A hundred years after Paris last hosted the Games, when 135 women and 2,954 men competed, the 2024 Olympics will be the first to feature an equal distribution of quota places between female and male athletes. This historic milestone is the result of a century of relentless advocacy and struggle for gender equality in sports ..read more

Coco Gauff will be the U.S. female flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, making her the youngest American to ever hold this honor. At 20 years old, Gauff joins LeBron James, the male flag bearer, and becomes the first tennis player to carry the U.S. flag at an opening or closing ceremony. Chosen by a vote from fellow U.S. Olympic team members, Gauff managed to contain her excitement and deep emotions, saying: “I’m not gonna cry. I’m OK.” Gauff will surpass Cindy Nelson, an Alpine skier from the 1976 Winter Games, as the youngest U.S. flag bearer for an opening ceremony. Addition ..read more

Generation 2008 is making its mark on the WTA Tour, as Laura Samson becomes the first women’s tennis player born that year to record a main-draw match win. The Czech prodigy dropped just two games in her first-round victory over qualifier Tara Wurth at the Livesport Prague Open on Monday. Laura Samson Reflecting on her previous season, Samson shared her thoughts on Instagram in December: “It was an incredible year in which i grew a lot in many ways. Thanks to everyone that helped me improve to get where I am now. One year ago I honestly didn’t expect myself to move forward this much and I’m so ..read more

Two and a half years after her painful breakup, former WTA world No. 4 Jelena Dokic shared a heartfelt Instagram post mourning the end of her nearly 19-year relationship with Tin Bikic. The retired Australian tennis player, who has faced numerous challenges in her life, expressed her deep sorrow and the profound impact of the breakup on her emotional well-being. Photo: Jelena Dokic’s Instagram In her latest Instagram post, Dokic shared a black-and-white photo of a male and female hands intertwined at a waist, accompanied by a raw and emotional caption. She began with a sobering reflection: “So ..read more

While recovering from a hamstring injury sustained at Wimbledon, Madison Keys is using her newfound free time to renovate her home and prepare her wedding outfits. The world No.14 Keys, one of five American WTA players ranked inside Top 15 this week, was forced to retire at 5-5 in the third set against eventual runner-up Jasmine Paolini during the fourth round of Wimbledon. The injury sustained in that match and her subsequent retirement marked one of Keys’ toughest moments on the court. Fortunately, her recovery is progressing well. She feels much better and shared in her latest Instagram up ..read more

As New York eagerly awaits the US Open, Citi Taste of Tennis will once again host an evening of exceptional cuisine, lively music, and socializing with tennis stars at Gotham Hall. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 7 PM to 10 PM. Venus Williams and John McEnroe at Citi Taste of Tennis in New York last year Guests will celebrate the return of tennis to New York by mingling with current players and legends, enjoying delicious food and signature cocktails, and dancing to DJ Irie’s music. Hosted by former player and current Tennis Channel commentator Prakash Amri ..read more

Tennis legends Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic were recently spotted taking a leisurely stroll through the picturesque streets of Kotor, Montenegro. Fans of the sport were thrilled to see these two icons together, enjoying the historic beauty and serene atmosphere of this coastal gem.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by NASLOVNE STRANE 365 (@naslovnestrane365) Just a few days prior, Djokovic was seen relaxing on a yacht with his wife, Jelena, and their two children, son Stefan and daughter Tara. The family appeared to be enjoying the crystal-clear waters of the Ad ..read more

Just as Simona Halep returned to tennis following a lengthy doping ban, the former world No. 1 sustained a knee injury in mid-May, and the rehab process is taking longer than hoped for. In her latest update, the Romanian tennis star informed her fans that she’ll stay out of competition for a while. Simona Halep at the 2024 Miami Open After an absence of more than 18 months due to a doping ban, Halep made her comeback at the Miami Open in March. The 32-year-old’s return was marked by a loss in the opening match to Paula Badosa. Playing her first match since the first-round exit at the Miami Ope ..read more

New York City was abuzz on Wednesday when tennis superstar Naomi Osaka was spotted filming a commercial for Maybelline. The four-time Grand Slam champion turned heads as she swung her Yonex racquet across a pedestrian crossing in Manhattan. Naomi Osaka ?? filming a commercial for Maybelline in Midtown, Manhattan ?? pic.twitter.com/52LH5U9tvJ — First Serve Tennis (@FirstServeTnnis) July 18, 2024 Starring in the commercial for the popular makeup company, Osaka rocked a tennis ensemble from Nike’s Paris collection — the navy version of the Nike Summer Paris Slam Tank paired with the Nike Paris ..read more

After a five-year absence from the WTA Tour, Lucie Safarova is set to make her return at the upcoming Livesport Prague Open. She will compete as a wildcard in singles qualifying and in doubles, teaming up with Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Since stepping away from professional tennis in 2019, the 2015 Roland Garros finalist has embraced new roles as the wife of former NHL hockey player Tomas Plekanec and mother to her two children: four-and-a-half-year-old daughter Leontynka and two-year-old son Oliver. Despite the demands of family life, her passion for tennis has remained unwavering. Now, she is r ..read more