Best Sports Role Models of All Time
They are worthy of adulation and emulation.
Worst Behaved Tennis Players in History
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Australia's Nick Kyrgios gestures during his third round men's singles match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas on day six of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Kirsty Wigglesworth
AP
Some of the best tennis players have been the worst behaved.
What's Wrong With Rooting for Jailed Tennis Star Boris Becker?
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Boris Becker will always be a champion. Now he has an opportunity to make a new kind of comeback after going to prison for bankruptcy fraud.
Most Wimbledon Singles Titles of All Time
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These are the greatest Wimbledon champions in the history of the All England Club.
Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michael Conroy
AP
Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.
Why Do People Hate Novak Djokovic?
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FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates toward the crowd after defeating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the men's singles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 11, 2021. The Australian government has denied No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic entry to defend his title in the year's first tennis major and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to the country's COVID-19 vaccination rules. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
Kirsty Wigglesworth
AP
The Serbian tennis superstar is one of the most polarizing figures in sports.
Best Gifts for Tennis Players Who Are Any Level
These are the perfect gifts for the tennis player in your life.
Novak Djokovic's Tennis Rackets and the Other Gear He Uses
Novak Djokovic endorses the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro and many other tennis products.
Tennis Rackets Used by the World's Top Pro Players
Nick Wass
AP Photo
Want to use the same tennis rackets as the pros?
Greatest U.S. Men's Tennis Players of All Time
Laurent Rebours
AP Photo
Americans used to rule the world in men's tennis.
How Naomi Osaka Became the Richest Female Athlete
Andy Brownbill
AP Photo
It didn't take long to become the $55 million woman.
Most Grand Slam Titles in Men's Tennis History
Nobody has won more majors than them.
Greatest Women's Tennis Players of All Time, Ranked
The game has had many great female players, pioneers and trailblazers, but only one gets the all-time top ranking.
Harshest Punishments in Sports History
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose.
John Swart
Associated Press
An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.
50 Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time
Men's tennis has produced a century’s worth of champions from all over the world. These are the best of the best.
Most Misunderstood Athletes in Sports History
It's time to set the record straight.
Greatest Tennis Shots of All Time
The best tennis strokes in history belong to a select group of men and women.
Who Is Coco Gauff?
The 15-year-old tennis phenom has a big dream — be the greatest of all time.
Steffi Graf vs. Serena Williams: Who's the GOAT?
The tennis legends are two of the game's all-time greats. But how do they match up against each other?
The Defining Moments of Tennis
The game has come a long way from the days of wood rackets, flannel pants and bustle skirts.
The Genius of John McEnroe
The famous bad boy isn't just a tennis legend. He's one of the most interesting characters in sports history.
Best Nonfiction Sports Books
These titles have defined the genre.
Championship Lessons From Dick Gould
Dick Gould led the Stanford men’s tennis program to 17 national championships and shares his insights on success.
Highest-Paid Tennis Players of All Time
Grand Slam wins aren’t the only way to a fortune — but they don't hurt.
Why Roger Federer Is the Greatest Champion in Any Sport
This ageless wonder continues to build on a legacy of excellence — on and off the tennis court.
Why Arthur Ashe Matters Now More Than Ever
Laurence Harris
AP Photo
The late tennis great transformed sports and society — and still is making an impact.
Why Serena Williams Is the GOAT of Women's Tennis
The best of the best.
Aaron Favila
AP Photo
The kid from Compton has done more than just amaze us on the tennis court.
Why Serena Williams Is the GOAT of Women's Tennis
The best of the best.
Aaron Favila
AP Photo
The kid from Compton has done more than just amaze us on the tennis court.
Greatest Tennis Rivalries of All Time, Ranked
These men and women changed the sport with their legendary duels.