While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.

Dropped to No. 80 in the world, Stefanos Tsitsipas is enduring a tough 2026 season. Although the Greek earned his spot in the ...

Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here. Dimitrov's best match of the season – and in years – was the Miami semi when he outslugged Alcaraz. He hit through his backhand with astounding ...

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Four years ago, Ashleigh Barty stood on Rod Laver Arena as champion of the 2022 Australian Open, solidifying her legacy in Australian tennis and women's tennis as whole. It's ...

It might not be a new Ashleigh Barty in the 2022 season, but by all accounts it is certainly an improved one. The World No.1 is 10-0 on the season and into her third major final and first at the ...

Patrick Mouratoglou’s expertise in tennis is widely recognized, making him an exceptional source of advice for the sport. He spent a long stretch with Serena Williams and more recently parted ways ...