Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just appear on the tennis scene—she built her career from scratch in a city known for its tough conditions and unshaken passion for sports. Born in Minsk, Belarus, in 1998, she grew up around a culture that values competition, discipline, and emotional strength, especially in
Hailey Baptiste’s tennis career began in Washington D. C. , a city not always known for producing top tennis talent. Instead of private clubs or elite programs, her early training came from local community initiatives designed to help kids who couldn’t easily afford the sport. By age four, she was a
Elena Rybakina’s rise in tennis is a story of ambition, opportunity, and identity. Born in Moscow to a Russian family, she spent her early years on Russian soil, swinging tennis rackets and dreaming of professional glory. But her path to stardom didn’t follow a straight line—instead, it took a sharp
Howard Fendrich spent over three decades turning sports events into vivid stories. His work wasn't just about scores or stats—it was about the moments in between. From tennis courts to Olympic arenas to ski slopes, he found the human side of competition. Tennis legends like Roger Federer saw him as
Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish star who won the Australian Open and has claimed two Wimbledon titles, will miss next month’s grass‑court Grand Slam because a wrist injury from the Barcelona Open is still hurting him. The same injury also forced him to skip this week’s French Open, ending a streak
Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get
Bella Jacobs kept the ball flying, tossing a flawless no‑hitter in her second consecutive start as Sycamore shut out Prairie Ridge, 4–0. The win came in a playoff warm‑up where both teams earned top seeds and first‑round byes, though they play in separate supersections this year. After a five‑inning
Jannik Sinner has ended a 50‑year wait for an Italian male champion at the Rome Masters, beating Casper Ruud two sets to love on clay. The win also makes him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to claim every Masters 1000 title. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is nearly unbeatable
Joao Fonseca is turning heads on the tennis world, but he keeps his eye on the real goal: steady growth. He started his season in Rome against Hamad Medjedovic, ranked 27th in the world and the youngest Top‑30 player. Despite the buzz around him, Fonseca says his confidence comes from feeling health
Lilah Zaskowski first made headlines as a freshman in Michigan’s Division 3 girls tennis state finals, finishing second in the top singles category against a seasoned opponent. That early experience set the stage for her growth into one of Forest Hills Eastern’s key players, now ranked tenth in the
