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Few events in the sporting world evoke the passion, energy and drama of the US Open Tennis Championship. As the fourth and final Grand Slam of the annual tennis calendar, it celebrates the sport’s evolution. Shaped by monumental moments, iconic players and a spirit of innovation that continues to set

Few tennis players divide public opinion in the same way as Nick Kyrgios. A genius to many fans, his fiery temperament has prevented him from reaching his full potential in the minds of others. The 30-year-old Australian has behaved with a confrontational demeanour during matches for much of his career,

One of the most famous fixtures on the international circuit, Wimbledon is the world’s oldest tennis championship, dating back to 1877. Attracting around 500,000 spectators, the 14 day tournament welcomed a record breaking 532,651 people in 2023. Television coverage of the 2024 event was streamed more than 50 million times

A blend of tradition and sportsmanship that goes beyond rules, tennis etiquette is about respect and positive court behaviour. A sport rich in heritage and steeped in history, tennis has always commanded a certain respect between players since the beginning of the modern game in 12th century France. © wavebreakmedia

Tennis is an increasingly popular sport in the UK, with the number of people playing having rocketed to a record 5.6 million adults, according to data from Sport England. Almost 900,000 adults play at least twice a month (up from just 755,000 in 2019), while other casual players enjoy a

Many records in tennis have been achieved and broken by male and female players over the years, including some less well-known ones that fans may not even be aware of. Some of the greatest records of all time have been set during the Open Era of tennis, which began in

January has been an exciting month for the world of tennis, with Novak Djokovic enjoying a winning run at the Australian Open, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final to reach the last four. The 37-year-old Serb, a former world number one, was in such great form that it looked like

Tennis stadium designers must strike a balance between having a venue big enough to hold a large crowd while ensuring all spectators have a good view of the action. Many fans have experienced the buzz that a capacity stadium can create during an exciting match – but if you’re sitting

Tennis has been around for at least 1,300 years and possibly longer, with an estimated 106 million people worldwide playing today, which is an increase of 25% in just five years. Out of 199 nations polled, Britain is leading the way in the evolution of tennis, boasting the highest percentage