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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are playing the best tennis we’ve ever seen

For 20 years, professional men’s tennis was a relatively simple calculation. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, or Rafael Nadal would win every major tournament with the occasional random interloper. But ...
The New York Times

Drop shots in tennis go from eccentric to essential, with some help from Carlos Alcaraz

ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — When it happens, a hush descends over the tennis court. There’s a split second in which the crowd realizes that the rhythm of the point has been irrevocably altered. A tennis ...
The New York Times

French Open takeaways: Two thrilling finals, the best shots and the funniest moments

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the French Open concluded with two incredible finals.
WTA

Vote: What was the best shot of the week in Beijing?

We've curated our five favorite shots from the week that was in Beijing. What do you think was the best shot of the week at the China Open? Check out the shots and vote for your No. 1 pick. The Asian ...