Coverage of the pro game, tips and instructions, plus the latest gear.

The One and Only Open

Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels

Aces & Faults • Tennis enjoyed a huge comeback in New York, where moms and matches ruled the headlines

Five Minutes With… Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep

The Serena Slam • Scenes from Queens during a surreal US Open, where Williams’ presence was as important as ever

TEN YEARS AND ONE CHILD AFTER SHE REACHED TWO MAJOR FINALS, THIS MOTHER REACHED, AND WON, ANOTHER

OPENING THE DOOR • Dominic Thiem’s US Open win may not have signaled a changing of the men’s guard, but could it lead to a new, more egalitarian era in tennis?

VIKA SHIFTS GEARS • What did it take for Victoria Azarenka to regain her blistering, title-contending form? A crisis in confidence, personal turmoil, a global pandemic — and, amidst it all, a positive outlook

DISTANCE LEARNING • On-court lessons you can use from the two-time Grand Slam champion, and three-time US Open runner-up

A GOOD SWEAT • IS THE END OF TOWELI FETCHING DUTY FOR BALL KIDS A WIN FOR TENNIS? IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ASK.

TENNIS GOES ELECTRONIC • Now that automated line calling has succeeded at a Grand Slam, is there any reason why the sport shouldn’t adopt it everywhere?

TENNIS’ LESSONS LEARNED • The return of the pro game should be celebrated, but as the US OPEN showed, there’s still so much work left to do

Talking a Good Game • With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs?

WATCH + LEARN • How your tennis viewing can help your tennis playing

Progress, Not Perfection • Cutting yourself some slack may seem counter-intuitive to achievement, but it’s the only way to reach your lofty goals

The Most Overlooked Performance Killer in Tennis • Let’s start at the bottom: The finest forehand means nothing without a healthy ankle

Denis Shapovalov’s Backhand • The flashy Canadian’s flexibility helps him hit a heavy and aggressive one-hander

Policy Return Part 5 / Doubles • Adding two more players adds an extra degree of difficulty to returning

A Perfect Blend • This assortment of new gear will appeal to every aspect of your game

Redemption is Making the Right Line Call • A former college coach takes on the sport’s sinners

Monumental Shift • Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe wants to bring her husband’s statue, and his legacy, back to his Richmond community