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, a Grand Slam ticketing conundrum, a new title winner with a signature shot and a loophole that might need to be closed. If you’d like to follow our fanta ...
Renee Richards is the only openly transgender player in tennis history. A new biography explores Richards' legacy and debate around trans athletes.
Taylor Fritz has earned a unique epithet from tennis legend Andre Agassi due to his ability to move past both success and failure with ease. Ahead of his campaign at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, Fritz shared his thoughts on the eight-time Grand Slam champion’s assessment and opened up about the mindse ...
Ben Shelton and his girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, are making the most of their overlapping schedules in Washington, D. C.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have reignited the debate over the ATP Masters 1000 calendar after withdrawing from the 2026 Canadian Open. With Carlos Alcaraz also ruled out due to his wrist injury, the tournament will be missing three of the sport’s biggest stars when Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, F ...
