The day Roger Federer couldn't stop laughing at CNN correspondent's Spanish phrases
Roger Federer has had an illustrious career in tennis, filled with elegant play and love from around the world. But on one day in 2009, the 20-time grand slam winner couldn't stop laughing at former CNN Sport correspondent Pedro Pinto's Spanish.
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Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis. CNN's Patrick Snell looks back at the career of one of tennis' all time greats.
continue readingCarlos Alcaraz speaks with CNN after US Open win
After defeating Norwegian Casper Ruud in four sets to win the US Open title, Spain's 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz earned his first grand slam title with the win and will become the youngest world No. 1 in the history of the ATP rankings with the victory. CNN's Carolyn Manno speaks to Alcaraz following his big win at the US Open.
continue readingWorld No. 1 and US Open champion Iga Swiatek speaks to CNN
Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek defeated Ons Jabeur in straight sets in the US Open women's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It is her third career grand slam title, and her first outside of the French Open, which she won in 2020 and 2022. Carolyn Manno speaks to the 21-year-old phenom on her big win and more.
continue readingCNN interviewed Serena Williams when she was 9. Here's what she said
Already being called a sports prodigy, Serena Williams spoke to CNN about her tennis ambitions when she was just 9 years old. Here's what she had to say about her goal to be #1.
continue readingSee how Serena Williams became one of the all-time greats
Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring from tennis after the 2022 US Open. CNN's Christina MacFarlane looks at her journey from teen sensation to being one of the sport's all-time greats.
continue readingEverything you need to know (and more!) about pickleball
Ben Johns, the world's best pickleball player, walks CNN Sport's Carolyn Manno through the ins and outs of the growing sport, which has roots in tennis, ping pong and badminton.
continue readingElina Svitolina is on a 'mission' to help war-torn Ukraine
This month, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina became an ambassador of UNITED24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched U24 in the wake of the Russian invasion. The foundation is the main avenue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine's defense.
continue readingHow Serena Williams' former coach brought Simona Halep back from the brink of tennis retirement
Two-time grand slam winner Simona Halep and Serena Williams' long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou joined forces in April in a bid to resurrect the Romanian's career after an injury hit 2021 took the 30-year-old to the brink of retirement. CNN has been speaking exclusively to the duo on how Halep's love for the game has been rekindled.
continue readingCarlos Alcaraz to CNN: 'I'm playing unbelievable tennis'
2022 Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz talks to Don Riddell about winning the Masters 1000 event and having "a lot of nerves" during his winning run.
continue readingAustralian Open adds an extra day to stop matches going late into the night
The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours.
continue readingFifty years ago, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a historic "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match.
continue readingUS Open women's final: American Coco Gauff rallies to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in dramatic finish
Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women's singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women's US Open final.
continue readingNovak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win US Open men's final, extending his record grand slam titles to 24
Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the men's final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24.
continue readingCoco Gauff won her first career grand slam Saturday with a dramatic 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final.
continue readingUS Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton
Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton.
continue readingCoco Gauff 'can't really get upset' at climate protesters who caused 45-minute delay in her US Open semifinal
Coco Gauff said she couldn't "really get upset" with the climate protestors who caused a 45-minute delay in the middle of her US Open semifinal against Karolína Muchová on Thursday.
continue readingHow to watch US Open men's semifinals as American Ben Shelton bids to upset Novak Djokovic
Before a ball was even hit at this year's US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men's draw.
continue readingHow putting her life 'into perspective' helped Coco Gauff handle the pressure during US Open run
Coco Gauff was ruthless and totally dominant in her US Open quarterfinal against Jelena Ostapenko, dropping just two games in a match that could have really troubled the young American.
continue readingUS Open women's semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory
It began with 128 contenders, but now the women's draw at the US Open is down to just four.
continue readingNaomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday.
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