Tennis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 3 Jess Pegula onto US Open semis

NY’s hottest club is Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the US Open quarter-finals (QF) wrapping up today following yesterday’s blockbuster matches.

September 09, 2026

World No. 4 Coco Gauff, No. 18 Alex Eala advance to third round of US Open

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September 03, 2026

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 engages NYC tennis fans with Barclays-sponsored activation

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June 16, 2026

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.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #590

Alex Ovechkin’s concerning relationship with Vladimir Putin

September 17, 2026

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Alex Ovechkin’s concerning relationship with Vladimir Putin

Today is Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s 41st birthday. It’s also the first day of training camp ahead of his 22nd and perhaps final season in the NHL, which should be cause for celebration as one of the league’s all-time greats. However, on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail Ovi’s relationship with Russian president Vladimir Putin, inspired by the hockey player's recent ad endorsing Putin’s party ahead of parliamentary elections.