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


From the court to the runway: How the tennis trend Is taking over the fashion world

Tennis style has become one of the hottest trends in the fashion world in recent years, and the Swiss brand On is leading the revolution with a shoe collection in collaboration with Roger Federer.

 ON

Guy Sasson defends Roland Garros title, dedicates win to fallen soldier

Guy Sasson made history at Roland Garros, defending his Quad Singles title and winning doubles with Niels Vink, dedicating the emotional victory to fallen soldier Yoav Raver.

  ISRAEL'S GUY SASSON celebrates on the court after winning the Quad Wheelchair Singles Title at Roland Garros for the second straight year.

Former tennis star Boris Becker apologizes after citing SS member's claims about Hitler's survival

Becker's sharing of a post claiming Hitler fled to South America sparked criticism and accusations of promoting conspiracy myths.

 Former tennis star Boris Becker apologizes after citing SS member's claims about Hitler's survival.

How a tennis complex in Kiryat Shmona helps provide support to a rebuilding community

Tennis, along with other sports and recreational activities, may be a fun and friendly way to attract the youth, but the social and educational programs are a major underlying focus of the ITEC.

 The overgrowth in the ITEC in Kiryat Shmona.

Israel’s Davis Cup run ends as Germany clinches victory in Vilnius

Germany swept past Israel in the Davis Cup qualifiers, securing victory in Vilnius as Israel awaits its next opponent.

 Israel's and Germany's doubles teams shake hands after the Germans secured overall victory in the clash between the two nations on Saturday.

Three of the top five NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jewish athletes shine across sports this week, from the Australian Open to NHL trades and college basketball rankings.

 Jewish NCAA basketball coaches.

Israel Tennis pays tribute to Dr. Ian Froman

Dr. Froman's legacy, who passed away in 2024, continues to inspire tennis enthusiasts in Israel and young players who follow in his footsteps.

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.

'Israel out': Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Israeli tennis player's match

Glushko added that she is not allowed to play wearing a hostage pin, because the organizers said it's a political message. 

Israel’s No. 1 women's tennis player, Julia Glushko

Sweet, sweaty victory: Oliel clinches historic win against Ukraine

Yshai Oliel leads Israel to a landmark Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, breaking a 24-year losing streak.

 Yshai Oliel at the Davis Cup in Larnaca

Israeli tennis’s late founding father Froman to be saluted at Davis Cup clash vs Ukraine

Ian Froman played for Israel in Davis Cup and later captained the team before embarking on a huge project to found the Israel Tennis Centers organization that changed the face of the sport.

  IAN FROMAN, who passed away this week, speaks ahead of one of Israel’s Davis Cup ties