US Open

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.

Naomi Osaka's US Open Look Is Giving Goth Lolita Chic — Shop the Aesthetic

Aug 28, 2024

Naomi Osaka's US Open Look Is Giving Goth Lolita Chic — Shop the Aesthetic

The intersection between fashion and tennis has been a long and storied one.

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

Aug 28, 2024

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

It happens every summer like clockwork.

Naomi Osaka Shares Her Must Haves: From Cozy Slippers to Byredo Incense

Aug 26, 2024

Naomi Osaka Shares Her Must Haves: From Cozy Slippers to Byredo Incense

Twelve years into her public career, and it still feels like Naomi Osaka is just getting started.

How to Improve the Honey Deuce? Turn It Into a Slushy

Aug 26, 2024

How to Improve the Honey Deuce? Turn It Into a Slushy

As much as I wish I could be in the stands with all the celebrities every year to see legendary athletes like Naomi Osaka play their hearts out at the US Open, attending a two-week tennis tournament in New York City isn't usually in the cards for me.

Coco Gauff's Must Haves: From a Fruit Smoothie to a Squishmallow

Aug 26, 2024

Coco Gauff's Must Haves: From a Fruit Smoothie to a Squishmallow

After competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, 20-year-old tennis pro, Coco Gauff — now ranked the No. 2 player in the world — is already setting her sights on another competition: the 2024 US Open, which kicks off today and serves as a homecoming for the superstar athlete, who won the women's singles tennis title at the 2023 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).

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.

What Does "Ad" Mean in Tennis?

Mar 15, 2024

What Does "Ad" Mean in Tennis?

Don't come at us, tennis devotees — but the racquet sport's scoring system is kind of inexplicable.

How Does Tennis Scoring Work, Exactly? Here's a Primer

Mar 6, 2024

How Does Tennis Scoring Work, Exactly? Here's a Primer

Watching a professional tennis match can be thrilling, especially one amongst the greats.