Tennis

Hebrew cheers in Queens: Israeli teen Dan Brand makes his mark at US Open juniors

For Brand, ranked No. 20 in the world in the International Tennis Federation junior rankings after recently climbing three spots, it was an important victory on a very big stage.

 ISRAELI TEEN Dan Brand overcame a difficult opening set late Sunday to defeat Australia’s Daniel Jovanovski in his US Open junior debut, turning Court 8 into a small celebration of Israeli tennis.
 US Open Israeli tennis story by Howard Blas on Page 8 – 2 pictures – One of Israeli wheelchair tennis champion Guy Sasson.

From Grand Slam glory to the next generation of Israeli tennis players

DAN BRAND on the court, Israel championship 2025.

Dan Brand emerges as Israel's next tennis hope after a breakthrough year on world stage

GUY SASSON proudly waves the Israeli flag after winning the bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris; illustrative

2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe


Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again, citing health risks

A source close to Djokovic's team confirmed that he is considering the decision and weighing his options.

 Novak Djokovic.

Pranksters hijack Djokovic's virtual court hearing to stream music and porn

"Porn: the one thing this whole Djokovic saga had been missing," News Corp's head of digital sport, Emily Benammar, said in a tweet.

Djokovic

Tennis star Djokovic out of Australia detention, still faces deportation threat

Djokovic, 34, was released from Australian immigration detention, but may still be facing deportation following protests about him being granted medical exemption COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Tennis - Official Presentation of ATP Team Competition - The O2, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Novak Djokovic during a press conference

Djokovic tells court he was cleared to enter Australia after COVID-19

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday after his visa was cancelled.

Djokovic

Australia cancels Djokovic's visa, denies him entry

Djokovic, seeking a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam win at the Australian Open, was seemingly granted a medical exemption from vaccine requirements – though he was subsequently denied entry.

Tennis - Official Presentation of ATP Team Competition - The O2, London, Britain - November 15, 2018 Novak Djokovic during a press conference

China tennis star Peng denies that she made accusation of sexual assault

Peng's well-being became a matter of concern among the global tennis community and rights groups when she appeared to allege that former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

China's Peng Shuai in action during a tennis match against Japan's Nao Hibino, January 21, 2020.

Diego Schwartzman and Jewish indoor soccer star win 2 of Argentina’s top sport awards

Last year, Schwartzman became one of the top 10 men’s tennis players in the world. He is currently still the world’s best Jewish tennis player, now ranked No. 13.

ARGENTINE JEW Diego Schwartzman battled hard against Rafael Nadal in the US Open

Diego Schwartzman honored by Jewish sports club where he got his start

Schwartzman, currently ranked 13th in the world, was on hand at the ceremony as the Hacoaj sport club opened a new building and tennis lounge at what is one of the region's biggest tennis venues.

 Diego Schwartzman and his father Ricardo pose for photos during the inauguration of a new tennis complex named in the tennis star's honor in Tigre, Argentina, Dec. 11, 2021.

Where is Zhang Gaoli, the Chinese politician accused by tennis star Peng?

Zhang Gaoli, who turns 75 this month, was accused by the former Olympian in a Nov. 2 social media post of coercing her into sex three years ago.

 Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli delivers a speech on the Plenary Session of High-Level Dialogue, at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China May 14, 2017.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official -IOC

International concerns were raised following a nearly three-week public absence by tennis star Peng Shaui, after she alleged that a former senior Chinese official sexually assaulted her.

 Peng of China gestures in her match against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.