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Venus Williams turns back the clock at the US Open

Tennis icon Venus Williams turned back the clock on Monday as she stepped onto the court at the US Open at the age of 45, some 28 years after reaching her first final in the competition.

The seven-times Grand Slam champion fell to a 6-3 2-6 6-1 defeat at the hands of the 11th seed,...

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Record $90m prize fund for the 2025 US Open Tennis

The US Open Tennis Tournament, which takes place in New York from 18th August to 7th September will offer a record $90 million in fees and prize money, a 20% increase over 2024.

The prize fund has been the same for men and women since 1973 - the US Open was the first Grand Slam event to offer financial parity - with the other three major tournaments following suit between 2001 and...

Joanie Melady using her Koalaa prosthetic and 'Joanie' tool

New tennis prosthetic changes the game for 9-year-old Joanie

Nine-year-old Joanie Melady, from South Oxfordshire, was one of the first people in the UK to receive a new type of prosthetic arm, thanks to an innovative project. Now her love for tennis is set to help children and adults just like her across the world to ace it on the courts.

Joanie, who lives with her mum, dad and sister, was born with a congenital limb difference meaning that...

The incredible story of Ora Washington

There have been many inspirational stories through the history of sport.

Ora Washington is someone who starred in two disciplines, an outstanding performer in both tennis and basketball.

Not only was she was a trailblazer for female sport in an era when just participating was frowned upon, Washington was also a black woman succeeding at a time of huge civil unrest in the...

Emma Raducanu to host tennis holiday clinic at Amilla Maldives this October

This October, rising star of British tennis, Emma Raducanu, will become the latest Major-winning tennis champion to share her skills and pro tips with guests at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences .

During her time on the private island resort in Baa Atoll, from 25 October – 2 November, the former US Open women’s singles champion will treat lucky Amilla guests to a 60-minute tennis...

LTA Wheelchair Tennis Initiative aims to uncover more budding talent

The LTA’s Wheelchair Tennis Initiative is set to arrive at Exeter Tennis Centre on Sunday, August 27, as the search for the next big stars of the game continues.

This initiative is part of the LTA’s Wheelchair Performance Pathway Talent Identification Programme, delivered by our Wheelchair Performance staff. These open days offer players the first opportunity to enter our Wheelchair...

Tennis stars dominate list of most influential sportswomen

Tennis players Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Sabina Mirza and Naomi Osaka dominate the top 10 list of most influential women in sport.

Renowned for their incredible sporting achievements, these influential women have also used their platforms to lead conversations around equal pay, mental health and open access to sport.

New research has revealed the world's most...

Emma out but there is hope for Heather

Wednesday was a tough day for Britain’s biggest stars on the Wimbledon stage.

US Open Champion Emma Raducanu was beaten by a powerful performance from France’s Caroline Garcia, while Andy Murray also bowed out of the men’s draw.

There is, however, hope on the horizon today, with Heather Watson just one game away from victory and day four will also see Katie Boulter take on...