Tennis stars Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, and Victoria Azarenka prove motherhood and elite performance can coexist, returning to Grand Slam contention after maternity breaks.
Despite top-10 ATP rankings and consistent excellence, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils, Richard Gasquet, and Gilles Simon never claimed a Grand Slam title, enduring mockery from French media amid Big 3 dominance. A deep dive into a talented generation defined by sky-high expectations and brutal competition.
Tears, ovations, and farewells: the 2025 season will be remembered as the one of major exits. From Simona Halep to Richard Gasquet, including Petra Kvitova, many champions chose to close the chapter on their careers.
From the Yellow Ball to the Microphone, It's Just a Step Away. Freed from the constraints of the circuit, several former tennis players are launching podcasts to talk about their sport differently—and sometimes turn it into a very lucrative business.