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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, clinches career Grand Slam

While you were almost certainly sleeping, tennis history was made in Melbourne during this weekend’s Australian Open finals. Here’s what you missed on Glee the signature blue hard courts of Rod Laver Arena.

February 02, 2026

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to face No. 5 Elena Rybakina for third Australian Open title

With very few surprises along the way, the star-studded Australian Open finals are finally set, with the women’s title match tomorrow at 3:30 a.m. ET and the men’s Sunday at the same time. Stock up on coffee and read on for what to expect at Rod Laver Arena.

January 30, 2026

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semis, two wins from career Grand Slam

The only thing hotter than the temps Down Under is the on-court action — the Australian Open semis are officially set, complete with lots of chalk and a handful of surprises.

January 27, 2026

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz chasing career Grand Slams at Australian Open

The Australian Open, the 100th tennis Grand Slam of the 21st century, begins Down Under on Sunday, aka tomorrow on this side of the world. With the tourney’s largest-ever prize pool (a cool $74.9M) up for grabs, here are the men’s and women’s players to know.

January 16, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win 2025 US Open titles

In the face of one presidential distraction, this weekend belonged to the US Open stars, with repeat winners crowned in the grand finale at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

September 08, 2025

Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

Previewing the US Open Women's Final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova

We’re serving up a Saturday newsletter because the US Open Women’s Final is today at 4 p.m. ET, a showdown between fierce world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and American No. 9 Amanda Anisimova.

September 06, 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova competing in US Open final

In a New York minute, US Open finals weekend has arrived, serving up some stacked showdowns. First up, the women’s doubles championship, pitting top-seeded duo Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková against No. 3 Erin Routliffe and Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski today at 12 p.m. ET.

September 05, 2025

Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

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Who can stop world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open?

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September 03, 2025

Let’s take a look at how reigning champ and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz are handling their US Open draws, plus the underdogs who just might shake things up.

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Are you primed for the Madness?

March 19, 2026

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Are you primed for the Madness?

Are you primed for the Madness?

Lace up those dancing shoes. It’s time to boogie.

Men’s March Madness officially begins today, with the 64-team first round tipping off at 12:15 p.m. ET. Before the guys and gals hit the hardwood, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in with a Big Dance primer, spending this episode of The GIST of It talking about the top storylines in the men’s and women’s tourneys. Gimme gimme, shimmy shimmy.

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World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula books spot in second straight US Open semi

We’re somehow already halfway through the US Open women’s singles quarter-finals (QFs), which means it’s time for a tourney status update. Here’s who’s putting the “hard” in hard courts at the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.

September 03, 2025

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

Unseeded Victoria Mboko defeats Naomi Osaka to win Canadian Open

With the US Open just over two weeks away, tennis’ hard court season is in full swing. There are high-stakes tune-up tourneys everywhere you look as players prepare to compete for a whole lot of cash in Queens, NY.

August 08, 2025

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

Breaking down the final weekend at Wimbledon

There are plenty of scorching hot questions surrounding the Wimbledon grand finale weekend, with champs set to be crowned in the coming days. Grab an umbrella hat and some ice packs because the on-court heat has reached its boiling point.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka forces comeback to advance to Wimbledon semis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka forces comeback to advance to Wimbledon semis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka forces comeback to advance to Wimbledon semis

Forget champagne bottles — Wimbledon has been all about the tea, with piping hot stories steeped in drama across both the women’s and men’s singles competitions. Read on to fill your cup(pa) with all the latest.

The top storylines at Wimbledon 2025

The top storylines at Wimbledon 2025

The top storylines at Wimbledon 2025

And just like that, it’s time for tennis’ third Grand Slam of the year: Wimbledon, the white-clad, grass-court tournament. With first-round matches already underway, here are the key storylines surrounding the most prestigious major of the season.

Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz rally to win French Open titles

Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz rally to win French Open titles

Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz rally to win French Open titles

For the first time since 1984, the world No. 1 and No. 2 women’s and men’s tennis players reached the Roland-Garros final — and in both cases, the second-ranked athlete prevailed. Here’s how it all went down in Paris.

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