Nick Kyrgios Comes to Wimbledon to ‘Chill Out’ and Gets Hot Instead

He hadn’t competed since the Australian Open, and hadn’t left his country since March 2020, but he impressed in a tireless five-set victory that stretched over two days.

Naomi Osaka Is Talking to the Media Again, but on Her Own Terms

The tennis superstar is guest-editing Racquet magazine and has written a cover essay for Time. What’s left for traditional sports journalism?

Roger Federer’s Gift to Tennis: A Shot That Players Love to Hit

The squash shot may be a last-resort play, but it’s fun to unleash and spectacular to watch. Federer made it his own, but many other players, especially women, are adopting it.

Danielle Lao Gets Back to Wimbledon, and Makes the Most of It

Lao still lives at home in California with her parents to save money, but will be on Court 17 on Monday after qualifying for the Grand Slam tournament for the first time at age 30.

Future Tennis Stars Get an Early Start at the Junior Championships

The events often feature future stars, like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Denis Shapovalov. “I couldn’t believe the level of play,” one observer said.

Vaccines, Facebook, Miami: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

The Special Magic of Wimbledon Returns, Changes Included

The pandemic forced the tournament’s cancellation in 2020 and led to some changes this year, but much of its tradition is back.

Serena Williams Won’t Play at the Tokyo Olympics

A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Williams previously said that travel restrictions that might prevent her from taking her daughter to the Games would factor into her decision.

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon but Will Play in Tokyo Olympics

She had withdrawn from the French Open in May, citing mental health issues, and had said her playing calendar was undetermined.

Rafael Nadal Says He Will Skip Wimbledon and the Olympics

The Spanish star said a short turnaround between the French Open and Wimbledon did not allow enough time for his body to recover.

Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say

One of the most dominant players in tennis history, Navratilova was a cultural pioneer when the world wasn’t prepared for an outspoken lesbian. Finally, the world is catching up, and she’s still here.

Why the Grand Slam Tournaments Risked Playing Hardball With Naomi Osaka

Leaders in the game noted that Osaka’s decision to bypass news conferences came as major media organizations had been cutting back on tennis coverage for years, a troubling dynamic for a sport that battles for exposure.

Naomi Osaka Skips News Conference, Drawing Tennis Officials’ Ire

The heads of the Grand Slam events warned Osaka of escalating penalties, including default, if she continued to not “do press,” as she vowed she would not last week.

The Big Three Vie at the French Open, Each With His Own Motivation

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are all playing for history, and are almost guaranteed to meet on the way to the men’s final at Roland Garros.