Tennis

What Is a Walkover, and Why Have There Been So Many at the US Open?

Sep 6, 2024

What Is a Walkover, and Why Have There Been So Many at the US Open?

During US Open season, everyone's a tennis fan — and this year has given us plenty to talk about.

Everything to Know About Wheelchair Tennis

Sep 4, 2024

Everything to Know About Wheelchair Tennis

If you're one of the people who can't get enough tennis these days, you've likely been interested in the wheelchair tennis events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Taylor Swift Is Team Tennis Skirts — Shop Our Top Picks

Aug 27, 2024

Taylor Swift Is Team Tennis Skirts — Shop Our Top Picks

The tenniscore trend is so back (and only partially fueled by our ongoing "Challengers" obsession and the upcoming US Open).

How to Shop TikTok's Viral Tenniscore Trend For the US Open

Aug 26, 2024

How to Shop TikTok's Viral Tenniscore Trend For the US Open

Tennis fashion certainly isn't new to mainstream style, but this season, athletes and celebrities alike are helping to breathe new life into the trend (hi Zendaya).

Taylor Swift's Popularizing the Workout Dress — Here's Her Go-To, Plus 10 More

Aug 22, 2024

Taylor Swift's Popularizing the Workout Dress — Here's Her Go-To, Plus 10 More

I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a great workout in a dress.

What Is a Break Point in Tennis?

Jul 22, 2024

What Is a Break Point in Tennis?

Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you're not totally sure what's going on — but it's even more gripping when you're in the know.

Why Aren’t There More Women Umpires in Tennis?

Jul 22, 2024

Why Aren’t There More Women Umpires in Tennis?

It's common to think of Serena Williams or Naomi Osaka when it comes to people who have changed the game of tennis in profound ways.

What Is a Let in Tennis? A Pro Breaks Down the Call

Jul 19, 2024

What Is a Let in Tennis? A Pro Breaks Down the Call

Tennis is really having a moment right now (hello, tenniscore trend), but if you're not familiar with the sport, you may find yourself confused by some of the jargon used.

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Pickleball Right Now — Plus How to Start Playing

Jul 11, 2024

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Pickleball Right Now — Plus How to Start Playing

If you've previously ignored pickleball because of its funny name or the fact that your parents were the ones asking for pickleball gifts over the holidays, it's time to get properly acquainted.

Sloane Stephens Wants Every Tennis Player to Have the Choice to Freeze Their Eggs

Jun 17, 2024

Sloane Stephens Wants Every Tennis Player to Have the Choice to Freeze Their Eggs

With her off season fast approaching, Sloane Stephens is getting ready to freeze her eggs for the second time.

How Do You Win a Tiebreak in Tennis, Exactly?

Jun 17, 2024

How Do You Win a Tiebreak in Tennis, Exactly?

Right now, tennis — and its racquet-sport cousins, pickleball and padel — are having a moment.

What Is Padel? Here's a Primer on Pickleball's Sportier Cousin

Jun 6, 2024

What Is Padel? Here's a Primer on Pickleball's Sportier Cousin

If you like pickleball, you're going to love playing padel.