Edition: U.S. / Global

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Tennis

Open Editor's Picks
From Ashe to Williams, Rackets of U.S. Open Champions

The evolution of the tennis racket from wood to graphite has helped transform the sport into a game of power and spin.

Weary of Pro Tennis Delays? Cry Into the Towel

Players are increasingly toweling off in between points, which Roger Federer likened to “a security blanket” but which some have criticized as a time-wasting tactic.

Strokes of Genius: The Best of the Men

In a poll of leading coaches, players and analysts on the best strokes in men's tennis, the usual suspects were all there, but so were some outsiders.

Strokes of Genius: The Best of the Women

In a survey of the best strokes in contemporary women's tennis, Serena Williams remains in a class of her own.

Eugenie Bouchard Could Be Tennis’s Next Big Shot

After years grinding on the junior circuit, the 20-year-old is poised to be one of the sport’s next big stars. Now she just needs that breakthrough win.

The One-Handed Backhand Has All but Disappeared

But the Swiss winner of the Australian Open, Stan Wawrinka, may be the man to save it.

Sounds of Exertion

The primal screams of the players at the United States Open have become an inescapable part of the tournament’s soundtrack.

Open Preview
A Preview of the U.S. Open

All eyes will be on Serena Williams and Roger Federer at this year’s United States Open.

Tennis, Anywhere?

The United States has an estimated 250,000 tennis courts, and in such a big and sprawling country, a few of those courts are going to end up in unusual places. We highlight a few of them here.

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