Tennis

Arthur Ashe: A lifetime of service

Thirty years after his death, his impact on tennis, Black culture and human rights activism still resonates

Ben Shelton is adding his name to America’s Black tennis talent to watch

Among the successful Black Americans at the Australian Open, the 20-year-old son of a former professional has made the most surprising run

Serena Williams’ retirement is a platform, not a loss, for Black tennis’ next generation

Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff are proof the diversity of the game will continue

Serena Williams and tennis’ challenge of maintaining her momentum

For 25 years, Williams helped make the sport’s audience and participation more diverse. How does the sport capitalize on them after her retirement?

And the Know: Serena Williams & the rich history of Black tennis

The record holder for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era stands on the shoulders of giants

With the pressure off, Serena Williams can enjoy being herself

‘I have absolutely nothing to lose,’ she says after upsetting No. 2 Kontaveit

Serena Williams is showing she can still compete as well as anyone in tennis

The legend may be in the final stage of her career, but her skills and the topsy-turvy state of women’s tennis have kept the door open for more history

Basketball has Spike Lee. Who will be the great cinematic auteur of tennis?

Serena and tennis deserve their own ‘He Got Game.’ They don’t have one — yet.

Fans come out in force for Serena Williams’ opening-round victory at the US Open

Witnessing the straight-sets win was a pilgrimage and homage: ‘When I found out this was going to be her last tournament, I absolutely had to come out’