Ana Ivanovic's legacy far more than a one-hit wonder
Perhaps Ana Ivanovic never lived up to the expectations that came after winning the 2008 French Open title, but it doesn't mean she's a player we will soon forget.
Perhaps Ana Ivanovic never lived up to the expectations that came after winning the 2008 French Open title, but it doesn't mean she's a player we will soon forget.
Andy Murray ended a triumphant 2016 in defeat, beaten for the first time by David Goffin in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Citing health setbacks as the main reason, former No. 1 player Ana Ivanovic, 29, announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday.
Roger Federer says he hopes to play at least two or three more years and that retirement isn't part of his thought process.
A spokesperson says Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian popped the question to Serena Williams while they were vacationing in Rome.
Petra Kvitova's recovery from surgery on her left hand is going well after a knife-wielding intruder attacked her.
Madison Keys had a "very short" procedure on her wrist in October and will not play in the Australian Open. On the men's side, Juan Martin del Potro also will sit out the year's first major.
World No. 1 Andy Murray is to be knighted in the New Year's honours list for his services to tennis and charity.
Stanislas Wawrinka says he has no issue with Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open despite the pair reportedly involved in a dressing room scuffle after 'that sledge' about his girlfriend.
Novak Djokovic made history, but Andy Murray ended up on top. Here are our top on-court stories of 2016.
There were so many notable off-court stories this season, that Nick Kyrgios' suspension did not even make the list.
So, what should we expect from Roger Federer this season? We, of course, won't know for a while, but we did get some insight after he streamed an entire practice session.
Like every season, there are some spectacular tennis shots, but there was something special about these doozies this players hit in 2016.
You know it's bad when you have to break out your "fetch me a roll of toilet paper" voice. That's what prompted Sam Weinman to talk to Sara Whalen Hess, Susan Lucci and more for "Win at Losing."
Tennis players from around the globe responded quickly after Petra Kvitova was injured by a knife-wielding attacker at her home Tuesday.
Two-time Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka welcomed a new addition to her family among good wishes from former and current players in the tennis community.
After a year in which the sports world was dominated by national anthem protests and equal-pay debates, Common and Serena Williams recently sat down for a candid conversation about fame, race and gender.
Her body, her boldness -- so many great moments, but we tried to narrow it down.
Part 1: 'I think in the beginning of this journey I was definitely misunderstood'
Part 2: 'I'm really proud to wear this color every single day of my life'
Part 3: 'I'm not asking you to like it. I like it. And I love me'
Part 4: 'I don't have fear'
Get used to this name because nothing seems to be in the way of future success for top-ranked junior Miomir Kecmanovic.
Rafael Nadal has added Carlos Moya to his coaching team, but is it the solution to get the 14-time Grand Slam winner back on track?
What do we make of Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams after their second-half declines in 2016? Truth is, we really don't know.
Who doesn't love an instant classic? Well, we have 10 of them in our 2016 matches of the season.
This year, we crowned champions and bid some farewell. Here are a few of the most iconic moments of 2016.
Dinara Safina jogs along the Hudson River and has a driver take her to her job on Coney Island. With no regrets, the former world No. 1 tennis player is launching a second career as a coach.
Looking for that "wow" moment? Just check out some of these shots Dustin Brown and Agnieszka Radwanska hit this season.
Maria Sharapova's shocking announcement that she tested positive for an illegal substance was only one of our 2016 disappointing moments.
Take a good look at today's tennis stars, and you'll see that nearly every one of them was involved in some sort of drama, if not turmoil, in 2016.
'He took the burden of race and wore it as a cloak of dignity.'
It wasn't long ago that Angelique Kerber found herself amid a large pack of players unable to make a permanent mark on tour. That all changed in 2016.
We know Nick Kyrgios is mercurial, if not volatile. But we've never really questioned his aspirations ... until now.
Australian and US Open champion Angelique Kerber is a 2016 IMPACT25 athlete. We asked International Tennis Hall of Fame member and ESPN commentator Pam Shriver to break down her breakout season.
Murray or Kerber? You could make a case for either to top our 2016 player of the year. So this winner is ...
The organisers are confident that player support and the novelty of the format will help the league survive despite financial pressures.
After a roller-coaster ride in 2016, Sania Mirza is hopeful of continuing her early success with new partner Barbora Strycova next season.
Inevitably, there's some coaching turnover, but the number of changes this offseason is baffling. Is it just an anomaly, or is something bigger going on?
There's something to be said about coaching stability. Look no further than the recent decisions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have made.
Breakthroughs for Milos Raonic and Madison Keys? A stumble by Andy Murray? Here are some bold predictions about the 2017 Australian Open, which will be here before you know it.
Comeback stories in sports are nothing new. But the one we're seeing from the Argentine tennis star is one to notice and appreciate.
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