Struggling with strong wind and frayed temper, the world number one dispatched Victoria Azarenka after upping her game in the decisive third set
Tennis
They Might Be Giant Killers
Richard Gasquet and Stanislas Wawrinka take aim at the best tennis has to offer in the semifinals of the U.S. Open
Tennis’ Plan To Draw Kids: It’s Working
About 10 years ago, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) took a hard look at the state of children’s tennis, and realized changes needed be made.
Aging Aussie Lleyton Hewitt Falls at U.S. Open
Just as his successes have been overshadowed by Roger Federer, so too was the 32-year-old’s loss blotted out by his former rival’s own failure at this year’s U.S. Open
Serena Williams To Sloane Stephens: Wait Your Turn
The world’s top-ranked player makes quick work of America’s great tennis hope. Is U.S. tennis in good hands?
All-American Showdown in Women’s Third Round at U.S. Open
Whoever comes through will likely take on world no. 1 Serena Williams
A Fitting Farewell for James Blake in Flushing
The American tennis player made a name for himself at the U.S. Open, but never found sustained success on the court. There’s good reason to believe he might have better luck off it.
Could Victoria Duval be the Next Big Thing in American Tennis?
The 17-year-old wunderkind defeated 2011 U.S. Open Champ Samantha Stosur in her second-ever Grand Slam match
U.S. Open Champion Andy Murray Begins Title Defense
Expect drama and surprises from the big guns on day three at Flushing Meadows
U.S. Open Preview: A Weird Time In Tennis
Federer is a seven-seed. Sharapova was almost Sugarpova. A cable dispute could black out much of the tournament in the host city. Just another year at tennis’ strangest Grand Slam.
U.S. Open Site To Get Retractable Roof
It’s about time.
A Brit at Last: How Andy Murray Captured Wimbledon
It had been 77 years since a native son had won the title at the All England Club. Thanks to a splendid Scot, Britain’s wait is over
How Wimbledon’s Mighty Have Fallen
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been bounced early from the tournament, but the courts have also taken down Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azeranka and other top players. Who will be the last ones standing?