur defies 33 errors to beat Moutet, Foki upsets Shelton in D.C.

Alex de Minaur overcame a scrappy, error-prone performance to halt the run of French lucky loser Corentin Moutet 6-4, 6-3 and advance to the final of the Mubadala Citi DC Open Saturday night.

ATP → 4 days ago

ESPN

Fernandez, Kalinskaya to play for DC Open title

Leylah Fernandez will be trying to win her first WTA title of the season, and Anna Kalinskaya will seek the first of her career when they meet each other in the final of the hard-court DC Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 4 days ago

ATP

Darderi captures Umag title, survives late ankle scare to triumph

Luciano Darderi maintained his perfect record in ATP Tour finals on Saturday at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, where he downed Carlos Taberner 6-3, 6-3 to win his second title in as many weeks.

ATP → 4 days ago

WTA

Fernandez vs. Kalinskaya: Breaking down the Washington, D.C. final

One game away from defeat, Leylah Fernandez battled all the way back to win a 3-hour and 12-minute, three-tiebreak epic over Elena Rybakina in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals. In the final, she will meet Anna Kalinskaya, who boasts a 9-2 main-draw record in Washington.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Fernandez outlasts Rybakina in Washington semifinal marathon

One game away from defeat, Leylah Fernandez battled all the way back to win a 3-hour and 12-minute, three-tiebreak epic over Elena Rybakina in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Montreal draw: Gauff tops field; Slam champs Andreescu and Krejcikova to meet

This summer's Grand Slam champions, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, are seeded No. 1 and No. 2 at the Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers, the first WTA 1000 event of the North American summer hard-court season.

WTA → 4 days ago

WTA

Bouzkova becomes first two-time champion in Prague

No. 5 seed Marie Bouzkova claimed her second title at the Livesport Prague Open by defeating No. 1 seed Linda Noskova in a thrilling three-set comeback.

WTA → 4 days ago

ATP

Bublik triumphs in Kitzbuhel, wins second consecutive ATP Tour title

Alexander Bublik captured his second consecutive tour-level title on Saturday at the Generali Open in Kitzbuehel, where he defeated Frenchman Arthur Cazaux for the second week in a row to lift the trophy at the ATP 250. Bublik moved past Cazaux en route to the crown in Gstaad last week and came out on top against the 22-year-old once again to taste title success at the clay-court event in the final.

ATP → 4 days ago

26th July 2025

ATP

Nouza/Rikl rule in Kitzbuhel, Arneodo/Guinard triumph in Umag

Czech team Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl clinched their second title as a team on Saturday at the Generali Open in Kitzbuehel, where they overcame Austrians Neil Oberleitner and Joel Schwaerzler 1-6, 7-6(3), 10-5. Nouza and Rikl won 78 per cent of their first-serve points at the clay-court ATP 250, according to Infosys ATP Stats, and pulled clear from 4/4 in the Match Tie-break to triumph after 84 minutes.

ATP → 4 days ago

ATP

Scouting Report: Zverev, Fritz, Shelton headline Toronto

The first of two ATP Masters 1000 events in North America commences on Sunday, when Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti and Ben Shelton lead the field at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in Toronto.

ATP → 4 days ago

ATP

On This Day: Rafter begins his lone week at No. 1 in 1999

Patrick Rafter’s time as No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings may have been short, but the Australian’s journey to the top of tennis’ mountain was anything but. On 26 July, 1999 the then-27-year-old Australian was rewarded for 12 months of hard graft by becoming the 17th man to reach top spot.

ATP → 5 days ago

ATP

Shelton sinks Tiafoe to reach Washington SFs

Ben Shelton stopped the run of hometown hero Frances Tiafoe at the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory on Friday.

ATP → 5 days ago

WTA

The semifinal debate: Who has the strongest case in Washington?

We’re down to the final four in Washington, but who will break through to Sunday’s final? Here’s the case for each semifinalist.

WTA → 5 days ago

WTA

How the long game paid off for new doubles No. 1 and Washington champ Townsend

Thirteen years after her breakout as a junior champion, Taylor Townsend’s path through criticism, setbacks, and reinvention has brought her to the top of the doubles rankings.

WTA → 5 days ago

ESPN

Raducanu, Fernandez roll into DC Open semis

Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez each advanced to the semifinals at the DC Open with straight-sets victories.

ESPN • Tennis → 5 days ago

ATP

Stefanos Tsitsipas practises in Toronto with father Apostolos in his corner

Just two days after Stefanos Tsitsipas announced his split with Goran Ivanisevic, the Greek was on the practice court Friday in Toronto with father Apostolos Tsitsipas coaching him. The former No.

ATP → 5 days ago

ATP

Moutet seizes on Medvedev double fault distress to cause Washington upset

French lucky loser Corentin Moutet handled a mid-match suspension due to lightning and then took advantage of three Daniil Medvedev double faults in his final service game at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Friday to advance to his first semi-final above ATP 250 level.

ATP → 5 days ago

WTA

Fernandez follows Pegula upset with another D.C. win; faces Rybakina next

After upsetting No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula in the second round, Leylah Fernandez toppled another American, Taylor Townsend, in Washington, D.C. She will take on former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.

WTA → 5 days ago

ESPN

Wheelchair tennis back at US Open after break

After taking a year off to be part of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, wheelchair tennis will make its return to the US Open for its 20th anniversary at the tournament.

ESPN • Tennis → 5 days ago

ATP

Darderi continues red-hot run, faces Taberner in Umag final

There is no stopping Luciano Darderi right now.

ATP → 5 days ago

WTA

Raducanu charges past Sakkari into Washington semifinals

Previously a two-time Washington quarterfinalist, Emma Raducanu is into her first Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinal after a straight-sets win over Maria Sakkari.

WTA → 5 days ago

ATP

Zverev, Fonseca on early collision course in Toronto

Alexander Zverev could face an early showdown against #NextGenATP Brazilian Joao Fonseca at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers after being placed in the same section of the Toronto draw on Friday.

ATP → 5 days ago

WTA

Prague hosts rare all-Czech WTA final as Noskova meets Bouzkova

Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova both enjoyed straight-sets semifinal victories at the Livesport Prague Open to set the ninth all-Czech WTA final since 1993, and the third in tournament history.

WTA → 5 days ago

ATP

Cazaux banishes SF demons to reach first ATP Tour final in Kitzbuhel, sets Bublik rematch

Arthur Cazaux turned semi-final heartbreak into a new career milestone within a week on Friday at the Generali Open in Kitzbuehel, where he surged into his maiden ATP Tour final.

ATP → 5 days ago

25th July 2025

WTA

Think you’re a Montreal tennis expert? Let's find out

How well do you know the history, heroes and surprises of Montreal’s WTA 1000 event? See if you can ace every question in our quiz.

WTA → 5 days ago

ESPN

Pro pickleballers forming players' association

With consolidation among pro leagues leading to the formation of the United Pickleball Association, players felt it was a natural step for them to organize.

ESPN • Tennis → 5 days ago

WTA

'Not a funeral, a celebration': Bouchard makes peace with tennis farewell

Eugenie Bouchard has no regrets about her relentless pursuit of success, but the wear and tear of the sport has led her to a new chapter beyond tennis.

WTA → 5 days ago

WTA

Frech says it was 'honor' to face Venus Williams: 'She's like a god'

Magdalena Frech ended Venus Williams' comeback to tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in the second round.

WTA → 6 days ago

ESPN

Despite loss, Venus relished 'fun' DC Open run

Venus Williams' bid for her first winning streak since 2019 has ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the DC Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 6 days ago

ATP

Tiafoe, Shelton set all-American QF in Washington: 'Tomorrow there's no friends'

There's no place like home for Frances Tiafoe, who advanced to his fourth consecutive quarter-final at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Thursday.

ATP → 6 days ago

ATP

'My bad!' Shelton's ace clips courtside fan

The best seats in the house put fans up close to the action on the ATP Tour. On Thursday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, a front-row spectator saw just how close that can be when a Ben Shelton ace made its way into the stands.

ATP → 6 days ago

WTA

Townsend surges in D.C., draws Fernandez after upset of Pegula

After firing 15 aces past Sofia Kenin in under an hour, Taylor Townsend now takes on Leylah Fernandez, who ousted top-seeded Jessica Pegula in a lengthy three-set thriller.

WTA → 6 days ago

ESPN

Raducanu beats Osaka in D.C. in first matchup

British star Emma Raducanu dominated her first career matchup against Naomi Osaka, posting a straight-sets victory Thursday at the DC Open.

ESPN • Tennis → 6 days ago

ATP

Darderi survives 'future Top 10' Prizmic in three-set Umag QF

Luciano Darderi pulled out all the stops at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag on Thursday evening to keep alive his bid for a second consecutive title.

ATP → 6 days ago

WTA

Takeaways: Raducanu defeats Osaka in D.C. showdown of former Slam champions

A first-time meeting between two former major champions in the Mubadala Citi DC Open second round saw Emma Raducanu drop just six games to Naomi Osaka to reach her third quarterfinal of 2025.

WTA → 6 days ago

ATP

Bublik completes 'altitude double' against countryman Shevchenko in Kitzbühel

Alexander Bublik continued his march across the European Alps on Thursday afternoon with a straight-sets victory against Alexander Shevchenko at the Generali Open in Kitzbühel.

ATP → 6 days ago

WTA

The Venus Williams comeback tour is rolling on into Cincinnati

Venus Williams, who returned to the Hologic WTA Tour this week in Washington, D.C., has received a wild card for the upcoming Cincinnati Open.

WTA → 6 days ago

ATP

Former finalists Medvedev, De Minaur keep moving in Washington

Daniil Medvedev advanced to his eighth quarter-final of the season on Thursday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, where he moved past Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 win. The 29-year-old is competing at No.

ATP → 6 days ago

ATP

2025 Toronto tennis prize money

The National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in Toronto, Canada, which this year runs from 27 July-7 August, has announced a prize money total of US $9,193,540 for the 2025 edition.

ATP → 6 days ago

24th July 2025

ATP

Making Sinner a winner: Why a 'united voice' is key for co-coaches Vagnozzi, Cahill

Simone Vagnozzi has been instrumental in developing one of the ATP Tour's top partnerships, doing so with little fanfare and quiet consistency.

ATP → 6 days ago

Sources

ATP

ESPN • Tennis

Fox Sports • Tennis

WTA