Tennis

2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe

The United States leads all nations with 28 players earning direct entry into the main draw, split evenly between 14 women and 14 men.

GUY SASSON proudly waves the Israeli flag after winning the bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris; illustrative
Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States meet with Peyton Stearns of the United States and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, after their doubles match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center, August 17, 2026.

Williams sisters team up for first time in four years, lose in Cincinnati Open opening tennis match

PAMELA LAUFER-UKELES on the court

Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer

KAHAN SCHOLARSHIP recipients Maayan Laron, Amit Vales, Bar Shporen and Re'em Elkayam pose with Israel Tennis & Education Centers executives Eyal Taoz (left) and Yoni Erlich (right).

Kahan scholarships help Israeli tennis champions dream big


Djokovic tells court he was cleared to enter Australia after COVID-19

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday after his visa was cancelled.

Djokovic

Australia cancels Djokovic's visa, denies him entry

Djokovic, seeking a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam win at the Australian Open, was seemingly granted a medical exemption from vaccine requirements – though he was subsequently denied entry.

Tennis - Official Presentation of ATP Team Competition - The O2, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Novak Djokovic during a press conference

China tennis star Peng denies that she made accusation of sexual assault

Peng's well-being became a matter of concern among the global tennis community and rights groups when she appeared to allege that former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

China's Peng Shuai in action during a tennis match against Japan's Nao Hibino, January 21, 2020.

Diego Schwartzman and Jewish indoor soccer star win 2 of Argentina’s top sport awards

Last year, Schwartzman became one of the top 10 men’s tennis players in the world. He is currently still the world’s best Jewish tennis player, now ranked No. 13.

ARGENTINE JEW Diego Schwartzman battled hard against Rafael Nadal in the US Open

Diego Schwartzman honored by Jewish sports club where he got his start

Schwartzman, currently ranked 13th in the world, was on hand at the ceremony as the Hacoaj sport club opened a new building and tennis lounge at what is one of the region's biggest tennis venues.

 Diego Schwartzman and his father Ricardo pose for photos during the inauguration of a new tennis complex named in the tennis star's honor in Tigre, Argentina, Dec. 11, 2021.

Where is Zhang Gaoli, the Chinese politician accused by tennis star Peng?

Zhang Gaoli, who turns 75 this month, was accused by the former Olympian in a Nov. 2 social media post of coercing her into sex three years ago.

 Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli delivers a speech on the Plenary Session of High-Level Dialogue, at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China May 14, 2017.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official -IOC

International concerns were raised following a nearly three-week public absence by tennis star Peng Shaui, after she alleged that a former senior Chinese official sexually assaulted her.

 Peng of China gestures in her match against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

Tennis-Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Peng can be seen among guests at the Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Finals, dressed in a dark blue jacket and white trousers.

 Peng of China gestures in her match against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

E Street drummer raises money for Israeli tennis

Max Weinberg will perform at three fund-raising events for ITEC titled “Playing for Peace: Featuring Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.”

 MAX WEINBERG, drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band - helping out Israeli tennis.

Slinger to acquire fellow Israeli sports technology company PlaySight

"It has been an amazing journey with a great team, and I believe that Slinger is the right company to take our technology platform to new heights in tennis and our other key sports.”

 SLINGER HAS had a busy year with a number of acquisitions as it pivots itself to be a global leader across the sports technology field.