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World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open

World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open

World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open

Fresh off her historic DC Open victory, 21-year-old world No. 20 Alex Eala — the first Filipino to win a WTA title — is the player to know ahead of this week’s National Bank Open. From her meteoric rise to her powerful ball-striking, here’s why Eala’s been called the most exciting player on the WTA tour.

August 05, 2026

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam

French Open emotions, drama, and temperatures have reached new heights as the European heatwave rages on. The women’s bracket has mostly kept it cool and played out as expected, but the men’s field is suddenly wide open.

Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open

Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open

Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open

Between the protests, the heat wave, and Naomi Osaka’s couture, there’s almost too much to keep up with at the French Open as the second round gets underway. Good thing we have you covered — allez.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

While you were almost certainly sleeping, tennis history was made in Melbourne during this weekend’s Australian Open finals. Here’s what you missed on Glee the signature blue hard courts of Rod Laver Arena.

February 02, 2026

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

With very few surprises along the way, the star-studded Australian Open finals are finally set, with the women’s title match tomorrow at 3:30 a.m. ET and the men’s Sunday at the same time. Stock up on coffee and read on for what to expect at Rod Laver Arena.

January 30, 2026

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

The only thing hotter than the temps Down Under is the on-court action — the Australian Open semis are officially set, complete with lots of chalk and a handful of surprises.

January 27, 2026

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

The Australian Open, the 100th tennis Grand Slam of the 21st century, begins Down Under on Sunday, aka tomorrow on this side of the world. With the tourney’s largest-ever prize pool (a cool $74.9M) up for grabs, here are the men’s and women’s players to know.

January 16, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

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Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

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September 08, 2025

In the face of one presidential distraction, this weekend belonged to the US Open stars, with repeat winners crowned in the grand finale at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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The week FIFA lost the plot

August 06, 2026

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The week FIFA lost the plot

The week FIFA lost the plot

There’s been some major drama going down at FIFA headquarters. Last week, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced a plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private equity firms — an announcement that was met with immediate backlash. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Alessandra Puccio explain why Infantino’s failed plan caused such a stir and detail the potential fallout from his latest bungle.

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Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

We’re serving up a Saturday newsletter because the US Open Women’s Final is today at 4 p.m. ET, a showdown between fierce world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and American No. 9 Amanda Anisimova.

September 06, 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

In a New York minute, US Open finals weekend has arrived, serving up some stacked showdowns. First up, the women’s doubles championship, pitting top-seeded duo Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková against No. 3 Erin Routliffe and Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski today at 12 p.m. ET.

September 05, 2025

Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

Let’s take a look at how reigning champ and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz are handling their US Open draws, plus the underdogs who just might shake things up.

September 03, 2025

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

We’re somehow already halfway through the US Open women’s singles quarter-finals (QFs), which means it’s time for a tourney status update. Here’s who’s putting the “hard” in hard courts at the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.

September 03, 2025

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

With the US Open just over two weeks away, tennis’ hard court season is in full swing. There are high-stakes tune-up tourneys everywhere you look as players prepare to compete for a whole lot of cash in Queens, NY.

August 08, 2025

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

There are plenty of scorching hot questions surrounding the Wimbledon grand finale weekend, with champs set to be crowned in the coming days. Grab an umbrella hat and some ice packs because the on-court heat has reached its boiling point.

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