WTA Doha, QatarOns Jabeur hands Zheng Qinwen Doha defeatThe former world No. 2 showed vintage form to upset Zheng, who was playing her first match since the Australian Open last month.Read More
Australian openCHAMPIONSHIP SPEECH: Jannik Sinner sends sweet message to coach Darren Cahill after winning Australian OpenJannik Sinner (ITA) gives a speech after winning the 2025 Australian Open final.
Your GameAlexander Zverev's new racquet: world No. 2 chooses Buenos Aires and Golden Swing to get earlier reps on clayThe German hopes to understand what his frame "gives me" well before Roland Garros.By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 11, 2025
The Business of TennisRafael Nadal set for $94-million profit after selling part of his stake in tennis academyThe 22-time Grand Slam winner launched the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016 as a way to "give something back" to the sport.By Baseline Staff Feb 11, 2025
WTA Doha, QatarMarta Kostyuk scores Coco Gauff upset in DohaThe world No. 21 scored her ninth Top 10 victory in just over an hour on Tuesday, handing Gauff a second straight loss of the 2025 season.By David Kane Feb 11, 2025
US OpenUS Open revamps mixed doubles format, adds $1 million prize to incentivize "biggest names in the sport"The event will be held over two days, during the week of the qualifying rounds for men's and women's singles. Early-round matches will be best-of-three sets played to just four games, with no-ad scoring.By Associated Press Feb 11, 2025
Facts & Stats10 things to know about Diego Schwartzman's career as he retires from tennis in Buenos AiresAmong them: at 5’7”, he's the shortest player to reach the ATP Top 8 since Harold Solomon in 1981.By John Berkok Feb 11, 2025
Betting CentralPick of the Day: Ons Jabeur vs. Zheng Qinwen, DohaThe Tunisian is looking like the player that made three Slam finals from 2022 to 2023—i.e, capable of beating anyone.By Zachary Cohen Feb 11, 2025
SocialAirline sends Alexander Zverev's bags from Rome to the Maldives instead of Buenos AiresThe world No. 2's first trip to compete at Argentina's ATP 250 event started off with an unplanned detour ... for his stuff.By Baseline Staff Feb 10, 2025
SocialQuote of the Day: Ons Jabeur on Madison Keys’ Grand Slam success: “She inspired us all”The top-ranked Arab player is building momentum in Doha, after a shoulder injury forced her to shut down her season last August.By Baseline Staff Feb 10, 2025
WTA Doha, QatarThree to see, Doha Day 3: Gauff vs. Kostyuk, Zheng vs. Jabeur, Sabalenka vs. AlexandrovaThree rivalries are renewed to kick off the first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2025 season, and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka plays her first match since the Australian Open.By David Kane Feb 10, 2025
Weekend WinnersCarlos Alcaraz, Belinda Bencic or Denis Shapovalov: Whose title run could be the most significant for 2025?February is the season of small victories. Lots of them. Sometimes, though, they can be building blocks.By Steve Tignor Feb 10, 2025
LifestyleRoger Federer’s Wimbledon-winning racquet sells for more than $100,000 in tennis auctionWith 26 bids over an 18-day period, Federer’s racquet became the fifth item to sell for six figures, and tied Rafael Nadal’s Roland Garros-winning racquet sale.By Liya Davidov Feb 10, 2025
LifestyleThe Tennis Traveler: Don’t sleep on the Delray Beach OpenWhy wait nearly two whole months for Florida tennis when Delray Beach has top players, exclusive experiences, and the sunshine spirit just weeks after the Australian Open?By Liya Davidov Feb 10, 2025
Coaches CornerWho is Francis Bougy? Get to know Victoria Azarenka’s strength and conditioning coachA former table tennis player, Bougy followed his passion for fitness to the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy, where he worked with the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.By David Kane Feb 10, 2025
Pop CultureSerena Williams performs with Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl LIX Halftime ShowCoco Gauff and Naomi Osaka shouted out the 23-time Grand Slam champion, who joined Kendrick on stage for his Grammy-winning “Not Like Us.”By David Kane Feb 10, 2025
Ranking ReactionMadison Keys reaches new career-high of No. 6, now three American women in Top 6With Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula at No. 3 and No. 5, it's the first time three U.S. women are in the Top 6 since 2004.By John Berkok Feb 10, 2025
Week In PreviewBuenos Aires, Delray Beach and Doha: February counts for more on tour than it once didSwiatek and Sabalenka lead a strong field in Doha; American men head for Delray after Dallas disappointment; and the Golden Swing kicks off with the Joao Fonseca Factor.By Steve Tignor Feb 10, 2025
Stat of the DayDenis Shapovalov just beat three Top 10 players in four days to win his biggest title in DallasHe took out No. 4 Taylor Fritz on Thursday, No. 9 Tommy Paul on Saturday and No. 5 Casper Ruud on Sunday.By John Berkok Feb 10, 2025
Pop CultureRoger Federer explains tennis scoring, On logo to Elmo in Super Bowl adWatch as Elmo sits in an umpire's chair and debates the two letters found on Federer's On-branded sneakers: Is it 'Q' and 'C' or 'O' and 'N'?By Baseline Staff Feb 10, 2025
LifestyleAryna Sabalenka delivers the expensive gift she promised Paula Badosa at the Australian OpenAfter promising she'd buy her friend whatever she wanted as an apology for beating her in the semifinals in Melbourne, Sabalenka paid up with a glittery bracelet.By Baseline Staff Feb 09, 2025
SocialSerena Williams gets amped for Super Bowl LIX with Superdome sprintA guest of honor in New Orleans, Williams said it was "pretty dope" to be on the field hours before the Big Game began.By Baseline Staff Feb 09, 2025
ATP Challenger Lille, FranceLucas Pouille fears for his tennis career after full Achilles rupture during ATP Challenger finalHe was unable to continue against Arthur Bouquier in the final in Lille, with Bouquier leading 6-3, 3-5 at the time.By Associated Press Feb 09, 2025
Style PointsCasper Ruud's nose knows best in Dallas Open debutA piece of plastic might be the key to the Norwegian winning his first hard-court title in four years.By Baseline Staff Feb 09, 2025
Your GameShoe Review: Asics Gel Resolution XThe 10th generation of the praised and popular stability shoe is designed to be the most comfortable model yetBy Jon Levey Feb 09, 2025
ATP Rotterdam, NetherlandsCarlos Alcaraz tops Alex de Minaur to win first indoor title in Rotterdam debutWith a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 triumph over Alex de Minaur, Alcaraz is the first Spanish champion in the tournament’s 52-year history.By TENNIS.com Feb 09, 2025
Tennis.com InterviewDown time with puppy Yatzy, fighting mindset propel Denis Shapovalov to Dallas Open finalThe left-hander picked up his second Top 10 win over an American this week by ousting reigning champ Tommy Paul.By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 09, 2025
Tennis.com InterviewCasper Ruud nearly lost to Jaume Munar, then "stayed in it" to reach Dallas final"It's not every day you're able to turn a match like this around and be on the winner’s side of it."By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 09, 2025
ATP Rotterdam, NetherlandsCarlos Alcaraz battles past Hubert Hurkacz in Rotterdam to reach first indoor final of careerThe Spaniard had been to three semifinals at indoor events previously, but was stopped at that stage every time.By John Berkok Feb 08, 2025
Betting CentralDoha Betting Preview: Will Iga Swiatek win a fourth straight Qatar TotalEnergies Open?The futures board, value plays and our pick to win the WTA's first 1000 of the year.By Zachary Cohen Feb 08, 2025
Dallas OpenReilly Opelka could be disciplined for calling Greg Allensworth "worst ump on tour""The ATP will review Mr. Opelka’s post-match comments as part of its standard disciplinary process.”By Associated Press Feb 08, 2025
Mubadala Abu Dhabi OpenBelinda Bencic wins Abu Dhabi, the biggest title a mom has won since 2020It was only her fourth tour-level event back as a mom, too.By John Berkok Feb 08, 2025
LifestyleThe Tennis Traveler: WTA 1000 Doha warms up Qatar for Formula 1 event at end of FebruaryQatar is a hot-spot for sports action this month with an ongoing 24-day camel festival, as well as their upcoming National Sports Day.By Liya Davidov Feb 08, 2025
Dallas OpenTommy Paul slices his way past Reilly Opelka in "super weird" overdue first ATP meeting at Dallas OpenThe reigning champ beat the 2022 title holder, 7-6 (3), 6-2, on Friday evening.By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 08, 2025
Pop CultureRedfoo returns! LMFAO rapper makes main-draw debut on ITF circuitNine years after playing qualifying at a Futures tournament, the musician made an unexpected appearance in the main draw of a M15 event in Egypt this week.By Baseline Staff Feb 07, 2025
ATP Rotterdam, NetherlandsCarlos Alcaraz books Hubert Hurkacz Rotterdam semifinalThe former world No. 1 stormed through his quarterfinal match against Pedro Martinez as he aims to reach his first final of the season.By David Kane Feb 07, 2025
LifestyleBelinda Bencic's ringing phone alarm interrupts Abu Dhabi semifinal with Elena RybakinaThe brief interruption did little to derail Bencic's upset bid against the top seed, eventually winning in three sets.By Baseline Staff Feb 07, 2025
Mubadala Abu Dhabi OpenNew mom Belinda Bencic upsets Elena Rybakina in Abu DhabiThe former world No. 4 came back from a set down to defeat the defending champion and reach her first final since returning from maternity leave last fall.By David Kane Feb 07, 2025
The Business of TennisShould the Golden Swing switch from clay to hard courts? Tournament directors think so"In South America, on clay, it is already much more difficult for us to attract players," says Chile Open boss Catalina Fillol.By Stephanie Livaudais Feb 07, 2025
The RallyIs Saquon Barkley football’s Novak Djokovic—and can his Philadelphia Eagles knock off the Kansas City Chiefs?Plus: the best tennis comp for hard-luck Josh Allen, how Patrick Mahomes makes the NFL an individual sport, and thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl.By Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor Feb 07, 2025
Pop CultureTennis on Film: Rating King Richard (2021), a top-tier tennis film worthy of its OscarOur editors break down what makes a ‘good’ tennis movie by dissecting some of the sport’s cult classics through the lens of a fan.By David Kane Feb 07, 2025
Dallas OpenDenis Shapovalov upsets Taylor Fritz in late-night thriller to reach Dallas quarterfinalsThe Canadian’s 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory over the No. 4-ranked American was his biggest win by ranking since 2022.By John Berkok Feb 07, 2025
Dallas Open"I can't just be a punching bag": Reilly Opelka sounds off on Greg Allensworth, lack of accountabilityThe 2022 Dallas Open champ shook off a controversial call to close out Cam Norrie, but had all the thoughts afterwards.By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 07, 2025
Dallas OpenFrances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton eliminated in rough Dallas Open day session for AmericansAfter Nishioka and Munar posted notable wins, Ruud avoided the upset bug in making it 0-3 for U.S. players on Center Court Thursday afternoon.By TENNIS.com Feb 07, 2025
SocialTaylor Fritz's two-handed forehand had everyone in Dallas doing a double takeTennis Channel's Brett Haber thought he was watching former Top 20 pro Fabrice Santoro, for context.By Liya Davidov Feb 06, 2025
Pop CultureTennis on Film: Rating Challengers (2024), the pop culture phenomenon that 'made tennis sexy'Our editors break down what makes a ‘good’ tennis movie by dissecting some of the sport’s cult classics through the lens of a fan.By Baseline Staff Feb 06, 2025
Andreescu says appendectomy will force her to delay start of her 2025 seasonBianca Andreescu says she will delay the start of her 2025 season after undergoing an appendectomyBy Associated Press Feb 06, 2025
pickleballGenie Bouchard, Jack Sock, Donald Young kick off PPA Tuscon with convincing winsIn Arizona, former tennis stars are coming in hot.By Liya Davidov Feb 06, 2025
ATP Rotterdam, NetherlandsWATCH: Carlos Alcaraz adds behind-the-back shot to highlight reel in RotterdamThe former world No. 1 thrilled the crowd at the the ABN AMRO Open and opened up about his instincts as an entertainer after a solid win over Andrea Vavassori.By David Kane Feb 06, 2025