Tennis

7:47 AM ET Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios once again showed his compassionate side on Monday, pledging to help hungry people and drop off food at the doorstep for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Kyrgios, who was placed on probation by the governing body of men’s tennis over his on-court behaviour last year,

6:41 PM ET Associated Press The U.S. Tennis Association on Friday said its best not to play the sport right now because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a posting on its website, the USTA called it “in the best interest of society to take a collective pause” from tennis. The statement from the organization that

1:18 PM ET Wimbledon, tennis’ premier summer event, was canceled on Wednesday for the first time since World War II, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Britain imposed a nationwide lockdown just over a week ago, and the All England Club announced after a two-day emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as “The

11:05 AM ET Simon Cambers The Wimbledon Championships for this year have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Club confirmed in a statement Wednesday. Wimbledon had been scheduled to be played between June 29 and July 12. Though the All England Club considered a number of alternatives, including postponement, it decided

11:31 AM ET There will be no riveting drama or heroics at Wimbledon in 2020, as All England Club officials canceled the most legendary tennis tournament of the year, making the announcement on Wednesday. The decision was made after weeks of deliberations amid the coronavirus pandemic that has put the entire sports world on hold.

1:39 PM ET ESPN News Services Former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe said in a video posted on social media that he tested positive for the coronavirus. McEnroe, younger brother of eight-time major champion John McEnroe, said he took a drive-through test in Westchester County, New York, after developing what he called “minor symptoms”

5:49 AM ET The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said on Tuesday it is working to boost players’ earnings when the sport resumes and may extend the 2020 season. The season was suspended in early March due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving players in the lowest tiers without any opportunity to earn a livelihood. 2 Related

7:42 PM ET Roger Federer put on a show for tennis fans via Twitter on Monday, proving the living legend hasn’t lost his touch as the ATP Tour has ground to a halt. He posted a video showing him executing trick shots against a wall in the snow. Making sure I still remember how to

8:17 PM ET ESPN News Services The site of the US Open tennis tournament in New York is going to be used for 350 temporary hospital beds and to prepare food packages during the coronavirus pandemic. 2 Related U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier says an area that houses indoor courts at the Billie Jean

5:00 PM ET Associated Press MADRID — Athletes and musicians took part in an online global music festival organized by La Liga that raised more than €500,000 ($552,000) on Saturday for the fight against the coronavirus. Barcelona’s Gerard Pique, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos and tennis star Rafael Nadal were among those who participated in the

1:20 PM ET Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is disappointed that the Olympics in her native Japan were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, but she supports the decision to delay the Summer Games to 2021. In a posting Saturday on social media, she said she’s “been thinking about how

Mar 26, 2020 Editor’s note: This story originally ran in 2018 to mark the 10th anniversary of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal‘s epic 2008 final. Here’s a look at the match some believe is the greatest ever played. This story has been updated for this year. It has been 12 years since Roger Federer and

3:29 PM ET ESPN.com staff Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal rank Nos. 1 and 2 in men’s tennis history with 20 and 19 Grand Slam singles titles, respectively. Thankfully for the sports world, they’ve given us some of the best matches we’ve seen over the past two decades. Beginning at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday,

6:00 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPNW Writer Like so many people around the world right now, Serena Williams is spending the next few weeks in solitude with her family, as the tennis world is on hiatus through at least June 7 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But when the season does ultimately resume, we know the

6:00 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information As Serena Williams and the rest of the tennis world are on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN2 will present a 12-hour programming marathon on Friday, highlighting several of Williams’ championship victories over the past two decades. The marathon slate will feature six marquee championship matchups —

Mar 26, 2020 ESPN.com staff Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her 25-year career, the most by any man or woman in the Open era. She is one major championship away from tying Margaret Court’s overall record. So let’s relive some of her greatest hits. Beginning at 6 p.m. ET on

12:50 PM ET Simon Cambers Wimbledon is set to decide by the end of April whether this year’s championships will take place as scheduled, a source told ESPN on Wednesday. While officially the All England Club is still planning for the existing June 29-July 12 dates, it is considering a number of contingency plans, as

12:50 PM ET Simon Cambers Wimbledon will decide next week whether to go ahead with this year’s championships as planned or cancel them due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement Wednesday, the All England Club suggested cancellation is more likely than postponement, should it decide it can’t hold the event as scheduled between June