Tennis

Coco Gauff cruises to second round of US Open, plus Naomi Osaka’s first-round ’fit

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Coco Gauff cruises to second round of US Open, plus Naomi Osaka’s first-round ’fit

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September 02, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Open

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Established in 1881, the US Open was originally only open to members of the U.S. National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA, now USTA) and began exclusively as a men’s singles and doubles tournament.

August 30, 2026

Coco Gauff wins Cincinnati Open, US Open up next

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The US Open, tennis’ final major of the season, is just around the corner. But first, the tune-up Cincinnati Open delivered history and a whole lot of momentum before the stars descend on the Big Apple. Time to serve up the highlights.

August 24, 2026

World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open

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Fresh off her historic DC Open victory, 21-year-old world No. 20 Alex Eala — the first Filipino to win a WTA title — is the player to know ahead of this week’s National Bank Open. From her meteoric rise to her powerful ball-striking, here’s why Eala’s been called the most exciting player on the WTA tour.

August 05, 2026

WTA releases new content series spotlighting athletes’ global connections to food and culture

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The WTA is embracing storytelling opportunities around its global (and highly-marketable) athletes. In May, the women’s tennis league debuted Style Unpacked, a docuseries that paired WTA athletes with world-class stylists. Last week, the WTA recalibrated that formula with WTA Tour Bites, an original series that tells personal stories through the lens of food.

June 30, 2026

Wimbledon engages NYC tennis fans with Barclays-sponsored activation

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Wimbledon will be here in two weeks — and by here, we also mean here in North America. The All England Club which hosts the UK’s Grand Slam is transforming Central Park’s Wollman Rink into an authentic grass tennis court, bringing a bit of the event’s unique magic to help win over the NYC audience.

June 16, 2026

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam

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French Open emotions, drama, and temperatures have reached new heights as the European heatwave rages on. The women’s bracket has mostly kept it cool and played out as expected, but the men’s field is suddenly wide open.

May 29, 2026

Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open

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Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open

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May 27, 2026

Between the protests, the heat wave, and Naomi Osaka’s couture, there’s almost too much to keep up with at the French Open as the second round gets underway. Good thing we have you covered — allez.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #587

A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

September 03, 2026

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A women’s sports history lesson: Venus & Serena Williams, the ultimate doubles duo

Today, The GIST of It is celebrating iconic women: Venus and Serena Williams are returning to doubles, playing together for the first time since 2022 at the iconic US Open. Plenty of folks know about the siblings’ tremendous singles success, but their doubles prowess is sometimes an afterthought. In honor of their return to the court, today’s One Big Story is a women’s sports history lesson on one of the greatest tennis teams to ever take the court.