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Daniil Medvedev
FAULT

Tennis Star Booted From Match After Hitting Fan With Ball

The world No. 5 accidentally struck a spectator in the eye with a ball.

Martha McHardy

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts to Andrey Rublev of Russia during the Men's Singles Quarterfinal match on day nine of the Cincinnati Open 2025 at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
RETCH POINT

Tennis Champ Throws Up in Historic U.S. Open Defeat

Carlos Alcaraz went into his final set against Ben Shelton feeling a little under the weather.

Will Neal

Aryna Sabalenka talks during a press conference at the 2026 French Open.
TESTY EXCHANGE

Top Tennis Star Torches Reporter Over Partying Question

Aryna Sabalenka tore into a reporter for suggesting she was partying instead of training ahead of the U.S. Open.

Reagin von Lehe

Carlos Alcaraz fist pumps after winning his Men's Singles match on Day Four of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Flushing, NY.
PUMPING THE BRAKES

Carlos Alcaraz Makes Shocking Reveal About His Tennis Future

The 23-year-old superstar says he may skip future tournaments to rest his body.

Lauren Hartley

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Thea Frodin of the United States in action against Ui Su Jeong of South Korea during the Girl's Singles first round match on Day Six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
LIFE IMITATES ART

Serena Williams’ Movie Body Double to Make U.S. Open Debut

Thea Frodin, 17, will make her Grand Slam debut.

Martha McHardy

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Mariano Navone of Argentina during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
GAME, SET, AND MATCH

Tennis Champ Breaks Down in Tears in Stunning Defeat

Novak Djokovic suffered cramps and vomited during his first-round Grand Slam loss in 20 years.

Ewan Palmer

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios
FAULT

Tennis Star Tests Positive for Cocaine

The former Wimbledon finalist admitted making a “huge mistake.”

Isabel van Brugen

Novak Djokovic reacts against Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) in the Gentlemen's Singles Final on day fourteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2024. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
SCARY SPELL

Tennis Champ Reveals Health Issue After On-Court Scare

The formerly No. 1-ranked player was brought to his knees during Saturday’s humid match.

Fiona O'Reilly

A photo illustration of Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and Anya Taylor-Joy for the Obsessed podcast.
GOT YOUR BACK

Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor doesn’t think the First Amendment should “protect a--holes.”

Dana Herrnstadt

Former Spanish tennis player Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (L) and her now ex-husband Josep Santacana in 2012.
BREAK POINT

Tennis Icon Reveals She’s Broke After $60M ‘Betrayal’

The athlete says her ex-husband wasn’t who she thought he was.

Lauren Hartley

CoCo Vandeweghe in a blue tennis dress with her racket in 2017 (left); Vandeweghe makes a peace sign from her hospital bed in 2026 (right).
SMASH MOUTH?

Tennis Star Hospitalized After Falling En Route to Wimbledon

The 34-year-old athlete shared photos of her injuries and emergency medical care following the painful tumble.

Muskaan Arshad

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