Anti-Doping & CorruptionDo the Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping cases show that tennis protects its superstars? Or do they show the opposite?If the official penalties were fairly small, the damage—emotional, psychological, reputational—to both was significant. The damage to tennis is also significant.Read More
ATP FinalsAlexander Zverev Advances to the Semifinals in Turin | 2024 ATP FinalsAlexander Zverev (GER) talks with Tennis Channel after his Group Stage win at the 2024 ATP Finals.
LifestyleAt Qatar Grand Prix, Novak Djokovic reveals how the decision to hire Andy Murray as his coach happenedDjokovic also visited the Ferrari and McLaren garages, chatted with Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, and announced a new sponsorship with Qatar Airways, while in Doha.By Baseline Staff Nov 29, 2024
Coach's CornerHubert Hurkacz hires Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu for coaching team ahead of 2025 season“Their knowledge and dedication inspire me to work harder than ever, and I’m ready to put in the hard work," the Pole said.By Baseline Staff Nov 29, 2024
Anti-Doping & CorruptionSimona Halep says it's 'impossible ... to understand' how Iga Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own“I sit and wonder, ‘Why such a big difference in treatment and judgment?,'" Halep wrote Friday on Instagram.By Associated Press Nov 29, 2024
Top 5 Stats of the YearStat of the Year, No. 1: Novak Djokovic completes tennis at the Paris OlympicsWe’ve been counting down our Top 5 Stats of the Year, and we’re at No. 1. Fittingly, it’s about the No. 1 of all No. 1s.By John Berkok Nov 29, 2024
SocialAfter 'personal reckoning,' Caroline Garcia says she wants to find 'joy' on the court in 2025Following up a lengthy social media post from September where she criticized her own "toxic mindset," Garcia wants to do the rest of her career her way.By Baseline Staff Nov 28, 2024
Anti-Doping & CorruptionIga Swiatek was provisionally suspended during Asian swing for failing August drug testThe five-time major winner will serve the eight days remaining on the one-month ban now, after showing her test result came inadvertently from contaminated melatonin.By Associated Press Nov 28, 2024
Ex-French Open champ Yannick Noah taking charge of French para tennisYannick Noah has been appointed as the new head of France’s para tennis from next yearBy Associated Press Nov 28, 2024
Top 5 Stats of the YearStat of the Year, No. 2: Carlos Alcaraz’s historic three-surface Grand Slam sweepToday on our Top 5 Stats of the Year countdown, an ATP star wins majors on every surface in record time.By John Berkok Nov 28, 2024
SocialJuan Martin del Potro opens up on injury anguish: 'A never-ending nightmare'As he gets ready to play Novak Djokovic in an exhibition to "say goodbye" this week, the Argentine is lifting the lid on just how much his career-ending knee problem has disrupted his life.By Baseline Staff Nov 27, 2024
SocialIn France, Lacoste unveils video game-inspired tennis court in Daniil Medvedev's honorMedvedev's apparel sponsor teamed with the National Sports Agency of France to dedicate a hard court to Medvedev in Grasse, north of Cannes.By Baseline Staff Nov 27, 2024
2024 ATP TakeawaysCan Novak Djokovic earn a 25th Grand Slam singles title in 2025?As Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the next generation of stars become more difficult to beat, the 37-year-old veteran will have to work even harder in the season to come.By Joel Drucker Nov 27, 2024
Top 5 Stats of the YearStat of the Year, No. 3: Iga Swiatek’s top-seeded three-peat at Roland GarrosThis week we’re counting down our top five stats of the year. Today, talk about performing under pressure…By John Berkok Nov 27, 2024